Prime School Sintra.
Cambridge bilingual
from day one.
The Sintra campus brings a distinctive offer: a full Cambridge curriculum with 50% English and 50% Portuguese instruction from early years. The rarest combination in greater Lisbon: rigour, bilingualism and value.
Two languages.
One child.
From day one.
The Cambridge Bilingual Programme at Prime School Sintra is far more than an English curriculum with additional language lessons. It is a genuinely bilingual education, where pupils learn through both English and Portuguese every day.
English and Portuguese lessons are delivered by experienced native-speaking teachers who work together to ensure a seamless learning experience. Rather than simply learning two languages, our pupils develop the confidence to think, communicate and succeed in both.
Research consistently shows that sustained bilingual immersion strengthens cognitive development, enhances problem-solving skills, improves memory and builds the flexibility needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
At Prime School Sintra, this journey begins in early years, laying the foundations for confident learners, global citizens and lifelong success.
Built for
bilingual learning.
Every space at the Sintra campus is designed to support genuine bilingualism, two languages woven through the school day, not separated into a single subject slot.
Dual-language Library
Football Field
Playground
Classroom
Dinning Hall & Multi-Purpose Stage
Gymnasium
Early Years to Year 9.
Then the world.
The Sintra campus covers the Cambridge pathway from Early Years through Lower Secondary. Pupils continuing to IGCSE and A Level transfer to the Lisbon or Estoril campus, supported by a dedicated transition advisor.
The Cambridge Bilingual
Programme.
Rigour.
Bilingualism.
Value.
The Sintra campus delivers a genuinely bilingual Cambridge education: 50% English, 50% Portuguese, taught by native speakers of each language across the school day. It is designed for families who want Cambridge rigour and Portuguese integration.
Life at Prime Sintra
A bilingual school community where English and Portuguese sit naturally beside outdoor learning, sport, arts and everyday friendship.
Sintra. Portela.
Easy to reach.
The campus sits in the Sintra municipality, easily reached by road from the Sintra, Cascais, Estoril and Lisbon corridors. The IC19 and A37 provide quick access from central Lisbon, while school transport connects the campus with the wider Prime School network.
Train + local connection
Sintra line · Rossio to Sintra area · local connection to Portela
School bus
School transport and inter-campus routes across Sintra, Cascais, Estoril and Lisbon.
By car
IC19 / A37 access · around 30 min from central Lisbon · 20 min from Cascais
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00am–6:00pm · Admissions team on site. Saturdays by appointment.
Two languages. One
Cambridge school.
Book a private tour of the Sintra campus. See the bilingual programme in action and speak with a named admissions advisor about whether it is the right fit for your child.
Portela de Sintra · 2710-422 Sintra
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