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Portugal, Lisbon
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The school is nestled in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. The outdoors is a natural extension of the classroom, with Reggio-inspired indoor spaces and learning happening under open skies. The school nurtures the whole child—mind, body, and heart—and balances nature immersion with academic rigor. The school hires highly trained educators and provides a personalized, student-centered education that is transferable and internationally respected, helping students develop 21st-century skills and mindful, kind dispositions.
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.
