Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1500+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
44 |
| Most common nationality |
Portuguese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
75% Portuguese students in the entire school. Approximately 50% of students in the International Section are Portuguese. |
| Native English and Portuguese speaking teachers |
Yes for 1st Languages. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Portuguese |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Mandarin, German, Latin |
| Max. number of students per class |
26 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive Smartboards, BYOD Programme |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma Programme, IGCSE |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on age: from Primary onwards 15 – 90 minutes daily. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Over 95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Study skills, academic guidance, emotional support, specialized pedagogical support, counselling, referrals. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Specific further development programmes. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
English language assessment for the IGCSE and IB programmes in the International Section |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
An assessment of ability in English in order to ensure that students can access the International Programme. |
| Waiting list |
Yes in certain Grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrolments accepted all year but April 6th for current families to guarantee a place for the next year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8h30am |
| School finish time |
4:45pm - 5:30pm (depending on Grade) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Judo, Karate, Rugby, Krav Maga, Football, Swimming, Adaptation to Water, Rhythmic Dance, Classical Ballet, Zumba, Hip-Hop, Drama, Capoeira, Piano, Saxophone, Drums, Violin, Ukulele, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Flute, Choir, The Inventors, Photography and more each year depending on availability. |
| Sports activities included |
Footbal, Handball, Rugby, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Badminton, Dance, Climbing, Judo, Gymnastics, Cross-country, Track and field athletics, |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library / Study Space, 4 fully-fitted laboratories, covered multi-sports pavilion and dedicated gym spaces with locker rooms / showers, 300 seat auditorium, art rooms, ICT rooms, dance studio, drama room, canteen and bar, tennis court, football pitch, rugby pitch, didactic garden, school supplies store, reprographics room. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Rugby/Football piches; Exterior multi-sports area; Tennis courts; Exterior handball and basketball court; Multi activities stadium; Climbing Wall; Judo/Gymnastics indoor areas; Kindergarten indoor areas. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St. Peter’s International School aims to encourage all students develop each of their personal talents and skills, promoting creativity and imagination, international mindedness and respect, so as to ultimately enable each student to reach their objectives and fulfill their goals. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We believe in the excellence of education, based on approaches to teaching which greatly extend beyond the sphere of subject areas, aiming to provide students with the ability to adapt to different linguistic, social, cultural and scientific backgrounds. |
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