Founded in 1959, Colégio Vasco da Gama is a school located in Belas, Sintra, Portugal, welcoming students from ages 3 to 18, from Early Years to Secondary Education.
As 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.
Through personalised support, innovative teaching practices and a strong focus on active and experimental learning, Colégio Vasco da Gama encourages students to become confident, independent, responsible and critical thinkers, ready to face the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Set 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.

Private school in the Lisbon area offering a rigorous Portuguese national curriculum from early years through secondary school, with strong academic performance and university-preparation focus. Learning is enriched by the ISP (International Schools Partnership) approach, emphasizing critical thinking and life competencies (aligned with Cambridge Camtree), leadership opportunities, and international learning experiences. The school offers bilingual development in Portuguese and English from pre-school, with additional languages (French) introduced from 3.º Ciclo (lower secondary).

Wide range of extracurricular clubs and enrichment, with a strong sports program (e.g., swimming, horse riding, tennis) and opportunities such as student leadership, oratory initiatives (e.g., TEDxYouth) and Model United Nations-style experiences through international opportunities.

Modern campus with stage-appropriate facilities including sports pavilion, extensive outdoor areas, and specialized classrooms; transport services are available.