Externato Marcelino Champagnat

Externato Marcelino Champagnat is a distinguished private school located on an 18th-century estate – Quinta Vila Formosa – in Lisbon, near the airport. Named in honour of Saint Marcelino Champagnat, founder of the Marist Brothers, this non-confessional private school offers pre-school (jardim de infância) and comprehensive basic education through the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cycles of the Portuguese curriculum. The school's unique setting features a vast garden, olive grove, educational vegetable garden, sports fields, and children's play areas, creating a natural environment ideal for the holistic development of young learners. Open year-round except on public holidays and carnival, Externato Champagnat provides extended hours from 7am to 8pm, offering flexibility for working families. The school maintains small class sizes and fosters a nurturing, family-like atmosphere. It is recognised by the Portuguese Ministry of Education and follows national curriculum standards, providing a strong foundation in Portuguese language, mathematics, sciences, and the arts.