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Colégio do Vale

Portugal, Setúbal

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Taught languages English, Portuguese
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colégio do Vale is an integrated school welcoming children from Creche to 9th Year in Charneca da Caparica. Since summer 2024 it has been part of Forfar Education Group. The school offers National Curriculum and International Curricula, including a Bilingual Preschool and Cambridge Primary. From age 5, Cambridge Primary is taught in English, with Portuguese maintained as a curricular subject to balance bilingual learning. The Cambridge Primary curriculum covers English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Global Perspectives, Portuguese, Art & Design, Music, Digital Literacy, and Physical Education. Additional activities and clubs include LabMat Club, Drama and Theatre Club, and the Solidarity Project. For students in 8th to 11th grade, the Dual Diploma program enables concurrent study at Colégio do Vale and a US High School online, earning both the Portuguese Secondary Education diploma and the North American High School diploma, delivered entirely in English. Transport and meals are available as school services.

Av. de Vale Bem 24, 2820-389 Charneca de Caparica, Portugal

The Essentials

Colégio do Vale has instruction in English, Portuguese.

Location
Avenida de Vale Bem, nº 24, 2820-389, Charneca da Caparica, Portugal. The school is located in the Charneca da Caparica area.

Stages
Preschool (bilingual); British Primary School (Year 1–2) with English immersion; main program through at least Year 9; Dual Diploma program available for 8th–11th year.

Country affiliation
Portugal

Bus service
Transport is provided by the Colégio do Vale; however, transport is not available in the afternoon on days when language activities occur.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
August attendance option includes meals; 45€.

Governance and Ownership
Vale College operates Colégio do Vale; the school holds Operating Authorization No. 564; Chairman: Mr John Forsyth.
Fees
*Application and enrolment fees*

- Enrollment (Matrícula): EUR 442 — non‑refundable; this amount includes the cost of the mandatory school insurance.
- Renewal of enrollment (annual): EUR 270.
- Reservation fees for places (one‑off, optional): Creche reservation EUR 298; Jardim de Infância reservation EUR 274.

*Tuition fees by year group (monthly, annual and per term calculated)*

Note: The school publishes a monthly fee schedule billed over 10 monthly instalments. Annual totals below are the published monthly fee × 10. Per‑term amounts below are calculated by dividing the annual total by 3 (for parent budgeting), since the school issues charges on a monthly (10‑month) basis rather than a published per‑term invoice. The published monthly figures and payment terms are used here.

- Creche — Bercário
- Monthly: EUR 598
- Annual (monthly ×10): EUR 5,980
- Per term (annual ÷ 3, calculated): EUR 1,993.33.

- Creche — Sala de 1 ano
- Monthly: EUR 618
- Annual: EUR 6,180
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,060.00.

- Creche — Sala de 2 anos
- Monthly: EUR 655
- Annual: EUR 6,550
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,183.33.

- Jardim de Infância (ages 3–5)
- Monthly: EUR 665
- Annual: EUR 6,650
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,216.67.

- Bilingual Preschool (ages 4–5)
- Monthly: EUR 765
- Annual: EUR 7,650
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,550.00.

- British Primary School (ages 5–6)
- Monthly: EUR 835
- Annual: EUR 8,350
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,783.33.

- 1.º Ciclo (1st–4th year)
- Monthly: EUR 674
- Annual: EUR 6,740
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,246.67.

- 2.º & 3.º Ciclo (5th–9th year)
- Monthly: EUR 718
- Annual: EUR 7,180
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,393.33.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*

- Regular tuition instalments are billed across 10 monthly payments. Monthly tuition payments must be available by the 5th day of the month to which they refer. Late payment penalties apply: after day 5 an additional EUR 20; after day 20 an additional EUR 30; after day 30 interest on arrears at the legal rate. Other services (optional extras) are payable at the time of provision (immediate payment). The school account for each student is consultable through the Inovar Consulta application.

*Accepted payment methods*

- Bank transfer.
- Education vouchers / meal voucher providers: Ticket Educação (Ticket Serviços), Edenred Portugal, Up Portugal (Cheque Déjeuner).
- Other optional services and shop purchases are payable when supplied (point‑of‑sale).

