Ages 14–15
Years 10–11
16 Subjects
Plus
extracurricular activities
67+ Nationalities
Truly international community
3 Campuses
Sintra • Estoril • Lisbon
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Our Lower Secondary programme transforms curious learners into confident, capable students. Through the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum and our innovative Prime Learning Method®, we nurture academic excellence while developing essential life skills for the 21st century.
Academic Excellence
International benchmarks ensure ambitious literacy, numeracy, science, and global competency targets.
Innovation Focus
Technology-enhanced learning with coding, robotics, and digital literacy integrated throughout.
Collaborative Learning
Small class sizes enabling personalised attention and collaborative project-based learning.
Global Perspective
International mindedness through cultural exchange and global citizenship education.
CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
The Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum develops the whole child through seven key areas of learning, creating strong foundations for future academic success.
Coordinated Sciences
Coordinated Sciences integrates biology, chemistry, and physics, fostering scientific understanding and analytical skills.
Physics
Through Physics, students examine the laws of nature, building understanding, reasoning, and hands-on investigation abilities.
Chemistry
Through Chemistry, students investigate the behavior of matter, fostering scientific knowledge, analytical skills, and hands-on experimentation.
Biology
Through Biology, students examine living systems, fostering curiosity, analytical skills, and practical scientific abilities.
Mathematics
Through Mathematics, students build critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills while engaging with complex numerical and abstract challenges.
History
Through History, students investigate the past, fostering curiosity, evaluation skills, and an understanding of diverse perspectives.
ICT
ICT develops digital literacy, computational thinking, and problem-solving skills through the effective use of technology and software tools.
Chinese
Chinese develops reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, fostering linguistic competence and cultural understanding.
Art & Design
Through Art and Design, students cultivate imagination, technical skills, and the ability to communicate visually.
Business
Business studies develop understanding of management, finance, marketing, and operations, fostering analytical, decision-making, and entrepreneurial skills.
Physical Education
Through Physical Education, students build strength, agility, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits.
English
Students enhance literacy and communication through the study of texts, language, and creative expression.
Portuguese 1st
Building numerical fluency and problem-solving skills through real-world applications and mathematical reasoning.
Portuguese 2nd
Exploring the natural world through hands-on experiments, investigations, and scientific inquiry in our fully equipped laboratories.
Spanish 1st
Exploring the natural world through hands-on experiments, investigations, and scientific inquiry in our fully equipped laboratories.
Spanish 2nd
Exploring the natural world through hands-on experiments, investigations, and scientific inquiry in our fully equipped laboratories.
TEACHING & LEARNING APPROACH
The Cambridge Early Years curriculum develops the whole child through seven key areas of learning, creating strong foundations for future academic success.
Cognitive Development
Building critical thinking through puzzles, problem-solving activities, and inquiry-based learning. Children develop logic, reasoning, and early mathematical concepts through play.
Pattern recognition and sequencing
Early numeracy and counting
Scientific exploration
Memory and concentration games
Cognitive Development
Building critical thinking through puzzles, problem-solving activities, and inquiry-based learning. Children develop logic, reasoning, and early mathematical concepts through play.
Pattern recognition and sequencing
Early numeracy and counting
Scientific exploration
Memory and concentration games
Physical Development
Developing gross and fine motor skills through active play, sports, and creative activities. Building healthy habits and body awareness from an early age.
Outdoor play and sports
Dance and movement
Fine motor activities
Health and nutrition awareness
Physical Development
Developing gross and fine motor skills through active play, sports, and creative activities. Building healthy habits and body awareness from an early age.
Outdoor play and sports
Dance and movement
Fine motor activities
Health and nutrition awareness
Social & Emotional
Fostering empathy, cooperation, and emotional intelligence. Children learn to understand feelings, build friendships, and develop confidence in social situations.
Sharing and turn-taking
Conflict resolution skills
Emotional regulation
Building self-esteem
Creative Expression
Nurturing imagination and creativity through arts, music, drama, and storytelling. Children explore different mediums to express their unique perspectives.
Visual arts and crafts
Music and rhythm
Drama and role-play
Storytelling and imagination
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We nurture curious, confident learners by offering a rich variety of fun, hands-on activities that help every child discover new interests, develop skills, and thrive beyond the classroom.
ROBOTICS
Playful building and sequencing that spark problem‑solving and early computational thinking.
MUSIC
Rhythm, singing, and instrument exploration to develop listening, memory, and joy.
CHESS
Pre‑chess logic games that nurture attention, planning, and strategic thinking.
ICT
Early coding and digital creation with age‑appropriate tools and e‑safety basics.
SPORTS
Movement, coordination, and teamwork through fun, inclusive physical activities.
ARTS & DRAMA
Creative expression and storytelling that build confidence and communication.
FOOTBALL
Age‑appropriate drills and friendly matches that foster skill, spirit, and fair play.
MODERN LANGUAGES
Play‑based exposure to Portuguese and other languages to grow global awareness.
ISO 9001 QUALITY CERTIFICATION
Prime School International is the first in Portugal to join the Prestigious group of ISO-certified schools.
This highlight our commitment to excellence in education and boarding.
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