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Cesário Verde International School Portugal

Portugal, Lisbon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 15 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages Portuguese, English, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Cesário Verde International School Portugal offers nursery through 9th grade in central Lisbon as part of the SEK/IES International Education Systems. The school follows the Portuguese Ministry of Education framework while delivering a bilingual experience from Kindergarten and introducing a second language from an early age. Learning is organized around collective, innovative, participatory and differentiated projects that foster collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving. Technology is embedded across lessons, with interactive whiteboards, iPads, robotics and programming materials, plus access to the IXL online platform. The school is accredited by Cambridge Assessment English and offers Cambridge programmes at Primary and Secondary levels. Facilities include a 3,000 m2 main building with core classrooms, art rooms, a gym, auditorium, library and study spaces, plus dedicated nursery spaces and extensive outdoor areas with a river-view playground and a vegetable garden. International exchanges in the UK and USA connect students with SEK/IES schools across 17 countries.

Av. Infante Dom Henrique 308, 1950-421 Lisboa, Portugal

The Essentials

Cesário Verde International School Portugal has instruction in Portuguese, English.

Location
The school is located in Lisbon, Portugal, at Av. Infante D. Henrique, Lot 308, 1950-421 Lisbon. It sits in one of the most privileged and central areas of Lisbon.

Stages
Nursery through 9th grade.

Type
International school, part of the SEK/IES International Education Systems network.

Country affiliation
Portugal

School day structure
School operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM; opening hours for the secretary are 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is required. It promotes pride, a sense of belonging, practicality, and equality among students, and is regarded as suitable wear for school.

Food Options
Students can opt into the school's meal service, provided by a certified catering company. Menus are prepared by nutritionists for a balanced diet and are published monthly; meal vouchers are used to access the service, and meals are served on plates under supervision.

Governance and Ownership
Part of International Education Systems (IES), SEK group; the school is Cambridge Assessment English accredited.
Fees
Application / enrolment fees
- A non‑refundable enrolment fee is required to formalise and reserve a place. For continuing students, re‑enrolment is formalised in February by payment of the School Insurance and at least one‑third (1/3) of the enrolment fee, with the remaining two‑thirds (2/3) payable in the following two months. For new admissions from 1 February, payment of the current year's enrolment fee (and the re‑enrolment fee for the following year where required) must be made as part of completing registration. Administrative fees for record transfers are charged when applicable.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts and per‑term detail)
- The school issues a current fee schedule that lists the Annual Fee, tuition (monthly/term) amounts by educational level, and which services are mandatory; those monetary figures are provided to parents in the school's active fee schedule rather than published as a public fee table. The school's fee structure includes mandatory items such as the Annual Fee, Enrolment Fee, School Insurance and ICT Educational Resources (from age 4 through Year 9). Parents receive the detailed pricing for each year group and for optional services in the current fee schedule and on the invoices they receive.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing cadence: Monthly fee instalments are used for regular tuition; monthly payments are due by the 8th day of each month, except the September instalment, which is due by the 15th. Students who attend the school services during August (nursery to Year 4) pay an additional weekly fee for August services; the August weekly fee is set annually in the active price list. Student absences (justified or not) do not give the right to fee reductions. Students who enrol after September are charged a partial tuition fee calculated from the agreed entry month.
- Enrolment timing and payments: for continuing students the enrolment/re‑enrolment payments described above secure the place for the next school year and must be paid within the stated deadlines. If annual payments are made in 1, 2 or 3 instalments, any refund on early withdrawal is calculated on unused months (subject to the exceptions noted below).

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered; the school operates from nursery through Year 9 as a day school. Transport services are not run by the school (parents contract transport directly if a partner service is available).

Other compulsory or regularly charged items
- School Insurance: paid at registration and covering students 24 hours during the school year for school‑related accidents, commute between home and school, authorised trips, and specified liabilities; coverage limits are published in the school's insurance section and insurance is mandatory and charged upon enrolment.
- ICT Educational Resources: a mandatory charge applies from age 4 (Pre‑school) through Year 9 inclusive for use of educational ICT resources; this is listed among mandatory service charges.
- School uniform: uniform purchase is compulsory for all students; the school specifies the compulsory items but uniform pricing is provided through the school's supply channel rather than as part of a public tuition table.
- Extracurricular activities: each activity has its own monthly price; extracurriculars are billed monthly, begin in October and run to June; cancellation requires 15 days' notice and the current month's fee is not refundable once invoiced. Certain sports or competitive activities may require purchase of specific equipment.
- Cafeteria / meals: a meals service is available and billed separately; adjustments for absences during July/August follow the school's rules and minimum weekly charging may apply for summer weeks.
- Lockers: lockers are available to 2nd and 3rd cycle students; a refundable deposit of €20 is paid to obtain the locker key and will be refunded on return of the key if the locker is in good condition.
- Late‑collection charge: parents who cause the school to close outside normal hours will be charged an extra €20 per day.

