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Taught languages Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction
Colégio Bernardette Romeira is an international school for learners aged 3 to 16, located in Olhão, Portugal. The campus operates as a Cambridge Learning Partner and Cambridge Exam Preparation Centre, delivering Cambridge English Studies and assessments alongside a Portuguese framework. In Early Years, Nursery and 3–5 year-old classes use a child-centered, play-based approach with a smooth transition to Year 1. Primary Years (Years 1–4) are taught in a bilingual Portuguese–English setting, with daily language support and opportunities for independent thinking and cross-disciplinary connections. Middle School follows the Portuguese curriculum, with English taught as a second language and three-language options in Years 7–9. The school also combines Cambridge alignment with Portuguese Studies up to Year 9 and International Studies up to Year 6. Facilities include a library, swimming, karate and basketball, plus Probotica robotics and programming. Notable features: English Studies Programme, Drama and Music, and a range of language and clubs.
R. Dâmaso da Encarnação 29, 8700-249 Olhão, Portugal
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The Essentials
Colégio Bernardette Romeira has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in Portuguese, English.
Location
Rua Dâmaso Encarnação, 29, 8700-249 Olhão, Portugal. Olhão is a town in the Algarve region of southern Portugal.
Stages
Early Years, Primary Years, and Middle School (2º ciclo and 3º ciclo).
Type
Cambridge Learning Partner International School.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Colégio Bernardette Romeira ranges from EUR 5,100 to EUR 5,652 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fees
- Registration (Inscrição): €380.00 — paid at time of registration; non‑refundable. - Re‑registration / Renewal (Reinscrição): €190.00 — applies to all cycles; to be paid by 31/05/2026.
Annual tuition and monthly installments (by year group)
- Nursery (Berçário and Sala 1/2 years): Annual tuition €5,100.00 — 12 monthly instalments of €425.00. - Kindergarten (Jardim de Infância): Annual tuition €5,400.00 — 12 monthly instalments of €450.00. - 1st Cycle (1º–4º anos): Annual tuition €5,400.00 — 12 monthly instalments of €450.00. - 2nd Cycle (5º–6º anos): Annual tuition €5,580.00 — 12 monthly instalments of €465.00. - 3rd Cycle (7º–9º anos): Annual tuition €5,652.00 — 12 monthly instalments of €471.00.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual payment: payment of the full annual tuition by 31 July attracts a 4% discount. - Monthly payments: the annual tuition can be paid in 12 monthly instalments (September through August); monthly fees are due between the 1st and the 8th of each month. - Late payment: outstanding tuition and other overdue charges are subject to interest at the legal rate in force.
Meals, snacks and related charges
- Lunch (Almoços): €150.00 per month for 1º, 2º and 3º cycles; occasional single lunch €7.50. - Snacks (Lanches): €80.00 per month; occasional snack €4.80. - Combined Lunch + Snack package: €190.00 per month.
Transport (school bus)
- Transport is charged per route; sample monthly and occasional prices shown include: - Olhão: monthly €100.00 — occasional €4.00 per trip. - Pechão: monthly €120.00 — occasional €4.50 per trip. - Estoi: monthly €175.00 — occasional €4.75 per trip. - Faro: monthly €126.00 — occasional €5.50 per trip. - Gambelas/Montenegro: monthly €137.00 — occasional €5.80 per trip. - Santa Bárbara de Nexe / Almancil: monthly €190.00 — occasional €7.50 per trip. - Quatro Estradas / Loulé: monthly €195.00 — occasional €7.50 per trip. - Fonte de Boliqueime: monthly €205.00 — occasional €9.00 per trip. - Tavira area (examples): monthly prices from approx. €125.00 up to €230.00 depending on stop; occasional trip charges vary (examples shown €5.50–€10.50). - The transport service is provided as a round‑trip service and is subject to availability; route prices may change and are defined per itinerary.
Uniforms and other standard school items
- Uniform items (examples): - Blue cotton T‑shirt (short sleeve): €17.00 (children sizes) / €18.00 (adult sizes). - White cotton T‑shirt (printed): €15.00 / €16.00. - Long‑sleeve blue T‑shirt: €17.00. - Sweat/jacket with embroidered emblem: €32.00. - Cap with embroidered emblem: €15.75.
Extracurricular and specialist services (examples and prices)
- Instrumental music lessons: 1×30 min €48.00; 1×50 min €95.00. - Club and activity examples: Lego/Robotics 1×60 min €30.00 (inscription €32.00); Board games 1×60 min €30.00; Karate 2×60 min €56.00 (inscription €30.00). - Psychological and therapeutic services: first psychology consultation €150.00; follow‑ups €85.00 / €55.00 depending on type; occupational and speech therapy initial €80.00, follow‑ups €50.00 per consultation.
Insurance
- Annual school insurance is included for all cycles. The published schedule also shows the insurance provider and coverage levels.
Sibling discounts and other concessions
- Sibling discount policy (not cumulative with other discounts): - Kindergarten: 1st sibling 4% discount; 2nd, 3rd or more siblings 6% discount. - For years 1–9: 50% discount on the monthly lunch fee for the first sibling (i.e., second child).
Refund information
- The registration fee (Inscrição) is explicitly non‑refundable. Other refund provisions are governed by the school's administrative rules and the legal framework; overdue sums incur interest at the legal rate.
Boarding
- The school operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities and therefore no boarding fees.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer is accepted — the published fee schedule includes the school IBAN: PT50 0045 7104 40258733707 34. Use the school's billing references when making transfers and confirm payment arrangements with the school office.
