St. Dominic’s International School
We are the first IB continuum school in Portugal. Grounded in 50 years of educational practice and 30 years of IB continuum experience, we use a mature, research-informed approach to learning that balances academic challenge with care, developing capable, reflective and globally minded students.
St. Dominic’s International School
Rua Maria Brown,
Outeiro de Polima,
2785-816 São Domingos de Rana,
Cascais,
Portugal
Age range:
Curricula:
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
Special features:
Stephen Blackburn
Stephen joined St Dominic´s in 2005, and held the positions of Curriculum Leader, Head of Senior and Head of Junior before taking on the role of Principal. Educated at Queensland University of Technology and James Cook University, Stephen taught in schools in Australia and England before tackling rugby coaching which drew him to Portugal. Stephen has a wide range of teaching experience: Junior school classroom teacher, physical education across all grades, IBMYP humanities and IBDP theory of knowledge. In his playtime, Stephen continues his interest in rugby and regularly surfs and practices yoga.
636
Students
145
Employees
Facilities & services
- Dedicated buildings/playground/recreational areas for early years, primary years, middle years and diploma programme
- Seven science labs, three design technology labs and arts facilities: four art, two music and drama rooms
- Junior and senior school libraries
- Outdoor and indoor sports fields and courts: two multipurpose gyms, football pitch, athletics track, basketball/multisport courts
- Two refectories, cafeteria and picnic area
- Interactive classroom displays and IT equipment
- After school sports, music and technology programmes
- Multilingualism programme
- Model of United Nations
