Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
50 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
16 |
| Most common nationality |
English and Swis |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
15:85 |
| Native English and Portuguese speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Portuguese |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
N/A |
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
21 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Within Montessori education exposure to technology is discouraged until age 6; from age 6 it is utilised in a controlled way for educational purposes. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a Christian School and uphold Christian values. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We accept children of all backgrounds and beliefs and do not force children to participate in any Christian activities that may occur at school. Such as a prayer for example. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
We do not do external examinations, all assessments are completed in-house until the end of the PYP / Upper elementary program. (equivalent to Grade 5, 5º Ano) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework in the traditional sense is not given. There may however be research projects that they may be required to do at home from age 6. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We cannot tell this yet. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not at this time. |
| Learning support offered |
There is an assistant in each class and each student will be assessed individually to determine if the teaching staff can meet their needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Both our Pedagogy and focus allow students to progress at their own pace and level of development. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have psychologists we work with and can make a recommendation depending on the need. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we assess potential students when they meet the class teachers, in order to assess whether there is a good fit for the family, student and the school/class. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The class teacher will spend a little time with the new student to ensure they will fit into the class well. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, we have a waiting list of students annually. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Normally April 1st but if there are spaces available it can be anytime. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Not usually. |
| School start time |
9:00 a.m. but doors open at 8:30 a.m. |
| School finish time |
4:00 p.m. is the latest option but parents can choose between 12pm, 3:30 pm, or 4pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. |
| School bus service available |
Not currently |
| School provided lunches |
Yes it is an option; lunch can also be bought from home. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian meals can be offered. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Ballet, Football, Gymnastics, Fusion, Carpentry, Painting, and Swimming. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not at the moment. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, orchard, |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Eden Montessori International School in Albufeira is the first of its kind in Portugal, offering a blended Curriculum with Montessori and the International Baccalaureatte PYP program underpinning the pedagogy. The primary language is English, with Portuguese offered as a second language. We offer schooling from age 3-12. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Eden truly prepares children for the real world and not one stuck in the industrial age. Eden's students have a firm foundation with values grounded in respect, love and care for all, setting the stage for the world to be a better place. |