Founded in 1959, Col\u00e9gio Vasco da Gama is a school located in Belas, Sintra, Portugal, welcoming students from ages 3 to 18, from Early Years to Secondary Education.
\nAs part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), the school combines a strong Portuguese educational foundation with a forward-looking approach to teaching and learning. Its educational philosophy places students at the heart of the learning process, promoting academic achievement alongside personal, social and emotional development.
\nThrough personalised support, innovative teaching practices and a strong focus on active and experimental learning, Col\u00e9gio Vasco da Gama encourages students to become confident, independent, responsible and critical thinkers, ready to face the challenges of an ever-changing world.
\nSet within a spacious campus, the school offers a wide range of facilities and extracurricular activities, including science laboratories, a riding school, a tennis school and a semi-Olympic swimming pool, providing students with opportunities to explore their interests and develop their individual talents.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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