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Aljezur International School is a small secondary school near Aljezur, on the Costa Vicentina in the western Algarve. It teaches ages 11 to 18 and says it has about 80 students from 26 nationalities.
The school follows the UK national curriculum, adapted to life in Portugal. Students sit Cambridge IGCSEs and can continue to AS and A levels. It is based in a farmhouse on seven acres, according to its website.
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Years 7–9 | €7,200 |
| Years 10–11 (IGCSE) | €8,100 |
| AS/A level, per subject, group of two or more | €3,000 |
| AS/A level, per subject, one student | €3,900 |
From the school's fees page for 2025/26; the 2026/27 figures were not yet published when we checked. Fees include insurance and can be paid annually, termly or in 10 monthly instalments (monthly not available for AS/A level). A 5% discount applies to a second sibling. An optional coach from Alvor, Lagos and Bensafrim costs €1,400 a year. Books average about €100 and exam fees are not listed.
The school teaches ages 11 to 18. It is a secondary school, with no primary classes.
The school says it follows the UK national curriculum adapted to life in Portugal, with Cambridge IGCSEs from around age 14 and AS and A levels after that.
The school says it has about 80 students from 26 nationalities, taught in small groups.
For 2025/26 the school lists €7,200 a year for Years 7 to 9 and €8,100 for Years 10 and 11. AS and A levels are charged per subject. A 5% sibling discount applies for a second child.
The school offers an optional coach collecting students in Alvor, Lagos and Bensafrim, at €1,400 a year.
Facts checked on the school's own website on 8 November 2026. Schools update fees and programmes every year, so please confirm details with the school before you apply.
Sources: aljezur-international.org/fees · aljezur-international.org/curriculum-overview · aljezur-international.org/contacts-location · aljezur-international.org
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