Maximum number of teachers leave profession in 2020
This pandemic year has seen 1,649 teachers take retirement – some of them leaving the profession ahead of time. It is the highest number for seven years, says Fenprof teachers
Algarve receives 52 “Eco-School” awards
The European Blue Flag Association has awarded the title of “Eco-School” to 52 schools in the Algarve. The distinction is awarded to schools which complete a seven-step process to become
‘Phones ringing off hook’ as Barlavento International Primary School blasts back
For anyone who lives in the western Algarve and has small children news that the Barlavento Primary School is ‘back in business’ (albeit with the word ‘International’ in its official
12,000 teachers could miss classes due to “at risk” illnesses
No less than 12,000 teachers could end up shunning classes in September because they have illnesses that put them at risk if they contract Covid-19. This is the message of
University of Algarve ranked among “best in world”
UAlg, the University of the Algarve, has been ranked among the world’s top 5.9% out of a total of 20,000 universities. The accolade has been based on various aspects including
Teachers call for simpler Maths curriculum
The percentage of schoolchildren failing 9th year Maths has steadily increased since 2013 when a tough curriculum was brought in by former education minister Nuno Crato. Teachers say it’s much
Nobel students take part in WWF ‘Our Planet’s Future Summit’
Students from Nobel Algarve school took part in the first ever “virtual” WWF ‘Our Planet’s Future Summit’ on May 11 and 14, organised by WWF and Globeducate as the first
Portimão to provide 884 tablets with internet access to students in need
In a bid to ensure “equal educational opportunities” during the coronavirus lockdown, Portimão Council is providing 884 tablet computers with internet access to students in need from the first to
Schools back – but kids still at home
Today sees the ‘return’ to school after the Easter break with all the nation’s children still at home. The third period will differ from the last two weeks of the
Learn Portuguese online with Centro de Línguas
For some years now, successfully delivering online lessons at the Centro de Línguas in Lagos has been normal practice for the language school. This has been particularly popular with students