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Aprendizes

Portugal, Lisbon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese, English
Fees €10,604 - 16,786
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 575
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Aprendizes is an International Active Learning School serving ages 3–18, with a continuous pre‑school to secondary program. In the Early Years, the Portuguese National Curriculum is taught with enrichment, with Portuguese as the main language and English as a second language. In Middle School (Grades 5–8), most grades follow Cambridge International Curriculum; Grades 5, 7 and 8 use English, while Grade 6 emphasises Portuguese. From 2025–26, Cambridge starts at Grade 5, with a pathway to Cambridge IGCSE, AS Levels and A Levels. The campus blends nature and sustainable design, with large outdoor spaces, an amphitheatre, library, therapy room, and on‑site labs for Physics, Biology and Chemistry, plus music and arts rooms. Enrichment includes Yoga, Cambridge Global Perspectives, and creative workshops, plus field trips. Erasmus+ mobility and the Duke of Edinburgh Award highlight the school's international dimension. With full Cambridge examination pathways, Aprendizes aims to prepare students for university and successful careers globally.

www.aprendizes.pt

R. Depósitos da Água 2750, 2750-561 Cascais, Portugal

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The Essentials

Aprendizes has 575 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in Portuguese, English.

Location
Aprendizes International Active Learning School is located at Rua dos Depósitos de Águas, 2750-561 Cascais, Lisboa, Portugal. The campus is in Cascais, within the Lisbon region. The school serves families in the Cascais area.

Stages
Pre-School, Primary, Middle (Grade 5-8), and Secondary (Grade 9-12). The school path spans from early years through adolescence.

Type
The school is an International Active Learning School. It operates as a multi-level institution serving pre-school through secondary.

School day structure
The school opens at 8:00 and closes at 18:00. Pre-School hours are 8:45-16:15, Primary hours are 8:45-16:00, Middle hours are 8:30-15:00 or 15:50, and Secondary hours are 8:30-15:50 or 16:40 depending on the grade.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Aprendizes ranges from EUR 10,604 to EUR 16,786 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission Fees
- New-student admission fee: equal to two monthly tuition payments (non‑refundable).
- Annual registration fee (new students): equal to one monthly tuition payment (non‑refundable).
- Re-enrolment (current students): re‑enrolment fee equal to one monthly tuition payment (non‑refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as monthly and annual; tuition is billed as 11 monthly payments from September to July)
- Pre‑school: EUR 964 per month — EUR 10,604 per year.
- 1st to 4th grade: EUR 1,126 per month — EUR 12,386 per year.
- 5th and 6th grade: EUR 1,291 per month — EUR 14,201 per year.
- 7th and 8th grade: EUR 1,355 per month — EUR 14,905 per year.
- 9th and 10th grade (IGCSE): EUR 1,500 per month — EUR 16,500 per year.
- 11th and 12th grade (A‑levels): EUR 1,526 per month — EUR 16,786 per year.

Approximate per‑term amounts (parent reference only — annual fee divided by three standard academic terms)
- Pre‑school: approx. EUR 3,535 per term (EUR 10,604 ÷ 3).
- 1st–4th: approx. EUR 4,129 per term (EUR 12,386 ÷ 3).
- 5th–6th: approx. EUR 4,734 per term (EUR 14,201 ÷ 3).
- 7th–8th: approx. EUR 4,968 per term (EUR 14,905 ÷ 3).
- 9th–10th (IGCSE): EUR 5,500 per term (EUR 16,500 ÷ 3).
- 11th–12th (A‑levels): approx. EUR 5,595 per term (EUR 16,786 ÷ 3).

How admission/registration fees translate into euro amounts (examples)
- Admission fee (new student) = 2 × monthly tuition. Example: Pre‑school admission fee = EUR 964 × 2 = EUR 1,928. Registration fee (new student) = 1 × monthly tuition (Pre‑school example = EUR 964). These admission and registration fees are non‑refundable.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as an annual amount and divided into 11 monthly payments (September through July); monthly invoices are issued accordingly.
- Invoices must be settled by the 5th day of each month.
- Late payment penalty: an additional 5% is applied for each week, or fraction thereof, of delayed payment.
- Sibling discounts: 10% for the first sibling (applied to the younger sibling) and 20% for the second sibling and any subsequent siblings.
- Field trips that are curricular are included in the monthly fee; other optional activities are charged separately.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with core opening hours and optional extended care; parents are charged for late collection as indicated below.