*Optional services and additional fees*

- Frequency in August (food included): daily rate published as EUR 45 (for families using the August service).
- Prolongamento (aftercare, 18:00–19:30): EUR 18 per day or EUR 45 per month (where a monthly option is offered).
- Study room (Sala de Estudo): EUR 58 per month.
- Transport (monthly rates by zone):
- Zone 1 (up to 10 km): one‑way EUR 12; half route EUR 118; full route EUR 176.
- Zone 2 (up to 20 km): one‑way EUR 15; half route EUR 138; full route EUR 194.
- Zone 3 (up to 30 km): one‑way EUR 18; half route EUR 158; full route EUR 228.
- Specialized supports and therapies (examples):
- Portuguese as a non‑mother tongue (2h/week): EUR 125 per month (per student).
- Individual pedagogical support (1x/week): EUR 250.
- Small‑group pedagogical support: EUR 125 (1x/week) or EUR 240 (2x/week).
- Psychopedagogical/rehabilitation/psychomotricity session rates: typical published session fees include EUR 32 (1x/week, 45 min), EUR 52 (1x/week, 90 min) and EUR 26 (for 2x or more sessions — per 45‑minute session).
- Speech therapy: published session/evaluation fees are shown in the schedule (examples appear as EUR 57 for an evaluation and EUR 45 for a follow‑up session in the published price table).
- Psychometric testing (OEV for 9th year): EUR 78 (annual).
- Dual Diploma programme: registration and technology fees and monthly values are published separately for participating years.

*Uniform, materials and school supplies (examples of prices)*

- School polo shirt: EUR 12 (example product price).
- Skort / saia‑calção: EUR 20 (example product price).
- Swimming cap: EUR 5.20 (example product price).
- Sport / equipment items (examples): certain year‑specific items such as a tennis racket for 1.º ano are offered through the school shop — example listing EUR 40.
- Year‑by‑year mandatory materials lists are published for each school year and show individual small costs for required exercise books and materials; these are handled separately from tuition and sold through the school.

*Boarding fees*

- Boarding is not offered; there are no published boarding fees. The school's published price schedule covers day services, optional extras and transport but does not include boarding.

*Refund and returns policy (fees and purchased items)*

- The enrollment fee (Matrícula) is explicitly non‑refundable and includes the insurance component. Billed amounts may be contested within the school's stated payment period; late payments may trigger penalties and suspension of services and/or cancellation of discounts. Specific return and exchange policies apply to shop items (uniform/equipment): exchanges are accepted within published short windows (for example exchange up to 8 days; returns up to 30 days in the case of defects) according to the school shop terms.

*Discounts and concessions*

- Sibling discounts: 2nd sibling 6.5% discount; 3rd sibling 13% discount; further siblings 19.5% discount (discounts are not cumulative and may be applied to monthly or annual amounts).
- Discount for children of former students: 13%.
- Early annual payment discounts (example): up to 10 July a 2.5% discount; up to 5 September a 2.0% discount (applied to the annual package where the family chooses annual payment).

*Final notes for budgeting*

- The figures above reflect the published price table and the school's itemized service charges (tuition, transport and optional supports). Instalment billing is organized in 10 monthly payments; other extras and shop purchases are charged separately at the time of provision. Parents should treat the enrollment fee (EUR 442) as a one‑off, non‑refundable cost and allow for optional extras such as transport, aftercare, therapies and uniform costs when planning the annual budget.
Academics

Colégio do Vale teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The Col00gio do Vale offers Cambridge Primary as part of its British Primary School for children from age 5 onward. All disciplines are taught in English, while Portuguese remains a curricular subject to maintain bilingual balance. The Cambridge Primary curriculum covers English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Global Perspectives, Portuguese, Art & Design, Music, Digital Literacy, and Physical Education, with additional activities and clubs such as LabMat Club, Drama and Theatre Club, and the Solidarity Project. The program emphasizes active learning through projects and fosters curiosity, communication and social interaction. From 8th to 11th grade, the Dual Diploma program enables students to study concurrently at Colégio do Vale and a US High School online, earning both the Portuguese Secondary Education diploma and the North American High School diploma, with instruction delivered entirely in English.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through a dedicated Núcleo Coaching and a psycho-pedagogical office (Gabinete de Psicopedagogia) that provide learner support and wellbeing services.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides psycho-pedagogical support to learners.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Dual Diploma Programme is conducted entirely in English and offers direct contact with the United States, with six North American credits required to earn the North American High School Diploma. The British Primary School program teaches all subjects in English, with Portuguese as an integral subject.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the psycho-pedagogical services and the Núcleo Coaching, which foster autonomy, responsibility and personal development.
Parent Experience

