About Us
Eden Montessori International School Algarve Portugal
Our Story
Eden Montessori International School was birthed from a yearning to provide relevant, respectful education in this 21st Century. A group of like minded families united to allow our children to flourish and grow in freedom. From a growing dissatisfaction with what mainstream education and its “one size fits all approach” has to offer we searched for an education system that is inclusive, respectful to children; that nurtures independence and a love of learning while offering a child freedom of choice within limits and we found …Montessori … And the rest as they say is History!
Overcoming many hurdles over the first three years of trying to make a school a reality, and through much toil, blood, sweat and tears, EDEN Montessori International School was born!
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 till maturity, allowing the children to become transformational elements in society, resulting in a more harmonious and peaceful world. Respect is our watch word, we respect ourselves, each other, and our environment.
Our EDEN is a diversified landscape of international people and spaces, combining urban and rural elements to create a natural ambience without equal, where our students feel in harmony with their learning environment and free to reach their maximum potential.
Our MONTESSORI means, academic excellence promoting the acquisition of 21st century skills needed to function in this global economy. We adopt the Montessori Principles of; Intrinsic motivation, independence, self-directed learning and social responsibility. Our students embody these principles through celebration of their individual and shared talents and through recognising the importance of giving back to the community.
Our SCHOOL is our community and we aim for connection at all levels; with parents and families, with the neighbouring community and society in general.
For more information about Montessori method please see The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) website.
Events
Summer Fair - 13 June 2026
Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Eden for your child(ren). We are not currently accepting applications. Please follow us on social media and check back on this page to see when our next open day will be scheduled.
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Our EDEN
is a diversified landscape where children thrive
Our SCHOOL
is our community
and we aim for connection
Our MONTESSORI
academic excellence and child led development
Our IB
The international gold standard in education
EDEN Montessori International School
Cx. Postal 835T, E.N. 125
Fontainhas - Pinhal
8200-560 Ferreiras
Albufeira
Phone Us
00351 289 037 265
Where to find us
Cx. Postal 835T, E.N. 125,
Fontainhas - Pinhal,
8200-560 Ferreiras, Albufeira