Walter Mendonça
Director
Welcome to Montalvo International School. As the Director, it is my pleasure to introduce you to our educational community.
At Montalvo, we will be commited to creating the conducive environment that raises the standards of education in the Algarve. From this, we want a school that encourages intellectual curiosity, promotes personal and academic growth, and cultivates meaningful relationships in the community we find ourselves in. We hope that with these things in place, we can ensure the success of all our students where each pupil achieves their personal best.
Our duty to a holistic educational approach is more than just academics. We want our range of extracurricular activities, cultural exchange programs, and community integration to broaden our students' horizons and give them the opportunity to learn both in and out of the classroom.
With this comes the added benefit of learning Portuguese immersed in the community. This will be made possible with the Montalvo Partnership Program that will be developed in the coming months.
We understand that selecting a school is a significant decision, and we are here to support you in the process. We invite you to explore our website, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about how and why we approach Education the way we do.
I look forward to meeting you, and wish you success in your search for the right school.
| Number of students |
10 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
8 |
| Most common nationality |
English |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
100% International |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese, French, Russian, Dutch, German, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We wish to elevate Education into the 21st Century by incorporating Tech that facilitates the lives of our Students. 75" Interactive Whiteboards, Google Classroom, iPads |
| 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) |
Full integration with Google Classroom, Digital Resource Repository and Virtual classes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No religion is practiced |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Being a multicultural school, we accept and understand people have various religions, but ask that they practice it during non school hours. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
We sit external examinations provided by Edexcel. These are iGCSEs and A Levels. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
IGCSE - 10 Minutes per subject per day
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| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Specialized programs by providing additional classes in their subjects.
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| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We conduct an interview with the student and parents virtually or in person as a first form of contact.
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| Waiting list |
Inaugural year, no waiting list yet. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
August 31st
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, with limitations, to avoid compromising current students.
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| School start time |
09:00 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Not yet available |
| School provided lunches |
Not yet available |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Languages, music, coding, |
| Sports activities included |
Regular PE Curriculum |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not currently |
| Facilities at the school |
Study rooms, Science Lab |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We use the County's available sports facilities |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Montalvo holds high academic standards and aims to function as a launchpad to Universities and Higher Education worldwide. Our small class sizes and approach to excellence in academics allows us to provide our students a robust learning environment. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Students are encouraged to rise to the challenge in their subjects, provided a rigorous structure to grow and are given support throughout to let then know we care for their personal success. |
Montalvo International School sets out to be a center of excellence for Secondary education in the Algarve.
Staffed with the Edexcel curriculum and qualified teachers, we aim to provide iGCSE and A Level students with the necessary support and resources to achieve their goals, academic or vocational, in this highly competitive world.
At Montalvo, we are committed to integrating state-of-the-art technology to deliver an education that's fit for the demands of the 21st century.
The spaciousness of our Salmon Room complements our commitment to small class sizes, capping at 16 students. Within the room, even our expansive 75-inch Interactive Whiteboard seems modest, bringing lessons to life with detail and interactivity.
Here are some of our Teachers that provide our students the support they need with a wealth of experience in and out of the classroom.
Montalvo International School is delighted that you’re considering our school for your child’s education.
We understand that selecting a school is a significant decision, and we are here to support you in the process. We invite you to explore our website, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about how and why we approach Education the way we do.
We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.
