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| Number of students |
80 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
26 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese, German, French, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
13 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Not necessary as learning groups are so small |
| 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) |
Yes, we used online video conferencing during Covid closures |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, we are a secular school. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International Assessment IGCSEs and A levels. |
| Results in these examinations |
Between 80% and 90% of students achieve A* to C. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Years 7, 8 and 9 are expected to do approximately 1 hour of homework per week. Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 are given more homework, averaging between 5 and 10 hours per week. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
| School start time |
9:30 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Aljezur International School offers a truly unique secondary school education to children aged between 10 and 18. Based in an idyllic, large farmhouse on seven acres of protected land near Aljezur in the Western Algarve, AIS welcomes students of all nationalities and backgrounds. Teaching at the school is in small groups, with great attention given to individual educational needs. |