Portugal, Lisbon
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Uniform is required. It promotes pride, a sense of belonging, practicality, and equality among students, and is regarded as suitable wear for school.
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.
Part of International Education Systems (IES), SEK group; the school is Cambridge Assessment English accredited.
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.