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Colégio da Bafureira

  • Parede
  • Portuguese national

Colégio da Bafureira is a private colégio in Parede, taking children from age 3 in pré-escolar to the end of 3.º ciclo (9.º ano). The school is open from 07h00 to 20h00 on weekdays.

In pré-escolar, children start on spoken language and early writing in both Portuguese and English, alongside maths, science activities, music, dance and drama. 1.º ciclo adds English, visual arts, music, PE and ICT to the national curriculum. In 2.º and 3.º ciclo the school describes project work, lab activities, debates and field trips, with an educational psychologist on the team.

Good to know for international families

Teaching is in Portuguese. English is introduced from age 3. The website does not describe support for children who are new to Portuguese, so ask the school. Fees are not published online.

We could not find published fees on the website (checked 22 October 2026), so please ask the school.

Services

  • School bus or transport

    Not mentioned

  • School meals

    Not mentioned

  • Gym or sports hall

    Not mentioned

  • Swimming pool on site

    Not mentioned

  • Dance

    Confirmed · source

    Dance within the arts programme in pré-escolar

  • Music lessons or programme

    Confirmed · source

    Music in pré-escolar and 1.º ciclo

  • Martial arts

    Not mentioned

Checked on the school's website on 22 Oct 2026; ask the school to confirm.

Check your commute

Times change a lot at rush hour; check around 8:00 on a weekday.

Directions to Bafureira, Rua Dr. Camilo Dionísio Álvares 585, 2775-373 Parede. Opens Google Maps in a new tab; nothing is sent to or stored by Colegio Cascais.

Questions parents ask

What ages does Colégio da Bafureira take?

From age 3 in pré-escolar, through 1.º ciclo, to the end of 3.º ciclo (9.º ano).

What are the opening hours?

The website gives 07h00 to 20h00, Monday to Friday.

Is English taught?

Yes, as a subject. Children are introduced to spoken and written English from age 3, and English continues in 1.º ciclo. Teaching is otherwise in Portuguese.

Facts checked on the school's own website on 22 October 2026. Schools update fees and programmes every year, so please confirm details with the school before you apply.

Sources: colegiodabafureira.pt · colegiodabafureira.pt/pre-escolar · colegiodabafureira.pt/1-ciclo · colegiodabafureira.pt/2-3-ciclo

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