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Rua dos Depósitos de Água, 339 Cascais, Lisboa 2750-561 Portugal. The school serves students aged 6 to 12 and offers bilingual education in Portuguese and English, based on the English National Curriculum.
Primary (ages 6-12)
Portugal
Application and enrolment fees
- New-student enrolment fee: €800.00.
- Enrolment renewal (returning students): €750.00.
- Annual insurance (to be paid in September): €60.00.
Tuition fees by year group and payment frequency
- Year 2 / Year 3 / Year 4 / Year 5:
- Annual fee: €7,650.00.
- Annual fee with 2% early-payment discount (paid in September): €7,350.00.
- Monthly fee: €765.00.
- Annual and monthly fees include Physical Education, STEAM/ICT, stationery, books (activity books excluded) and Art Clubs.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- All fees must be paid by the 5th business day of each month.
- Payment methods accepted: bank transfer to NIB 0033 0000 45307923128 05 or by ATM/Referência Multibanco (multibanco reference).
- A 2% discount is offered on the annual fee when the annual amount is paid in September (see annual fee figures above).
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for the primary school.
Other costs and optional services
- School lunches:
- Monthly school lunches: €150.00.
- Daily school lunch: €15.00 per meal.
- Monthly packed lunches (includes soup): €60.00.
- School snacks:
- Two snacks per day (monthly): €45.00.
- One snack per day (monthly): €25.00.
- Per snack (single purchase): €2.50.
- Timetable extensions (wraparound care):
- Morning extension (Years 2–5) monthly: €25.00. Occasional morning use: €13.00 per day.
- Afternoon extension monthly: €50.00. Occasional afternoon use: €13.00 per day.
- Extra-curricular activities (enrolment and activity fees):
- Extra-curricular enrolment fee: €30.00 (one-off per activity enrolment).
- Tag Rugby enrolment: €20.00; Tag Rugby activity fee: €35.00.
- Judo classes: €35.00 / €50.00 (options for weekly / twice-weekly sessions).
- Football: €30.00 / €40.00 (weekly / twice-weekly options).
- Happiness Class: €45.00.
- Guitar / Piano (individual or group): €120.00 / €85.00.
- The Inventors enrolment (with supplies): €66.00; The Inventors activity fee: €50.00.
(Extra-curricular offerings and the associated enrolment/activity fees are itemised and charged separately from tuition.)
- Stationery, books and Art Clubs are included in the stated annual/monthly tuition; activity books are excluded. School uniforms must be ordered through the school office (cost depends on items ordered). Transportation must be arranged privately between parents and transport firms.
Refund information
- Under no circumstances will there be refunds on payments of compulsory services such as enrolment fees, insurance or monthly tuition fees.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer (NIB 0033 0000 45307923128 05) or ATM/Referência Multibanco.
- All recurring fees are billed on a monthly basis and are due by the 5th business day of each month; the school offers an annual-payment option with a 2% discount when paid in September.
St James' Primary School in Cascais, Portugal, teaches British Curriculum with bilingualism in Portuguese and English. The school serves children aged 6 to 12 and follows the English National Curriculum, with core subjects including English, Portuguese, Mathematics and Sciences, complemented by English Literature, a Foreign Language, Geography and History. Arts are integrated to develop intellectual, moral and aesthetic growth through music, drama and visual arts, while parental involvement is encouraged. The aim is to prepare bilingual pupils who combine humanistic culture with scientific, technological and artistic knowledge to become responsible citizens. Small classes, taught by qualified staff in English and Portuguese, ensure time is divided equally between the two languages and curricula. The campus includes a building, dining room and classrooms, with sports facilities and outdoor spaces. Extra activities include Summer School and field trips such as Conímbriga. The school has links with St George's School for Years 8–10 progression.
