Nobel Algarve British International School - Lagoa
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- BTEC
About
Nobel Algarve British International School Lagoa serves ages 3-18 in the Algarve, Portugal. It teaches the National Curriculum for England with IGCSE, BTEC or A-level options, and also offers a Portuguese National Curriculum pathway. The school is part of the Globeducate Network and has extended its facilities, opening new buildings in 2025.
Key facts
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- Run directly by Globeducate. See all 64 schools of Globeducate
Info checked 2026-11-02
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 1972
- Accreditations
- COBIS
Admissions
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- Intake
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Sibling discount
- A discount is applied for families with multiple children; contact the admissions team for details.
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IGCSE · A Level · BTEC
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Service
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Gym
- Theatre
- Science labs
- Library
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