Eden Montessori International School in Albufeira is the first of its kind in Portugal, offering authentic Montessori education in both English and Portuguese for children in groups of ages 3-6 years, 6-9 years and 9-12 years. Eden is now taking applications for the 2025/2026 scholastic year. Enrol your child here.

We have expanded! We are delighted to announce that Eden has a new home in Fontainhas, Albufeira. 

• Learning through discovery and autonomous choices
• Instill a sense of compassion and empathy for others
• Encourage a love of order
• Provide a bilingual environment (English & Portuguese)

Our Mission

Our Mission at Eden Montessori International School is to ensure the scholarly success of our students, offering authentic Montessori education that reflects the work and pedagogy of Dr. Maria Montessori with enthusiasm, integrity and relevance. We support the natural development of the human being from birth until maturity, allowing children to become transformational elements in society.

Maria Montessori, a 20th century educational pioneer and the first female physician in Italy, developed what has become known as the Montessori method. From her interest in human development and through observations and findings of how children learn, she was inspired to return to the University of Rome to study psychology and philosophy. She developed a sensory-based curriculum with hands on materials.