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Portugal, Porto
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Uniform is compulsory from pre-school to primary. Every day from September to July, students wear at least one item of upper clothing; younger children (1–5) must have a hat, raincoat, and a coat for art activities, and a CJD sleeping bag is required for ages 1–3. In the 2nd, 3rd and secondary cycles, lab coats are required for Visual Education and for laboratory science classes (Natural Sciences, Biology and Geology; Physics and Chemistry), purchasable at the school or via the eCommunity platform.
In the canteens, meals are prepared under the supervision of a nutritionist. Menus follow Ministry guidelines, prioritising variety and seasonality, and offer vegetarian and dietary options with accommodations for allergies or restrictions. Menus can be accessed through the eCommunity platform.
CJD International School is part of Dukes Education. Governors work with the Head and Senior Leadership Team to guide long-term strategy, monitor educational quality and safety, and ensure wellbeing and school improvement; operational responsibilities remain with the Head and Senior Leadership Team.
CJD International School in Porto, established in 2023/2024 after joining the Dukes Education network, delivers Cambridge education within Colégio Júlio Dinis. The Cambridge curriculum is the core: Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A Levels, with Cambridge ICE as a group award. English is the official language of instruction; home languages are valued and may be used as learning resources, and EAL support is available. Cambridge Upper Secondary centers on IGCSE, with credit-based progression; to reach Cambridge Advanced, students must accumulate at least seven credits and pass at least five in IGCSE. The facilities include laboratories for chemistry, physics, biology and geology, and a STEM room for interdisciplinary work. The campus comprises buildings with indoor and outdoor sports facilities and a Music Centre and Performing Arts. DELF and DELE exam centers enable language certification. The school participates in eTwinning and Erasmus+ projects, Eco-Schools, and digital leadership initiatives, broadening collaboration across international networks, and fostering a global outlook.
