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Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Taught languages English, Portuguese
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Colégio do Vale is an integrated school welcoming children from Creche to 9th Year in Charneca da Caparica. Since summer 2024 it has been part of Forfar Education Group. The school offers National Curriculum and International Curricula, including a Bilingual Preschool and Cambridge Primary. From age 5, Cambridge Primary is taught in English, with Portuguese maintained as a curricular subject to balance bilingual learning. The Cambridge Primary curriculum covers English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Global Perspectives, Portuguese, Art & Design, Music, Digital Literacy, and Physical Education. Additional activities and clubs include LabMat Club, Drama and Theatre Club, and the Solidarity Project. For students in 8th to 11th grade, the Dual Diploma program enables concurrent study at Colégio do Vale and a US High School online, earning both the Portuguese Secondary Education diploma and the North American High School diploma, delivered entirely in English. Transport and meals are available as school services.
Av. de Vale Bem 24, 2820-389 Charneca de Caparica, Portugal
The Essentials
Colégio do Vale has instruction in English, Portuguese.
Location
Avenida de Vale Bem, nº 24, 2820-389, Charneca da Caparica, Portugal. The school is located in the Charneca da Caparica area.
Stages
Preschool (bilingual); British Primary School (Year 1–2) with English immersion; main program through at least Year 9; Dual Diploma program available for 8th–11th year.
Country affiliation
Portugal
Bus service
Transport is provided by the Colégio do Vale; however, transport is not available in the afternoon on days when language activities occur.
Fees
Application and enrolment fees
- Enrollment (Matrícula): EUR 442 — non‑refundable; this amount includes the cost of the mandatory school insurance. - Renewal of enrollment (annual): EUR 270. - Reservation fees for places (one‑off, optional): Creche reservation EUR 298; Jardim de Infância reservation EUR 274.
Tuition fees by year group (monthly, annual and per term calculated)
Note: The school publishes a monthly fee schedule billed over 10 monthly instalments. Annual totals below are the published monthly fee × 10. Per‑term amounts below are calculated by dividing the annual total by 3 (for parent budgeting), since the school issues charges on a monthly (10‑month) basis rather than a published per‑term invoice. The published monthly figures and payment terms are used here.
- Regular tuition instalments are billed across 10 monthly payments. Monthly tuition payments must be available by the 5th day of the month to which they refer. Late payment penalties apply: after day 5 an additional EUR 20; after day 20 an additional EUR 30; after day 30 interest on arrears at the legal rate. Other services (optional extras) are payable at the time of provision (immediate payment). The school account for each student is consultable through the Inovar Consulta application.
Accepted payment methods
- Bank transfer. - Education vouchers / meal voucher providers: Ticket Educação (Ticket Serviços), Edenred Portugal, Up Portugal (Cheque Déjeuner). - Other optional services and shop purchases are payable when supplied (point‑of‑sale).
Optional services and additional fees
- Frequency in August (food included): daily rate published as EUR 45 (for families using the August service). - Prolongamento (aftercare, 18:00–19:30): EUR 18 per day or EUR 45 per month (where a monthly option is offered). - Study room (Sala de Estudo): EUR 58 per month. - Transport (monthly rates by zone): - Zone 1 (up to 10 km): one‑way EUR 12; half route EUR 118; full route EUR 176. - Zone 2 (up to 20 km): one‑way EUR 15; half route EUR 138; full route EUR 194. - Zone 3 (up to 30 km): one‑way EUR 18; half route EUR 158; full route EUR 228. - Specialized supports and therapies (examples): - Portuguese as a non‑mother tongue (2h/week): EUR 125 per month (per student). - Individual pedagogical support (1x/week): EUR 250. - Small‑group pedagogical support: EUR 125 (1x/week) or EUR 240 (2x/week). - Psychopedagogical/rehabilitation/psychomotricity session rates: typical published session fees include EUR 32 (1x/week, 45 min), EUR 52 (1x/week, 90 min) and EUR 26 (for 2x or more sessions — per 45‑minute session). - Speech therapy: published session/evaluation fees are shown in the schedule (examples appear as EUR 57 for an evaluation and EUR 45 for a follow‑up session in the published price table). - Psychometric testing (OEV for 9th year): EUR 78 (annual). - Dual Diploma programme: registration and technology fees and monthly values are published separately for participating years.
Uniform, materials and school supplies (examples of prices)
- School polo shirt: EUR 12 (example product price). - Skort / saia‑calção: EUR 20 (example product price). - Swimming cap: EUR 5.20 (example product price). - Sport / equipment items (examples): certain year‑specific items such as a tennis racket for 1.º ano are offered through the school shop — example listing EUR 40. - Year‑by‑year mandatory materials lists are published for each school year and show individual small costs for required exercise books and materials; these are handled separately from tuition and sold through the school.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered; there are no published boarding fees. The school's published price schedule covers day services, optional extras and transport but does not include boarding.
