Compare International Schools in Seixal, Portugal

Colegio Atlantico

Instructs in Portuguese, English

Ages 0 - 18 years

Fees €4,664 - 8,580

Pupils 1415

Type Co-educational

Colégio Atlântico is an IB World School in Seixal, Portugal offering the Diploma Programme in final years alongside Portugal's national curriculum. The school operates a bilingual model from early childhood to secondary and is a Premium Educational Partner of Cambridge University Press, with a partnership with the University of Cambridge. In 3rd cycle, students choose Spanish or French as foreign languages, while English language reinforcement runs across the curriculum. ERASMUS+ exchanges are a constant feature, and Microsoft technology is integrated through platforms like Teams. Diploma Programme is taught in Years 11 and 12, with a focus on developing autonomy, entrepreneurship and creativity. Facilities are modern, including 21 classrooms, a library, science labs, a computer room and a covered field with greenhouse. The campus also has a gym, indoor heated pool, a ballet/dance room, and sport pavilions. A range of arts, sport and service activities complements academic study for students worldwide.

Application fee

- EUR 400 — one-time application/registration fee, payable at admission.

Tuition ("Frequência") by year group — instalment, per-term and annual amounts

Notes on payment structure used below: the school offers three payment regimes — full annual payment (single payment in September with a 5% discount), three instalments (September, January, April with a 2% discount), or 11 monthly instalments from September to July (first instalment includes the registration/renewal charge). The amounts published are shown as the monthly instalment; annual totals assume 11 instalments.

- Creche (Daycare)
- Monthly instalment (11x): EUR 444 per month.
- Annual (11 instalments): EUR 4,884 (EUR 444 × 11).
- Per-term (3 instalments option): EUR 1,628.00 (annual ÷ 3).

- Jardim de Infância (Kindergarten)
- Monthly instalment (11x): EUR 424 per month.
- Annual (11 instalments): EUR 4,664 (EUR 424 × 11).
- Per-term (3 instalments option): EUR 1,554.67 (annual ÷ 3).

- 1.º, 2.º e 3.º Ciclos (Years 1–9)
- Monthly instalment (11x): EUR 429 per month.
- Annual (11 instalments): EUR 4,719 (EUR 429 × 11).
- Per-term (3 instalments option): EUR 1,573.00 (annual ÷ 3).

- Secundário — Currículo Nacional (Secondary, national curriculum)
- Monthly instalment (11x): EUR 440 per month.
- Annual (11 instalments): EUR 4,840 (EUR 440 × 11).
- Per-term (3 instalments option): EUR 1,613.33 (annual ÷ 3).

- Secundário — Currículo Internacional / IBDP (Secondary, IB Diploma Programme)
- Monthly instalment (11x): EUR 780 per month.
- Annual (11 instalments): EUR 8,580 (EUR 780 × 11).
- Per-term (3 instalments option): EUR 2,860.00 (annual ÷ 3).

Mandatory annual extras and how they are billed

- Annual student insurance: EUR 35 per student, charged annually (paid in September).
- Material / stationery (annual): amounts vary by cycle and are billed separately in the school's material instalments (paid in September and January):
- Creche (Daycare): EUR 49 per year.
- Jardim de Infância, 1.º Ciclo and IB DP Visual Arts: EUR 93 per year.
- Clubs / certain activities: typically EUR 20 for listed club items and some Secondary material entries show EUR 20; values vary by activity.

Optional services and common extra fees

- School lunches and afternoon snack (monthly): EUR 145 per month (standard canteen plan).
- Meal service for the daycare (berçário): EUR 42 per month.
- Daily paid meal (from Year 7 / 3º Ciclo and Secondary): EUR 7 per meal.
- Example extracurricular / academy fees (monthly where shown):
- 2.º and 3.º Ciclo activities (example): EUR 86 per month.
- Other clubs (robotics, arts, theatre, sciences) and specialized academies have separate monthly fees that vary by level and frequency; typical club figure listed: EUR 20.

