Our Pathways

Our Pathways

Discover our Portuguese Curriculum and International pathways. From 4 months to 18 years.

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The Best Of Both Worlds

Rooted in Portugal. Global Ambition.

Preschool

A bilingual start

Nursery

4 months – 2 years

Focused on wellbeing, sensory discovery and early bilingual exposure.

Kindergarten

3 years – 5 years

Early literacy and numeracy foundations, inquiry-based learning and social development.

 

Portuguese Pathway

A legacy of academic excellence

Primary School | 1º Ciclo

6 years – 9 years | Grades 1 – 4

Foundation skills in literacy, numeracy, and bilingual learning.

Junior School | 2º Ciclo

10 years – 11 years | Grades 5 – 6

Deepening knowledge with gradual subject specialisation.

Middle School | 3º Ciclo

12 years – 14 years | Grades 7 – 9

Preparing for secondary education with comprehensive curriculum. Development of independence and critical thinking.

Secondary School | Secundário

15 years – 18 years | Grades 10 – 12

For pathway specialisation & intense preparation for National Exams and university. Students become subject specialists.

International Pathway

Globally recognised curriculum

Primary School

6 years – 10 years | Grades 1 – 5

Strong foundations in English, Mathematics and inquiry-based learning.

Lower Secondary

11 years – 13 years | Grades 6 – 8

A broad, challenging curriculum that builds independence and prepares students for IGCSE.

IGCSE

14 years – 15 years | Grades 9 – 10

International qualifications that build independence, critical thinking and IB Diploma readiness.

IBDP

16 years – 18 years | Grades 11 – 12

Globally recognised programme combining academic rigour with research and skills. Prepares students for transition to university.

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Which Pathway is Right for You?


Immersion in Languages

Portuguese Pathway


  • Portuguese National Curriculum, delivered with rigour
  • Over 30 years of educational excellence
  • Outstanding results in Portuguese National Examinations
  • Graduates admitted to leading universities in Portugal and worldwide
  • Fluent bilingual immersion, strengthened through internationally recognised Cambridge English qualifications
  • Personalised academic guidance and university counselling
  • Students develop practical skills, social responsibility, and a clear sense of purpose for the future
  • Innovative, future-focused approach, combining technology with volunteering and internship opportunities
International Pathway

International Pathway


  • Globally recognised academic pathways: Cambridge, IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
  • Ranked among the Top 15 schools in Europe, as recognised by Carfax Education
  • Proven access to world-leading universities across Europe, the UK, the US and beyond
  • Individualised academic mentoring and expert university guidance
  • Forward-thinking curriculum designed for a global world, combining strong academics with technology, experiential learning, volunteering, and international pathways

Bilingual Development Across Both Pathways


Bilingual learning strengthens communication, critical thinking and cultural insight. From early years to Grade 12, students build the linguistic and analytical skills needed to excel in both pathways.

 

Not Sure Which Pathway is Right?


Our admissions team is here to help you understand which pathway best suits your child's needs and aspirations.

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