Agrupamento de Escolas Padre António Martins de Oliveira
AE Padre António Martins de Oliveira · Lagoa, Lagoa
This is the only free bilingual state school in the Algarve. Demand far exceeds capacity. You must have your Portuguese residency proof (Atestado de Residência) ready before the April enrollment window opens. Do not arrive in Portugal and then apply — it will be too late.
The only PEBI free bilingual school in the entire Algarve. An absolute must-know for families moving to southern Portugal.
School Profile
“Waitlist: TRUE. The only free bilingual state option in the Algarve. Essential for Lagoa/Carvoeiro expats. The catch: Enrollment is extremely tight; you must have your residency (Atestado) ready by April.”
Neighborhood Vibe
Lagoa is a charming inland Algarve town, close to Carvoeiro beach and the famous Benagil caves. Central location with easy access to the entire Algarve coast.
Admissions
This is a state-funded public school. Admissions are managed through the Portal das Escolas during the annual enrollment window (March–June).
Admissions are points-based. Priority goes to local residents and siblings.
Securing a spot at AE Padre António Martins de Oliveira
Moving to Portugal? You need a NIF and a 'Comprovativo de Morada' to apply.
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Quick Info
State school offices (Secretaria) only handle enquiries in Portuguese. Visit in person with a translator or use our pre-written email templates.
This site is in Portuguese only. For an English step-by-step enrollment guide, download our Portugal Admissions Pack.
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State-funded PEBI school. €0 tuition for all enrolled students.
Small costs: lunch ~€1.46/day, materials & activities
This school is part of the official PEBI programme, monitored and quality-assured by the British Council Portugal.
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