Billing schedule and payment terms (summary)

- Payment regimes available:
- Single annual payment in September (5% discount on the total).
- Three instalments — September, January and April (2% discount on the total).
- Eleven monthly instalments — September to July (first instalment includes registration/renewal); final instalment must be paid by 8 July.
- The annual amount is obligatory and includes frequency (tuition), renewal of registration, insurance and material as specified. Material is paid in September and January; insurance is paid with the September instalment.
- Payment timing: instalments are due preferentially between the 1st and 8th of each month (payment area / reserved area). Late payment penalties: EUR 15 for payments made between the 9th and 17th day of the month; EUR 50 from the 18th day onward. Persistent non-payment may lead to suspension of optional services, refusal to renew enrolment and legal action.

Discounts and scholarships

- Sibling discount: 10% on the tuition (applied after the annual-payment discount and before merit scholarships).
- Academic merit scholarships (Secondary level) are available and applied as tuition discounts according to defined grade thresholds; these operate as partial reductions in the frequency/anuidade.

Refund and cancellation rules (financial consequences of withdrawal)

- The registration/application fee is non‑refundable once paid.
- If a confirmed renewal is later cancelled by the family, the school charges an additional month of tuition (September).
- If a pupil leaves during the school year, there is no refund of instalments already paid; the instalment for the month in which the pupil withdraws is still due. The total annual tuition remains payable (including the 11th instalment) even if the pupil stops attending before the end of the academic year.

Fee payment methods and administrative requirements

- Accepted payment methods and procedures include:
- Bank transfer (payments by transfer should be followed by a notice or delivery of the transfer receipt to the administrative office to ensure correct identification).
- Cash and education vouchers are accepted within the published payment window.
- Canteen payments for Secondary-level refeitório can be made by card top-up at Reception.
- Monthly instalments are administered through the school's reserved/parent area; parents should follow the school's instructions for uploads or notifications of bank receipts where applicable.

Boarding (internato) and uniform fees

- Boarding: no boarding/internato programme or boarding fees are listed for Colégio Atlântico; the school operates as day provision with extended-day options and daycare.
- Uniform: no separate uniform fee is listed in the published price table. The school requires appropriate equipment and kit for PE and specific activities; material/stationery and digital-manual licensing arrangements are charged as noted under material fees and are billed according to the material schedule. Purchasing of certain manuals or digital licences may be handled through the school's channels and some manuals are provided under license arrangements.

Practical notes on how instalments relate to the published amounts

- The figures presented as "monthly" in the school price table are those used for the 11-instalment schedule; the annual amount equals that monthly figure multiplied by 11. The three-instalment and single-payment regimes change the timing of collection and apply the stated discounts (2% for three instalments, 5% for single annual payment).

(Price table referenced: Tabela de Preços — Ano Letivo 2026/27; internal regulation: Condições de Pagamento and related articles on billing, refunds and penalties.)

Curriculum

Colégio Atlântico offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) alongside Portugal's national curriculum. It is an IB World School for the Diploma Programme. The school operates a bilingual education model from early childhood to secondary, in partnership with the University of Cambridge, and is a Premium Educational Partner of Cambridge. In the 3rd cycle, Spanish and French are offered as foreign language options. English language reinforcement and international exchanges (ERASMUS+) are a constant feature of the program, with Microsoft technology integrated into learning through platforms like Teams. The Diploma Programme is taught in the final years (IB Diploma Programme Year 1 and Year 2; 11th and 12th grade), and the curriculum emphasizes developing autonomy, entrepreneurship and creativity as part of its approach.

Student Teacher Ratio

1,415 students and 89 teaching staff (full-time) yield a student‑teacher ratio of approximately 16:1.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates go on to higher education in areas including Sciences and Natural Sciences; Health Sciences; Engineering and Technologies; Informatics; Sustainability; Languages, Literatures and Cultures; Economics, Finance and Management; Social Sciences and Humanities; Education and Training; and Communication and Journalism.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school is described as a center of wellbeing within the educational community. The Atlântico curriculum aims to prepare for life by developing reflection, autonomy, entrepreneurship, and creativity. It positions the school as an interactive hub within a broader community of research, information, and communication, with tablets and digital manuals used from year 3 to year 12. Digital platforms such as email, the school site, YouTube, and Facebook are used for daily communication with families. It promotes curiosity, informedness, critical thinking, communication, ethics, tolerance, solidarity, courage, balance, and reflection. Admission of children of staff is the first priority, with special conditions for tuition.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school reinforces English language learning and maintains exchanges with other schools in Portugal and Europe. The Premium Educational Partner status with the University of Cambridge marks a strong collaboration, and the school operates as a bilingual institution from kindergarten through secondary. Spanish and French are offered as second foreign languages in the 3rd cycle.

