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The Preschool Experience at St. Peter’s

At St. Peter’s Preschool, children begin their educational journey in a warm, nurturing and inspiring Early Years environment, carefully designed to support development from Nursery through Kindergarten. Located in Palmela, Setúbal, our Preschool offers a bilingual, child-centred approach that combines personalised attention, play-based learning and emotional wellbeing, helping children build strong foundations for lifelong learning and a confident transition to school.

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Bilingual Learning Environment

Daily exposure to Portuguese and English, supporting early language development and confident communication from a young age.

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Play-Based Learning

Learning through play, exploration and hands-on experiences that nurture curiosity, creativity and a love of learning.

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Emotional Wellbeing

A nurturing environment that prioritises emotional security, positive relationships and each child’s individual rhythm.

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Personalised Attention

Small groups and close teacher-child relationships ensure every child is known, supported and encouraged.

Your Path Through Preschool

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Nursery

4 Months to 2 Years Old

Focused on wellbeing, sensory discovery and early bilingual exposure.

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Kindergarten

3 to 5 Years Old

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

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Nursery

Nursery

Programme

The Nursery Programme at St. Peter’s supports children from the earliest ages, providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment where young learners develop confidence, security and curiosity at their own pace.

Nursery

Methodology

Learning is rooted in structured play, daily routines and hands-on experiences, carefully designed to respect each child’s individual rhythm. A strong emphasis is placed on emotional security as the foundation for learning.

Activities

Activities

Nursery experiences focus on:
 - Sensory exploration and motor development
 - Early communication and language exposure
 - Social interaction and growing independence
 - Exploration through play and movement

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment is continuous and age-appropriate, based on observation and individual development rather than formal testing. Progress is monitored across key developmental areas.

Team

Team

Our Nursery team is composed of experienced Early Years educators who build strong, trusting relationships with both children and families.

Family Partnership

Family Partnership

Close collaboration with families ensures consistency between home and school and supports a smooth introduction to school life.

Kindergarten

Programme

Programme

The Kindergarten Programme builds on the foundations established in Nursery, preparing children for a confident and successful transition into Primary School.

Methodology

Methodology

Our approach balances play-based learning with more structured activities, supporting the development of early academic skills while nurturing independence and confidence.

Activities

Activities

In Kindergarten, children:

 - Develop early literacy and numeracy skills
 - Strengthen bilingual communication in English and Portuguese
 - Learn to collaborate, problem-solve and express ideas
 - Build resilience, independence and self-confidence

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment remains continuous and formative, focusing on individual progress and readiness for the next stage of learning, with regular feedback shared with families.

Team

Team

Kindergarten students are supported by a dedicated team of Early Years specialists, committed to high standards of teaching, wellbeing and personalised attention.

Learning Environment

Learning Environment

Our Palmela campus, between Comporta and Lisbon, offers safe, age-appropriate indoor and outdoor spaces that encourage exploration, movement and active learning.

Head of Preschool

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Carlota Oliveira

“In our Preschool, every child is known, valued and supported. We believe that when children feel safe, confident and inspired, they develop a genuine love of learning that stays with them for life.”

Ready to Give Your Child the Best Start?

An exciting path of discovery awaits your child at our international Preschool. Learn more by completing the Enquiry Form.

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