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Number of students |
22 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
Most common nationality |
English and French |
Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
Native English and Portuguese speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Portuguese |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese |
Max. number of students per class |
21 |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Within Montessori education exposure to technology is discouraged until age 6; from age 6 it is utilised in a controlled way for educational purposes. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
External examinations or assessments available |
We do not do external examinations, all assessments are completed in-house. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework in the traditional sense is not given. There may however be research projects that they may be required to do at home from age 6. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
N/S |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We cannot tell this yet. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not at this time. |
Learning support offered |
There is an assistant in each class and each student will be assessed individually to determine if the teaching staff can meet their needs. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
N/A |
Student access to education psychologist |
We can recommend one. |
Entry evaluation for students |
We will assess potential students when they meet the class teachers. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The class teacher will spend a little time with the new student to ensure they will fit into the class well. |
Waiting list |
Not at the moment |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Normally May but if there are spaces available it can be anytime. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School start time |
9:00 a.m. but doors open at 8:30 a.m. |
School finish time |
5:00 p.m. is the latest option but parents can choose between 12pm, 3:30 pm, 4pm or 5 pm. |
Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
School bus service available |
No. |
School provided lunches |
Yes it is an option; lunch can also be bought from home. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Yoga, Dance and Piano. |
Sports activities included |
Gymnastics and PE |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not at the moment. |
Sports facilities at the school |
We have a multi-use sports pavilion in walking distance from the school. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Eden Montessori International School in Albufeira is the first of its kind in Portugal, offering authentic Montessori education in both English and Portuguese for children in groups of ages 3-6 years and 6-9 years. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Eden truly prepares children for the real world and not one stuck in the industrial age. Through an authentic Montessori offering Eden's students have a firm foundation with values grounded in respect, love and care for all, setting the stage for the world to be a better place. |