Community
We believe a quality education begins in a close, welcoming community. Each student is valued and supported, feeling part of a large family where trust and mutual respect underpin daily life. We strive for academic excellence and holistic development, with an international curriculum and innovative teaching methods that prepare students for a global world. Our community stays active with events such as the 2025 Christmas celebration, surf as an extracurricular, and the Campanha Solidária – Educar em Moçambique charity campaign.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Colégio do Vale is an integrated school hosting children from Creche to the 9th Year. In the summer of 2024 it became part of the Forfar Education Group. The school offers National Curriculum and International Curricula, including Bilingual Preschool and Cambridge Primary. The Dual Diploma program, in partnership with Academica International Studies, enables students from 8th to 11th year to earn both the Portuguese Secondary Diploma and a North American High School Diploma, with instruction delivered entirely online in English. Transport and meals are available as school services.

Academic Facilities
There is an Escola de Línguas (Language School) and a Dual Diploma program. The Language School is coordinated by Teresa Azevedo. The Dual Diploma program enables 8th- to 11th-year students to earn both the Portuguese Secondary Diploma and the North American High School Diploma. The program runs online and is conducted in English.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are offered under the Co-Curricular/Educational Services framework. Gymnastics is highlighted as a popular extracurricular activity. The school maintains a Co-Curriculum area for activities outside the formal curriculum. The Escola de Línguas & Dual Diploma area complements the extracurricular program with language-focused opportunities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Colégio do Vale provides a national Portuguese curriculum across Creche (0-2 years), Jardim de Infância (3-5 years), 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (6-9 years), 2º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (10-11 years) and 3º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (12-14 years). The international curriculum includes Bilingual Preschool (from 3 years) and Cambridge Primary (from 5 years). From 13 to 17 years, the Dual Diploma program offers a dual certification of Portuguese Secondary Education and American High School, in partnership with Academica International Studies. The school is located at Avenida Vale Bem, nº 24, 2820-389 Charneca da Caparica and holds operating license no. 564.

Community & Service
Solidarity Campaign – Educating in Mozambique. The school runs charitable campaigns to support education in Mozambique.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Surf is offered as an extracurricular activity. Surf classes promote outdoor physical activity. The program reflects a commitment to wellbeing through active outdoor experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
Portuguese and English are the languages taught across the school. The Bilingual Preschool teaches both languages in daily routines with two teachers, one focusing on Portuguese and the other on English. The international curricula include Cambridge Primary and the Dual Diploma program, both conducted in English. The Language School offers Cambridge Exam preparation for students, including external participants.

Bilingual Teaching
Bilingual Preschool is for children aged 4 to 5. Education is bilingual in English and Portuguese, learned naturally through daily routines. Two teachers in the classroom work with one language each—Portuguese and English—providing continuous exposure so children assimilate both languages intuitively through daily routines, activities, and interactions. The program follows the Early Childhood Curricular Guidelines (OCEPE) and is inspired by the Modern School Movement (MEM) to support holistic development.

Immersion Programs
The Dual Diploma program provides an English-language immersion. From 8th through 11th grade, students can be enrolled at Colégio do Vale and simultaneously attend an American High School online, completing 6 North American credits to earn both the Portuguese Secondary Education Diploma and the American High School Diploma. The program emphasizes linguistic immersion (entirely in English with direct contact with the United States), technological immersion (100% online), and personal immersion (developing autonomy, responsibility, and maturity in work).
Admissions

Scholarships
Discounts and pricing (2025/2026): Sibling discounts: second child 6.5% off; third child 13% off; subsequent children 19.5% off. Discounts for children of former students: 13% off. These discounts are not cumulative with each other and can be applied to monthly or annual amounts. Annual discounts (on any package): by July 10: 2.5% discount; by September 5: 2% discount.
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