Fees and Enrolments
At Butterflies school, we pride ourselves on being a beacon of educational excellence, dedicated to nurturing, educating, and preparing your children for a promising future.
We are an inclusive school, welcoming children with special educational needs. Our goal is to ensure that all children enjoy their learning experience and thrive in our supportive environment.
Parents are encouraged to register their children as early as possible by completing the Enrolment Form. Once submitted, you will receive an acknowledgment of receipt from our School Coordinator.
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Application Process
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Fill in the form on our website or send an email or speak to us +351 937 656 633
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Visiting the school – The visit should take about an hour and you will be shown the school and meet our team.
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Review the Butterflies Rules & Regulations
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Pay the Registration Fee.
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You will have the chance to visit the school with your children.
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After you have been offered a place, you will need to complete the full Enrolment Form and provide the compulsory supporting documentation and pay the enrolment fee.
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Class experience (only possible for children enrolled after the start of 2024/25 school year. This consists of the child spending 1 full day at the school.
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We accept families on a rolling basis after the deadline if space is available and maintain a wait list when a program is full.
Included in the fees
• PE sessions
• Music sessions
• Cambridge English
• Arts program
• LABs program (pre-school and primary only)
• Early Phonics program (pre-school and primary only)
• Aloha *** Maths Program (pre-school and primary only)
• Summer School (except transport costs)
• Monitoring by our in-house Educational Psychologist
• All school material
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Extra Curricular
Languages
The following languages are available: Extra English or Portuguese. With others available upon request (French, German, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish/etc).The request must be made on enrolment and, once confirmed, it requires a minimum commitment of one full school term. Participation might be subject to a limited number of vacancies. Classes can be individual or in a group (3 children necessary to form a group).
Music
Please make your specific request at the time of enrolment.
Arts & Crafts
Group sessions twice a week.
Dance
Group sessions twice a week.
The Inventors Club
Run by an independent company who comes to our school once a week.
Pre-school (from 5 years old)
Primary
Materials fee
Minimum number of children apply to form a group.
After School Care
Optional extended childcare services are available from 5pm to 7pm.
For one-time attendance only please advise the school at least 24 hours in advance.
During this time, children will have access to the playground and to a supervised room where they can do any homework and engage in creative work (drawing, painting, etc.).
Includes a light snack, such as fruit or biscuit.
Note: There is a minimum required number of 5 children for this service to be provided. The commitment to this service is valid for a full trimester.
Uniform Policy
At the Butterflies we have opted for a mandatory yet relaxed uniform style that brings a sense of identity and belonging to our school. By using it, our students become part of our community, which promotes a more united and inclusive learning environment.
Also, in the context of field trips or activities outside the school grounds, it facilitates group identification and increases the safety of our students.
We also believe that a school uniform simplifies the process of getting ready for school, saving time in the morning and allowing children to get to class on time.
Swimming
Swimming is an important activity for all pre-school and primary school children. We have included it in the academic weekly timetable from October to June (9 months).
However, we understand that some children may have underlying medical conditions that preclude them from taking part in the activity. If this is the case and/or you do not wish your child to swim, please opt out in the enrolment form.
Children who do not swim will remain at school during the time of the activity. Lessons take place at Quinta da Marinha Health Club in Cascais.
The cost includes transport from and to school provided by a child-safe transport company.
Note: There is a minimum required number of children for this service to be provided. The commitment to this service is valid for a full trimester