Portuguese National Curriculum
The Portuguese National Curriculum is structured into three levels: Pre-School Education, Ensino Básico/ Cycles 1-3, and Ensino Secundário/ Secondary School. 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 Secondary School (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:
1st Cycle
(1º to 4º ano): Lasting 4 years, with pupils typically aged between 6 and 9.
2nd Cycle
(5º and 6º ano): Lasting 2 years, with pupils typically aged 10 to 11.
3rd Cycle
(7º to 9º ano): Lasting 3 years, with pupils typically aged 12 to 14.
Secondary Education
Secondary education which follows compulsory education, comprises courses lasting 3 years (10º to 12º ano) 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