Fundada em / Established 1972

ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
Fundada em / Established 1972
COURAGE, STRENGTH AND DETERMINATION
INTERNATIONAL SECTION - ENGLISH VERSION
Apartado 80, 8401-901 Lagoa Tel +351 282 342 547 Fax +351 282 353 787 geral@eialgarve.com www.eialgarve.com www.facebook.com/eialgarve
Paralelismo Pedagógico em todos os níveis e modalidades de ensino. Alvará/Official Government Licence nº 2110 de 9 de Maio de 1974
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
Fundada em / Established 1972
Dear Parents
The International School of the Algarve has been working in the field of education since 1972 and has
already acquired a considerable reputation for quality teaching.
The International School of the Algarve was established in 1972 by a group of local residents led by Paul and
Eva Schelfhout to provide an education for the growing Portuguese and International community in the
Algarve.
The School, fully co-educational, is aproximately 600 students strong - boys and girls (ages 3 to 18).
The School is situated in Lagoa, on the Main East-West coastal road (EN125) and is served by 9 private
charter coaches from: Budens, Lagos, Silves, Messines, Albufeira, Boliqueime, Vilamoura, Loulé and Faro.
The International airport at Faro is approximately 40 minutes from the School.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
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The Northern Hemisphere school calendar is followed: the School Year beginning in September and ending
in June of the following year. We operate a 3 term year.
There are two sections: the International Section, Pre-Reception to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18) where students
work towards UK GCSEs and A Levels and the National Section (ages 6 to 18) where students work towards
Portuguese National Qualifications.
In the International Section the early years are organised to deliver a bi-lingual curriculum
(English/Portuguese). Thereafter a modified English National Curriculum is taught. The National Section
follows the Portuguese National Curriculum.
The majority of our pupils (98,8%) go to university
in Portugal or the UK, some gain places in the
USA or Canada as well as in a variety of other EU
countries.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
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How do our Examination Results compare to UK averages?
A-level (Academic and Applied)
IGCSE/GCSE
Compulsory Subjects:
English
Mathematics
(extended)
Biology
Subjects:
Lower level (core) - Higher level
Physical Education, Information and Communication Technology
Possible additional options:
English Language, Law, Drama and Government & Politics
Optional subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
French
Portuguese
English Literature, Portuguese, French, Business Studies, Mathematics,
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Art and Design, Design
Technology, Physical Education, Travel and Tourism, Economics and Applied
ICT
Lower level (core) - Higher level (extended)
History, Design Technology (Graphic Products), Geography, Art and
Design, Drama, Business Studies
Additional subjects (tailor made):
English Literature, Dutch, Music, Additional Mathematics, Chinese, Thai,
German, Russian, English as Second Language [lower level
(core)]/[higher level (extended)]
Note: All languages are entered as first language or foreign
according to the individual.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
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University Destinations - International Section - Since 2008
Country
University
European Ranking
UK
Oxford University
2
UK
University College of London
3
Holland
University of Amsterdam
12
UK
Southampton University
16
UK
Manchester University
23
UK
Leeds University
27
UK
Sterling University
30
UK
Warwick University
45
UK
Sheffield University
73
UK
Bristol University
93
UK
Birmingham University
95
France
University of Lyon
n/a
33% of our leavers have entered into the 77 best European Universities.
50% of our leavers have entered into the 100 best European Universities.
90% of our leavers have entered into the 500 best European Universities.
65% of our leavers have entered into the 1000 best World Universities.
98,8% of our leavers have entered University.
University ranking is according to the European Universities list out of 5827.
University ranking is according to the World Universities list out of 21247.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
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Class Sizes - EFL - Buddy-Buddy - Work Experience
Class Sizes: In order to provide high quality education, regarding each student as a unique individual, we
actively seek to have an average class size of 16. For A-level classes it is our commitment for optimum
academic achievement we have an average class size of 6.
EFL: Within the school there is a wide diversity of cultures, languages and educational experience,
therefore, the school has an English as a foreign language department staffed with highly qualified
specialist teachers. These teachers provide aditional support, liaising closely with subject specialists to offer
differentiated materials and essential one to one inductions to English.
Buddy-Buddy: All pupils that arrive new to the school will be partnered with a class mate of the same sex.
This is to facilitate his/her integration into the school.
Work Experience: As part of our ongoing ‘’Careers Programme’’, each year all Year 10 students (14/15) are
given the opportunity to be in a ‘’working environment’’ outside of school during ‘work experience week’.
The aims of the week are for students to have the opportunity to sample a job area, industry or profession
and to experience the ‘working environment’.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
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Our Pre School is a truly bi-lingual section of the school. Pre-Reception, Reception and Year1 age range
from (3 to 6 years of age). Each class has two full time staff, a teacher and a teaching assistant. The children
will be guided to develop the skills and competencies required by both Portuguese and English systems. In
this way they will be better prepared for the increasingly globalised world that will be their future.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
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Boarding
We are very proud to anounce the opening of our Boarding House for September 2013. The Boarding House
is near the school and is situated in the premises of a converted hotel. It overlooks one of the most beautiful
beaches in the world .
- From 12 to 14 Years of age (2 to a room).
- From 14 to 18 years - single rooms are available.
- All rooms have en-suite bathrooms.
- All new arrivals will have a two day induction programme.
- Medical insurance is mandatory under the School´s provided
policy.
- Guardianship provision is obligatory. The School will provide this at
no extra charge for exeat weekend and half terms.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
Fundada em / Established 1972
Boarding
Rooms
Breakfast Buffet
Rooms
View from Study Room
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
Fundada em / Established 1972
The Catering Department, with the support of a Nutritional Engineer, has established high levels of
nutritional quality, all the meals served to pupils being of the variety, quantity and balance suitable for
youngsters of school age.
