St. John de Britto College
St. John de Britto College (Portuguese: Colégio de São João de Brito) is a private Catholic primary and secondary school, located in Lisbon, Lumiar, Portugal. The school was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1947 and its teachings are based on Ignatian pedagogy and spirituality. The school is chartered and has autonomy for an indefinite period.[1][2]
| St. John de Britto College Portuguese: Colégio de São João de Brito | |
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| Coordinates | 38°46′25.25″N 9°9′28.4″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private primary and secondary school |
| Motto | Portuguese: Educar para Servir (Educate to Serve) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholicism |
| Denomination | Jesuit |
| Patron saint(s) | John de Britto |
| Established | 1947 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 900 |
| Color(s) | Red, blue, and sometimes yellow |
| Athletics | Football, handball, volleyball, biathlon, chess, swimming |
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| Website | www |
Notable alumni
- Ricardo Araújo Pereira - actor and comedian
- Paulo Portas - politician
References
- Charter # 980, Decree-Law # 553/80
- "Estatuto do Ensino Particular e Cooperativo" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 9 June 2013.
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