In the publication of the rankings of schools of secondary learning, the International College of Vilamoura (ICV) is placed amongst the 10 best Portuguese secondary schools.

Despite the different standpoints in relation to the criteria established by the various national newspapers, the International College of Vilamoura achieved: 2nd place in the national ranking of the Jornal de Notícias (and 1st place in the same paper in the ranking which compares the exam results with the final classifications); 8th place in the ranking of the Correio da Manhã; 21st place in the Público and 11th place in the ranking of the Diário de Notícias.

In the international exams of the University of Cambridge (IGCSE and A levels), the pupils exceeded the initial expectations: 100% of the pupils from the 13th form (final year) were admitted to English universities and simultaneously, to the best Portuguese universities. Even in mathematics, 55.6% of the pupils were classified above the 16 points.

According to a source from the College, no special preparations are needed for the exams, as "the pupils are able from the start to resolve problems with recourse to different areas of knowledge. The key question is in the resolution of problems with the help of the different areas of knowledge, positive spirit, creativity and self-discipline".

The International College of Vilamoura is included in an international network of schools which feature around 600 colleges around the world, and is one that has the most developed international missions in other countries.

"The management of the school and its foundations and the management of what emerges from its foundations" are the two determining aspects in its success, in the long term. This is the fifth year that this school of international education has been placed in the best position of the Algarve in the ranking of Portuguese schools.

source: regiao sul