Portuguese National Curriculum
The Portuguese National Curriculum is structured into three levels: Pre-School Education, 1º-3º Ciclos, and Ensino Secundário. We accept children of any nationality into the Portuguese pathway at Nobel Algarve Lagoa. The programme runs from Primary (1° Ano) to the completion of Ensino Secundário (12° Ano). All educators are fully qualified and Portuguese-trained. Portuguese is the language of instruction.
Basic Education
Basic Education is compulsory and is divided into three cycles:
1º Ciclo
1º to 4º ano: Lasting 4 years, with pupils typically aged between 6 and 9.
2º Ciclo
5º and 6º ano: Lasting 2 years, with pupils typically aged 10 to 11.
3º Ciclo
7º to 9º ano: Lasting 3 years, with pupils typically aged 12 to 14.
Ensino Secundário
10º to 12º ano: comprises courses lasting 3 years and may be oriented either towards employment or further study.
Welcome from our Head of National Section
We believe that a safe, familiar, and emotionally balanced environment forms the foundation for meaningful learning. We promote a holistic education, focused on the well-being of the entire school community and on building trusting relationships between the school, pupils, and families. Only through this cooperation can we create opportunities that challenge each pupil to reach their full potential. With a stable and dedicated team, and increasingly modern facilities, we provide excellent conditions for a high-quality, rigorous, and inspiring education.
Paula Lourenço,
Head of National Section