English Courses & Examinations
Starting in February 2026 - For children and adultsAt Nobel Algarve British International School, Almancil, we are proud to be the only official centre in the Algarve and Alentejo accredited to offer both Cambridge Preparation Courses and British Council IELTS Courses and Examinations. We are also a host centre for Cambridge Exams in partnership with the English Exam Centre Lisbon, a Platinum Authorised Exam Centre for Cambridge University Engish Assessment.
Our official status gives candidates complete confidence: you will study and take your courses/ examinations in a safe, secure, and accredited environment, with the added convenience of preparing and sitting your assessment in one trusted location.
All students begin with a Placement Test to ensure accurate level placement across Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing – allowing us to personalise your learning journey from the very start.
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Who are these courses for?
Whether you are aiming for academic success, career development, or greater confidence in English, our courses are designed to support your goals.
Why Cambridge English Qualifications & IELTS?
Earn internationally recognised qualifications valued by universities, employers, and governments around the world.
- Cambridge courses build strong, practical communication skills.
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IELTS is essential for university entry, visa applications, and global mobility.
Our programmes equip learners with the academic and real-world language abilities they need to succeed, offering measurable progress and qualifications that create opportunities for years to come.
Our programmes support english students learners at every stage of their academic journey, from primary school through to university entrance and beyond.
Our English for Professionals programmes are designed for adults who need practical, high-level English that delivers real results in today’s global workplace.
What makes us unique?
Accessible for All
Courses for every age, level, and learning need, with adaptations available for SEN students.
Prepare Here, Test Here
Study in the same environment where you will take your official exam - familiarity builds confidence.
Small Classes & Personalised Feedback
Individual attention to accelerate improvement, especially in Speaking and Writing.
Prestige & Credibility
Powered by Nobel Algarve International School Almancil, Cambridge English Qualifications, and the British Council.
Expert Teachers
Highly qualified teachers (CELTA and above) and trained in both methodologies.
On-Site Exams
Hosted at our centre whenever minimum candidate numbers are met.
Contacts
👤Matilde Lazarim
📍Caminho das Pereiras, 8135-022 Almancil, Portugal
☎ (+351) 932 998 759
📩 matilde.lazarim@nobelalgarve.com
About the school
Nobel Algarve British International School, Almancil, is a private, secular school located in the heart of the Algarve's Golden Triangle. The school follows the National Curriculum of England from age three upwards, a globally recognised academic pathway that is complemented by the IB and BTEC Sports programs in the upper school. It's now the only official centre in the Algarve and Alentejo accredited to offer both Cambridge Preparation Courses and British Council IELTS Prepartion Courses and Examinations, and also a host centre for Cambridge Exams in partnership with the English Exam Centre Lisbon, a Platinum Authorised Exam Centre for Cambridge University Engish Assessment.