Oceanus International School

Rua da Aldeia nº 238, 4405-540 Valadares, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Portugal. The school is in the Valadares area of Vila Nova de Gaia. Coordinates: 41° 5'34.59″N 8°37'38.83″W. A reliable school transport service is provided for arrival at school and return home.

Nursery; Pre-School Education; Primary Education; Cambridge Curriculum.

Bilingual international school offering Cambridge Curriculum; Apple Distinguished School.

Therapeutic Support Services including Psychology; Speech and Language Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Special Education support; in partnership with Liane Marques Therapeutic Centre (CTLM).

Safe transport: A reliable school transport service.

Oceanus International School offers a bilingual education in English and Portuguese. The Cambridge Curriculum is fully integrated, with an Early Years Programme in Pre-Primary Education and a Primary Programme in the 1st Cycle, aligned with the national curriculum. By the end of Year 4, pupils achieve a high level of English and may obtain Cambridge-recognised certification. The Nursery and Pre-School programmes adopt a project-based methodology with a focus on holistic development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, social-emotional skills, and multilingualism. In Primary Education, the curriculum emphasizes solid academic foundations, learning-to-learn skills, personal and social development, creativity, and global citizenship, with English playing a central role alongside Portuguese. Cambridge is designed to strengthen academic excellence and global opportunities.

Social and emotional development is integrated into Oceanus International School from the early years. In preschool, socialisation and citizenship promote cooperation, negotiation, rule-following, and emotion management. The group fosters empathy, autonomy, confidence, and responsibility through daily interactions. The school emphasises warm, respectful relationships and regular parental involvement to support communication and shared values.

A Psychology Service supports developmental, emotional, and behavioural challenges with individual and group support tailored to different ages, including diagnosis and assessment. A programme for social and emotional skills (ABC of Emotions) is delivered in pre-school. Psycho-pedagogical strategies are implemented across school and family contexts. In partnership with the Liane Marques Therapeutic Centre (CTLM), Oceanus provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Special Education support as part of the EMAEI team to promote inclusion.

Oceanus is a bilingual school with English playing a central role. Learning English is gradual, playful, and engaging, using songs, stories, theatre, games, and activities to build communication and confidence from an early age. Multilingualism and global citizenship are emphasised; English is integrated with Portuguese throughout the curriculum. By the end of Year 4 pupils achieve a high level of proficiency in English, with Cambridge-recognised certification.

Oceanus provides a range of specialized services designed to meet each child's individual needs, supporting mental wellbeing and academic development. The Psychology Service supports developmental, emotional, and behavioural challenges through individual and group support and the promotion of social and emotional skills, with diagnosis and assessment when needed. The programme includes the ABC of Emotions emotional education and consultancy for parents and teachers; professionals from the EMAEI team deliver speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and special education support to foster inclusion.

1. Pre-registration can be completed online or in person. It does not guarantee a place; it only secures a position on the waiting list. Pre-registrations can be submitted at any time and for any future academic year, with online registration available throughout the year. They allow the candidate to be considered in the class allocation process. 2. Introduction Meeting: After online pre-registration, a meeting with a member of the Pedagogical Management Team is scheduled to learn about the school's educational programme, facilities, and offerings. The meeting is ideally attended by both the student and the parent or guardian, and provides an opportunity to ask questions about the programme and the school's approach. 3. Enrollment: If a place is confirmed by the school, the parent or guardian will be contacted by phone and provided with information required to complete enrollment in accordance with the Educational Project and Internal Regulations. Following the introduction meeting, pre-registration is confirmed upon payment of the applicable fee, which is set annually in the school's fee schedule. Enrollment requires submitting the required documentation and paying the enrollment fee. 4. Waiting list and admission criteria: A waiting list is established once all available places have been filled, based on the date of pre-registration, with an exception for siblings currently attending the school. Siblings have priority; admission is contingent upon an interview with a Pedagogical Management Team member during a pre-scheduled visit and adherence to the school's Educational Project and Internal Regulations. Enrollment is confirmed after completing the necessary procedures (enrollment form, documentation, enrollment payment) and, during the process, information about fees, timetables, and services is provided. If a place is available, families are contacted in line with the admission criteria. Pre-registration fee is non-refundable.

A waiting list is established once all available places have been filled, based on the date of pre-registration, with an exception for siblings currently attending. The admissions process gives priority to siblings of currently enrolled students. Admission is contingent upon an interview with a Pedagogical Management Team member and adherence to the school's Educational Project and Internal Regulations.