The School

Building a sustainable
and democratic future

What distinguishes us

Active and Individualised Learning

We follow a student-centered approach, promoting active and cooperative learning, which privileges research work oriented by projects. We seek to analyse students’ profiles and potentials and then adjust our activities to each child’s unique learning needs, hence respecting their individuality.
Students are encouraged to set personal objectives and goals by means of an educational approach that recognises and values the way each child learns, their previous knowledge, their abilities and interests.

What distinguishes us

Inclusive Education

We are an inclusive school that respects each child’s potentialities, expectations and needs throughout their journey of personal and academic development. We work as a multidisciplinary team and in partnerships with families in order to ensure the identification, evaluation and individual support to each and every student.

What distinguishes us

Commitment to sustainability and contact with nature

The importance of outdoor life and the development of an environmental awareness are key in our daily school routine.
We take pride in our Eco-Escola award and in promoting Science and Environment Workshops (experimental sciences and environmental education) for Primary School.
One of our projects is Forest School, which aims at developing students holistically and providing them with space and opportunities for practical experimentation in nature. This kind of activity contributes to the development of competences and skills such as confidence, creativity, risk assessment and autonomy.

What distinguishes us

Integrated learning of the English language and Cambridge certification

We believe English language acquisition is an essential and facilitating resource in adapting to a globalized world, especially in the current context of mobility, internationalization and interculturalism.
Our students can benefit from integrated English language learning: through an informal immersive context – where language is naturally present throughout their daily routines – as well as in formal academic moments – lessons. Our ESL courses are based on Cambridge University curriculum, resources and certifications. We are Cambridge Educational Partner and Cambridge Preparation Center for English Qualifications.

What distinguishes us

Globalizing and entrepreneurial culture

Our school is oriented towards the challenges that the future can bring. We promote an entrepreneurial attitude in our children and employees, enabling them to adapt to the demands of a globalized world.
Our aim is to develop self-confidence, proactivity, risk and opportunity assessment, rigour, responsibility and resilience; without compromising the children’s well-being.

What distinguishes us

Responsible technology integration

Colégio da Beloura invests in digital education of students, promoting the pedagogical and responsible use of digital technologies to improve the processes of teaching, learning and evaluation.

We make use of Microsoft Teams platform, which allows unified communication among employees, students and families. Microsoft Teams has multiple functionalities such as chat, meetings, calls, collaborations, integration of apps and file storage.

Project To Be provides its schools – students, employees and families – with a permanent IT support service.

Mission and values

Our mission is to develop autonomous, collaborative, and responsible children who grow up happy and contribute to a more sustainable planet and a more democratic society.

Familiar and affective environment

We value the construction of family-friendly educational environments that are comfortable, safe and welcoming meeting spaces. We encourage collaboration, closeness and the establishment of healthy and authentic emotional bonds.

Openness and cooperation

We understand the importance of direct and transparent communication, as well as openness and receptivity to new ideas, opinions and experiences. We promote cooperative and inclusive environments, characterised by mutual trust, respect, tolerance and reciprocity.

Lifelong Learning

We value continuous learning and personal development, recognising the importance of permanent updating in a rapidly evolving world. We encourage a proactive attitude in the search for new knowledge, learning opportunities and personal fulfillment.

Social Impact

We embrace sustainable development objectives, committing to practices aligned with managerial, ethical, social, environmental and quality standards. We promote the exercise of active, informed and responsible citizenship, with a positive social impact on the local and global community.

Global and entrepreneurial vision

We assume a global and entrepreneurial vision, which seeks a comprehensive and integrated understanding of Education and the World, considering different perspectives and concepts. We encourage the development of skills such as critical thinking, proactivity, decision-making and resilience, as well as the ability to generate new ideas, act on opportunities and create value.

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History

2002

Belourinha (nursery and pre-school) came from the idea of creating an innovative school, focusing on active learning and individualised teaching. The school was based in Quinta da Beloura and it started its activity in 2002.

History

2007

A few years later, in 2007, there was a demand to expand the educational project and a Primary School Building – the so called Colégio da Fonte Velha – was inaugurated. The chosen name pays homage to the Fountain of the Pilgrims from Santiago de Compostela, which is situated in the school’s garden and is considered municipal heritage of Sintra.

History

2013

In 2013, Belourinha and Colégio da Fonte Velha officially joined into one single school called Colégio da Beloura. The school continued to privilege innovation and high quality, differentiated teaching.

History

2020

In April 2020, Colégio da Beloura joined the educational group Project To Be. While maintaining the school’s original identity and professional team, this integration enabled us to raise standards of our English language teaching and Science and Environment studies, remodel our facilities and equipment, strengthen educational staff, promote investment in the continuous training of human resources and establish new educational partnerships.