| The Algarve has excellent international schools, including the British School of the Algarve, in the centre of the region, catering for pupils from age 3-16, and the International School of the Algarve for pupils aged 4-18 years, near Lagoa, offering the English national Curriculum, modified to suit an international clientele. |
| The Open University has been active in Portugal since 1993 and is fully supported by the British Council. Ranked in the top 10 of UK universities for quality of teaching, all courses offered in UK are available in Portugal, with tutorials and examinations taking place at the British Council in Lisbon. |
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