Optional care / late‑collection charges
- Normal school hours: 08:00–18:00. Time after 17:00 until 18:00 is considered extended care. After 18:00, a late‑collection fee of EUR 15.00 is charged for every 15 minutes of delay.

Other annual or one‑off costs
- Student personal accident insurance: EUR 50 per year.
- Contribution to school materials (annual): Pre‑school EUR 20; 1st–4th EUR 30; 5th–8th EUR 40; 9th–12th (IGCSE & A‑levels) EUR 50.
- Cambridge (exam) fees: IGCSE — EUR 160 per subject (single), EUR 320 per double‑credit subject; A‑levels — AS EUR 188 per subject, A2 EUR 188 per subject, Full A‑level (when staged examination is not available) EUR 272; Global Perspectives EUR 303; AICE Diploma EUR 198. An administrative monthly Cambridge fee and occasional/'sporadic' charge are also listed in the school fee schedule.

Refund information
- Admission, annual registration and re‑enrolment fees are explicitly non‑refundable (including in the case of withdrawal).

Fee payment options
- The published school fee schedule does not list specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card, direct debit, etc.) in the public fee document.

Notes on billing mechanics
- The school calculates the fees on an annual basis and divides the annual amount into 11 monthly instalments (September–July); monthly instalments are payable in full regardless of the number of teaching days in any particular month.
Academics

Aprendizes teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers Portuguese National Curriculum and Cambridge International Curriculum. In Pre-School and Primary, instruction follows the Portuguese National Curriculum with enrichment subjects. The teaching language is Portuguese as the main language and English as the second language in Preschool and Primary. In Middle School (5th–8th grade), 6th grade follows the Portuguese curriculum while 5th, 7th and 8th grades follow the Cambridge International Curriculum; English is the teaching language for Grades 5, 7 and 8, while Portuguese remains key for Grade 6. For the 2025–26 academic year, the school will transition to the Cambridge curriculum starting at Grade 5; Cambridge is described as diverse, flexible and supportive for future university and career choices.

Exam Results
Academic Achievements 2024-25: IGCSE — 83% pass rate (C or above); 39% A/A; 58% A–B; 82% A–C; 100% pass in Global Perspectives; Spanish 10/11 A; Special mention: Maria Luisa (A/A). A-Level — 93% pass rate; 40% A–B; Portuguese 100% A/A; 3 students achieved the AICE Diploma with Distinction; Special mentions: Emilia Prevost and José Schmitt.

Higher Education Progression
University offers from prestigious universities worldwide include University of Plymouth, University of Vilnius, Cardiff University, Royal Holloway University of London, Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Greenwich, Maastricht University, IE University, University of San Francisco, University of Exeter, and King's College London.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step by Step Guide. We warmly welcome you to our community! Admissions begin in the fall prior to the desired year of attendance. If you would like to join during the current academic year, contact us directly by EMAIL. We would like to emphasize that our school is currently at full capacity, so being pre-registered does not guarantee admission. Pre-Registration: We recommend reviewing our school policy and procedures before completing the pre-registration. School Tour & Meeting: We will contact you to arrange a meeting with members of the school team. If asked, we can arrange a school tour. The school tour takes about 1 hour and we encourage both parents/guardians and students to come visit our school. If the visit can't take place, we will be happy to schedule an online interview. Through the admissions process, we might request additional documentation. School Experience: Eventually, a school experience can be organised for your child to come join us for 1 day. Experiencing school is the best way to understand what it means to be a part of our community. If needed, to better identify possible needs for the student adaptation, an interview can be scheduled between the parents, homeroom teacher and/or a member of the multidisciplinary support team. English Test (7th grade onwards): For children who will enter directly into the Cambridge system, an English proficiency test is required. Lower secondary students who need additional language support can get assistance from school. Confirmation of Admission, Payment & Registration: Accepted students/families will be notified by e-mail and then have 3 days to pay the annual, non-refundable, Registration Fee (per student) and a onetime Admission Fee (per student). Your child is considered enrolled when the above fees have been received by the school on time. Availability of place cannot be guaranteed in case payments are not received on time, and other students may be admitted.
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