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Portugal, Lisbon
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SER (Social & Emotional Redesign) promotes well-being for students of all ages. SER focuses on helping students navigate their emotions, build healthy relationships and develop self-awareness. SER is an enrichment subject across cycles and is complemented by workshops and other enrichment offerings that support social and emotional development. The Class/Section Assembly is a weekly Friday gathering with Head Teachers, fostering community, reflection, recognition of achievement, open dialogue and a positive school culture. Through Enrichment, including Study Skills, Building Skills, English Skills and Global Perspectives, SER is integrated to support holistic growth and academic development.
SEN support is provided through the Well-being and Learning Support team. The team has experience supporting students with special educational needs and guiding families and teachers with practical learning strategies and socio-emotional development. There is extra focus on learning support across cycles. A Head of Well-being and Learning Support leads these efforts.
Portuguese is the main language of instruction in the early cycles, with English as the second language. In Grades 5, 7 and 8, English is the main language of instruction. Spanish or French are offered as options in 7th and 8th grades. In Secondary (IGCSE), the teaching language is English. All classes are taught in English at Upper Secondary and Advanced levels, with Portuguese offered as a first or second language and Spanish and French available as additional languages. There is extra support for English as a second language and learning support.
PROMEHS is a European curriculum for promoting mental health, developed by researchers from seven countries. Training is underway to integrate PROMEHS into classroom work within the SER framework. PROMEHS provides an evidence-based framework to strengthen socio-emotional wellbeing for students and teachers. The program supports practices that develop personal and social skills, improve relationships and learning, and reduce risk behaviors, anxiety, and emotional distress. Implementing PROMEHS within the SER framework represents a strategic investment in wellbeing and holistic growth.
The school has a Child Protection Committee composed of representatives from the Pedagogical Direction, the Well-being team, and the Team for Direction. The school has anti-bullying measures and policies. A safeguarding contact is provided via childprotection@aprendizes.pt.
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.
