Yes

Yes

Portuguese, French

25

20

Yes

Technology is an integral part of learning at the school and modern equipment is widely available.

Yes, the school currently uses MS Teams and is prepared to switch to online as it did during the first COVID-19 school closure in 2020.

No

National Curriculum for England (International Section) students sit IGCSEs and A-Levels (BTEC qualifications being offered since Sept-2026).
Portuguese National Curriculum (National Section) students follow the curriculum according to the Portuguese Ministry of Education, up to 12º Ano.

Academic Year 2024/25 Results

National Curriculum for England:
- Our A-Level students secured 60% of grades at A*/A/B, with 38% achieving the highest A*/A grades, well above the UK average of 28%.
- Our iGCSE cohort followed in their footsteps with over 35% attaining Grade 7 (Grade A equivalent) or above and a strong overall pass rate of 83% at Grade 4 (Grade C equivalent) or higher and again surpassing the national averages in the UK.

Portuguese National Curriculum:
- 4º and 6º ano ModA Assessments: While nationally around 42% of pupils, and regionally 39%, reached these levels of excellence (Advanced + Proficient), at our school the figure was 65%, establishing the school as a benchmark of educational quality in the region.
- 9º ano Examinations: At the end of the third cycle, our 9º ano pupils faced a crucial milestone, and the results speak for themselves: our school significantly outperformed the national average across all subjects with an overall average of 63.6% (+11% compared to the national average)
- Secondary National Examinations: Several 12º ano pupils achieved averages above 18 marks, with the highest result reaching 19 marks. Our school outperformed the national average of 12.5 marks (+1.1 compared to the national average of 11.4)

Yes. A homework timetable is kept both by pupils and the school. The overall homework expectations at different levels in the school remain under constant review.

Primary children are expected to read regularly. Year 1 and 2 pupils take home a reading book every day to read aloud to a family member. In Years 3 and 4, homework is given at the teacher’s discretion, for example, to learn spellings and tables and to complete class assignments. Weekend homework is usually required. In Years 5 and 6, the children have homework every evening. In Year 7 there are usually two sets of homework of 20 minutes each per night. This increases by year, reaching three subjects of 40 minutes each per night by Years 10 and 11. In Years 12 and 13, extra study is planned with the teacher according to the demands of the syllabus.

99%

Learning Support teacher

Nobel employs two full-time School Psychologists, one for each section, who work in consultation with parents and teachers to help wherever necessary for the benefit of students.

All new students are required to have an initial meeting with the Head of Section, and then the Head decides if the students require an assessment. Admission is always dependent on a meeting with the Head of the relevant campus, who will answer any questions and discuss academic options. Meetings for the next academic year are being booked from the previous year as of January.

Yes

No deadline, rolling admission. Applications are accepted throughout the year, subject to the being a place available for the child. Due to increasing demand, early registration is recommended.

Yes, if places are available

9.15 am

4.30 pm

Yes

Yes. Around 8 different routes from Lagos to Faro/Loulé

Yes, for an additional charge.

A daily vegetarian option is available, alongside dietary requirements considered.

Yes

A large variety of extracurricular activities are offered on a daily basis for all children. Options include team sports, arts & crafts, dance; the list goes on.

P.E. (athletics, gymnastics, and outdoor adventures)

Yes

Facilities include a fully-stocked library, computer labs, gymnasium and sports fields, science labs, dedicated outdoor learning and playground areas

Basketball and volleyball courts, inline speed-skating rink, football fields, cross-country track, indoor gymnasium

Nobel Algarve British International School Lagoa is the oldest and largest private school group in the south of Portugal, offering a co-educational day school with multiple locations for pupils aged 3 to 18. At our school, we provide students with an educational experience that challenges their minds, inspires their creativity, and instills a desire for discovery that will last a lifetime. We believe Nobel Algarve Lagoa offers your child an education that will prepare him or her for a lifetime of success, achievement, and personal satisfaction. Here at our school, we are proud of the education par excellence we provide for our +1,000 students and of their outstanding achievements.

Nobel Algarve British International School Lagoa's mission is to bring together a diverse group of passionate students and to provide them with world-class international education enhanced by sports, languages, maths, science, the arts, natural exploration, collaborative learning, and global exchange. At our school, we provide an innovative and positive learning environment for students in all years. Our project-based learning approach engages students, addresses real-life challenges and cultivates critical-thinking, problem-solving and presentation skills. We maintain a truly international campus, where multiple languages can be heard every day and we welcome families from more than 50 countries.