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St. Peter's International School offers the Portuguese national curriculum across all years and provides an international education option. The Cambridge Lower Secondary, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) are delivered in the International Section. From September 2023, Grades 1 and 5 have the option to follow the Cambridge International Curriculum. English is the language of instruction, with Spanish and Mandarin taught as additional languages.
Music is central to student development. The Music Academy offers more than 10 specialised activities spanning instruments, voice and choir, including violin, viola, piano, flute, recorder, classic and electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele, singing, music production, drums (solo and group) and the School Choir. Activities run for students from Early Years to Year 12.
English holds significant importance in the curriculum and is used across the school, with a strong emphasis on developing bilingual profiles. Spanish and Mandarin are taught in addition to English, with opportunities to obtain official language certifications. The school also provides Latin, German and other language pathways and certifications within its Language Certifications framework.
The school offers a broad enrichment calendar outside regular lessons, including seasonal camps and special programs. Spring Camp runs mid-April with activities from sports and creative workshops to nature explorations, plus a Surf Spring Camp option. Juventus Training Camp is hosted on campus for ages 8–15 with official Juventus Academy coaching and a focus on holistic development. Summer Fun Camp in two weeks offers water activities, beach excursions, and residential experiences across Portugal.
St. Peter's emphasises values of solidarity, citizenship and lifelong learning. The school aims to train students who are responsible global citizens with a strong ethical foundation. Assemblies and project-based activities foster community engagement, cooperation and social responsibility throughout the school community.
Enrichment subjects include Drama, Public Speaking and Programming and Robotics, which develop communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Language certifications and Cambridge exam preparation support students' academic and professional preparation. The school promotes autonomy, responsibility and citizenship as part of its leadership-building ethos.
The school promotes healthy lifestyles and broad physical activity through a wide range of sports and movement programs. The enrichment offer includes dance (Classical Ballet, World Dances, Hip Hop, Sevillanas), Yoga, Drums, Choir, Orchestra, Piano, and many ball-and-stick sports such as badminton, fencing, football, rugby, tennis, swimming and more. The campus facilities include a multipurpose sports pavilion, tennis courts, football and rugby pitches, a theatre/auditorium, and a boarding house to support well-being and balance between academics and activities.
St. Peters International School is a co-educational international school in Palmela, Portugal, serving students from four months to 18 years, including a on-campus boarding residence for ages 14–18. Founded in 1993 by Isabel and Armando Simão, it joined Inspired Education Group in 2019, becoming part of a global network of premium schools. The 37,000 m² campus houses modern classrooms, science laboratories, Music and Art rooms, a contemporary auditorium, and expansive green spaces, plus two tennis courts, astroturf pitches for football and rugby, and a dedicated sports pavilion. English is the language of instruction, with Spanish and Mandarin offered as additional languages. From Primary to Secondary, learning follows two pathways: the Portuguese Pathway (National Curriculum, bilingual learning) and an International Pathway delivering Cambridge, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. A bilingual Preschool serves 0–5 years. The school emphasizes values like citizenship and community, offering 100+ extracurricular activities to enrich studies. Preparing students for higher education.
