Portugal, Porto
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English is the official language of instruction at CJD International School; all communications with parents are in English; home languages can be used to support learning; Portuguese is taught from Primary 1; other languages such as Spanish or French may be studied; library resources in home languages are provided when available; all teachers are language teachers; progress and placement are guided by language support policies.
English is the official language of instruction; all classes are taught in English; home languages are valued and used as learning resources; Portuguese is taught from Primary 1; students may study other languages such as Spanish or French.
English is the language of instruction across the curriculum; English immersion is supported through English-only classroom use; Intensive English Course (IEC) provides targeted English language support for students with limited proficiency, with IEC available in Primary and Lower Secondary, and in Upper Secondary only to students likely to reach the required level within six months.
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.