Oceanus International School vs Tickles International School

	O Oceanus International School Porto, Portugal	T Tickles International School Porto, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,458 - 5,944	Fees / year €5,115 - 5,662
Age range	Age range 1 - 10 years	Age range 0 - 10 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary)	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 600
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Portuguese, English	Instruction language Portuguese, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Rua da Aldeia nº 238, 4405-540 Valadares, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Portugal. The school is in the Valadares area of Vila Nova de Gaia. Coordinates: 41° 5'34.59″N 8°37'38.83″W. A reliable school transport service is provided for arrival at school and return home.	Location Rua São João de Brito, 344, 4100-452 Porto, Portugal. The school is located in Porto city. Contact: +351 226 182 000, +351 914 667 874; tickles@tickles.com.pt. The school offers pupil transport services.
Stages	Stages Nursery; Pre-School Education; Primary Education; Cambridge Curriculum.	Stages Nursery; Day Care; Pre-School; Primary School; Cambridge
School type	School type Bilingual international school offering Cambridge Curriculum; Apple Distinguished School.	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Therapeutic Support Services including Psychology; Speech and Language Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Special Education support; in partnership with Liane Marques Therapeutic Centre (CTLM).	Additional learning support Support and therapeutic services provided by a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team to complement development and well-being.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Portugal
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Safe transport: A reliable school transport service.	Bus service details School transport is provided; children are transported in appropriate seats by a team of qualified professionals; fees for journeys are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Academic year covered Fees and charges below apply to the 2025/2026 academic year. Application and enrolment fees - Pre‑registration (Pré‑inscrição): EUR 50 — non‑refundable. - Registration (Inscrição): EUR 320 — includes school insurance. - Annual renewal fee (Renovação): EUR 220 — charged in January. Tuition fees (by year group) — monthly and annual - Creche: EUR 460 per month; annual amount shown as EUR 5,354.40 (monthly billing x 12). - Pré‑Escolar: EUR 450 per month; annual amount shown as EUR 5,238.00 (monthly billing x 12). - 1.º Ciclo (1st cycle): EUR 470 per month; annual amount shown as EUR 5,470.80 (monthly billing x 12). Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing basis: monthly fees billed on a 12‑month basis. - The tuition portion for August is paid in advance in two instalments (collected in November and May). - Annual payment option: if paying the full year in one payment, that payment must be made in August. - Late payments: invoices settled after the stated deadlines are subject to a penalty (multa) as defined in the school's Internal Regulations. - Sibling discounts on monthly tuition only: 10% for the second child and 15% for the third child; discounts apply to the younger sibling(s). Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule for this academic year. Other costs and optional services - Alimentação (meals and snacks): EUR 140 per month; this includes lunch and morning and afternoon snacks. There is a possibility of occasional single meal service (refeição avulso) during July and August. - Transporte escolar (school transport): provided by a contracted/partner company and charged under a separate price schedule. - Atividades extracurriculares (extracurricular activities): charged under a separate price schedule (activities run October–June). - Uniforme: mandatory daily uniform purchased through the school (school store). - Serviços especializados (specialist services such as psychological consultation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and individualized support) are offered and have their own pricing where applicable; some therapeutic screening and certain support services are included in the monthly fee as specified for early years and 1.º ciclo. Refunds and charge reversals - The Pre‑registration fee of EUR 50 is explicitly non‑refundable. - No other explicit refund policy for tuition or other fees is detailed in the published fee schedule; penalties for invoices paid outside stated deadlines are applied as described under payment terms. Fee payment options - Specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer, Multibanco/reference, credit card) are not detailed in the published fee schedule. Notes on what is included in tuition - The monthly tuition for the stated year groups explicitly includes curricular components and a set of listed items and supports (example: hygiene and diaper products where applicable, school bedding, art aprons, psychopedagogical support, and screening for occupational therapy and speech); some digital learning services for 1.º ciclo are also included.	