Portugal, Lisbon
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Values include tolerance, justice, responsible citizenship, empathy, self-awareness and growth, and respect for the environment.
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.
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.
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.