St Peters School

About Us

Founded in 1993, St Peter's has built over 30 years of academic excellence, nurturing confident, compassionate young people for a life of purpose beyond school.

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30+
Years of Excellence
1500+
Current Students
40+
Nationalities
37,000m²
Campus

A Message from our Head

Abigail Lewis
 

It is my pleasure to welcome you to St. Peter's International School. Guided by the principles of Rigour, Responsibility and Respect, we have a passion for education and a strong commitment to excellence, maximising the potential of each student and nurturing well-rounded, independent individuals prepared to embrace their future as global citizens.

With over 30 years' experience, St. Peter's International School delivers a first-class education for children aged four months to 18 years, offering both the Portuguese National Curriculum in our bilingual National Section and internationally accredited Cambridge, IGCSE, and IB Diploma pathways in our International Section, alongside flexible boarding in a modern, community-focused boarding house. Together, my staff and I warmly invite you to visit our school and discover how St. Peter's empowers students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Abigail Lewis
St. Peter's Executive Head

Our Mission

We nurture confident, compassionate young people who think deeply, act responsibly, and contribute meaningfully to their communities and the wider world. Our bilingual approach, combined with rigorous academics and holistic development, prepares students for success at top universities and beyond.

Respect

Respect

We nurture relationships built on kindness, empathy, integrity and care.

Rigour

Rigour

We challenge students to think deeply, act with purpose and strive for the highest academic standards.

Responsibility

Responsibility

We guide young people to become principled, thoughtful contributors to their communities and to the wider world.

What Makes Us Different

Two Curriculum Pathways
Portuguese National Curriculum and International (Cambridge/IBDP) pathways within one school.
Bilingual Education
Full bilingual immersion from nursery through to secondary, developing global citizens.
World-Class Campus
State-of-the-art facilities including science labs, auditorium, sports fields, and boarding residence.
Top 15 European School
Ranked among the elite European schools by Carfax Education for academic excellence.
Unique Location
Nestled in Palmela, between Lisbon and Comporta, St. Peter's offers proximity to Portugal's vibrant capital amid the natural beauty of the Setúbal district.
Educational Philosophy
Academics, sport and the arts form the three pillars of our education. Rigorous learning combined with close relationships creates the perfect environment for happy students.
From 4 Months to 18 Years
We offer education from Nursery through Primary, Middle and Secondary School, with multiple pathways along the way.
Extracurricular Offer
Over 80 activities across Sports, Creative & Performing Arts, and Curriculum Enhancement.

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