Fee details Application and registration fees - Pre-registration (non‑refundable): EUR 100. - New registration (one-off, includes school insurance): EUR 390. - Renewal of registration (one-off, includes school insurance): EUR 330. Tuition fees by year group (monthly and semestral/annual where published) - Berçário (Nursery) - Monthly tuition: EUR 470. - Material fee (charged in September): EUR 105. - Semestral tuition: EUR 2,585.00. Annual tuition (11 months billed as the school's annual figure): EUR 5,066.60. - Creche (Day care) - Monthly tuition: EUR 465. - Material fee (charged in September): EUR 125. - Monthly lunch (when on monthly lunch plan): EUR 115. - Semestral tuition: EUR 2,557.50. Annual tuition: EUR 5,012.70. Semestral lunch: EUR 632.50. Annual lunch: EUR 1,265.00. Lunch by occasion (avulso): EUR 7.50 per meal. - Pré‑escolar (Pre‑school) - Monthly tuition: EUR 465. - Material fee (charged in September): EUR 125. - Monthly lunch (when on monthly lunch plan): EUR 115. - Semestral tuition: EUR 2,557.50. Annual tuition: EUR 5,012.70. Semestral lunch: EUR 632.50. Annual lunch: EUR 1,265.00. Lunch by occasion (avulso): EUR 7.50 per meal. - 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (Primary / 1st Cycle) - Monthly tuition: EUR 470. - Material fee (charged in September): EUR 140. - Monthly lunch (when on monthly lunch plan): EUR 140. Lanche avulso (single snack): EUR 3.00. - Optional bundled tuition that includes lunches (where offered): tuition with 1 lunch EUR 515; tuition with 2 lunches EUR 560. Semestral tuition: EUR 2,585.00. Annual tuition: EUR 5,066.60. Semestral lunch: EUR 770.00. Annual lunch: EUR 1,540.00. Lunch by occasion (avulso): EUR 7.50 per meal. Additional recurring or one‑off school costs - Digital class (Aula Digital), charged in September: EUR 55. - Financial literacy (Literacia Financeira) for 3rd and 4th years, charged in September: EUR 32.50. - Biology kit for 1st year (charged in September to 1st‑year or new students; validity 4 years): EUR 95. - Study room / after‑school study (45–60 minutes per day, after classes): EUR 120. - After‑hours care (applies from the first hour after 19:00): EUR 15 for the first hour; EUR 25 for each following hour. - Material fees for school year are charged only in September of the current school year. Optional enrichment activities and field trips are charged separately and must be paid before the activity. Meal fees for missed days are not refundable. Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly billing: invoices must be paid between day 1 and day 5 of the respective month; the school's annual billing covers 11 months (September to July). - Semestral payments: due at the start of September and the start of March. - Annual payment: if paid in a single installment by the start of the first month of attendance, an annual payment discount applies (published discount: 2% when paid in September). - Second‑child sibling discount: 10% applied to the younger sibling(s) when applicable. - New registrations and pre‑registrations must be paid at the time of enrollment/registration. Renewals are handled in January. The month of July is invoiced and settled in June. - Late payment and non‑payment: invoices not settled in the prescribed period incur penalties. A late payment aggravation of 10% applies; persistent non‑payment may cause all remaining installments to become immediately due and can lead to termination of the service contract and the student losing their place. �. Fee payment options (accepted methods and bank details) - Accepted methods: cheque, cash, or bank transfer to the school's IBANs. When using bank transfer, identify the payment with the student's name. - Bank accounts (IBANs as published for payments): - PT50 0007 0509 0002 1920 0079. - PT50 0036 0489 9910 6008 2175 2 (identify transfer with student name). Boarding (residential) fees - Boarding is not part of the Tickles provision (school operates nursery, creche, pre‑school and 1st cycle day services). No boarding fees are published. Refund and cancellation rules - The pre‑registration fee (EUR 100) is non‑refundable. - Withdrawal/cancellation during the school year does not automatically entitle the family to reimbursement of amounts already paid and does not relieve the obligation to pay outstanding or upcoming instalments, except in specifically evaluated cases by school management. Meal fees for absences are not refundable. Failure to provide the required written notice of withdrawal (60 days where applicable) can incur an additional month's tuition charge. Summary of how fees are presented and charged - Tuition figures are published both as monthly amounts (used for monthly billing) and as semestral/annual totals (used when families opt for semestral or annual payment). Material fees and certain kits or program fees are one‑off charges collected in September. Optional services (study room, after‑hours care, digital class, specific kits, enrichment activities) have separate published amounts and billing rules. Late payment carries a financial penalty and may lead to loss of enrollment if unresolved.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is daily and mandatory. Creche: tracksuit, white t-shirt, shorts (boys) or a skirt-skort (girls), Panama hat, and bata. As the child learns to walk, other pieces may be added (dress, trousers, polo shirts, jackets) as the School offers. Preschool (EPE): girls wear a white polo shirt (short- or long-sleeved), a dress or trousers, bata, Panama hat, and a knit cardigan; on gym and beach days the uniform is a t-shirt and a skirt/skort or tracksuit. Boys wear a white polo shirt (short- or long-sleeved), shorts or trousers, bata, Panama hat, and a knit cardigan; on gym and beach days the uniform is a t-shirt and gym shorts or tracksuit. Primary (1st CEB): girls wear a blue polo shirt (short- or long-sleeved), knit jacket, skirt or khaki trousers, and cap; boys wear a blue polo shirt (short- or long-sleeved), knit jacket, trousers or khaki shorts, and a cap. On PE and Drama days, breaks, and during beach period, students must wear a t-shirt and gym shorts or a gym skirt/skort. Uniforms are purchased at the School reception or ordered by email and paid at the end of the month with the tuition or in cash on delivery.	Uniform requirement Uniform is mandatory for creche, jardim de infância and ensino básico and must be purchased through the school. The winter uniform is worn October to April, and the summer uniform is worn September and May to July; creche and jardim de infância may also opt for a bata. The uniform must be clearly identified with the child's name; if not worn, the uniform will be put on the child by staff and debited to the next month's invoice; the school is not responsible for the loss of uniform items.
