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Join our alternative learning community in central Portugal

We believe that every child has a unique voice. Discover a combination of proven methods of alternative education. To spike curiosity, create emotional resilience and let joy lead the way of learning. Unique for every individual.

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Kinder Garden

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A magical space where wonder leads to learning. Through storytelling, creative play, and gentle guidance, your child discovers the joy of being curious, caring, and confident.

Primary School

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A journey of discovery where learning feels natural and exciting. We remain mindful of the learning expectations commonly associated with the Portuguese educational context, while respecting each child’s unique path, interests and individual pace of growth.

Integration Program

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Migrating to Portugal? Count on a soft soft landing, with subjects tailored to the educational level of your child and Portuguese language tutoring.

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Our Approach

We believe each child’s individuality should be respected and placed at the heart of daily life within the community. For this reason, we draw inspiration from a range of child-centred and alternative learning traditions, adapting what feels meaningful and appropriate to the people who are part of the community.

The environment encourages children to make choices, explore their interests and engage actively with the world around them, supporting the development of confidence, curiosity and a thoughtful, reflective relationship with learning and discovery.

There is no one-size-fits-all model, but rather space for each child to follow their own path, at their own pace, within a shared and supportive community setting.

Why Our Kids love Cerejeiras

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Democratic Values

Children take an active role in their learning. They develop responsibility and contribute to decisions that affect their school life.

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Nature & Rural Setting

Learning beyond the classroom. Nature walks and field excursions in rural surroundings creates a connection with life.

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Learning Through Play

Play is the foundation of learning. Through carefully curated play experiences, children develop critical thinking, creativity, and social skills.

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Personal attention

With small groups (max.12) and parental involvement, every child is seen, heard, and valued.

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Emotional Intelligence

To understand and express feelings, build empathy and develop strong social connections is how we prepare children for a changing world.

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Portuguese curriculum

Our program complies with the standards of the Portuguese curriculum. Your child can seamlessly continue the educational journey.

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Community Life

Taking part in your childs education

Children take an active role in their learning. They develop responsibility and contribute to decisions that affect their school life.

A strong network of friends

Children take an active role in their learning. They develop responsibility and contribute to decisions that affect their school life.

Imternationa; Community

Open for Admission

Want to enroll your family for the educational year 25-26? We encourage you to visit the school first and get familair teachers and future classmates. We still have positions avaliable, but group sizes are limited, so please be timely.  

Contact us

If you have any questions, suggestions or offers please write to us

Rabaçal, Coimbra District

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