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Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Hypha International School offers Cambridge Primary education for ages 3 to 10, with a Portugal-based program for families abroad. The primary curriculum follows the Cambridge International framework, supplemented by specialist subjects such as music, physical education and art, many taught in Portuguese. From Year 2, students have Portuguese literacy lessons twice a week. Entrepreneurship is embedded through project-based time, developing leadership, problem-solving and creativity. A strong emphasis on nature supports learning through Forest School and outdoor exploration. The school sits in 7000 square meters of gardens and woodland, and students spend over three hours a day outdoors for lunch, play and learning. Meals follow a balanced menu, with a soup starter and a no-sugar policy. A free, certified transport service runs to Cascais, with pickup at 07:50 and drop-off at 16:30. Pre-primary pedagogy includes Forest School, Reggio Emilia, and Montessori approaches, plus a Sensory Room and Creative Studio. Global access.
Hypha International School has 56 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English, Portuguese.
Location
Rua Dr. Sá Carneiro 80, Colares, Sintra, Portugal. Located in Colares within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Situated just a short commute from Lisbon. Accessible to Cascais, Sintra, and surrounding areas.
Stages
PRE-PRIMARY (ages 3-5); PRIMARY (ages 5-10)
Type
International school
Country affiliation
Portugal
Bus service
Free van service to Cascais. The transportation service is certified, licensed, inspected and fully insured. Starting in September 2024, the van will pick up at a central location in Cascais at 07:50 and drop off at the same location at 16:30.
Fees
Annual tuition at Hypha International School ranges from EUR 9,700 to EUR 10,950 for 2026/27.
Application fee - EUR 50.
Enrollment (confirmation) fee - EUR 1,500 payable to confirm an offered place.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - Detailed tuition amounts by year group and the per-term / per-year breakdown are published in the school's formal "Education Fees" schedule. This schedule is hosted in the school's secured admissions materials and is not presented as line-item tuition amounts in the public admissions text that is accessible without that document. Therefore per-term and per-year numeric tuition figures are not available in the publicly accessible admissions content.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The enrollment fee of EUR 1,500 is required to confirm an accepted place. The first tuition payment is due on July 15. No additional publicly posted billing dates, installment schedules, or penalty/late-payment terms are shown in the accessible admissions text.
Boarding fees - Not applicable. The school serves ages 3 through primary and does not offer boarding provision.
Other costs or fees (uniforms, lunches, activities, transport, etc.) - The public admissions information specifies the application fee and the enrollment fee but does not list published charges for uniforms, meals, school trips, extracurricular activities, transport, learning resources, or similar ancillary items. These categories are commonly charged by schools but no line-item amounts for them are publicly posted in the accessible admissions material.
Refund information - No publicly posted refund policy or details about refundability of the application or enrollment fees appears in the accessible admissions text. The admissions material does not state whether the enrollment fee is refundable in whole or in part.
Fee payment options - Publicly accessible admissions content does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). For payment method details and the complete fee schedule, the school's secured admissions materials are used. The school's admissions contact is admissions@hyphaportugal.com.
Summary of available fee facts and missing details - Confirmed, published items: Application fee EUR 50; Enrollment fee EUR 1,500 to confirm a place; the first tuition payment is due on July 15; the school serves ages 3 through primary (no boarding). - Missing from publicly accessible admissions content: the detailed tuition amounts per year group and per term, a full billing calendar and payment terms beyond the July 15 first-payment date, published ancillary fees (uniform, meals, trips, activities), a published refund policy, and explicit accepted payment methods. The school's formal "Education Fees" schedule (hosted in the school's admissions materials) contains the complete numeric fee schedule but is held in the secure admissions document area and was not retrievable without access.
Academics
Hypha International School teaches Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 3 to 10.
Curriculum
The Cambridge International curriculum framework is used in primary to provide an outstanding academic foundation that engages students and prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of the future. The curriculum is complemented by research-informed content- and skills-rich learning. In addition to core subjects, primary students study specialist subjects such as music, physical education, and art, taught by experienced educators; most of these subjects are taught in Portuguese. Starting in Year 2 (Grade 1), students have Portuguese literacy lessons twice a week. Entrepreneurship learning is integrated through project-based time, developing leadership, self-discipline, problem-solving, creativity, and the skill of creating value for others. Nature immersion is a cornerstone of the curriculum, with primary students spending significant time outdoors and engaging in Forest School/Horticulture weekly.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Hypha supports social and emotional development through a whole-child approach that emphasizes play, time in nature, nurturing, pursuing personal interests, and collaborative learning.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Pre-Primary is delivered in English, with Portuguese language immersion during part of each day and through Portuguese classes. In Primary, the main language of instruction is English, with daily Portuguese immersion and Portuguese literacy lessons.
Mental Wellbeing
Mindfulness and wellbeing are central to Hypha's approach. The school promotes wellbeing through a whole-child framework and nature immersion, with students spending around 3 hours a day outside in nature, contributing to happiness, attention, and reduced anxiety.
Admissions
Admissions
Visit our Application Portal to book a campus tour or schedule a remote meeting with our team. This starts the admissions journey through the portal. It provides the initial opportunity to learn about the process and arrange a visit or meeting. You begin the application workflow in this portal.
Submit your application in the same portal, including any school reports or assessments. The application fee is €50. The portal centralizes submission of documents for review. This step initiates the formal assessment of your candidacy.
Applications are reviewed in the order received. We'll reply within 1–2 weeks. You will receive a response regarding your application after the review. This step completes the initial review process.
Once accepted, complete the enrollment agreements and submit the €1,500 enrollment fee to confirm your child's place. This action secures your child's enrollment. The enrollment fee confirms your place in the program. After this step you are ready for the next steps in enrollment.
The first tuition payment is due on July 15. Please plan your budget around this due date. The payment marks the start of tuition obligations for the upcoming academic year. This completes the admissions process.
FAQs
What curriculum does Hypha International School follow?
Hypha International School follows a Cambridge curriculum. The Cambridge International curriculum framework is used in primary to provide an outstanding academic foundation that engages students and prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of the fu...
Where is Hypha International School located?
Rua Dr. Sá Carneiro 80, Colares, Sintra, Portugal. Located in Colares within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Situated just a short commute from Lisbon. Accessible to Cascais, Sintra, and surrounding areas.
What age range does the school serve?
Hypha International School serves students from age 3 to 10, covering PRE-PRIMARY (ages 3-5); PRIMARY (ages 5-10).
How many students attend Hypha International School?
Approximately 56 students are enrolled at Hypha International School.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 9,700 to PHP 10,950 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
Hypha International School is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
Pre-Primary (ages 3–5): English instruction with Portuguese immersion during part of each day and Portuguese classes. Primary (ages 5–10): English instruction with Portuguese immersion during part of each day and Portuguese classes.
What facilities does the school offer?
The facilities consist of 7000 sqm of private gardens and wooded areas to enjoy the outdoors. Students spend 3+ hours a day outdoors for lunch, play, and learning. Meals are thoughtfully prepared to provide essential nutrition, with a lunch that starts with a soup and includes a balanced main course
What is the admissions process?
Visit our Application Portal to book a campus tour or schedule a remote meeting with our team. This starts the admissions journey through the portal. It provides the initial opportunity to learn about the process and arrange a visit or meeting. You begin the application workflow in this portal.
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Does Hypha International School offer a bus service?
Free van service to Cascais. The transportation service is certified, licensed, inspected and fully insured. Starting in September 2024, the van will pick up at a central location in Cascais at 07:50
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Hypha International School is Patricia King.