Mental Wellbeing

Wellbeing, satisfaction, and personal realization are essential to the educational process. The school provides means and opportunities that contribute to the wellbeing and safety of its staff and students. Admission prioritizes children of staff, with special conditions for tuition, reinforcing a family, caring environment. Parents participate in school life, and spaces are multifunctional for classroom and extracurricular activities, including training, culture, and sport.

Safeguarding

Safety is ensured by turnstile access and experienced staff who know the students and families. Any situation outside the norm requires prior written or telephone communication to the reception when a student is handed to another adult. Students in the second cycle, third cycle, and secondary may be authorized to leave only with written parental authorization.

History

Colégio Atlântico is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme, part of the global IB community. It is accredited for Erasmus+ exchange projects with teachers and students of the European Union and is associated with UNESCO. The school operates as a Microsoft School, implementing new technologies and innovative learning environments, and Cambridge University Press has designated it a Premium Educational Partner. The school is described as a center of wellbeing for the educational community.

Community

Sport, culture and the arts are central to the school's development, with federated sports in football, taekwondo, tennis and volleyball, and artistic expressions including contemporary dance, ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, music, theatre and art clubs. The Atlântico curriculum aims to prepare for life by developing reflection, autonomy, entrepreneurship and creativity, and the school functions as an interactive hub of a wider community for research, information and communication. From the 3rd to the 12th year, tablets and digital manuals are used, and the Microsoft Platform facilitates communication between teachers and students. Digital platforms such as the school mail, the site, YouTube and Facebook are used to communicate with parents, and partnerships with local institutions, institutes and universities enrich the curriculum.

Facilities Overview

Colégio Atlântico provides a modern, open learning environment from early years through secondary. In secondary, the campus features 21 classrooms, a library, amphitheaters and multipurpose spaces, biology, physics and chemistry laboratories, a computer room, a cafeteria, and a leisure zone. A covered experimental field with a greenhouse/laboratory supports practical investigations, and a synthetic grass playing field with benches and changing rooms supports outdoor activities. The campus includes a gymnasium (pavilhão), a sports pavilion, and an indoor heated pool, as well as a ballet/dance room and other spaces for sport and movement. In the kindergarten spaces are color-coded and designed as ateliers and workshops to foster joyful learning. Source: Colégio Atlântico site

Sports Facilities

Facilities include a gymnasium/pavilion, a sports pavilion, and an indoor heated pool. A covered outdoor recreation area and a synthetic grass field with benches and changing rooms support outdoor activities. There is a ballet/dance room for performing arts as part of physical education. Futsal, tennis and volleyball are federated sports, with school teams participating in national championships. The campus also features outdoor play areas and spaces dedicated to sport and movement. Source: Colégio Atlântico site

Academic Facilities

The school offers an open, modern learning space with 21 classrooms, library, amphitheaters and multipurpose spaces, biology, physics and chemistry laboratories, a computer room, cafeteria and leisure zone. Laboratories for biology, physics and chemistry, plus ICT and robotics rooms, a computer room, support science and technology teaching. A covered experimental field with greenhouse and laboratory area supports practical investigations. A library and a ludoteca (play/library) provide study and recreational resources. The kindergarten and primary spaces include ateliers and color-coded environments designed to support active learning across age groups. Source: Colégio Atlântico site

Extra Curricular Facilities

Complementary activities include arts, ballet, contemporary dance, rhythmic gymnastics, computing, music, swimming, robotics and taekwondo. There are theatre clubs and the virtual newspaper Bliss. Erasmus exchanges with European countries are part of the program, along with personal development and community service projects and partnerships with universities. The Atlantic Dimension pool and the Angels Academy music spaces are used within the school, and some spaces are open to the local community. The school also offers an Entrepreneurship Academy and various personal development and community service projects, with opportunities to collaborate with businesses. Source: Colégio Atlântico site

Academic & Intellectual

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Oceanum Scientia Congress provides a platform for students to present research projects, including a science poster exhibition and oral presentations by young researchers, with involvement from external experts to connect school with the world of science, citizenship and innovation. The school runs an Internship Program in companies for secondary students to provide a concrete link between school and work, enabling exploration of study-related areas and development of key professional skills such as responsibility, autonomy, communication, initiative, and critical reflection on organizational functioning. These elements emphasize inquiry, real-world application, and professional exposure within the curriculum.

