St Peters International School SPIS Palmela
Description of St Peters International School SPIS Palmela
- Established: 1996
- Location: Palmela, Portugal
- Students age: 14-18 years old
- Language of instruction: English, Portuguese
- Programs: Portuguese National Curriculum and International Curriculum (IGCSE & IB Diploma)
- Type of study: private international school.
The new St. Peter’s International School Boarding Residence provides a unique opportunity for international students aged 14-18 to live and study in Portugal – one of the safest countries in the world. Portugal offers a mild climate and a unique cultural heritage, where tradition and innovation blend together in perfect harmony. As an Inspired school, St. Peter’s now opens its doors to the boarding community in a friendly and secure environment, all underpinned by our 27-year history of academic excellence.
Located near Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, our extensive 2,400m2 Boarding Residence is located just 30 minutes from the Lisbon International Airport and is the first and only facility of its kind in the Greater Lisbon area. We look forward to welcoming you into our unique community.
Our mission is to educate self-reliant, critical, creative students, who have the necessary skills and abilities to perform well at a personal, social and professional level, thus allowing them to pursue their studies, and actively integrate into a rapidly changing and increasingly globalised society.
Inspired Education
Inspired is a leading global premium schools group operating in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America educating over 48,000 students across a global network of more than 60 schools.
A definitive statement of excellence in private education, Inspired is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school group designed to inspire students to achieve their maximum potential in a nurturing, progressive academic environment from ages 1 to 18.
The group's distinctive features lie in its advanced teaching methods, carefully selected and hand-picked teachers, an individual approach to each child and preparation for admission to the best universities in the world. Over 48,000 students choose to study at an INSPIRED school every year.
Do not miss the opportunity of discussing your child’s opportunities and admission through an individual meeting with a representative of the best institutions offering secondary education abroad!
Educational process
- The school offers educational programs that are appropriate for the age groups and needs of students. The programs are based on international standards of education and include a wide range of academic subjects - mathematics, English, science, history, art, physical education and others.
- St Peters International School SPIS Palmela welcomes students from all over the world by creating an intercultural learning environment: this allows for the development of intercultural understanding, language skills and global thinking.
- The school aims to develop students so that they become competent and critical thinkers. Students develop skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-management.
- St Peters International School SPIS Palmela actively introduces technology and innovation into the educational process: students have access to modern computer classes, interactive whiteboards, software and other technical resources to enrich their educational experience.
- The school offers a variety of additional activities, including sports activities, art and music groups, clubs and excursions. These activities help students develop their interests, talents, and social skills
- St Peters International School SPIS Palmela provides individual support and accompaniment to students. Teachers monitor the academic progress of each student, provide assistance in studies and advise on career development and personal growth.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in St Peters International School SPIS Palmela
Portuguese National Curriculum
Colégio St. Peter offers courses in the Portuguese curriculum aimed at pursuing a university or polytechnic education.
The program is designed for 3 academic years, corresponding to grades 10, 11 and 12, with the receipt of a diploma of completion of secondary education of the corresponding level.
The course learning matrix includes:
- A learning component common to all courses aimed at shaping the personal, social and cultural identity of young people: learning Portuguese, a foreign language - English, philosophy, physical education (mandatory).
- A specific educational component aimed at ensuring consistent scientific studying in the area of the relevant course includes, in addition to the obligatory three-year, two two-year courses, the choice and combination of which depends on the desired path of study.
The disciplines of the general educational component are compulsory and general for all courses, and according to the disciplines of a particular educational component, the courses are diverse.
IGCSE program
St. Peter's International School offers the IGCSE program for grades 9 and 10. During the two-year course, students have the opportunity to study 8 subjects, which include the main compulsory subjects: first language, second language, mathematics, natural sciences, physical education. Each subject is taught 130 teaching hours (recommended by Cambridge Assessment International Education).
Peter's International School offers the following subjects:
- Portuguese (mother tongue)
- Portuguese (foreign language)
- English (native language)
- English (foreign language)
- Spanish (foreign language)
- Mandarin (foreign language)
- Environmental management
- Management models
- Economy.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
IB DP students study subjects covering many areas, including at least two languages, traditional academic subjects (including mathematics), experimental sciences, social studies, art.
The program includes three additional core areas: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Action, Service (CAS), and Essay (EE).
Students must complete 6 subjects and 3 main elements (TOK, CAS, EE):
- At the beginning of the IB DP, students choose six subjects - three at the Higher Level (HL) and three at the Standard Level (SL).
- Students must choose a subject from groups 1, 2 and 5. They will have the opportunity to choose one or two subjects from groups 3 and 4 for a total of six subjects. In addition, students will participate in Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Activity and Creativity Service (CAS) classes, and will also work on essays (EE). Thus, students will have the opportunity to study some subjects in depth and others more broadly.
To successfully complete the IB DP program, students must score a minimum of 24 out of 45 points.