Refund and returns policy (fees and purchased items)
- The enrollment fee (Matrícula) is explicitly non‑refundable and includes the insurance component. Billed amounts may be contested within the school's stated payment period; late payments may trigger penalties and suspension of services and/or cancellation of discounts. Specific return and exchange policies apply to shop items (uniform/equipment): exchanges are accepted within published short windows (for example exchange up to 8 days; returns up to 30 days in the case of defects) according to the school shop terms.
Discounts and concessions
- Sibling discounts: 2nd sibling 6.5% discount; 3rd sibling 13% discount; further siblings 19.5% discount (discounts are not cumulative and may be applied to monthly or annual amounts). - Discount for children of former students: 13%. - Early annual payment discounts (example): up to 10 July a 2.5% discount; up to 5 September a 2.0% discount (applied to the annual package where the family chooses annual payment).
Final notes for budgeting
- The figures above reflect the published price table and the school's itemized service charges (tuition, transport and optional supports). Instalment billing is organized in 10 monthly payments; other extras and shop purchases are charged separately at the time of provision. Parents should treat the enrollment fee (EUR 442) as a one‑off, non‑refundable cost and allow for optional extras such as transport, aftercare, therapies and uniform costs when planning the annual budget.
Academics
Colégio do Vale teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
The Col00gio do Vale offers Cambridge Primary as part of its British Primary School for children from age 5 onward. All disciplines are taught in English, while Portuguese remains a curricular subject to maintain bilingual balance. The Cambridge Primary curriculum covers English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Global Perspectives, Portuguese, Art & Design, Music, Digital Literacy, and Physical Education, with additional activities and clubs such as LabMat Club, Drama and Theatre Club, and the Solidarity Project. The program emphasizes active learning through projects and fosters curiosity, communication and social interaction. From 8th to 11th grade, the Dual Diploma program enables students to study concurrently at Colégio do Vale and a US High School online, earning both the Portuguese Secondary Education diploma and the North American High School diploma, with instruction delivered entirely in English.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through a dedicated Núcleo Coaching and a psycho-pedagogical office (Gabinete de Psicopedagogia) that provide learner support and wellbeing services.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides psycho-pedagogical support to learners.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Dual Diploma Programme is conducted entirely in English and offers direct contact with the United States, with six North American credits required to earn the North American High School Diploma. The British Primary School program teaches all subjects in English, with Portuguese as an integral subject.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the psycho-pedagogical services and the Núcleo Coaching, which foster autonomy, responsibility and personal development.
Admissions
Scholarships
Discounts and pricing (2025/2026): Sibling discounts: second child 6.5% off; third child 13% off; subsequent children 19.5% off. Discounts for children of former students: 13% off. These discounts are not cumulative with each other and can be applied to monthly or annual amounts. Annual discounts (on any package): by July 10: 2.5% discount; by September 5: 2% discount.
FAQs
What curriculum does Colégio do Vale follow?
Colégio do Vale follows a Cambridge curriculum. The Col00gio do Vale offers Cambridge Primary as part of its British Primary School for children from age 5 onward. All disciplines are taught in English, while Portuguese remains a curricular subject...
Where is Colégio do Vale located?
Avenida de Vale Bem, nº 24, 2820-389, Charneca da Caparica, Portugal. The school is located in the Charneca da Caparica area.
What age range does the school serve?
Colégio do Vale serves students from age 1 to 17, covering Preschool (bilingual); British Primary School (Year 1–2) with English immersion; main program through at least Year 9; Dual Diploma program available ....
When was Colégio do Vale founded?
Colégio do Vale was founded in 1992.
What languages are taught at the school?
Portuguese and English are the languages taught across the school. The Bilingual Preschool teaches both languages in daily routines with two teachers, one focusing on Portuguese and the other on English. The international curricula include Cambridge Primary and the Dual Diploma program, both conduct
What facilities does the school offer?
The Colégio do Vale is an integrated school hosting children from Creche to the 9th Year. In the summer of 2024 it became part of the Forfar Education Group. The school offers National Curriculum and International Curricula, including Bilingual Preschool and Cambridge Primary. The Dual Diploma progr
Does Colégio do Vale offer special educational needs support?
The school provides psycho-pedagogical support to learners.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The Colégio do Vale provides a national Portuguese curriculum across Creche (0-2 years), Jardim de Infância (3-5 years), 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (6-9 years), 2º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (10-11 years) and 3º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (12-14 years). The international curriculum includes Bilingual Prescho
Does Colégio do Vale offer a bus service?
Transport is provided by the Colégio do Vale; however, transport is not available in the afternoon on days when language activities occur.
Does Colégio do Vale offer scholarships?
Discounts and pricing (2025/2026): Sibling discounts: second child 6.5% off; third child 13% off; subsequent children 19.5% off. Discounts for children of former students: 13% off. These discounts are