Other administrative notes (billing and services)
- Meals are mandatory for Kindergarten and are included in the Kindergarten annuity where specified; for other cycles meals and snacks are charged as optional services at the published rates. - The school lists included and excluded services; items not included in tuition typically include uniform, textbooks/manuals, individual materials for arts/projects, optional extracurricular activities, study visits and some specialist services.
Academics
Colégio Bernardette Romeira teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.
Curriculum
Early Years: Nursery and classes for 3–5 year-olds follow a child-centred, play-based approach with transition support to Year 1. Primary Years (1º Ciclo, Years 1–4) follow the Portuguese national curriculum in a bilingual Portuguese–English setting, with daily language support and emphasis on independent thinking and cross-disciplinary connections. The Cambridge Learning Partner and Cambridge Exam Preparation Centre status applies, with the English Studies Programme following Cambridge methods and Cambridge Exams in Years 4, 6 and 9. Middle School 2º Ciclo (Years 5–6) follows the Portuguese national curriculum; English is taught as a second language; subjects are taught as distinct areas. Middle School 3º Ciclo (Years 7–9) follows the Portuguese curriculum and includes three languages: English plus Spanish, French or German; the language of instruction is Portuguese. Evaluation and reporting follow Portuguese national requirements, with formal term reports, scheduled parent–teacher conferences, and student-led conferences in Primary.
Higher Education Progression
The curriculum prepares students for higher education in Portugal and around the world.
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Admissions
Admissions
Enrollment Form for Academic Year 2026/2027 is titled 'Ficha de Inscrição' (Enrollment Form) and covers education levels from preschool to 3rd cycle/basic education, with selections for Portuguese Studies and International Studies. The form translates to Enrollment Form and includes fields for the student's name, ID document number, date and place of birth, place of residence, postal code, and district; guardian information (mother, father, or other) and emergency contact details; and sections for transport itineraries (three options) and extracurricular activities. It also asks about siblings who attend the school, transport details, and a sign-off by the parent/guardian acknowledging general operating information for the 2026/2027 year. Itineraries list routes to local towns (e.g., Olhão/Estoi; Faro/Boliqueime and surrounding areas; Tivira/Vila Real de Santo António and other nearby locations), and extracurricular options include basketball, acrobatic gymnastics, handball, karate, a music program (CBR Music), instrumental groups, theatre, and the school newspaper. Lunch is catered at extra cost and a school cafe (CBR Cafe) is available; a private bus service is available at extra cost. Uniforms consist of a school T-shirt or polo and dark blue bottoms, with a PE uniform as specified. The Enrollment Form also notes the two curriculum tracks (Portuguese Studies and International Studies) and asks for consent and acknowledgment of general operating information for the year.
Waitlist
New students may be admitted during the school year if space is available; for information on availability, contact the Administration at +351 289 701 021 or secretaria@cbr.edu.pt.
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FAQs
What curriculum does Colégio Bernardette Romeira follow?
Early Years: Nursery and classes for 3–5 year-olds follow a child-centred, play-based approach with transition support to Year 1. Primary Years (1º Ciclo, Years 1–4) follow the Portuguese national curriculum in a bilingual Portuguese–English setting, with daily language support and emphasis on indep...
Where is Colégio Bernardette Romeira located?
Rua Dâmaso Encarnação, 29, 8700-249 Olhão, Portugal. Olhão is a town in the Algarve region of southern Portugal.
What age range does the school serve?
Colégio Bernardette Romeira serves students from age 3 to 16, covering Early Years, Primary Years, and Middle School (2º ciclo and 3º ciclo)..
How many students attend Colégio Bernardette Romeira?
Approximately 270 students are enrolled at Colégio Bernardette Romeira.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 5,100 to PHP 5,652 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
Colégio Bernardette Romeira is co-educational.
When was Colégio Bernardette Romeira founded?
Colégio Bernardette Romeira was founded in 2001. Bernardette Romeira International School is a private international school for students aged 3-16, located in Olhão, Portugal. It operates under Operating Permit No. 11/DREAlg (Faro, July 23, 2004) an...
What languages are taught at the school?
Portuguese and English are taught; Primary Years include a Portuguese section and an English section, with daily language-support in both. In 2º Ciclo, English is taught as a second language. In 3º Ciclo, students study English plus a third language (Spanish, French or German) while instruction rema
What facilities does the school offer?
The Library is the school's collection of knowledge with a vast collection of books in Portuguese and English, web access, educational games and audiovisual resources, divided into thematic spaces and consultation/reading areas. The Library is also a sharing space that provides enrichment activities
Does Colégio Bernardette Romeira offer special educational needs support?
The school offers Psychology and Guidance services with a multidisciplinary team, including Early Intervention and Special Education (low frequency, high intensity) and support for learning difficulties (high frequency, low intensity) and socio-educational integration. Occupational and Sensory Thera...
What is the admissions process?
Enrollment Form for Academic Year 2026/2027 is titled 'Ficha de Inscrição' (Enrollment Form) and covers education levels from preschool to 3rd cycle/basic education, with selections for Portuguese Studies and International Studies. The form translates to Enrollment Form and includes fields for the s
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school is a Cambridge Learning Partner and Cambridge Exam Preparation Centre, teaching English Studies under the Cambridge Method and taking Cambridge Exams in Years 4, 6 and 9. The Primary Years Programme has Portuguese and English sections, with the language of instruction in each section bein
What accreditations does Colégio Bernardette Romeira hold?
Cambridge International School partner; Cambridge Learning Partner.
Does Colégio Bernardette Romeira offer boarding?
Day school. Students live with their parents or legal guardians.
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Colégio Bernardette Romeira is Francisco Ferreira Bento.
