Family
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School & Childcare

Your children, settled and learning from day one.
From
€300
Timeline
2–4 weeks
€300
All-inclusive service fee · Government fees separate
What's included
Assessment of schooling options based on your children's ages and situation
School visits and introductions (in-person or virtual)
Application preparation for up to 3 schools
Childcare and nursery recommendations for under-3s
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⚠️ Government fees: Public school enrolment is free. International school fees are separate and paid directly to the school.
Who is this for
Families relocating with school-age children (ages 3–18)
Parents wanting to understand the difference between public and international schools
Families needing childcare, nursery or creche options in the Algarve
Parents whose children need Portuguese language support
What is school & childcare
The Algarve has a range of schooling options — Portuguese public schools, bilingual schools, and international schools (British curriculum, German, and others). The right choice depends on your children's ages, language abilities, how long you plan to stay, and budget. We research, visit, and recommend based on your specific family situation.
Why use Algarve Made Easy
School applications have deadlines and waiting lists, especially for the most sought-after international schools. We know the Algarve school landscape well and can connect you with the right institutions before places are full.
Documents required
  • Children's birth certificates (with certified translation if not in Portuguese)
  • Previous school records or transcripts
  • Vaccination records
  • Proof of Portuguese address
  • Residency documentation for the family
Everything included in your service
  • Assessment of schooling options based on your children's ages and situation
  • School visits and introductions (in-person or virtual)
  • Application preparation for up to 3 schools
  • Childcare and nursery recommendations for under-3s
  • After-school activity recommendations
  • Portuguese language tutoring recommendations
You might also need
Children need SNS registration for access to school health services.
Healthcare & SNS
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