Secondary | PRIME SCHOOL

Lower & Upper Secondary

Prime School offers a flexible curriculum with continuous assessment for 11 to 16 year-olds

Lower Secondary Overview

Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9

Estoril and Lisbon Campuses

Prime School stands as an exceptional educational venture, characterized by continual innovation, ongoing learning, cutting-edge facilities, and a commitment to providing diverse experiences. The school is notable for its quality teaching staff, modern facilities, multicultural ethos, emphasis on the arts and drama, and an array of sports offerings. Tailor-made approaches are also integral to address the individual needs of students.

In the academic realm, Prime School follows the Cambridge International Curriculum during Lower Secondary, offering two formats: one fully in English and the other in a bilingual mode.

Lower Secondary | Year 7, 8 and 9 | Ages 11 to 14

SECONDARY I | Years 7, 8, and 9 | Ages 11 to 14 Students in this phase are expected to engage with the following subjects:

Cambridge Curriculum with International delivery :

Taught in English: Science, Mathematics, Art & Design, English as a first language, History/Geography, Music, Physical Education, ICT/Robotics, and Drama. Portuguese as a second language and Spanish as a second language.

Cambridge Curriculum with Bilingual delivery:

Taught in English: Science, Mathematics, Art & Design, English as a second language, History/Geography.
Taught in Portuguese: Music, Physical Education, ICT/Robotics, and Drama. Portuguese as a first language and Spanish as a second language.

Upper Secondary

Year 10 and Year 11

Cambridge Curriculum Vs Technical Courses

The distinction between the International IGCSE Exams and Technical Courses lies in the mode of instruction and the assessment methods:

Moving into Upper Secondary, covering Years 10 and 11 (Ages 14 to 16), students encounter a different academic landscape. Here, they engage with two distinct approaches: The International Approach with IGCSE Exams and Technical Courses.

The International Approach with IGCSE Exams entails exclusive instruction in English across all subjects to adhere to IGCSE exam standards. Conversely, Technical Courses provide flexibility, allowing instruction in either English or Portuguese, utilizing an assessment approach centered on assignments, presentations, and reports. It's crucial to highlight that students on this track must take two IGCSE exams in English and Math, deviating from the standard six subjects evaluated in traditional exams. This distinctive method ensures students benefit from a varied learning experience tailored to their preferences and skill development.

Upper Secondary | Year 10 - Year 11 | Ages 14 to 16

Technical Level 2 Courses

Technical Courses taught in English or Portuguese:

These course are high-quality, career-focused, qualifications grounded in the real world of work. This means our students develop and apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers and universities are looking for.

OUR COURSES:

Sport and Business

Art & Design

Upper Secondary | Year 10 - Year 11 | Ages 14 to 16

Cambridge Curriculum - International IGCSE subjects

Science (biology, chemistry, and physics),
Mathematics
Art & Design
History

Geography
Media Studies
Design Technology, and Physical Education

All this subjects are taught exclusively in English. Additionally, English language , Portuguese and Spanish language are offered as first or second languages. Assessment in this approach typically involves traditional exams across multiple subjects.

A unique, internationally tailored academic offer in Portugal

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