Primary Grades (Grades 1-4)
Primary school follows the national curriculum, includes English, and is also taught an introduction to Latin.
The school recognises the importance of developing the ethical, aesthetic and emotional aspects of learning. The CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) methodology provides students with the opportunity to learn content in English in math and science courses.
Teachers provide students with the necessary tools to successfully achieve their personal goals in a world where English language proficiency is crucial to both their academic and professional futures. In this regard, a number of educational activities are provided, including EdTech, math mastery, and social studies.
Regular school meetings are organized for primary school students, and various clubs and extracurricular activities (e.g. chess) are offered.
Accommodation, meals, prices
New International Hostel for St. Peter's opens its doors to foreign students, offering a friendly and safe environment. The expansive 2,400 m² Boarding Residence is located near the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, just 30 minutes from Lisbon International Airport, and is the first and only property of its kind in the Greater Lisbon area.
The school offers to students full board: all meals are prepared in the college kitchen by a qualified and certified team. The quality complies with the HACCP system, which controls the entire cooking chain (from purchasing raw materials to packaging).
The menu is based on a Mediterranean diet, meals are prepared with the necessary nutritional value in mind for the different age groups of students. The college offers four daily meals including soup: main course, dietary, vegetarian and optional.
St. Peter's International School offers 3 meals a day:
- Lunch
- Lunch including soup, fish dish, meat, diet or vegetarian, and dessert
- Snack in the middle of the day and / or at the end of classes (from 16:00).
Activities St Peters International School SPIS Palmela
St Peters International School SPIS hosts several traditional events throughout the year:
- Family Day is the most significant event of the annual program, which traditionally enjoys the support of all people of the educational community. This is the time when teachers, students and college staff host families of students with whom they work during the school year.
- Activities held at the beginning of each academic year, traditionally at the end of the first week of classes, provide a special occasion for communication and exchange of experience. Students dine and sleep at the College: the younger ones are in their usual rooms, the older ones bring tents from home and set up a real "megalager" in the open air at the stadium.
- United Nations Day is held annually. The main goal is to glorify the unity of all the peoples of the world, recognizing cultural differences that everyone should respect and understand.
- St. Peter's Carnival is an annual event for the youngest pupils: a festival with carnival, parades, mask contests, games, music, tournaments.
- The college hosts parties on Halloween, Christmas.
- St. Peter's International School celebrates its 25th anniversary on 28 June.
Advantages
- More than 27 years of excellent education
- The safest country in Europe
- Very close to Lisbon and the biggest international airport in Portugal
- Near the sea and the mountains
- Brand new Boarding Residence within a 2.400 m2 campus featuring modern facilities: sports fields, arts centre, music rooms, ultimate labs;
- Globally recognised programmes (IGCSE & IB DP).
- Counselling, Career & Health services on campus, international experience.
- Part of global Inspired Education Group, providing access to international best practices and world-class educational experts
Facilities and equipment at St Peters International School SPIS Palmela
- A brand new 2,400 m² boarding house on campus with state-of-the-art amenities: sports fields, arts center, music rooms, first-class laboratories.
- The Isabel Simão Library, considered one of the cornerstones of the school, is an important educational, cultural center that plays a decisive role in teaching.
- St. Peter's International School has a number of premises and infrastructural units that allow you to regularly engage in physical activity, to conduct additional educational activities.
- There are spaces for outdoor exercise and additional curriculum activities: basketball, volleyball, figure skating, tennis and other sports.
- Rooms for judo, fencing, savat (French boxing), gymnastics, dancing, physical education and children's motor skills are available for students.
- College St. Peter`s is equipped with two outdoor tennis courts, a basketball court, three synthetic grass soccer fields, a soccer field, and a 375 m² rugby court.
Admission dates and extra charges
- You will need to purchase textbooks, notebooks, pens, pencils and other necessary materials for studying.
- At school, some classes have school uniforms: for sports, for everyday wear and other options.
- The school organizes excursions and trips for students to enrich their educational experience: additional payment will be required for transport, accommodation, meals on the road.
- If the student takes part in additional activities, such as sports teams, music groups or art clubs, additional participation fees, tools, sports equipment and other necessary materials may be required.
Enrolment process
- After receiving information about the school, you must fill out an application for admission. The application may include filling out a form, providing the necessary documents and paying administrative fees,
- Depending on the age of the student, the school will determine the level of knowledge of the applicant using tests,
- After successfully completing the previous stages, parents will need to provide the necessary documents for official enrollment - copies of the passport, certificates of the results of previous education, medical certificates.
Perspectives
After graduating from St Peters International School SPIS Palmela, students have broad prospects and opportunities for their future. The school prepares students for successful university admission, career development, and personal growth.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Students send an online application, then contact the admissions committee and clarify the necessary requirements.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about St Peters International School SPIS Palmela
Recommendations on when to apply
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| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