Food options	Food options Balanced meals are provided through a carefully planned catering service. Menus are developed with a nutritionist; meals use fresh, seasonal, locally sourced products. The cafeteria also serves as an educational space, promoting autonomy, sharing, and respect for food and instilling values such as responsibility, sustainability, and healthy eating.	Food options We prepare meals with the utmost care and precision, adhering to high standards of hygiene and food safety that are regularly audited. We select fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure a balanced, healthy diet tailored to the needs of each child. The school promotes food education based on variety and respect for each child's individuality.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a private educational establishment incorporated as a sociedade por quotas. In 2025, Oceanus International School joined MB Education Group and officially became part of the Cambridge International network.	Governance and ownership Tickles International School is a private educational establishment. It operates with autonomy to define its organizational and pedagogical management models.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Oceanus International School offers a bilingual education in English and Portuguese. The Cambridge Curriculum is fully integrated, with an Early Years Programme in Pre-Primary Education and a Primary Programme in the 1st Cycle, aligned with the national curriculum. By the end of Year 4, pupils achieve a high level of English and may obtain Cambridge-recognised certification. The Nursery and Pre-School programmes adopt a project-based methodology with a focus on holistic development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, social-emotional skills, and multilingualism. In Primary Education, the curriculum emphasizes solid academic foundations, learning-to-learn skills, personal and social development, creativity, and global citizenship, with English playing a central role alongside Portuguese. Cambridge is designed to strengthen academic excellence and global opportunities.	Curriculum details Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary are part of Tickles' Cambridge Pathway, authorized to teach from the 2025/2026 academic year. The programs cover pupils from kindergarten through Year 4 and are taught as a supplement to the national Portuguese curriculum, not a substitution. The school earned Cambridge school code PT777 on 12 September 2025. The Cambridge Primary component includes Art and Design, Computing, English as a Second Language, Global Perspectives and Physical Education; these sit alongside a broader set of Cambridge Primary subjects. English remains a strong component across the curriculum, with English taught as a second language where needed. Cambridge Primary assessments include annual Cambridge Primary Progression Tests for English as a Second Language and Global Perspectives in Years 2–4, and the weekly timetable shows Cambridge Primary hours by year.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Social and emotional development is integrated into Oceanus International School from the early years. In preschool, socialisation and citizenship promote cooperation, negotiation, rule-following, and emotion management. The group fosters empathy, autonomy, confidence, and responsibility through daily interactions. The school emphasises warm, respectful relationships and regular parental involvement to support communication and shared values.	Social & emotional learning Tickles offers an educational experience focused on emotional, cognitive, social and physical development. The school aims to develop confident, autonomous students with an international outlook. The learning environment emphasizes well-being, collaboration and resilience, supported by a multidisciplinary team offering therapeutic services.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) A Psychology Service supports developmental, emotional, and behavioural challenges with individual and group support tailored to different ages, including diagnosis and assessment. A programme for social and emotional skills (ABC of Emotions) is delivered in pre-school. Psycho-pedagogical strategies are implemented across school and family contexts. In partnership with the Liane Marques Therapeutic Centre (CTLM), Oceanus provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Special Education support as part of the EMAEI team to promote inclusion.	Special educational needs (SEN) Tickles provides a broad range of optional student support and therapeutic services, delivered by a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team. The aim is to complement development and well-being across the educational community. These services support diverse learning needs and promote overall welfare.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Oceanus is a bilingual school with English playing a central role. Learning English is gradual, playful, and engaging, using songs, stories, theatre, games, and activities to build communication and confidence from an early age. Multilingualism and global citizenship are emphasised; English is integrated with Portuguese throughout the curriculum. By the end of Year 4 pupils achieve a high level of proficiency in English, with Cambridge-recognised certification.	English as an additional language English has a strong component across Nursery, Day Care, Pre-School and Primary Education, with a Cambridge Primary program. Cambridge introduces structured learning to equip students with essential knowledge for academic and professional futures. English language development is a central feature of Tickles' curriculum in the early years.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Oceanus provides a range of specialized services designed to meet each child's individual needs, supporting mental wellbeing and academic development. The Psychology Service supports developmental, emotional, and behavioural challenges through individual and group support and the promotion of social and emotional skills, with diagnosis and assessment when needed. The programme includes the ABC of Emotions emotional education and consultancy for parents and teachers; professionals from the EMAEI team deliver speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and special education support to foster inclusion.	