Colégio Planalto

Colégio Planalto is a Portuguese boys-only school, located in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a Catholic school and a member of the IB Diploma Programme. Opus Dei, an institution of the Catholic Church, is in charge of its religious teachings and services.

Colégio Planalto
Address
R. Armindo Rodrigues 28

Lisbon
,
1600-414

Portugal
Information
TypePrivate school
MottoSurge Ut Aquila
Religious affiliation(s)Opus Dei
Established1978 (1978)
FounderParents
Head teacherDr. Pedro Faure
GenderBoys
Age range1–18
Hours in school day8
Colour(s)Burgundy
Affiliations
  • Colégio Mira Rio
  • Colégio Cedros
  • Colégio Horizonte
Websitewww.colegioplanalto.pt

History

The school was created in 1978[1] by a group of parents that were discontent with the national school system.

The school's programme focuses on personalized education (as promoted and formalised by Professor Victor Garcia Hoz),[2] being particularly renowned for its excellent academics and catholic teachings.[3] The school offers education for all years from kingergarden to high school, offering the International Baccalaureate programme.[4][5]

Although the school accepts students from faiths and religions, the educational programme practiced in the school is of deep Catholic underpinnings with a particular preoccupation of involving the parents in the school's activities and programs. The school is very associated with the Opus Dei, not only drawing from it its values and principles, but also through the presence of ecclesiastics including their involvement in classes. The nomination of chaplains and Religion teachers is, therefore, a responsibility of the Opus Dei prelature.[6] The school's chapel was consecrated by José Policarpo.[7]

About

The school is widely known for its excellent standard and very good position in the national ranking of schools. The school received national mediatic attention several times because of its choice to be an all-boys school, something rare in Portugal.[8] However, the schools presents this choice as a conscious one made in order for students to focus on academics.[9]

Although it is usually regarded as a school for upper-class students this is not the reality as the school hosts students from various socio-economical backgrounds.

Afonso, Prince of Beira is an alumnus of the school.

References
  1. "D. José Policarpo consagrou o altar da nova capela do Colégio Planalto". www.paroquias.org. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  2. "História do Colégio Planalto". Colégio Planalto. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  3. "Projeto Educativo do Colégio Planalto". Colégio Planalto. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  4. "Oferta Educativa (Bacharelato Internacional)". Colégio Planalto. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  5. "Colégio Planalto". International Baccalaurate Organization. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  6. "Capelania do Colégio Planalto". Colégio Planalto. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  7. "D. José Policarpo consagrou o altar da nova capela do Colégio Planalto". www.paroquias.org. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  8. "Aulas Separadas". www.publico.pt. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  9. "Marcelo inaugura colégio Mira Rio". Retrieved 31 October 2018.


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