Portugal, Setubal
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The Seixal International School occupies about 1,000 m² of built area. A second phase of expansion and refurbishment followed the initial works, with a modern, multifunctional infrastructure planned for the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Exterior spaces include a safe playground for motor and social development, a garden and smallholding for practical learning, and fields for various sports. A parking area is provided for families and staff. Interior spaces include preschool and primary classrooms, a central Activities Room, a multipurpose Sala Polivalente that can function as a gym or dining area, a Library/Teachers' Room with a multisensory area for learners with Special Educational Needs (NEE), age-appropriate sanitary facilities, and an elevator. The configuration and ongoing developments support Cambridge international curriculum and bilingual education.
Exterior spaces include fields for various sports. The interior features a multipurpose Sala Polivalente that serves as a gym for motor activities and social expression. This space supports physical education and group activities. A parking area is provided for convenience.
Pre-school spaces include two mixed-activity rooms: Kindergarten for 3–4-year-olds and Stage 1 for 4–5-year-olds, aligned with the Early Years Cambridge program. Primary education comprises five mixed classrooms covering the six-year cycle. The Cambridge international curriculum is implemented progressively within the school's spaces. Internal spaces include a Library/Teachers' Room with a multisensory area for NEE, and age-appropriate sanitary facilities; an elevator is provided for accessibility.
Exterior spaces support extracurricular learning and physical activity, including a playground, a garden and orchard, and fields for various sports. These spaces enable learning beyond the classroom and practical engagement with environmental and physical activities.
Seixal International School is a Cambridge-certified bilingual school in Portugal for children aged 3 to 11, delivering the Cambridge Primary curriculum with Portuguese–English instruction. The school operates as a micro-school with a non-traditional, personalised approach and small class sizes, ensuring every child is seen, heard and valued. The curriculum covers English, Mathematics, Sciences, Computing, Physical Education and Art, with curricular enrichment in Portuguese language and the History and Geography of Portugal. The school was founded by two sisters who wanted a different educational path for their own children, creating a family-like environment that supports each learner's development. Facilities span 1,000 m², with planned expansion for 2025–2026. Exterior spaces include a playground, a garden, a smallholding and sports fields; interior spaces include preschool and primary classrooms, Activities Room, Sala Polivalente, Library/Teachers' Room with multisensory area for NEE, and an elevator. Extracurriculars span chess, Yeah Science!, Inventors, Music, Canto, Ballet, football, yoga.