The British School of Madeira opened in September 1980. It is the only international bilingual Portuguese-English school in the Island which is officially recognised by the Regional Educational Authority of Madeira.

We are proud of our record and of the traditions we have created. In September 2006 we moved into our new installations in Caminho dos Saltos, Funchal. We now have the ideal facilities and conditions for a 21st century school.

The British School of Madeira is a truly international school in terms of its pupil population – 50% Portuguese and at least 16 other different nationalities.

The School caters for pupils from 3 to 15 years of age and follows the British (Scottish) curriculum in combination with official Portuguese programmes. It is bilingual in that pupils are taught to read, write, speak and understand both English and Portuguese to a bilingual level. Class sizes are small and there is great emphasis on individual attention.

Choosing a school for your children is a very important decision. It is important to verify that a school is a bona fide establishment where your child will receive a good education from fully qualified professional teachers.

This website is designed to give you an insight into what the British School of Madeira is like. You will be made very welcome if you come to visit us and you will be able to experience at first hand our happy family-type atmosphere which is combined with hard work and enthusiasm. We take pride in combining the best of modern thinking with traditional values.

I look forward to the opportunity of meeting you and your family and showing you our school as well as our teachers and pupils at work.

Mrs Susan Farrow, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Headmistress

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