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1639 marks the beginning of the Irish Dominican Sisters' history in Portugal, when they came to the country due to persecution. They brought their philosophy of education and its values to Portugal in the 1600s, and St. Dominic's International School continues this tradition. The Dominicans, the Order of Preachers, are committed to education and base their philosophy on Veritas, the search for truth. On 15 January 2010, St. Dominic's International School was officially owned and managed by Veritas Educatio, SA, which established a Board of Governors. The school has been an IB World School since 1997, offering Diploma, Middle Years and Primary Years programmes.
St. Dominic's is an IB World School in Portugal, offering holistic international education for students aged 3 to 18. The school has a diverse international community and inclusivity at its heart, with every person bringing value to the community. Learning is ageless and empowering, taking place in the classroom and beyond, guided by curiosity, questions, action, and shared findings, and we cooperate with our community to make connections.
The positive relationships between parents, students and teachers are the foundation of our learning environment. The PTA is a dedicated group of parents and staff who meet regularly to maintain open communication on matters affecting student well-being and development. The PTA organises social events that bring the community together, including the Welcome Barbecue, the Christmas Fair and International Day. These activities strengthen the school community and raise funds for important school projects. For more information about PTA opportunities, contact [email protected].
St. Dominic's International School is an IB World School in Portugal offering the full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for students aged 3 to 18. The Primary Years Programme runs Nursery to Grade 5 as a transdisciplinary, inquiry‑based programme organized around six themes. The Middle Years Programme covers Grades 6–10, using Global Contexts and including Service as Action and the Personal Project across eight subject groups. The Diploma Programme is for Grades 11–12, with core elements Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Action and Service and the Extended Essay, alongside a range of DP courses. The campus sits in a green setting about 25 kilometres from Lisbon. Facilities include 82 classrooms, two libraries, science, technology and computer labs, art, music and drama rooms and two multi‑use gymnasiums for football, basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton. The SDIS Educational Garden supports outdoor learning, complemented by an arts program and EAL support for international students.
