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Portugal, Lisbon
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St James' School was created to support the expansion of St George's School in Cascais and follows the same guidelines, policies and ethos as St George's School. St James' School serves children aged 6 to 10. These pupils will continue their studies in both the Portuguese and the English/International learning system at St George's School from Year 8 to Year 10. Small classes provide individual attention, and pupils are taught in English and Portuguese by qualified staff, with time divided equally between the two languages and curricula. St James' School was officially inaugurated on 4 December 2007 by the deputy Mayor of Cascais, Mr. Carlos Carreiras, and the director of the British Council, Lisbon, Mr. Jonathan Gaytner.
St James' community is centered on bilingual education, preparing children aged 6 to 12 to study in both Portuguese and English/International systems. The site features a News section with posts about uniforms, seasonal events and field trips, illustrating active school life. Recent News includes Winter Uniform (3 November 2025), Spooky Season (3 October 2025) and Field Trip Year 5 Red & Blue (30 September 2025).
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.
