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Among the Top 15 European Schools


Recognised as one of Portugal’s most prestigious schools, and ranked among the Top 15 European schools by Carfax Education, St. Peter's International School builds on over 30 years of academic excellence. We provide outstanding academic preparation for students aged 4 months to 18 years.

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Values That Guide Us


At St Peter's, our three core values shape everything we do — from the classroom to the community, from academics to character development.

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Rigour

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

Values That Guide Us

Responsibility

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

Values That Guide Us

Respect

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

Two Pathways. Infinite Possibilities


Educational Journeys at St. Peter's 

Among the best exam results in Portugal


 

Number 1


Philosophy
Average: 90%

 

42%


of students got a Mathematics A grade equal or above 93%

 

40%


of students got an Economics A grade equal or above 93%

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Top IBDP score

66%


of students achieve the prestigious IB Bilingual Diploma

Outstanding University Destinations


St. Peter's graduates gain entry to top universities worldwide, including Oxford, Columbia, Bocconi, Nova and Técnico - reflecting a legacy of outstanding global academic achievement.

University Destinations in Portugal


Universidade Nova de Lisboa
(Nova SBE, Fculdade de Ciências Médicas, Nova FCT)

Universidade Católica
(Católica Lisbon SBE)

Universidade de Lisboa
(Faculdade de Medicina)

Instituto Superior Técnico

ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa

Universidade de Coimbra

ISG

Universidade do Porto
(Faculdade de Arquitetura)

ICBAS Porto

Popular Fields of Study


Medicine - 14 of our students joined a Medicine university course in 2025
Engeeniring
Law 
Economics

International University Destinations


Columbia University
United States

University of Oxford
United Kingdom

HEC Paris
France

Bocconi University
Italy

University College London
United Kingdom

University of Toronto
Canada

University of Sydney
Australia

London School of Economics
United Kingdom

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Netherlands

TU Munich
Germany

Xi'an Jiaotong–Liverpool University
China

Why Choose Our International School in Palmela, Setúbal?


 

30+


Years of Excellence

 

Top 15


European School
according to Carfax Education

 

Leading School


Best School in Setúbal District

100+


Extracurricular Activities

One of the Best Campus in Portugal


St. Peter’s is located in Palmela, Setúbal, in a privileged setting between Comporta and Lisbon. Our 37,000 m² campus combines state-of-the-art facilities for academics, sports, and the arts, and expansive green spaces.

 

A Happy & Familiar Environment 


We are a multicultural and welcoming community where every student is valued and inspired to thrive. Our dedicated teachers and staff work hand in hand with parents to nurture each child’s potential, while our vibrant events unite all the community.

An Inspired School


St. Peter's International School is proud to be part of Inspired Education, the world's leading premium education group, educating 95,000+ students who learn and thrive in over 125 school communities across 28 countries on 6 continents.

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Holistic Education Philosophy

Holistic Education Philosophy

Best Practices from World's Best Schools

Best Practices from World's Best Schools

Global Exchanges

Global Exchanges

Global Camps

Technology

Outstanding University Destinations

Outstanding University Destinations

Accreditations


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