Arts & Creative

The school has the Vozes do Atlântico choir, a student ensemble that organises solidarity performances to help people in need. The school also provides theatre and other creative opportunities, including Atlântico magazine (an online journal) as part of its creative activities. These endeavours foster creative expression and cultural engagement across the student body.

Cultural & Language

English language instruction is strengthened from early years and includes external Cambridge certification. From the seventh year, a second foreign language is taught: either Spanish or French, depending on student choice. Spanish is offered as a language option as part of the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies

In all levels, there are annual complementary educational activities to broaden learning beyond the core curriculum, including cultural, technological, and artistic experiences. After-school study support is available in a dedicated study room. In the 7th and 8th years, activities such as Atlântico, Theatre, and Magazine Atlântico (an online magazine) are offered as part of the social and creative life of the school.

Community & Service

Vozes do Atlântico, the school choir, organizes solidarity performances to help disadvantaged people, contributing to the school's community engagement and social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional

The school operates an Internship Program in companies for secondary students to provide a concrete link between school and the world of work, enabling students to explore areas of interest and develop professional skills such as responsibility, autonomy, communication, initiative and reflective thinking about organizational functioning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Physical education fosters motor skills and an active lifestyle, and contributes to the development of soft skills such as communication, empathy, resilience, and teamwork.

Language Provision

In the IB Diploma Programme, Group 1 Portuguese A – language and literature; Group 2 English B; Group 3 Environmental Systems and Societies; Group 4 Biology; Group 5 Mathematics – analysis and approaches; Group 6 Visual Arts; Core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS are offered. Spanish and French are available as second-language options in the 3rd cycle. The English language is reinforced across the school, and the school maintains a bilingual environment from the early years through the end of secondary.

Bilingual Teaching

From kindergarten through secondary, the school is bilingual. It is a bilingual program in partnership with the University of Cambridge, and Cambridge University Press grants Premium Educational Partner status to the school. The school is also a Microsoft School, supporting digital learning across the campus.

Immersion Programs

ERASMUS+ exchanges with partner schools across the European Union are part of the program. Partner countries include Germany, Croatia, Spain, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Turkey. The curriculum includes trips such as London (6th year), Madrid (7th–8th year, at Easter), Paris (9th year, in June), and Geneva (secondary and IB Diploma, in February).

Admissions

The Colégio Atlântico evaluates each candidate's educational trajectory as part of the admission/enrollment process. It may apply selection tests, notably in Portuguese and Mathematics, and may meet with the student and family, if it deems appropriate, to authorize admission/enrollment and to prepare the integration process for the new student. Children of staff and siblings of students who already attend the Colégio may have priority of entry in each school year to foster the family environment that characterizes the Educational Project of the school. For Secondary Education and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB-DP), admission and attendance criteria are defined annually, taking into account the student's profile and academic performance, and these criteria are communicated to students and guardians in a timely manner. Enrollment is conducted at the reception through an interview and the completion of an enrollment form to obtain additional information about the child's development. For the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Cycles, Secondary Education and the IB Diploma Programme, diagnostic knowledge assessment tests may be conducted. In addition to the enrollment form, the following documents must be submitted: the Citizen Card of the parent/guardian and the student, and the student's academic records if requested by the school. The school may publish annual conditions of payment; the enrollment fee is paid once at admission and is non-refundable in case of withdrawal. The annual renewal is included in the tuition, but if withdrawal occurs after renewal is confirmed, an additional one month of attendance (September) may be due. The annual tuition includes attendance, enrollment renewal, insurance and school materials; meals, extracurricular activities and beach program (in July) are optional/additional. Payments are generally due between the 1st and 8th of the month, and late payment penalties apply if deadlines are missed.

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