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Barlavento International Primary School is a primary school at Espiche, near Luz in the western Algarve. It describes itself as an international family school for ages 3 to 11.
The curriculum is based on the UK curriculum, with the Early Years Foundation Stage for the youngest children. The school adds Portuguese, mindfulness, gardening and drama.
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| All year groups (ages 3 to 11) | €7,050 |
From the school's fees page for 2025/26; the 2026/27 figures were not yet published when we checked. One fee applies to every year group and includes insurance. It can be paid annually, termly (€2,350) or in 10 monthly instalments (€705). A 5% discount applies to a second sibling. Meals and uniform are listed on separate pages.
The school describes itself as an international family school for ages 3 to 11.
The school says it is based on the UK curriculum, with the Early Years Foundation Stage for the youngest children, and adds Mindfulness, Portuguese, Gardening and Drama.
For 2025/26 the school lists one annual fee of €7,050 for every year group, or €705 a month over 10 months. There is also a €300 enrolment fee and a refundable €2,350 deposit.
Yes. The school offers 5% off for a second sibling attending full time in the same 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: barlavento-international.org/fees · barlavento-international.org · barlavento-international.org/contacts-location · barlavento-international.org/curriculum-foundation-stage
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