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Portugal, Porto
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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.
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.
