Escola Secundária António Damásio, which is situated in the oriental side of  Lisbon, is a public school for students between the ages of 12 and 18.

The student population comes from the area around the school and also the surrounding areas.

As a public school we have students from diverse social backgrounds and    from different countries, such as Romania, Moldavia, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Principe, India, Brazil and China.

We have secondary courses in areas as sciences, arts, economics or humanities for students who wish to pursue higher education courses, and also professional courses specially aimed at those students that are more interested in a practical approach to the working world.

In order to promote a wider education of students we take into consideration their interests while encouraging their autonomy, creativity and citizenship.

We would like to share our experience in this field with other schools and exchange in-formation on successful learning experiences and school projects.

Furthermore the school looks forward to fully participate in this exchange program so as to accomplish the following goals:

• Develop ICT tools;

• Raise awareness of environmental issues;

• Develop students’ English language skills;

• Strengthen the spirit of European citizenship;

• Develop students’ social skills and learning opportunities outside the school context;

• Meet new cultures.

The patron:

As for the name of the school, we are proud to have a very distinguished and internationally acclaimed scientist - a neuroscientist - as our patron.

The Building:

This school was originally built in the early eighties - 1984 - a project by one of our notorious architects, who died very recently at the age of 90, and was substantially renovated 3 years ago.

Geographical situation:

It is situated in the eastern part of Lisbon, overlooking the Tagus River. This neighborhood is called Olivais, which means olive trees, as they used to grow around this area. This part of the city used to be a rural area in the outskirts of Lisbon. The city centre is 9 kilometres away from our school.

Means of transportation:

Several means of transportation are available - we are close to one of the main railway stations - Gare do Oriente - and also an underground station (900 metres away from the school – 7/8 minutes walking). There are also several buses serving the area with stops just outside the school.

Also, the airport is only 2 kilometres away.

School Population

Regular courses (upper secondary education – 10th, 11th and 12th grades) - 780 students

Vocational courses* – 254 students

ISCED 2 – 179 students

ISCED 2 (professional/vocational) – 67 students

Number of students (all) – 1280

Number of teachers – 161

 

 

 

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 Escola Secundaria Antonio Damasio - Portugal