Colégio Planalto

Colégio Planalto is committed to an integral, personalized education based on a Christian perspective and the collaboration between families and the school. The educational model emphasizes character formation—valuing traits such as order, generosity, compassion, and joy—and relies on the role of a tutor or preceptor to guide each student's personal development. The school fosters an environment of respect, friendship, and serenity to support both academic achievement and personal growth.

The school offers a structured educational path starting with the Optimist program in Kindergarten, followed by the Portuguese national curriculum for the 1st Cycle (1st–4th years), 2nd Cycle (5th–6th years), and 3rd Cycle (7th–9th years). At the secondary level, the school provides the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which is accredited by the IBO and serves as a bilingual, globally recognized pathway to university. The school also incorporates differentiated education strategies and Cambridge-aligned learning.

The school prepares students for university through a demanding academic curriculum. Graduates of the IB Diploma Programme are eligible for admission to universities worldwide, with the diploma recognized as equivalent to the completion of secondary education within the Portuguese system. Alumni have gone on to attend institutions such as Cambridge, Harvard, Oxford, and Yale.

The school maintains a Psychopedagogical Support Office dedicated to assisting students. This service is part of the school's commitment to personalized education and student well-being.

Prospective families are invited to schedule a visit to the school to learn about the educational project and the admissions process. The school accepts inquiries for all levels, ranging from Nursery through Secondary/IB. Interested parties may submit a request for information via the school's website.

The school operates on a standard academic year. Specific dates and events are managed through the school's internal calendar system.

Located in Telheiras, Lisbon, the campus includes dedicated buildings for Nursery and Kindergarten, as well as a cafeteria, bar, and central administrative services. The site features a Salão Nobre (Main Hall) used for conferences and school activities, a chapel, and specialized classrooms. Recent renovations have been undertaken to modernize learning and working spaces with an emphasis on light and color.

The school offers a range of extracurricular activities designed to complement the academic experience. These programs are available for students from the Nursery and Kindergarten levels through to older students, aiming to foster personal development and engagement outside the classroom.