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At Colégio Monte Maior, every student is inspired to become confident, curious and compassionate. Families choose our school for the high academic standards of the prestigious national curriculum, our warm and welcoming environment, and an education that nurtures both mind and heart.
Recognised among Portugal’s top 30 schools, the school combines academic excellence with emotional wellbeing, sporting leadership and a values-led education where every student can thrive.
Set on a beautiful campus surrounded by nature, Colégio Monte Maior brings together tradition and innovation to prepare students for academic, personal and social success.
CMM welcomes its first students
Colégio Monte Maior opened its doors in northern Lisbon, welcoming families to its nurturing Nursery and Preschool programmes.
More space to dream
As our first pupils grew, new facilities were created for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Cycles.
Launch of Secondary School curriculum
CMM expanded its provision with an excellent Secondary School curriculum for students wishing to pursue academic specialisation and prepare for university entry.
Advanced learning spaces
The school opened new Secondary School facilities with specialised learning spaces that allow for advanced enquiry and team projects.
Celebrating growth
To mark the end of the school year, Colégio Monte Maior celebrated with a student performance for the school community at the Odivelas Pavilion, in front of an audience of 4,000 people.
Colégio Monte Maior joins ISP
CMM joined International Schools Partnership, giving students a global network, collaborative learning opportunities, and the skills to thrive as true global citizens.
At Colégio Monte Maior, students achieved exceptional results in the national exams, reflecting their dedication and our commitment to academic excellence.In the 2024-2025 school year, among schools with more than 80 students sitting for the exam, we ranked 1st in the municipality, 13th in the district and 32nd nationally. For the 10th consecutive year, we were recognised among Portugal’s leading schools.
15,24/20
average score in the national Portuguese exam
15,86/20
average score in the national Geography exam
16,54/20
average score in the national English exam
14,91/20
average score in the national Biology exam
13,66/20
average score in the national Philosophy exam
13,14/20
average score in the national Physics exam
Top reasons our families choose to belong here.
Excellent Portuguese curriculum
Students join one of Portugal’s top 30 schools, following an exceptional Portuguese curriculum and consistently achieving exam results 3 points above the national average.
Top university placement
Supported by a strong Future Pathways programme, learners achieve a 100% gratuation rate, with 81% admitted to one of their top three universities choices, with national and international destinations.
Excellent sports offering
At CMM, sport is an integral part of school life, with competitive teams, former Olympic coaches and outstanding facilities inspiring more than 75% of students to pursue sport with commitment and ambition.
Skills for life
Learners grow as confident, compassionate leaders who are prepared for exams, life and responsible citizenship, supported by the ISP Life Competencies framework and the Philosophy for Children.
Multilingual learning
Students begin their bilingual journey in English and Portuguese since Nursery, exploring Spanish or French from 3rd Cycle while building global citizenship.
World-class facilities
Children learn in modern and state-of-the-art learning spaces, with EdTech resources, a multi-sports pavilion, science and ICT labs, a media library, an indoor pool and outdoor green spaces.
Rich school life
Learners pursue passions and expand horizons through extra-curricular activities, leadership opportunities and exciting international experiences.
Exceptional team
Students are supported by expert teachers who know them personally, helping each child progress at their own pace, think critically, grow independently, and discover their strengths.
Safe, happy learning
Learners grow up in a school that upholds the highest standards in safeguarding, ensuring that every child learns in a safe, caring, and trusted community.
Competitive fees
With competitive tuition fees, we ranked among Portugal’s top 30 schools in 2024, offering academic excellence and preparing learners for the future.
iMonte Project
With the iMonte Project, from Primary onwards, we develop confident digital learners: iPads and digital platforms prepare students for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
An ISP School
Colégio Monte Maior is part of International Schools Partnership, offering students transformative and skill-building learning opportunities empowered by a global network.
From Preschool to graduation, students follow an excellent Portuguese National Curriculum. Exam results are consistently around 3 points above the national averag, earning us a place among Portugal’s top 30 schools for academic excellence and university entrance results, ranking 41st in the 2024 national school rankings.
Our Pedagogical Autonomy, which has enabled us to design a more flexible, tailored curriculum around each learner since 2004. Supported by data-informed methodologies, they progress at their own rhythm.
Through observation, reflection, and open communication with families, learning becomes visible, meaningful, and deeply rewarding.
Our Future Pathways programme helps students make confident, informed choices about university and beyond. With individual guidance from teachers, psychometric insights into their strengths and ambitions, and direct access to leading universities and inspiring speakers through our Career Fair, students are supported at every step.
