2. Its location The school is located in the council of Castelo de Paiva which is surrounded by beautiful green vineyards and landscapes overlooking the Douro river. This council has a vast forested area crossed by several rivers and water streams. It’s indeed a quiet and close to nature council.
3. Its teaching levels Pre-Schooling (nursery and infant school) 1st Cycle of Education (Primary school) 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades 2nd Cycle of Education (Junior school) 5th and 6th forms 3rd Cycle of Education 7th, 8th and 9th forms CEF’S 8th and 9th forms Secondary 10th, 11th and 12th forms Professional courses 10th and 11th forms
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5. Pupils’/Students’ age Pre-schooling 3- 6 years old Primary school 6- 9 years old Junior school 10-12 years old 3rd Cycle of Education 12- 14 years old CEF’S 14 -19 years old Secondary Education 15 – 20 years old Professional and Technical courses 15 – 20 years old
8. Primary Schools 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th years Return 12 EB1 schools; 39 Classes 673 Pupils
9. Junior School 5th and 6th forms Return 5th Form 8 Classes 178 Pupils 6th Form 8 Classes 178 Pupils
10. 3rd Cycle of Education 7th, 8th and 9th forms Return 7th Forms 8 Classes 187 Pupils 8th Form 6 Classes 142 Pupils 9th Form 7 Classes 149 Pupils
11. CEF’S Return Electricty 18 Pupils Hotel maintainance 18 Pupils Gardening 14 Pupils Computing design 18 Pupils Installation and computer repair 13 Pupils Construction painters 11 Pupils
12. Secondary education 10th, 11th and 12th forms Return 10th Form 7 Classes 177 Students 11th Form 5 Classes 121 Students 12th Form 5 Classes 171 Students
13. Professional Courses 10th and 11th forms Return Commerce 1 Class 21 Students Computing and Management 1 Class 21 Students