Agrupamento de Escolas Padre António Martins de Oliveira — free PEBI bilingual school in Lagoa, Portugal
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Agrupamento de Escolas Padre António Martins de Oliveira

AE Padre António Martins de Oliveira · Lagoa, Lagoa

Enrollment window is currently OPEN.Closing June 30th.
⚠️ Lagoa — Real Waitlist Warning

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.

€0 (Tuition Free)
Monthly Cost
PEBI (CLIL)
Curriculum
3–15
Ages
AE Padre António Martins de Oliveira
Cluster (Agrupamento)
Why families choose this school

The only PEBI free bilingual school in the entire Algarve. An absolute must-know for families moving to southern Portugal.

School Profile

Cluster (Agrupamento)
AE Padre António Martins de Oliveira
Curriculum
Portuguese National + PEBI (CLIL)
Ages
3–15
Monthly Cost
€0 (Tuition Free)
Location
Lagoa, Lagoa, Portugal
Catchment Area
Lagoa municipality
English Level
Good
Competitiveness
Extreme
State School Insider Note
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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).

The Points System

Admissions are points-based. Priority goes to local residents and siblings.

How to Register via Portal das Escolas

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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Includes: NIF checklist, Rental contract tips for school zones, and the step-by-step 'Portal das Escolas' guide.

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Quick Info

Monthly Cost
€0 (Tuition Free)
Curriculum
PEBI (CLIL)
Ages
3–15
Cluster (Agrupamento)
AE Padre António Martins de Oliveira
Location
Lagoa, Portugal
How to Register via Portal das Escolas
+351 282...

State school offices (Secretaria) only handle enquiries in Portuguese. Visit in person with a translator or use our pre-written email templates.

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Free State Enrollment

Applications only accepted during the April/May window. Residency points apply.

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Tuition: FREE

State-funded PEBI school. €0 tuition for all enrolled students.

Small costs: lunch ~€1.46/day, materials & activities

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