Mental wellbeing Tickles focuses on emotional, cognitive, social and physical development to prepare students for a changing world. The school emphasizes student well-being as a core objective, including healthy meals that promote well-being and nutrition education. The school offers a range of support and therapeutic services to complement well-being, delivered by a multidisciplinary team to support mental and emotional growth.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The internal regulation includes safety, health and hygiene provisions for children. Personal accident insurance is mandatory, and students are covered under the insurance included in tuition. For safety, parents must keep the entrance and exit doors closed, evacuation norms exist, and hygiene and health safety measures are audited and enforced.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Purposefully designed spaces support independent exploration, with welcoming rest areas, open-ended materials, contact with nature, and outdoor play. A healthy eating program designs meals to support children's growth and healthy eating habits. A reliable school transport service ensures that each child arrives at school and returns home with comfort and safety. Oceanus is a bilingual school with English learning integrated from an early age to prepare students for global communication. The school uses technology intentionally and innovatively as a strategic pedagogical tool and is part of the Apple Distinguished Schools network since 2022. Two Apple Distinguished Educators are among the teaching team.	Facilities overview Tickles offers Nursery, Day Care, Pre-School, and Primary School within an international Cambridge framework. The Nursery is a warm, family-like space where babies grow, thrive, and form secure attachments with their families. Day Care supports holistic development with activities guided by pedagogical, socio-emotional, hygiene, and safety principles, with English playing an important role. Pre-School uses active, play-based learning with a strong English component, aligned with Cambridge Early Years. Healthy meals are prepared with fresh ingredients under high hygiene standards, and a multidisciplinary team provides additional support to complement development and well-being.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Sport at Tickles promotes holistic development through physical activity. Sport is an essential part of children's development, fostering health, teamwork, discipline, and respect. From an early age, pupils are encouraged to engage in free movement and to adopt an active lifestyle. More than competition, we value the enjoyment of participation, the thrill of overcoming challenges, and growth through cooperation and respect.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Tickles offers Nursery, Day Care, Pre-School, Primary School, and Cambridge programs. The Primary Curriculum includes Portuguese, English, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Project-Based Learning – API (Learning Through Inquiry), Global Perspectives, Visual Arts, Singapore Mathematics, Performing Arts, Robotics, Reading Club, Emotional Education, Physical Education, Biology, Financial Literacy, and Digital Literacy. Cambridge Primary prepares pupils through structured learning, with a strong English component and international content. Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary provide progression and global perspectives, preparing students for life. Reliable assessment and globally recognised certification are part of the Cambridge pathway.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular Activities complement and boost harmonious development. Current activities include Chess, The Inventors, Musical Instrument, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Dance, Capoeira, Robothink, and Super Hero by Next Level.	Extra curricular facilities Tickles activities are designed to respond to ages and interests and are offered after school. Extracurricular offerings include Ballet, Dance, Individual Instruments, Swimming, Yoga, Aloha, Inventors, Football, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Capoeira, and Chess. These activities aim to stimulate creativity, movement, and discovery and to develop concentration, teamwork, and discipline. After-school experiences help students discover new passions, develop talents, and grow in a balanced way. Activities are designed to be engaging and age-appropriate for each child.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Oceanus International School was born from a dream — to create a truly distinctive educational space where academic excellence, human quality, and children's well-being come together with a shared purpose: to educate with meaning and purpose. From the very beginning, it is a living community, where every child is seen as an individual and every family finds trust, closeness, and a strong educational project. The school grew, gained local and regional recognition, and established an identity grounded in innovation, teaching quality, and the development of values. In 2025, the school joined MB Education Group and officially became part of the Cambridge International network, a milestone reflecting an educational philosophy that combines academic excellence, holistic development, and a global outlook.	History Tickles International School is a living institution that evolves with time, guided by its people, its identity, and its history. Over the past 20 years, Tickles has been writing its own trajectory, a continually evolving story that the school aims to make more engaging and inspiring with every new chapter. Education for Life anchors the school's approach, delivering an educational service of excellence grounded in past experiences and learnings, attentive to present challenges and guided by a future vision for a global world. The Creche and Nursery programs, with a strong English component, underpin early years, and Cambridge Primary underpins the First Cycle, preparing students for life and for future academic and professional endeavors. The school also offers a broad range of optional therapeutic and psychological services delivered by a multi-disciplinary team to support development and well-being.
