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✓ What we like
Very small school — classrooms take up to 16 students, the smallest just 12, so teaching is close to one-to-one
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and A Levels with a modular exam system — students can sit exams in stages rather than all at the end
Teaching team includes exam-board examiners and a UCAS specialist for university guidance
Central Loulé location — students use the town’s sports, music and arts facilities
◎ Worth noting
Very new and very small — the school opened in 2024 and a directory reports around 10 students in 2025/26
Secondary only — Years 10–13 (IGCSE and A Level, ages 14–18); there is no primary or lower-secondary school
The school’s website is currently under construction and shows “Montalvo Tuition” — check the school’s current status and programme directly before applying
Fees are not published by the school — figures come from a third-party directory
Facilities are in a town building — three classrooms and a compact science lab, no own sports grounds; no school bus or school lunches (directory data)
Montalvo International School is a small private secondary school in the historic centre of Loulé, in the Algarve. It was founded by its director, Walter Montalvo, who has taught in the Algarve since 2016, and opened with its first students in the 2024/25 school year.
The school follows the British Pearson Edexcel pathway: International GCSEs in Years 10 and 11 (ages 14–16), then A Levels in Years 12 and 13 (ages 16–18). Teaching is in English. The school also runs the Montalvo Partnership Program, which links students with local businesses for internships, job shadowing and community projects.
School profile
Programme
British · Edexcel
Students
~10 (2025/26, directory)
Exam board
Pearson Edexcel — International GCSE & A Level
Owner / type
Private school founded and run by its director, Walter Montalvo
Academics
Years 10–11
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (ages 14–16)
Years 12–13
Edexcel A Levels (ages 16–18) · modular exams in stages
Languages
Portuguese, French and Spanish teachers on staff
University guidance
UCAS specialist and careers teacher on the team
Exam results
Not published
Facilities
Classrooms
Three main classrooms for up to 16 students (the smallest fits 12); two have 75” interactive boards
Science
Compact laboratory for Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Other
Key-card entry and attendance, personal lockers
Activities
Sport & arts
Through local clubs and town facilities in Loulé — e.g. music, art, rugby, tennis
Community
Montalvo Partnership Program — internships, job shadowing and projects with local businesses
Fees · 2025/26
* The school does not publish its fees; the range above is from published 2025/26 data. Always verify fees directly with the school — they change annually.
Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Montalvo International School follow?
Montalvo follows the British Pearson Edexcel pathway: International GCSEs in Years 10–11 and A Levels in Years 12–13, taught in English.
How much does Montalvo International School cost per year?
According to a third-party directory, annual tuition for 2025/26 was €11,250 – €13,785. The school does not publish fees, so confirm current figures directly.
What ages does Montalvo International School take?
Montalvo is a secondary-only school for students aged roughly 14 to 18 (Years 10–13).
Where is Montalvo International School located?
Montalvo International School is at Av. Marçal Pacheco 37, 8100-567 Loulé, in the centre of the town.
Sources: school prospectus 2024/25