Refund and withdrawal rules
- Enrolment and insurance fees paid at registration are non‑refundable in the event of withdrawal. Withdrawal of enrolment or registration during the academic year does not entitle parents to a refund of amounts already paid and does not exempt them from payment of outstanding instalments. For annual payments made in one, two or three instalments, refunds for unused months may be made on withdrawal, but such refunds are calculated net of any applicable early‑payment discounts and the July payment is treated under the school's specific rules (the July month is generally charged in full). Exceptions and specific refund calculations are managed according to the school's published terms and the active fee schedule.

Fee payment methods and practical instructions
- Accepted payment methods: payment may be made at the School Secretariat using the on‑site ATM/terminal, via the bank reference shown on the invoice, by education vouchers where applicable, or by bank transfer to the account specified on the invoice (parents should send proof of bank transfer to tesouraria@cesarioverde.com when required). The invoice/fee schedule will indicate the IBAN/account details for bank transfers. Non‑payment within the established deadline may lead to suspension of the student's attendance after formal notice.

Discounts and reductions that affect fees
- Sibling discount: a reduction applies to the tuition fee of the sibling enrolled at the lower level — 10% for the second child and 15% for the third child and subsequent children; other protocol/partner discounts may exist but are applied according to the school's terms and are not combinable with sibling reductions.

What is included in the school's fee framework
- The school classifies certain items as mandatory in the fee framework (Annual Fee, Enrolment Fee, School Insurance, ICT Educational Resources) and other services (extracurricular activities, meals, lockers, transport partnerships when available) are priced separately; parents are invoiced accordingly and the active fee schedule specifies which items are mandatory.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

Cesário Verde International School Portugal teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 0 to 15.

Curriculum
The school offers nursery through 9th year. The curriculum follows the Portuguese Ministry of Education framework with bilingual from Kindergarten and learning a second language from an early age. It is a member of the SEK-IES International Education Systems and accredited by Cambridge Assessment English. Learning is consolidated through a collective, innovative, participatory and differentiated project approach that develops collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving. Technology is integrated through interactive whiteboards, iPads for classroom use, robotics and programming materials, and access to the IXL online learning platform; there are international programs including exchange opportunities in the UK and USA.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school centers the student in the learning process and values their individuality. It promotes creativity, collaboration, autonomy, responsibility, communication, cultural interest and aesthetic sense to prepare students for change and to solve future problems. It emphasizes deeper values such as tolerance, justice, responsible citizenship, empathy, self-awareness and growth, and respect for the environment. Interpersonal skills are developed through an interactive methodology that uses projects, activities, games, portfolios and learning strategies to foster constructive dialogue, active listening, appreciation of diversity, personal responsibility, commitment and supportive relationships. The school also provides opportunities for exchanges and international study within the SEK/IES network, encouraging global understanding.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All students aged 3, 4 and 5 have English classes. From nursery age to 2 years old, all students have weekly sessions in English, dance, music and visual expression activities. The teaching of English as a second language follows the Cambridge Assessment international curriculum. The Cambridge Assessment framework is used for English as a second language across the school's early years and primary levels.
Parent Experience

History
Cesário Verde International School Portugal is part of the SEK International Institution (IES) group, which has 130 years of history in education. The SEK network began international expansion in the 1980s, opening SEK International Schools in countries such as Chile in 1982 and Ecuador in 1984, with further expansions in the region. In 2022 Cesário Verde International School was acquired by SEK, integrating into the SEK/IES network. The school offers nursery to 9th grade and is located in central Lisbon. It is part of IES and accredited by Cambridge Assessment English.

Community
The school is bilingual from Kindergarten, fostering an international perspective. It offers international programmes with exchanges in the United Kingdom and United States, and InterSEK sporting and cultural events that bring students from SEK schools together. A Real Madrid Foundation Soccer Clinic is offered, providing a one-week immersive training experience in Madrid with values-based coaching.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Nursery is located on the ground floor in an independent building with its own dining area and autonomous play area, and direct access to outdoor spaces. The preschool is housed in separate rooms with a playground; classrooms for ages 3 to 5 include art rooms, the auditorium, and the gymnasium, plus access to an outdoor vegetable garden. From 1st grade to 9th grade, the main building spans about 3,000 m2 and houses core classrooms, plus art rooms, technology rooms, a gymnasium, an auditorium, and a library or study rooms, plus a large playground, with open classrooms facing views of the Tagus River. CV Spaces include performance halls, an auditorium for artistic activities, and a library; for sports, there is a gym and a field, and outdoor spaces include a vegetable garden and age-appropriate playgrounds.

Sports Facilities
The CV includes a gym and a field for sports activities. Outdoor spaces include dedicated playgrounds for nursery, preschool and elementary students, plus a vegetable garden to support outdoor learning. These facilities support a range of physical education and sporting programs throughout the year.

