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✓ What we like
Full Cambridge pathway from age 3 to IGCSE, with Cambridge A Levels opening in September 2027
Part of Sharing Education Group, which also runs International Sharing School in Taguspark and Madeira
Fees are published openly by year group
English support (ESL) — fluent English is not required for entry in most year groups
Wellbeing department with pastoral care and an on-site psychologist; over 30 nationalities
Wide IGCSE choice, including Portuguese First Language, Psychology, Business and Computer Science
◎ Worth noting
A €1,000 registration fee is charged every year on top of tuition
After-school activities (ballet, karate, football, music and others) are paid extras — only Homework Club is included
Lunch is run by caterer Thomas Franks; the price is not published
Sixth form is not open yet — A Levels start in September 2027, so there are no exam results so far
The campus is in Loulé’s industrial park; facilities have been renovated and new ones are still under development
Bright International School Algarve is a Cambridge international school in Loulé. It opened in 2019 as Eupheus International School and was taken over by the Portuguese Sharing Education Group in 2024, when it was renamed Bright. The principal is Tom Caston, previously with the British schools group MPW.
The school follows the Cambridge pathway from Early Years (age 3) through Primary and Lower Secondary to Cambridge IGCSE at 14–16. Cambridge Advanced (A Levels, ages 16–19) opens in September 2027. Teaching is in English, with ESL support for students who are still learning the language.
School profile
Ages
3–16 · to 19 from 2027
Programme authorisations / affiliations
✓ Cambridge International School
Owner / type
Sharing Education Group — family-owned Portuguese education group · Principal: Tom Caston
Academics
Early Years
Cambridge Early Years · ages 3–5
Primary
Cambridge Primary · ages 5–11
Lower Secondary
Cambridge Lower Secondary · ages 11–14
Upper Secondary
Cambridge IGCSE · ages 14–16
Sixth form
Cambridge A Levels · ages 16–19 · opens September 2027
Teaching language
English · ESL support available
IGCSE core
English First Language, English Literature, English Second Language, Portuguese First Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
IGCSE options
French, Spanish, Art & Design, Drama, Computer Science, Business, History, Geography, Psychology, Travel & Tourism
School day
09:00 – 16:00 · supervised from 08:30 to 17:00
Exam results
Not published
After school activities
Sports
Football, Basketball, Karate, Playball, Monkeynastix
Arts & music
Ballet, Street Dance, Musical Instruments, Rise Creative Arts
Clubs
Inventors, Chef’s Table (cooking), Pokémon Club, Homework Club
Included?
Homework Club is included in tuition · all other activities are charged separately
Fees · 2026/27
Pre-Reception / Reception
€7,750
Years 7–9 (Lower Secondary)
€14,980
Years 10–11 (IGCSE)
€15,360
* Yearly tuition from the school’s 2026/27 fee page; paying by term costs more (e.g. €2,650 × 3 for Reception). The €1,000 registration fee applies to all students every year. Always verify fees directly with the school — they change annually.
Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Bright International School follow?
Bright follows the Cambridge International pathway — Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE. Cambridge A Levels start in September 2027.
How much does Bright International School cost per year?
For 2026/27, yearly tuition is €7,750 – €15,360 depending on the year group, plus a €1,000 registration fee every year. Lunch and most after-school activities are extra.
Is Bright the same school as Eupheus International School?
Yes. Eupheus International School opened in Loulé in 2019; Sharing Education Group took it over in 2024 and renamed it Bright International School.
Where is Bright International School located?
The school is at Parque Industrial de Loulé, Zona Industrial B, Lote 14, 8100-272 Loulé.
Sources: school website (2026) · Essential Business, 2024