João Paulo International School - Braga Dume

Braga and Vila Real campuses in Portugal. The Braga Fontes campus offers Day Care to G4; the Braga Dume campus serves G5 to G12 as an International School; Vila Real offers Day Care to G12. The school will introduce the International Baccalaureate program in Secondary Education in 2026/27. A bus service provides safe and comfortable transportation for students.

Fontes: Day Care to G4; Dume: G5 to G12; Vila Real: Day Care to G12

Private school

The School Psychology and Counselling Services are available.

Portugal

After-care hours are from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm.

The school provides safe and comfortable transportation for students.

Two teaching paths start in 9th Grade: Cambridge IGCSE (9th–10th Grades) and the IB Diploma (11th–12th Grades). At the end of 8th Grade, students choose between continuing the Official Portuguese Curriculum or entering João Paulo II International School to pursue the International Curriculum, which is entirely taught in English and based on globally recognized structures. The IGCSE program (9th–10th) includes mandatory subjects—English; English Literature (native speakers); Portuguese; Mathematics; Sciences; Physical Education—and a set of optional subjects such as Art & Design; Design & Technology; Drama; Music; Business Studies; Computer Science; Geography; History; Spanish; French; and Global Perspectives, with external Cambridge International or Pearson Edexcel examinations at the end of 10th Grade. The IB Diploma Programme (11th–12th) follows a six-subject-group structure with Core Components (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service) and is designed to prepare students for university; it is recognised by leading universities worldwide and facilitates access to top institutions in Portugal and abroad. The International Curriculum is taught entirely in English and is delivered in a dedicated area of the Dume Campus, with facilities including laboratories, art rooms, a multi-sport court, and a cafeteria.

The IB Diploma is recognised by leading universities worldwide and provides access to top institutions in Portugal and abroad, including the University of Lisbon, the University of Porto, and the Catholic University of Portugal, as well as universities in the United Kingdom and the United States.

The Academy integrates social and emotional development into every aspect of school life. The School of Being forms the core of personal, interpersonal, and spiritual development, cultivating cognitive, social, emotional, and practical skills and helping students understand their identity, think critically, and act with solidarity and ethics. The School of Being is woven into the curriculum and activities, including Civic Education, group dynamics, and faith experiences. The School of Care provides listening, welcoming, and personalized attention, recognizing that physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being is essential to learning; it includes Psychology, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, and School Medicine, coordinated with families and teachers. Volunteering plays a central role, fostering compassion, resilience, and commitment to the common good. The school's programs emphasize a sense of community, service, and ongoing guidance for holistic student development.

The School Psychology and Counselling Services guide socio-educational integration and the well-being of students. Two specialized psychologists work with teachers and families to provide consulting sessions, individual student meetings, and classroom-based interventions. The service supports holistic development, helping students build personal identity and cope with emotional, social, and behavioral challenges; it also focuses on smooth Educational Transitions and promoting equal opportunities within an inclusive environment.

The International Curriculum is entirely taught in English, with all courses conducted in English to ensure full immersion in language and culture. This English-language program is delivered in a dedicated area of the Dume Campus, equipped with facilities to support English-language learning and international education.

Mental wellbeing is supported by the School of Care, which provides Psychology, Therapy (speech, occupational, etc.), Nutrition, and School Medicine, coordinated with families and teachers. The School of Being promotes personal identity, empathy, reflection, and service, embedding cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development across the learning experience. A culture of trust, security, and well-being underpins the educational project and personal growth opportunities.

To care is to educate with attention to detail, vulnerability, and hope; trust, security, and well-being are essential for learning. The School of Care offers coordinated wellness services for students and works closely with families and teachers to maintain a safe, supportive environment. Volunteering and the School of Being further reinforce a caring, inclusive community focused on student safety and well-being.

1. Pre-Registration: Online registration can be completed throughout the year. Enrollment requires completion of an online pre-registration; pre-registration alone does not guarantee a place. Pre-registration begins the admissions process.
2. Introductory Meeting: After completing the online pre-registration, you will be contacted to schedule a meeting with a member of the Educational Management Team. During this meeting, you will learn more about the school project, conditions, and facilities. Ideally, both the student and the parent or legal guardian should attend this meeting.
3. Enrollment: Enrollment is finalized after confirmation of availability by the school. Once a place is assigned, the student's parent or legal guardian will receive a phone call, followed by a link with the steps to complete the enrollment process. To formalize enrollment, fill out the online enrollment form, submit the requested documents (student and parents' identification, vaccination record, etc.), and pay the enrollment fee.