Photo: Colégio Internacional de Vilamoura
Colégio Internacional de Vilamoura (CIV) is a school in Vilamoura, in the Loulé municipality of the Algarve. It says it was founded in 1984 and teaches ages 3 to 18.
Families choose between the Portuguese national curriculum and an international pathway. The international route runs through Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE to the IB Diploma Programme.
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| International pathway: Nursery & Reception | €8,850 |
| International pathway: Pre 1 to Grade 3 | €9,300 |
| International pathway: Grades 4–5 | €10,500 |
| International pathway: Grades 6–8 | €11,300 |
| International pathway: Grades 9–10 | €13,500 |
| International pathway: Grades 11–12 | €14,950 |
| Portuguese pathway: Jardim de Infância | €7,630 |
| Portuguese pathway: 1st cycle (1º–4º ano) | €6,420 |
| Portuguese pathway: 2nd cycle (5º–6º ano) | €6,780 |
| Portuguese pathway: 3rd cycle (7º–9º ano) | €6,975 |
| Portuguese pathway: Secondary (10º–12º ano) | €7,350 |
From the school's 'Fees 2026/27' schedule (PDF on its fees page). Annual figures are the full-year tuition, which includes student insurance and VAT, and for Nursery, Reception and Jardim de Infância also lunch. Paying termly or monthly adds a 3% administrative fee; monthly payments run over 10 instalments (11 for Nursery, Reception and Jardim de Infância). Families get a sibling discount on the youngest child's tuition: 10% for the second child, 15% for the third and 20% from the fourth. Transport, meals for older students, extracurricular activities, learning support, exam fees (IGCSE, IB) and supplies are charged separately.
The school says it teaches ages 3 to 18, from kindergarten to secondary school.
Two pathways, according to the school: the Portuguese national curriculum, or an international route through Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE to the IB Diploma Programme. Students may move between pathways if needed.
The school says it has about 900 students from over 40 nationalities, and that it was founded in 1984.
Tuition for the year runs from €6,420 on the Portuguese pathway (1st cycle) to €14,950 for Grades 11 and 12 on the international pathway. Paying termly or monthly adds a 3% administrative fee.
The school lists a €100 registration fee for first-time applicants and a €450 enrolment fee for new students (both non-refundable). Current students pay a €300 re-enrolment fee in April.
Yes. The school gives the youngest child 10% off tuition for a second child enrolled, 15% for a third and 20% from the fourth child onwards.
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: civ.pt/en/admissions/fees · civ.pt/sites/school113/files/2026-10/CIV_Fees_2026-27_English.pdf · civ.pt/en/our-school/about-us · civ.pt/en/admissions/faqs · civ.pt/en/contact-us
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