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Application Request<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” text_direction=”default” font_size_desktop=”17″ font_line_height=”1.4″]The admissions process can be started at any time during the school year. Parents or guardians may express their interest in enrolling their child either by contacting the school directly or by completing the online pre-enrolment form.<\/p>\n

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Assessment and Introduction Meeting<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” text_direction=”default” font_size_desktop=”17″ font_line_height=”1.4″]Ap\u00f3s o pedido de inscri\u00e7\u00e3o, a candidatura \u00e9 analisada pela Dire\u00e7\u00e3o Pedag\u00f3gica. Parents or guardians will then be contacted to arrange an introduction meeting, where they can learn more about the school\u2019s educational approach, facilities, and environment. Ideally, both the pupil and parent\/guardian should attend this meeting.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”1″ custom_height_phone=”15″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”1″ custom_height_phone=”15″][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” text_direction=”default” font_size_desktop=”27″]\n
Place Confirmation and Enrolment<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” text_direction=”default” font_size_desktop=”17″ font_line_height=”1.4″]Once the application has been reviewed and a place confirmed, the parent\/guardian will be contacted with instructions to complete the enrolment. Enrolment is considered final once the service agreement has been signed. The school reserves the right to admit pupils at its discretion, and the agreement may be amended during the school year if necessary.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”1″ custom_height_phone=”20″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#F1EFEA” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”1″ custom_height_phone=”15″][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” text_direction=”default” font_size_desktop=”27″]\n
Waiting List<\/strong><\/div>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” text_direction=”default” font_size_desktop=”17″ font_line_height=”1.4″]If applications exceed the school\u2019s capacity, an updated waiting list will be maintained.<\/p>\n

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