Founded in 1972 in Lagoa, central Algarve, Nobel Algarve British International School has long been regarded as Southern Portugal’s premier international school.
The school joined Globeducate in 2019 – one of the world’s leading K12 education groups with 65+ premium bilingual and international schools, and online programmes. The group has schools in 11 countries, educating more than 40,000 students. The Globeducate vision is to prepare each student to become a global citizen who can shape the world.
The best of British Education with a global perspective for ages 3-18
Nobel Algarve British International School has long been regarded as Southern Portugal’s premier international school. Currently comprising two campuses in the Algarve: the flagship school in Lagoa, and the new state-of-the-art campus in Almancil. Together the campuses educate more than 1,400 students from more than 50 nationalities, aged three to 18.
Students in the international section follow either a contextualised version of the National Curriculum for England, sitting IGCSEs and A-levels. Lagoa offers the National Curriculum for England and the Portuguese Ministry of Education programme, with most students going on to enrol in some of the world’s leading higher-education institutions.
Almancil is currently a Candidate School for the IB Diploma Programme, pursuing authorisation as an IB World School to offer it to current Y11 students, who will be the pioneering class starting in September 2025. Nobel Algarve Almancil also has received recognition to conduct International GCSE and GCSE exams with Pearson. In addition to IB pathway for Y12 students, the school will also be offering a BTEC Sportsprogramme. The Extended Diploma is the equivalent to 3 A-Levels, and with one in four students applying to UK universities with BTEC qualifications, it is becoming an increasingly popular pathway for students.
At Nobel Algarve British International School, learning goes beyond the classroom – we offer a rich activities programme, and an outdoor learning programme, called the “Journey”, which promotes environmental awareness and equips pupils to face challenges confidently, building character so they manage failure with tenacity and resilience.
Both schools use globally recognised assessment practices, and students achieve qualifications aligned with global standards of excellence. Demand is high across all curricula, which maintain the standards of a Globeducate British International School (GBIS) education, regardless of which curriculum students choose. We are proud to provide an education that transcends traditional academics and encourages a deeper understanding of the world.
Being a member of Globeducate’s British International Schools (GBIS) cluster affords opportunities for students and teachers to collaborate with others on projects such as LEGO® Education and through partnerships with WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and Eco-Schools. Students also take part in regular global events and competitions with other schools in the international group.
21st-century learning for a better future
Both campuses – Lagoa and Almancil – have unveiled ambitious expansion plans, an impressive project branded ‘Nobel Algarve – Shaping the Future’ which is being developed in different phases. Nobel Algarve Lagoa and Almancil will be equipped with new buildings and new classrooms with state-of-the-art features, such as a next-generation Science Lab, ICT suites and multimedia centre in Almancil and a new multi-purpose gymnasium/performance space, a bespoke pre-school, and a brand-new canteen in Lagoa. Last September, the new Early Years facilities were launched in Lagoa, and the year before, the new Secondary building in Almancil had already been inaugurated – the expansion plans are underway.
We invite you to come see us in action and to meet our exceptional teaching staff and students.
www.nobelalgarve.com | (+351) 282 342 547
Lagoa Campus Barros Brancos, EN125, 8401-901 Lagoa – admissions@nobelalgarve.com
Almancil Campus Caminho das Pereiras, 8135-022 Almancil – admissions.almancil@nobelalgarve.com
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