Upper School

Portuguese Studies

Ensino Secundário at CIV culminates school education. Students will acquire a solid preparation through their unique ability to deal with abstract thinking and be a part of national and international research projects.

Considering that students should progress from the simplest to the most complex (the methodologies do not exempt systematic and sequential observation), the demand in Ensino Secundário is very high and strives to be above the requirements needed for further studies.

CIV students at this phase enjoy an intensive education (in small groups, accompanied by a tutor) in specific subject areas, a bilingual environment, a humanistic and scientific education,  internships and contact with national and international research centres linked to prestigious universities.

In 11º and 12º anos, students benefit from individual support in the application process to Portuguese and/or foreign universities.

In a decisive phase in their lives, CIV provides outstanding preparation for the Portuguese National exams. In addition to the mock examinations, students are offered individual or small group preparatory sessions.

The various learning experiences provided in different contexts include not only a solid academic background, but above all an outstanding personal and social education.

English Studies

Cultural Diversity is an integral part of CIV’s reality. Many of the students who enroll for Sixth Form have been students from a very early age. The skills attained previously are conducive to success and personal well-being.

Active participation in school life helps students develop a sense of belonging and knowing that they make a difference. The SRC (Student Representative Council) is led by students in Sixth Form, who take on a leadership as well as a solidarity role. They work on community projects that involve responsibility and decision-making, giving them an opportunity to unite the student body in achieving common goals.

In Year 12, students are encouraged to take 4 to 5 AS subjects. Although CIV offers subjects in all three groups (as offered by CIE), students are not obliged to choose from each of the three groups. Students may choose their subjects from just one, or from two groups. It is entirely up to the student to determine the course he/she wishes.

At A Level, students are encouraged to take 3 A Levels, whilst observing the requirements set by universities of their choice.

Hereunder, please find the subjects offered by CIV.