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Portugal, Porto
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Uniform is daily and mandatory. Creche: tracksuit, white t-shirt, shorts (boys) or a skirt-skort (girls), Panama hat, and bata. As the child learns to walk, other pieces may be added (dress, trousers, polo shirts, jackets) as the School offers. Preschool (EPE): girls wear a white polo shirt (short- or long-sleeved), a dress or trousers, bata, Panama hat, and a knit cardigan; on gym and beach days the uniform is a t-shirt and a skirt/skort or tracksuit. Boys wear a white polo shirt (short- or long-sleeved), shorts or trousers, bata, Panama hat, and a knit cardigan; on gym and beach days the uniform is a t-shirt and gym shorts or tracksuit. Primary (1st CEB): girls wear a blue polo shirt (short- or long-sleeved), knit jacket, skirt or khaki trousers, and cap; boys wear a blue polo shirt (short- or long-sleeved), knit jacket, trousers or khaki shorts, and a cap. On PE and Drama days, breaks, and during beach period, students must wear a t-shirt and gym shorts or a gym skirt/skort. Uniforms are purchased at the School reception or ordered by email and paid at the end of the month with the tuition or in cash on delivery.
Balanced meals are provided through a carefully planned catering service. Menus are developed with a nutritionist; meals use fresh, seasonal, locally sourced products. The cafeteria also serves as an educational space, promoting autonomy, sharing, and respect for food and instilling values such as responsibility, sustainability, and healthy eating.
The school is a private educational establishment incorporated as a sociedade por quotas. In 2025, Oceanus International School joined MB Education Group and officially became part of the Cambridge International network.
Oceanus International School offers a bilingual English-Portuguese education within the Cambridge Curriculum for ages 1 to 10. The Early Years Programme (Pre-Primary) and the Primary Programme (1st Cycle) are aligned with the national framework, with Cambridge-recognised certification possible by the end of Year 4. The Nursery and Pre-School use a project-based approach that supports holistic development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, social-emotional skills, and multilingualism. In Primary, the curriculum builds solid academic foundations, learning-to-learn skills, creativity, and global citizenship, with English central alongside Portuguese. The school joined MB Education Group in 2025 and became part of the Cambridge International network, reflecting its emphasis on academic excellence, global outlook, and meaningful learning. Facilities are designed for independent exploration, with nature contact, open-ended materials, healthy meals, and reliable transport. It is an Apple Distinguished School (since 2022) with two Apple Distinguished Educators among staff. Extracurriculars include Chess, Robothink, and Dance, among others.
