Excellence in National Education
Enriched National Curriculum
Students follow the Portuguese National Curriculum enriched by a future-focused, rigorous approach and by a bilingual environment.
Data-Led & Personalised Support
Teachers use data to guide teaching and exam preparation, providing personalised support at every stage with a strong focus on student wellbeing.
Bilingual Strengths
Our bilingual environment and Cambridge English certifications ensure strong communication and analytical skills in both Portuguese and English, while providing globally recognised proficiency.
Top Academic & University Outcomes
Preparation for the Portuguese National Exams delivers strong results and top national performance, while developing autonomy and critical thinking for progression to leading universities in Portugal and abroad.
Your Path Through the Portuguese Curriculum
Foundation skills in literacy, numeracy, and bilingual learning.
Deepening knowledge with gradual subject specialisation.
Preparing for secondary education with comprehensive curriculum. Development of independence and critical thinking.
For pathway specialisation & intense preparation for National Exams and university. Students become subject specialists.
Leading the Way to Top Universities
Graduates are admitted to leading Portuguese universities across Medicine, Engineering, Law, Economics and more. This year, 13 Portuguese Pathway students entered Medicine — a testament to the ambition and preparedness of our learners.
More About Portuguese Pathway
The 1.º Ciclo (Primary) Programme follows the Portuguese National Curriculum, ensuring solid foundations in Portuguese, Mathematics, Environmental Studies and Artistic Expression, complemented by early exposure to English.
Learning is student-centred and enquiry-based, combining structured teaching with active exploration. Teachers focus on developing literacy, numeracy, curiosity and confidence in a supportive classroom environment.
Students benefit from a broad range of curricular and extracurricular activities, including EdTech, arts, physical education, projects and school events like assemblies, that enrich learning beyond the classroom.
Bilingual Learning Subjects taught in Portuguese follow the national curriculum, while English subjects follow a more rigorous programme aligned with Cambridge English standards, preparing students for Cambridge certification exams. In Primary School (Grades 1–4), students receive seven hours of structured English lessons per week, developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through grammar work, literature, creative writing, oral activities and project-based learning, adapted to each student's level. From Grade 2, students may also obtain ESOL certifications through a partnership with the British Council, accredited by the University of Cambridge.
Assessment is continuous and formative, focusing on individual progress and skill development, with regular feedback shared with families.
The Primary team is composed of experienced Primary teachers who prioritise close relationships, consistency and personalised support. Our English teachers are native speakers, providing an authentic English experience to our students.
St. Peter's Junior School (2.º Ciclo) continues the Portuguese National Curriculum, introducing subject-specialist teaching while consolidating core academic skills across humanities, sciences and languages.
In addition to the subjects mandated by the Ministry of Education, we have also included reinforcement of the English language, as well as subjects such as Spanish or German, Drama, Programming, and Robotics.
Students are encouraged to become more independent learners through structured lessons, collaborative work and problem-solving approaches.
A wide range of sports, creative and academic activities supports students' personal interests and holistic development. Regular assemblies focus on citizenship and personal development, giving students a voice while prioritising their well-being, safety and moral safeguarding.
Assessment combines ongoing classroom evaluation with formal tests, helping students gradually prepare for increased academic demands.
Teachers in Junior School (2.º Ciclo) are subject specialists who work closely with students to support both academic progress and personal organisation.
The Middle School (3º Ciclo) Programme deepens subject knowledge across the Portuguese National Curriculum, preparing students for the academic demands of Secondary education.
However, it assumes a differentiated curriculum structure, introducing several subjects – Spanish or German, Drama and Public Speaking, as well as Coding and Robotics - that enrich the Middle School curriculum and, consequently, the school's educational project.
Teaching emphasises analytical thinking, structured study habits and academic responsibility, while encouraging students to engage critically with content.
In Grade 9, we provide vocational support to students through School and Career Guidance, facilitated by a psychologist. The aim is to assist them in selecting the scientific-humanistic course in Secondary Education that best aligns with their vocational interests and skills, while also considering their future university and professional aspirations.
In Middle School, English continues to be a great focus of St. Peter's curriculum, leveraging on earlier learning and strengthening oral and written communication. At the end of each school year, students are able to take the University of Cambridge international certification exams, as FCE or CAE.
Students participate in academic projects, enrichment activities, leadership opportunities and school assemblies that support both personal growth, well-being and university readiness.
A avaliação é contínua e formativa, focada no progresso individual e no desenvolvimento de competências, com feedback regular partilhado com as famílias.
A equipa do 1.º Ciclo é composta por professores experientes que privilegiam relações próximas, consistência e acompanhamento personalizado. Os professores de Inglês são nativos, proporcionando uma experiência autêntica da língua inglesa.
The Secondary School (Secundário) Programme follows the Portuguese National Curriculum, with subject choices aligned to students' academic strengths and university ambitions.
Teaching is rigorous and exam-focused, while promoting independent study, critical thinking and long-term academic planning.
At St. Peter's Secondary School, teachers work with students not only in regular classes but also through additional pedagogical support sessions where they discuss concepts, solve exercises and develop personalised study methods tailored to each learner's needs, ensuring ongoing individualised guidance and helping students build effective skills and strategies as they prepare for exams and future pathways.
Secondary school students also have the possibility to obtain official certifications from the British Council, Instituto Cervantes, Goethe-Institut, and the Confucius Institute by taking the respective exams.
Students benefit from academic enrichment, leadership roles, guidance activities, volunteering, trips and internships, supporting both personal development and university applications.
Previously, learners have participated in The Democracy Summit, the Youth Parliament, the Astronaut For a Day programme, Junior Achievement, ISCTE - 11/12 hours and the Olympiads in Physics, Biology, Economics, Philosophy, Portuguese and Mathematics, in which some students have been recognised for their performance.
Assessment aligns fully with Portuguese National Exams, ensuring students are thoroughly prepared to achieve strong academic results.
A equipa do 1.º Ciclo é composta por professores experientes que privilegiam relações próximas, consistência e acompanhamento personalizado. Os professores de Inglês são nativos, proporcionando uma experiência autêntica da língua inglesa.
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