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Learn More About St. Peter's International School
What is the School Schedule?
The school is open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm (extension starts at 6:00 pm at an additional cost). We also offer a Breakfast Club for students from Primary School onwards, between 7:30 am and 8:00 am.
What is the Teaching Period?
Nursery: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Kindergarten: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Primary School to Secondary School: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The school is closed to students during August, though administrative services continue throughout the year.
How Many Students Attend St. Peter's International School?
This academic year, we have enrolled over 1,500 students from more than 40 nationalities, creating a truly diverse and international learning community.
How Many Students are in Each Class?
Class sizes vary by year group. From Grade 2 onwards, we average 25 students per class. Currently, we have 1 Nursery class, 2 Kindergarten classes, 3 Primary School classes, and 4 or more classes from Junior School onwards.
What is the Proportion of International Students?
80% of our students are Portuguese and 20% are international learners. Currently, there are 44 nationalities represented in the school, fostering a rich multicultural environment.
What Curriculum Does the School Follow?
Our fantastic facilities support football, basketball, volleyball, rugby, tennis, gymnastics, and athletics. Students can also enjoy horse-riding, swimming, golf, surfing, and go-karting with external partners near campus.
What Language Do Students Speak on the Playground?
Our fantastic facilities support football, basketball, volleyball, rugby, tennis, gymnastics, and athletics. Students can also enjoy horse-riding, swimming, golf, surfing, and go-karting with external partners near campus.
What Languages are Available?
Our fantastic facilities support football, basketball, volleyball, rugby, tennis, gymnastics, and athletics. Students can also enjoy horse-riding, swimming, golf, surfing, and go-karting with external partners near campus.
What Sports are Available?
Our fantastic facilities support football, basketball, volleyball, rugby, tennis, gymnastics, and athletics. Students can also enjoy horse-riding, swimming, golf, surfing, and go-karting with external partners near campus.
How Much Homework is Set?
Our graduating students enter the best universities across Portugal and abroad, including top institutions in the UK, Netherlands, Spain, and beyond.
What Exams Do Students Take?
Our graduating students enter the best universities across Portugal and abroad, including top institutions in the UK, Netherlands, Spain, and beyond.
Where Do Graduates Go After St. Peter's?
Our graduating students enter the best universities across Portugal and abroad, including top institutions in the UK, Netherlands, Spain, and beyond.
How Do New International Students Adapt?
International Day is an annual tradition organised with families, celebrating the diverse cultures within our school community through food, performances, and activities in a fun, informal atmosphere.
Does the School Offer Boarding?
International Day is an annual tradition organised with families, celebrating the diverse cultures within our school community through food, performances, and activities in a fun, informal atmosphere.
Who Supervises Students on Field Trips?
International Day is an annual tradition organised with families, celebrating the diverse cultures within our school community through food, performances, and activities in a fun, informal atmosphere.
What are University Open Days?
International Day is an annual tradition organised with families, celebrating the diverse cultures within our school community through food, performances, and activities in a fun, informal atmosphere.
What is International Day?
International Day is an annual tradition organised with families, celebrating the diverse cultures within our school community through food, performances, and activities in a fun, informal atmosphere.
Enrolment & Registration
Does St. Peter's Accept Students with Little or No English?
Fluency in English is not required for the Portuguese curriculum. International pathway applicants complete an English examination to assess their speaking, reading, and writing levels.
How Do I Enrol My Child?
Submit an application via our website or contact our Admissions team at admissions@stpeters.pt. Our team receives applications throughout the academic year and will guide you through each step.
When Can I Enrol My Child in Preschool or First Year?
You can enquire at any time, but official registration takes place each year between 15th April and 15th June. Specific enrolment dates are published on our website.
What Documents are Required for Registration?
Please consult our Admissions Process page for a complete list of required documents. Our Admissions team is also available to guide you through the requirements.
What's the Difference Between Registration and Renewal?
Registration refers to first-time enrolment. Renewals occur when a learner progresses to the next academic year after already being enrolled at St. Peter's.
When Can I Cancel My Child's Registration?
Formal cancellation only applies to Preschool students and learners turning 18 who don't wish to complete Grade 12. For Grades 1-12, students leaving must transfer their registration to their new school.
Exams and University Access
What are the Requirements for Higher Education in Portugal?
Requirements vary by institution and course. We recommend consulting the specific university's prerequisites and visiting the DGES (Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior) website for official guidelines.
What are University Entrance Exams in Portugal?
Higher Education institutions may require specific entrance examinations. Information is published on the DGES website. Our guidance team provides comprehensive support throughout the application process.
When Can I Register for Final Exams?
Specific dates for national Secondary School final examination registration are published annually according to DGES guidelines. Our team will notify students and parents of all deadlines.
How Can I Obtain the ENES Form?
Students with active registration receive an ENES form after 12th-grade examination guidelines are published. External candidates may request forms according to annual deadlines.
How Can I Obtain the Qualification Certificate?
Qualification certificates are produced and delivered after 12th-grade studies conclude. Past students may request a second copy by completing an application form through the school.
How Can I Get the Password for the Online Application?
Password requests must be made through the DGES website to submit applications to Portuguese Public Universities. Our team provides guidance on this process.
Still Have Questions?
Our Admissions Team is happy to answer any additional questions and guide you through the application process. We look forward to hearing from you.