Community

Parents in the school

How our Parents are Involved

At Bright International School we truly believe that to deliver an outstanding Cambridge Education for our pupils, the relationship between the school and parents must be one underpinned by excellent communication and absolute trust, both ways. With these two things in place, we will be well-set to deal with any issues that may arise within our community.

Each day, the Principal meets the parents and pupils at morning drop-off and is always available for private meetings to discuss any matters relating to our students. As a school, we always encourage issues to be raised early, so as not to allow escalation and further worry.

Parents are regularly consulted and asked for input into many relevant school policies, and these transparent collaborations ensure our policies are balanced, effective and clear.

Activities & Events

The school runs regular social events for both the parents and the local community, and parental support in these is encouraged and greatly appreciated. Each year, parents are invited to join the school for our many performing arts events, such as Carnival, the Christmas Concert and the school play. The Christmas Bazaar is another hugely important community event.

Our wonderful parent group are often our best form of marketing, and their support both at Open Days and marketing the school throughout the Algarve is invaluable.

As we continue to develop our sports programme, parental participation will continue to grow in this area.

Testemonials

Voices from Our Community

Hear directly from members of our parents as they share their experiences and the meaningful impact of their contributions to the Bright community.

“We love how Bright involves parents in school events! It creates a real sense of community and connection.”

Olivia S.

“The family events at Bright are fantastic! They bring everyone together and make learning so much fun.”

Daniel M.

“Being part of school activities allows us to engage with our child’s learning journey in meaningful ways.”

Emma L.

“Bright offers a welcoming environment where parents feel valued and connected to their children’s education.”

Michael R.

“From workshops to celebrations, Bright ensures parents are active participants in their child’s school experience.”

Sophia T.

“The school’s commitment to community-building makes us feel like part of a big, supportive family.”

Lucas W.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU

Frequently Asked Questions

Before you send your message, we can help with some answers to the most frequently asked questions. We hope these help you decide to join our school community.

Do you have further questions?

I’m not fluent in English. How can I communicate with the school?Rita Silva2025-01-28T14:20:00+00:00

I’m not fluent in English. How can I communicate with the school?

As a multicultural community with 30 different nationalities, we are prepared to communicate with parents in English, Portuguese and Spanish. School-parent communication via emails, online platforms, parent-teacher meetings, and events is in English, but we are available to support non-English-fluent parents in a language they feel more comfortable with whenever possible.

Can my child enrol during the school year?Gonçalo Santos2025-01-28T08:54:21+00:00

Can my child enrol during the school year?

Yes, our admissions are open year-round, subject to availability in the corresponding year group.

What are the school hours?Gonçalo Santos2025-02-10T14:04:46+00:00

What are the school hours?

Bright International School is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with Early Years classes running from 9:00 am to 3:00/4:00 pm and Primary and Lower Secondary from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

What after-school activities do you offer?Gonçalo Santos2025-01-28T14:23:18+00:00

What after-school activities do you offer?

We offer our community a variety of after-school activities, including Ballet, Karate, Playball, Music and Inventors. We are planinng on introducing new activities in the Academic Year 2025/26. These activities are not included in the tuition fee.

My child is not fluent in English. Can he/she apply?Gonçalo Santos2025-02-07T15:26:37+00:00

My child is not fluent in English. Can he/she apply?

Yes, depending on the year your child is applying for. While we advise students to possess a foundational understanding of English, fluency is not a mandatory requirement for admission. Bright International School offers an ESL Programme designed to support students in enhancing their English proficiency.

My child has learning difficulties. Can he/she apply?Rita Silva2025-02-07T15:31:45+00:00

My child has learning difficulties. Can he/she apply?

Our school is not a Special Needs School, but it is an Inclusive School. We have a Wellbeing Department which consist of Psychologists and Pastoral Care. This department focuses on developing the social, emotional, and cognitive needs students may have. We have a psychologist on-site to help students and families if needed.