Colégio da Bafureira, Parede: Pré-escolar to 9.º Ano

Colégio da Bafureira is a private colégio in Parede, taking children from age 3 in pré-escolar to the end of 3.º ciclo (9.º ano). The school is open from 07h00 to 20h00 on weekdays.

In pré-escolar, children start on spoken language and early writing in both Portuguese and English, alongside maths, science activities, music, dance and drama. 1.º ciclo adds English, visual arts, music, PE and ICT to the national curriculum. In 2.º and 3.º ciclo the school describes project work, lab activities, debates and field trips, with an educational psychologist on the team.

Good to know for international families

Teaching is in Portuguese. English is introduced from age 3. The website does not describe support for children who are new to Portuguese, so ask the school. Fees are not published online.

We could not find published fees on the website (checked 22 October 2026), so please ask the school.

Services

School bus or transport

Not mentioned

School meals

Not mentioned

Gym or sports hall

Not mentioned

Swimming pool on site

Not mentioned

Dance

Confirmed · source

Dance within the arts programme in pré-escolar

Music lessons or programme

Confirmed · source

Music in pré-escolar and 1.º ciclo

Martial arts

Not mentioned

Checked on the school's website on 22 Oct 2026; ask the school to confirm.

Check your commute

Times change a lot at rush hour; check around 8:00 on a weekday.

Directions to Bafureira, Rua Dr. Camilo Dionísio Álvares 585, 2775-373 Parede. Opens Google Maps in a new tab; nothing is sent to or stored by Portugal School Guide.

Questions parents ask

What ages does Colégio da Bafureira take?

From age 3 in pré-escolar, through 1.º ciclo, to the end of 3.º ciclo (9.º ano).

What are the opening hours?

The website gives 07h00 to 20h00, Monday to Friday.

Is English taught?

Yes, as a subject. Children are introduced to spoken and written English from age 3, and English continues in 1.º ciclo. Teaching is otherwise in Portuguese.