Community	Community Oceanus International School is a vibrant community where each child is seen in their individuality and where each family finds trust, closeness, and a strong, distinctive educational project. The bilingual component connects languages and cultures, preparing students to communicate and thrive in a global world. The school fosters a strong partnership and collaboration between school and family to support each child's harmonious and healthy development.	Community Tickles International School describes its community as a living organism that grows with the context and with its actors, shaping its identity and history. Over the last 20 years, Tickles has built its own trajectory, a story continually in construction. Education for Life anchors the community, translating into a welcoming, challenging educational experience delivered by dynamic, attentive, and dedicated professionals with an international outlook. The Cambridge Primary program supports the First Cycle with a strong English component across the early years, and the school provides a broad range of optional therapeutic services through a multi-disciplinary team to support the development and well-being of its educational community. The school's community life also reflects activities and outcomes such as external visits and theatre performances, thousands of meals served, student-created creations and games, and a growing enrollment of hundreds of children in its care.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Chess, The Inventors, and Robothink develop logical thinking, patience, problem-solving, programming, and technical creativity. Activities take place October through June after school hours on school premises and are facilitated by specialists. They reinforce the educational offer and contribute to the social, physical, behavioural, and cognitive development of students. They are subject to a minimum number of enrolments and have defined groups and age ranges.	Academic & intellectual From Year 1, students have a daily English lesson with a specialized English teacher. The 1st cycle follows the Portuguese national curriculum and is complemented by the Cambridge Primary program from Cambridge Assessment International Education, including English as a Second Language and Global Perspectives, with annual Cambridge Primary Progression Tests for Years 2–4. Cambridge Primary also includes Art and Design, Computing, and Physical Education, integrated with the national curriculum. In the early years, there is a strong emphasis on English as a language component across creche and pre-school stages.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Musical Instrument and Dance provide opportunities for personal expression and creativity. Music helps students discover talent, sensitivity, and creativity through sound. Dance supports communication through movement and helps students gain confidence.	Arts & creative The school offers Ballet, Dance, and Individual Instrument sessions as after-school arts activities. Ballet develops expression, posture and discipline; Dance stimulates creativity, coordination and rhythm; Instrumental lessons foster musicality, concentration and artistic sensitivity. The program supports creative expression through these activities and showcases students' work within the school year.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Capoeira combines rhythm, culture, and discipline, helping students develop motor coordination, agility, and mutual respect. It is offered as part of the extracurricular activities to enrich cultural experience.	Cultural & language The school collaborates with external cultural institutions to enrich learning. Fundação de Serralves provides nature- and art-related workshops, and Casa da Música offers interactive education programs. The school also programs visits to cultural sites and parks such as Jardim Botânico and Parque da Cidade, integrating cultural experiences into the curriculum. Family involvement is encouraged in cultural activities and school events.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Chess develops logical thinking, patience, and strategic decision-making. Dance and Capoeira support personal expression, coordination, and teamwork. Super Hero by Next Level helps students develop self-confidence, empathy, and leadership. Acrobatic gymnastics strengthens the body and mind, promoting coordination and balance in a fun, dynamic environment.	Social & hobbies A broad range of after-school experiences stimulates creativity, movement and discovery. Activities include Ballet, Dance, Instrumental lessons, Swimming, Yoga, Aloha, Inventors, Football, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Capoeira and Chess. The Reading Club is integrated across disciplines to develop literacy and language skills. These offerings support social interaction, teamwork and personal interests outside the classroom.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school engages with external cultural institutions to enrich learning through regular workshops and activities. It maintains strong family engagement by planning events that involve parents and relatives, such as special days and celebrations. The campus also utilizes nearby public spaces and cultural venues, including Parque da Cidade and Jardim Botânico, to support curricular and community activities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Super Hero by Next Level develops leadership, courage, and team spirit. The Inventors fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and an innovative spirit, supporting future professional skills.