Yes. Most teachers are native Portuguese speakers. The school also employs qualified native and near-native English teachers.

Yes. The school provides Portuguese as a Foreign Language (PFL) support classes when necessary.

Spanish, German and French are offered, depending on grade level and student demand.

Up to 25 students.

Around 23 students.

Yes, especially in early years education and in classes that require additional learning support.

Classrooms are equipped with computers, interactive whiteboards or projectors, and digital learning platforms to support teaching, research, assessment, and communication.
From Year 7 onwards, the school implements the Apple Education Project, in which students use iPads as a core learning tool across different subjects, promoting digital literacy, creativity, collaboration, and responsible use of technology.

Yes. The school is fully prepared to deliver online lessons through video-conferencing platforms and digital learning environments in emergency situations.

Yes. The school follows a Catholic educational tradition.

The school promotes respect and inclusion. Participation in religious activities is not compulsory, and students of other beliefs are fully respected and integrated.

Students complete the Portuguese national examinations. The school also prepares students for international programmes, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) and IGCSEs, depending on the academic pathway.

Yes.

Depending on the students’ age and grade level

Yes.

The school provides learning support teachers, individualized education plans, differentiated instruction strategies, and close cooperation with families and external specialists when required.

Through curriculum enrichment, project-based learning, academic challenges, participation in competitions, and personalised learning pathways.

Yes.

Yes.

The evaluation may include academic testing, language assessment, and an interview with the student and parents.

Yes, for certain year groups.

There is no set deadline for registration for the new academic year. Admissions are subject to availability.

Yes, subject to availability.

At 8AM

At 8PM

Yes.

Yes, including intercity routes.

Yes, in the school cafeteria.

Yes, including vegetarian, vegan, allergy-friendly and religious dietary options.

Yes.

Sports clubs, ballet, music, choir, drama, robotics, visual arts, languages, study support, and social responsibility projects.

Football, volleyball, basketball, athletics, gymnastics and other age-appropriate physical education activities.

Yes.

Library, science laboratories, ICT rooms, art and music rooms, auditorium, cafeteria, study areas and pastoral support spaces.

Indoor sports hall, outdoor football fields, multipurpose courts and playground areas.

Colégio João Paulo II is defined by academic excellence, strong human and Christian values, close teacher-student relationships, a safe and welcoming environment, and a commitment to the integral development of each student.

The school adopts a student-centred and values-based educational approach, combining high academic standards with personal, social and ethical development. Teaching emphasizes critical thinking, autonomy, creativity, digital literacy and responsibility.

Students at João Paulo International School choose either a 100% Portuguese or a 100% English curriculum. Through initiatives such as the Apple Education Project from Year 7 onwards, the school integrates technology in a meaningful way to enhance learning and prepare students for the challenges of higher education and modern society.