CJD: a new way of looking at education

Colégio Júlio Dinis – International School is setting a new benchmark for education in Porto, combining national academic pathways with an international perspective in a campus designed to prepare students for the future.

By Advertiser, in Education · 22 Feb 2026, 13:07 · 0 Comments

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CJD offers both the Portuguese National Curriculum and the Cambridge International Curriculum, giving families the flexibility to choose academic pathways that align with different goals while sharing a common educational vision. The school welcomes students from nursery through to pre-university education, ensuring a consistent, structured and future-focused learning journey. This dual approach reflects the school’s commitment to rigour, adaptability and global awareness, responding to the evolving demands of contemporary education.

Located on a campus of over 430,000 square feet, Colégio Júlio Dinis was conceived as a space where learning extends well beyond traditional classrooms. The scale and organisation of the campus support an educational model centred on discovery, autonomy and critical thinking, fostering a dynamic and multicultural learning environment.

Students benefit from a wide range of purpose-built facilities that support academic, creative and personal development. These include science laboratories, robotics and technology spaces, areas dedicated to the arts, and high-quality sports facilities for football, basketball, volleyball, rugby, gymnastics and padel, among others. Together, these environments encourage experimentation, collaboration and problem-solving, helping students develop skills essential for an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

By integrating curricular diversity with innovative spaces and a future-oriented approach to learning, Colégio Júlio Dinis continues to position itself as a reference for modern education in Porto, offering students an environment designed to prepare them academically, creatively and personally for the challenges ahead.