CJD International School

porto·Portugal·Cambridge International Programme is the core curriculum at CJD International School, implemented through Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Levels). Cambridge Upper Secondary centers on the Cambridge IGCSE, with subjects earning 1 credit (2 for Coordinated Sciences); to progress to Cambridge Advanced, students must accumulate at least 7 credits and pass at least 5 of them in IGCSE. Cambridge ICE (International Certificate of Education) is a group award with five groups: Group I Languages (English, Spanish); Group II Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics, Geography, Cambridge Global Perspectives); Group III Sciences (Co-ordinated Sciences – Double Award); Group IV Mathematics; Group V Professional and Creative (Art and Design, Cambridge Global Perspectives, ICT). English is the official language of instruction and all classes are taught in English; home languages are valued and may be used as learning resources in appropriate contexts; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available; Global Perspectives is compulsory in CJD.

↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

CJD International School in Porto delivers the Cambridge International Programme as its core curriculum, spanning Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Advanced (AS & A Levels), with Cambridge ICE available as a group award. Instruction is conducted in English across all classes, while home languages are valued as learning resources and English as an Additional Language support is provided. The school holds Cambridge certification and partnerships including DELF and DELE language exam centres, Eco-Schools Green Flag recognition, eTwinning School Label status, and participation in the Digital Leaders and ProBleu programmes.

Location

Portugal

Leadership

Who leads this school

Moderate confidence

2.8yr

Avg. tenure

Moderate

Stability signal

High

Visibility score

Three-year tenure as executive head, preceded by senior leadership roles at comparable group-affiliated institutions across the region. Appointment context points to a consolidation mandate. Career trajectory is consistent with a corporate-operator profile: strong institutional alignment, limited founding experience.

Career pattern signals

Company ManConsolidation contextHigh mobility

Signals

Active LinkedIn presence; consistent external messagingConfirmed
No succession announcement visible; transition appears plannedInferred
Headship history: median tenure below sector averageReported

◈Intelligence note

Given the consolidation mandate and corporate ownership structure, teacher-fit bifurcation is likely. High-autonomy practitioners may experience friction.

Working Conditions

What's it like to teach here

Class sizes 18–24 primary, 24–28 secondary. Teaching hours within regional mid-range. Contract length typically two years with renewal option...

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