Academic Facilities
Art rooms and technology rooms provide spaces for creative and technical learning. The school has a gym, an auditorium, and a library or study rooms for collaborative work. The 3,000 m2 main building houses core classrooms and open spaces designed for discovery-based learning, with views toward the Tagus River.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers extracurricular sports activities throughout the academic year. Programs include Volleyball, Judo, Acrobatic Gymnastics, and Gymnastics, with School Sports further incorporating these disciplines.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Cesário Verde International School offers nursery to the 9th year of primary education. The student is placed at the center of the learning process, with a focus on creativity, collaboration, autonomy, responsibility, communication, cultural interest and aesthetic sense. Learning consolidates through a collective, innovative, participatory and differentiated project, enriched by pedagogical and interdisciplinary partnerships. The curriculum integrates early learning of a second language and prepares students for life on a global scale; the school is accredited by Cambridge Assessment English.

Arts & Creative
The school emphasizes creativity and an appreciation of aesthetics as part of student development. It supports creative expression through a collective, innovative, participatory and differentiated project approach. From Kindergarten, the school is bilingual, fostering expression and cultural engagement that enhance creative exploration.

Cultural & Language
Bilingual from Kindergarten; multilingual environment fosters an international perspective through embracing diversity and placing value on integrity. As part of the SEK/IES group, students have opportunities to go on exchanges and study in other SEK schools across 17 countries. SEK International Institution offers international programs that allow students to continue studies immersed in English and host country culture. Our students participate in international activities organized by the Institution, where students from all its schools come together to promote interrelation and cultural exchange.

Social & Hobbies
Soccer Clinic is offered as part of the extracurricular activities. State-of-the-art technology supports learning with interactive whiteboards, iPads in classrooms, robotics and programming materials, and the IXL online learning platform. The International SEK/IES institution, in collaboration with the Real Madrid Foundation, offers a one-week immersive experience in Madrid.

Community & Service
Values include tolerance, justice, responsible citizenship, empathy, self-awareness and growth, and respect for the environment.

Leadership & Professional
The International Education Systems group (IES) promotes the development of young people who will have the capacity to contribute proactively to the ongoing work towards a better world. Through dynamic programmes, IES will strive to develop leaders for the future who are collaborative, communicative, enquiring, respectful and creative individuals with a passion for lifelong learning. We are proud to be part of SEK-IES and Cambridge Assessment English accredited. The Interactive Methodology develops interpersonal skills of communication and group work, such as constructive dialogue, active listening and negotiation, through projects, activities, portfolios and learning strategies.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Cesário Verde is characterized by proximity, motivation, creativity, individuality and community. Soccer Clinic supports physical activity and wellbeing. International activities and exchanges foster personal growth, global awareness and a sense of connectedness with the wider SEK network.
Languages

Language Provision
All students aged 3, 4, and 5 have English classes. From Nursery to 2 years old, weekly sessions in English, dance, music, and visual expression; from the age of 2, gymnastics is included. The teaching of English as a second language follows the Cambridge Assessment international curriculum, and the school is Cambridge Assessment English accredited. Portuguese Language is a core subject in the 1st Cycle, alongside Mathematics and Environmental Studies.

Bilingual Teaching
Bilingual from Kindergarten. The school is a multilingual environment that embraces diversity and places value on integrity.

Immersion Programs
SEK/IES offers international programs with studies immersed in English and the host country's culture. The SEK/IES network provides exchanges in the UK and the USA, and a Real Madrid Foundation partnership offers a one-week immersive Madrid experience.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment English accreditation.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The admission process begins with the submission of the Student Pre-Registration Form. If there is no vacancy, a waiting list may be used if the parents desire and communicate. The school will contact families within 48 hours. The admission criteria and the basis for class formation are defined and available for review.
2. Nursery and Kindergarten: After pre-registration, parents are contacted to indicate availability or waiting list. An interview is scheduled with the Admissions Director. Parents are informed if the child is admitted and given a deadline for formalizing registration; the spot is reserved only upon formal registration. Parents must submit all required documents to the School Secretary.
3. Basic Education (1st, 2nd and 3rd cycle): With the beginning of the admission process, parents are contacted indicating if there is a vacancy (if there is none, whether they wish to remain on the waiting list). The day for the admission tests is scheduled with the Parents. After carrying out the tests and with the results, an interview with the Admissions Director is scheduled and a decision is made on admission. If admitted, the registration must be formalized by the established deadline; the place is guaranteed with formalization. Before the start of the school year, lists of materials and the school calendar are provided.
4. Documents: Nursery requires Initial Requirements Assessment Form, Vaccination Record, Citizen Card/ID + Tax Identification Number, Pediatrician's Declaration, Additional Student Information, and Consent. Preschool requires the same documents plus the Enrollment Form. 1st Grade requires Vaccination Record, Citizen Card/ID + Tax Identification Number, Additional Student Information, Consent, and Enrollment Form. 2nd to 9th Grade require Vaccination Record, Citizenship Card/ID, Additional Information, Consent, Enrollment Form, and a Transfer Form.

Waitlist
There is a waiting list option if there is no vacancy. Parents may request to be placed on the waiting list, and the school will contact them when a vacancy arises.
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