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Portugal, Lisbon
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The school has a 20-hectare green playground in the heart of Lisbon. The school has direct access to the forest, enabling outdoor learning in a natural setting. It is housed in a beautiful traditional Portuguese building, blending heritage with modern education. AMI-certified Montessori guides lead the programs. The Toddler program runs 1–3 years (8:00 AM–1:00 PM), Primary runs 3–6 years (8:00 AM–3:30 PM), and Elementary runs 6–12 years (8:00 AM–3:45 PM).
The Toddler program emphasizes language development in English with exposure to French and Portuguese, along with independence, practical life activities, movement, and early literacy and numeracy. The Primary program offers a hands-on, mastery-based curriculum in a multi-age setting, including independence, focus and concentration, practical life, sensorial exploration, literacy, mathematics, grace and courtesy, and outdoor learning through Forest School. The Forest School outdoor learning program fosters nature-based exploration, independence, and problem-solving. The Elementary program for 6–12-year-olds emphasizes independent inquiry, big projects, outdoor learning, and a holistic integration of science, language, mathematics, geography, and cultural studies, with learning extending beyond the classroom and a focus on collaboration and self-discipline.
Montessori Bright Academy is an international Montessori school in Lisbon, founded by Fabienne Mikou, housed in a traditional Portuguese building in Alvalade with direct access to a forest. The school serves ages 1 to 12 across three programs: Toddler (1–3), Primary (3–6), and Elementary (6–12). Lessons run 8:00–13:00 for Toddlers; 8:00–15:30 for Primary; 8:00–15:45 for Elementary. The language environment is English with exposure to French and Portuguese, supporting multilingual development. AMI-certified guides deliver the Montessori pedagogy across all ages, emphasizing hands-on, mastery-based learning in mixed-age communities. The curriculum integrates practical life, sensorial work, language, and mathematics, with a Forest School outdoor program that connects learning to nature. Outdoor discovery fosters independence, collaboration, and environmental awareness across science, history, geography, and the arts. The school promotes independence, curiosity, and holistic learning, supported by a 20-hectare green playground adjacent to a forest, within a diverse, international community. Facilities nurture inquiry and resilience.