This personalised approach leads to outstanding outcomes: a 100% graduation rate, 81% of students admitted to one of their top three university choices, and strong progression to leading institutions including Universidade Nova de Lisboa (FCT and SBE), Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) and Universidade Católica de Lisboa.
Students explore a wide range of sports and represent the school through its competitive teams. With professional coaches, including former Olympic champions, and specialist facilities, CMM offers exceptional training opportunities.
Our students continue to achieve outstanding results across a wide range of sports. In swimming, we are proud to count one world champion, two European champions, thirteen national champions and thirty-one regional champions. In judo, two students compete on the international circuit. Our dance team currently holds the national School Sports title, while our basketball team are proud School Sports vice-champions.
Learners grow as confident, compassionate individuals, while building future-ready skills through the ISP Life Competencies framework, developed with Camtree, part of Hughes Hall at the University of Cambridge.
Through a daily focus on Citizenship and Development, they develop positive values, healthy habits and social awareness that will guide them throughout life.
Through our Philosophy for Children approach, students develop as critical thinkers and active citizens. Guided by their teachers, they explore meaningful questions together within a community of enquiry.
Multilingual learning opens students’ minds to new cultures, perspectives and opportunities. From Nursery and Preschool, children build early confidence in English through playful songs, games and oral activities alongside the Portuguese curriculum.
As they progress through 1st and 2nd Cycle, they develop stronger skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, before expanding their global outlook in 3rd Cycle with Spanish or French.
At CMM, children learn and grow in modern, purpose-designed spaces. From specialist classrooms and laboratories to swimming pools and outstanding sports facilities.
Outdoor areas and the latest technology create a safe, stimulating setting where pupils can explore, discover and develop their full potential with confidence.
Students enjoy a rich school life that broadens their horizons, nurtures their talents and builds confidence beyond the classroom.Through extra-curricular clubs in music, community service, sustainability and group homework, they explore new interests and develop essential life skills.
Leadership and public speaking opportunities through the Student Council, TEDxYouth and MUN help them engage with modern-day issues, while ISP International Learning Opportunities connect them with peers around the world and grow their international mindset.
Teachers know their students personally, understanding their strengths, needs and ambitions so they can offer the right balance of academic challenge and emotional support. Close communication between school and home ensures every pupil is carefully supported, with families kept informed of academic and personal progress through an ongoing partnership.
At Colégio Monte Maior, excellence is reflected not only in what students learn, but in the safe, caring and trusted environment where they grow. The school upholds the highest standards in safeguarding, safer recruitment, IT security and operational management, creating a community where every child feels supported and protected.
Wellbeing and sustainability are central to school life, with initiatives that promote emotional health, environmental awareness and community engagement. This commitment helps students develop empathy, balance and responsibility — and is recognised by families, with 98% recommending the school.
Competitive tuition fees give families access to an exceptional education at Colégio Monte Maior. Ranked among Portugal’s top 30 schools in the 2024 national rankings for academic excellence and access to higher education, CMM combines outstanding quality with a thoughtful approach to each family’s investment.
Students become confident digital learners through the iMonte Project, introduced from Primary onwards, with an innovative iPad integration programme and access to digital platforms.
Technology is embedded in the classroom to develop technical competence and independence, using devices as tools for learning, creativity and problem-solving, preparing students for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
ISP schools are a shared ecosystem of innovation and ambition. Students embark on a dynamic and personalised learning journey, guided by the transformative Learning.First™ approach, unique only to the ISP family of schools. They learn through 5 pillars enriched by worldwide collaborations, solving real-world problems with peers across continents.This powerful combination of academic achievement, multilingual learning and international opportunities creates unparalleled future pathways, preparing students for top universities and global careers.
Our aim is to build a leading educational community, recognised for nurturing happy, capable and ethically aware individuals who embrace lifelong learning and face the challenges of the future with critical thinking, resilience, humanity and initiative.
Our mission goes far beyond education. Students are encouraged to think critically, act responsibly and shape their own path with confidence, integrity and a strong sense of purpose. A holistic education respects each student’s individuality, valuing their talents, interests and pace of learning through strong academic foundations alongside personal, social and emotional development.
Students learn to think independently, ask thoughtful questions and build strong critical thinking skills.
Children build adaptability, take initiative and approach challenges with energy and enthusiasm.
Pupils strengthen their personal growth and confidence by overcoming challenges with determination and a positive attitude.
Choosing the school we go to is about more than looking at school performance in national exams.
Mariana Baltazar, Alumna
There are all sorts of other aspects and, in my case, what fascinates me to this day is how committed CIMM is to sport.
Discover how pupils develop their potential and achieve success inside and outside the classroom at CMM, where learning turns effort into achievement.
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