Agrupamento de Escolas Terras do Ave
AE Terras do Ave · Pedome, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Vila Nova de Famalicão
A community-rooted PEBI cluster with strong British Council engagement. Excellent for families who want deep local integration alongside bilingual education.
School Profile
“Known for its international projects and energetic staff. The catch: Located in Pedome; requires a car for logistics as public transport is limited for school runs.”
Neighborhood Vibe
Pedome is a rural parish in the Ave Valley. Very quiet and green, with a strong sense of local community. A car is essential but the countryside setting is beautiful.
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.
Other Schools in this Agrupamento
Schools in the same cluster share administration and often feed into each other.
Securing a spot at AE Terras do Ave
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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