Apply for a place at Nobel Algarve Schools
Thank you for considering enrolling your child with us. We invite all interested parents to come and visit us before applying for a place
If you would like to enrol your child at Nobel Algarve British International School, Almancil or Lagoa, please follow the simple four-step application process below. We recommend that you get in touch with us as early as possible before your desired start date to have the best chance of securing a place. We operate a rolling admissions policy and accept applications for both campuses throughout the year, depending on availability.
How to apply:
- Request info: Please fill in the form on this page to register your interest, and a member of the Admissions Team will contact you.
- Book a Visit: Coming to see our schools in person is the best way to get a feel for the campus, the classrooms and life at school. We will organise a meeting (in person or virtual) with the head of the relevant school campus and section. At this meeting, you will be asked to complete a registration form with your child’s details, including previous school reports.
- Apply for a place: After your meeting, you will be advised of your options and placement availability for your child in the appropriate year. If there are no available spaces, we will let you know and place you on a waiting list if you desire.
- Enrolment: To finalise your enrolment, you will be required to pay the initial fees and to provide the following supporting documents for your application to Nobel Algarve:
- Copy of your child’s identification document
- Copy of your child’s relevant medical information or record, including vaccination records
- Copy of parents'/guardians' identity cards, or passports if foreign citizens
- Copy of both father and mother’s fiscal number
- If you are foreign citizens, a copy of parents’/guardians’ Portugal residence permit
- Copy of both father and mother’s proof of address (e.g., electricity bill, bank statement)
Admissions Enquiry
Complete the form and we will get back in touch with you.
Payment Options
Payment can be made to Nobel Algarve British International School by the followng methods:
Comparison of UK/USA/Portuguese grades
| Age | UK | American | Portuguese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eearly Years & Foundation Stage | 3 - 4 | FS1/Nursery |
Pre-KG |
Pré-Escolar - 3 anos |
| 4 - 5 | FS2/Reception | KG 1 | Pré-Escolar - 4 anos | |
| Key Stage 1 | 5 - 6 | Year 1 | KG 2 | Pré-Escolar - 5 anos |
| 6 - 7 | Year 2 | Grade 1 | 1º Ano | |
| Key Stage 2 | 7 - 8 | Year 3 | Grade 2 | 2º Ano |
| 8 - 9 | Year 4 | Grade 3 | 3º Ano | |
| 9 - 10 | Year 5 | Grade 4 | 4º Ano | |
| 10 - 11 | Year 6 | Grade 5 | 5º Ano | |
| Key Stage 3 | 11 - 12 | Year 7 | Grade 6 | 6º Ano |
| 12 - 13 | Year 8 | Grade 7 | 7º Ano | |
| 13 - 14 | Year 9 | Grade 8 | 8º Ano | |
| Key Stage 4 | 14 - 15 | Year 10 | Grade 9 | 9º Ano |
| 15 - 16 | Year 11 | Grade 10 | 10º Ano | |
| Key Stage 5 | 16 - 17 | Year 12 | Grade 11 | 11º Ano |
| 17 - 18 | Year 13 | Grade 12 | 12º Ano |
Discover our schools
Lagoa Campus
Established 1972
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Blending internationally-respected curricula with innovative pedagogical strategies for students who want results, exceptional destinations, and are ready to fully embrace global citizenship.
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Ages 3-18
Early Years to Secondary -
Our flagship location is an extensive site with expansion works due for completion in 2025.
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National Curriculum of England
Portuguese Ministry of Education Programme
A-Levels
Almancil Campus
Inaugurated 2020
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A broad, balanced curriculum based on world-renowned academics gives students a problem-solving mindset and prepares them for the modern world.
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Ages 3-15
Early Years to Middle School -
The Algarve’s only purpose-built campus, with Secondary facilities opened in 2023.
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National Curriculum of England
IB Diploma Programme
BTEC Diploma in Sport
“As a parent, choosing the right Secondary School for our child was one of the most important decisions we’ve ever made, especially when moving to a new country, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the experience our family has had here. From the moment we stepped onto campus, we felt a deep sense of warmth, inclusion, and belonging.”
Parent, Nobel Algarve