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Acrobatic gymnastics strengthens the body and mind, developing coordination, balance, and teamwork. Dance supports physical fitness and confidence through movement. Activities occur after school hours and contribute to students' wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Healthy meals are provided to promote well-being and nutrition. Autonomy and confidence are central to the school's approach to pupil development. The school offers extensive physical activities, including Swimming, Football, Gymnastics, Capoeira and Yoga, to foster fitness, teamwork and well-being. A Reading Club supports literacy and language development across disciplines.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Linguistic diversity is valued; languages are bridges that connect people and cultures. The bilingual component provides students with the foundation for essential linguistic agility in today's world. Bilingual education also supports cognitive development, including memory and attention, and facilitates deeper understanding and interaction in a global, multicultural society.	Language provision Portuguese and English are taught. There is a strong English-language component in Day Care, Pre-School and Primary School. Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary programmes underpin the international education, with Cambridge Primary providing an internationally recognised framework and certification. The Primary Curriculum includes Portuguese and English among other subjects.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school has a bilingual education program. English learning is gradual, playful, and engaging.	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Pre-registration can be completed online or in person. It does not guarantee a place; it only secures a position on the waiting list. Pre-registrations can be submitted at any time and for any future academic year, with online registration available throughout the year. They allow the candidate to be considered in the class allocation process. 2. Introduction Meeting: After online pre-registration, a meeting with a member of the Pedagogical Management Team is scheduled to learn about the school's educational programme, facilities, and offerings. The meeting is ideally attended by both the student and the parent or guardian, and provides an opportunity to ask questions about the programme and the school's approach. 3. Enrollment: If a place is confirmed by the school, the parent or guardian will be contacted by phone and provided with information required to complete enrollment in accordance with the Educational Project and Internal Regulations. Following the introduction meeting, pre-registration is confirmed upon payment of the applicable fee, which is set annually in the school's fee schedule. Enrollment requires submitting the required documentation and paying the enrollment fee. 4. Waiting list and admission criteria: A waiting list is established once all available places have been filled, based on the date of pre-registration, with an exception for siblings currently attending the school. Siblings have priority; admission is contingent upon an interview with a Pedagogical Management Team member during a pre-scheduled visit and adherence to the school's Educational Project and Internal Regulations. Enrollment is confirmed after completing the necessary procedures (enrollment form, documentation, enrollment payment) and, during the process, information about fees, timetables, and services is provided. If a place is available, families are contacted in line with the admission criteria. Pre-registration fee is non-refundable.	Admissions Start your admissions journey: The admissions process can be started at any time during the school year by contacting the school directly or by completing the online pre-enrolment form. Pre-enrolment does not guarantee a place. Assessment and Introduction Meeting: After the application, the candidacy is analyzed by the Pedagogical Direction. Parents or guardians will be contacted to arrange an introduction meeting, where they can learn about the school's educational approach, facilities, and environment. Ideally, both pupil and parent/guardian attend. Place Confirmation and Enrolment: Once the application has been reviewed and a place confirmed, the parent/guardian will be contacted with instructions to complete the enrolment. Enrolment is final once the service agreement is signed. The school reserves the right to admit pupils at its discretion, and the agreement may be amended during the school year if necessary. Waiting List: If applications exceed the school's capacity, an updated waiting list will be maintained. When allocating places, priority is given first to siblings of pupils already enrolled, followed by children on the waiting list in the order in which their applications were received. Complete your pre-enrolment easily through the online form.
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Waitlist	Waitlist A waiting list is established once all available places have been filled, based on the date of pre-registration, with an exception for siblings currently attending. The admissions process gives priority to siblings of currently enrolled students. Admission is contingent upon an interview with a Pedagogical Management Team member and adherence to the school's Educational Project and Internal Regulations.	Waitlist Waiting List: If applications exceed the school's capacity, an updated waiting list will be maintained. When allocating places, priority is given first to siblings of pupils already enrolled, followed by children on the waiting list in the order in which their applications were received.
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