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Aerial view of the Hypha International School grounds among pine trees in Colares

Hypha International School

  • Colares
  • Cambridge Primary

Photo: Hypha International School

Hypha is an international school in Colares, between the Sintra hills and the sea. It’s in Sintra municipality, not Mafra, but it runs transport from Ericeira.

It takes children from 3 to 11. Pre-Primary follows the English curriculum and borrows ideas from Reggio Emilia, Montessori and Forest School. Primary is guided by the Cambridge International framework. The school says children spend about three hours outdoors every day.

Most lessons are in English, with two Portuguese lessons a week. Hypha appears in Cambridge International’s official school search. It says it is preparing a Middle School, starting in 2027.

To apply, book a visit or an online meeting first. The school says it decides within 1 to 2 weeks and may invite your child for a trial day.

Tuition 2026/2027

Year groupAnnual tuition
Pre-Primary€10,900
Year 1€12,800
Year 2€13,400
Year 3 and Year 4€14,000
Year 5 and Year 6€14,900

Other fees

  • Application fee (new pupils)€50
  • Enrolment fee (new pupils)€1,500
  • Transport from Ericeira (per child, per month)€200

From the school's 2026/2027 fee sheet (checked 24 Oct 2026). Tuition includes hot lunch and snacks, books and supplies, and school insurance. Transport needs a minimum number of children and a full-year commitment.

Services

  • School bus or transport

    Confirmed · source

    Transport from Ericeira and Cascais, subject to minimum numbers

    Areas served: Ericeira, Cascais

  • School meals

    Confirmed · source

    Hot lunch and two snacks included

  • Gym or sports hall

    Not mentioned

  • Swimming pool on site

    Not mentioned

  • Dance

    Not mentioned

  • Music lessons or programme

    Not mentioned

  • Martial arts

    Not mentioned

Checked on the school's website on 24 Oct 2026; ask the school to confirm.

Check your commute

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Directions to Hypha, Rua Dr. Sá Carneiro 80, Colares, Sintra. Opens Google Maps in a new tab; nothing is sent to or stored by Portugal School Guide.

Questions parents ask

Is Hypha in Ericeira?

No. Hypha is in Colares, in Sintra municipality, outside Mafra. It runs transport from Ericeira (€200 per child per month in 2026/2027).

Does my child need to speak English?

For Primary, yes. The school says children joining Primary need enough English to follow lessons for their age, and it does not offer extra English classes.

How long does admission take?

Hypha asks families to visit first. It says it gives a decision within 1 to 2 weeks and may invite your child for a trial day.

Facts checked on the school's own website on 24 October 2026. Schools update fees and programmes every year, so please confirm details with the school before you apply.

Sources: hyphaportugal.com · hyphaportugal.com/admissions · hyphaportugal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-27-Tuition-and-Fees.pdf · cambridgeinternational.org/why-choose-us/find-a-cambridge-school

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