On the following page you will see a sample menu of the (summer) third term.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
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EMENTA ESCOLAR SCHOOL MENU
Ano Lectivo School Year 2012/2013
TERÇA TUESDAY
QUARTA WEDNESDAY
Creme de legumes
Vegetable cream soup
Sopa de alho francês
Leek soup
Sopa de espinafres
Spinach soup
Caldo verde
Green cabbage soup
Sopa de feijão verde
Green bean soup
Costeletas de porco grelhadas
com arroz de cenoura
Grilled pork chops with
carrot rice
Carne de vitela estufada
com massa
Veal stew with pasta
Frango assado
no forno com batata frita
Roast chicken with french fries
Almôndegas com arroz
Meatballs with rice
Bacalhau com natas
Cod in fresh cream sauce
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Doce Dessert
Sopa de ervilhas
Pea soup
Sopa Juliana
White cabbage soup
Sopa de Nabiças
Turnip green soup
Sopa de feijão
Bean soup
Canja de galinha
Chicken soup
Esparguete à Bolonhesa
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Rissóis de camarão com arroz
de ervilhas
Shrimp pies with pea rice
Carne de Porco à Portuguesa
Traditional Portuguese fried
pork
Bife de Perú
com massa
Turkey steak with pasta
Peixe assado com batatas
Grilled fish with potatoes
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Doce Dessert
Sopa de feijão verde
Green bean soup
Sopa de grão
Chick-pea soup
Caldo verde
Green cabbage soup
Sopa de espinafres
Spinach soup
Sopa de ervilhas
Pea soup
Strogonoff de frango
com arroz de manteiga
Chicken Strogonoff with butter rice
Massa com carnes
fumadas e legumes
Pasta with smoked meats
and vegetables
Carne de porco assada
no forno com batata frita
Roast pork with french fries
Bifinhos de frango
com massa
Chicken steak with pasta
Douradinhos no forno com
arroz de tomate
Fish fingers with tomato rice
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Doce Dessert
Creme de legumes
Vegetable cream soup
Canja de galinha
Chicken soup
Sopa de alho francês
Leek soup
Sopa Juliana
White cabbage soup
Sopa de legumes
Vegetable soup
Frango do Campo com puré
Chicken stew with
mashed potatoes
Peixe cozido com ovo,
batata cozida e legumes
Boiled fish with egg,
boiled potatoes and vegetables
Carne de vitela estufada
com cogumelos e arroz
Veal stew with mushrooms
and rice
Perú
com legumes e massa
Turkey with pasta
Solha frita com
arroz Primavera
Fried flounder with
spring rice
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Fruta da época Fruit of the season
Doce Dessert
semana week 3
semana week 2
semana week 1
SEGUNDA MONDAY
semana week 4
Primavera > Verão
Spring > Summer
QUINTA THURSDAY
SEXTA FRIDAY
Todas as refeições são acompanhadas com salada. A fruta varia diariamente. All meals are served with salad. Fruit varies daily.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
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The School stands in 90.000 square metres of
countryside and includes as part of its sport facilities:
one official rollerblading rink, one 7-a-side football
field, two 5-a-side football fields, two volleyball
courts, five basketball courts, two tennis courts, one
cross-country track, a small gym and a karate dojo.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
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School teams compete against other local schools
through the officially promoted Schools Sports
Organisation. Football, Basketball, Tennis, Karate,
Rollerblading and Gymnastics fall within this
organisation.
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In addition there are a number of competitions against the other International Schools from all over
Portugal.
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The School’s Sports Club is a leading team in the official Portuguese National rollerblading championship.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
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Physical Education and Music are taught by specialists throughout the School. Information Technology is
introduced in the Pre School and developed in the following years. These subjects are an integral part of
what the School offers at all ages.
Music, Drama and the Arts play a significant role in school life. We offer an extensive Music Programme
including: piano, violin, viola, violoncello, flute, recorder, saxophone, clarinet, singers, trumpet, guitar
classical and guitar electric, run by our Director of Music Ms. Gita Nasta A.G.S.M. Academy of Music. A
variety of concerts, plays and exhibitions are prepared each year. Some of these take place at the school,
whilst others are performed at large local public venues.
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
Fundada em / Established 1972
Apartado 80, 8401-901 Lagoa Tel +351 282 342 547 Fax +351 282 353 787 geral@eialgarve.com www.eialgarve.com www.facebook.com/eialgarve
Paralelismo Pedagógico em todos os níveis e modalidades de ensino. Alvará/Official Government Licence nº 2110 de 9 de Maio de 1974
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ESCOLA INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ALGARVE
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We want our pupils to succeed in education and to
achieve everything they are capable of achieving.
We are confident they will always carry with them the
benefits of having been part of our community in
their future successful careers .
GPS: 37º 7' 35'' N, 8º 26' 25'' O
We look forward to meeting you at the School and
hope that you will wish to join us.
INTERNATIONAL SECTION
Graciete Sá e Cid
graciete.cid@eialgarve.com
NATIONAL SECTION
Francisco Claro
francisco.claro@eialgarve.com
+351 282 342 547 (School Office)
Apartado 80, 8401-901 Lagoa Tel +351 282 342 547 Fax +351 282 353 787 geral@eialgarve.com www.eialgarve.com www.facebook.com/eialgarve
Paralelismo Pedagógico em todos os níveis e modalidades de ensino. Alvará/Official Government Licence nº 2110 de 9 de Maio de 1974
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