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St. Julian's School

  • Carcavelos
  • IB DP · CP
  • English National Curriculum
  • GCSE
  • Bilingual PT/EN
  • Portuguese national

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St. Julian’s is a British international school in Carcavelos, set between the beach and Lisbon. At its heart is an 18th-century palace with gardens, sports fields and woodland around it. The school’s history goes back to 1932.

Families can choose between two pathways. The English Curriculum runs from Nursery to Year 13, with GCSEs in Year 11 and then the IB Diploma or the IB Career-related Programme. The Bilingual Curriculum teaches the Portuguese National Curriculum in both English and Portuguese from age 6 to 15, and then joins the same GCSE and IB route.

If you want your child to keep a British structure but also pick up Portuguese properly, this is one of the few schools nearby that offers both side by side. A visit is the best way to see whether it feels right for your child.

The school publishes its 2026/27 fees as charts on its fee page. We haven't copied the figures here yet, so please read them on the school's page.

Services

  • School bus or transport

    Confirmed · source

    Bus service with F-Irmãos, mostly door to door; routes on a map

  • School meals

    Confirmed · source

    School lunch service

  • Gym or sports hall

    Not mentioned

  • Swimming pool on site

    Not mentioned

    Swimming is a sports club; venue not stated

  • Dance

    Confirmed · source

    Dance among clubs and societies

  • Music lessons or programme

    Confirmed · source

    Individual music tuition, choirs, orchestras

  • Martial arts

    Confirmed · source

    Capoeira, karate, jiu-jitsu, boxing

Checked on the school's website on 21 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 St. Julian's, Quinta Nova, Av. Jorge V, 374, 2775-588 Carcavelos. Opens Google Maps in a new tab; nothing is sent to or stored by Colegio Cascais.

Questions parents ask

What curriculum does St. Julian's follow?

There are two pathways. The English Curriculum follows the National Curriculum for England from Nursery to GCSE in Year 11, then the IB Diploma or IB Career-related Programme in Years 12 and 13. The Bilingual Curriculum teaches the Portuguese National Curriculum in English and Portuguese from 1º to 9º ano, before students join the GCSE and IB years.

What ages does St. Julian's take?

Ages 3 to 18, from Nursery to Year 13. The school says entry to its English Curriculum is based on the child's year of birth.

Is Portuguese compulsory?

In the English Curriculum, Portuguese is a compulsory subject up to the end of Year 9, according to the school.

Facts checked on the school's own website on 21 October 2026. Schools update fees and programmes every year, so please confirm details with the school before you apply.

Sources: stjulians.com · stjulians.com/about-us/our-curriculum · stjulians.com/admissions/fees

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