Meaningful learning, from ages 2 to 12.

A school where each child learns with meaning, in a conscious balance between rigour, care, and autonomy.

At CRIAR, we see and support each child as unique. We promote meaningful learning, experienced with rigour, care, and closeness, supporting holistic development at every stage of growth.

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Our Education

We learn what we experience

Preschool

Mixed-age groups, with close support
Daily moments of meditation and self-regulation
Time outdoors as a natural learning context

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Primary School

A curriculum experienced in an integrated and meaningful way
Project work that connects knowing, doing, and thinking
Arts, music, and movement as part of development

Pupil reading a book while sitting on a slackline in the Escola CRIAR playground, with another child on a tyre swing

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Lower Secondary School

In-depth learning through experience
Art, cooking, and nature workshops as contexts for exploration
Curricular integration with meaning and rigour

Pupil looking at a slide through a microscope in a science class at Escola CRIAR

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What Guides Our Work

The decisions we make in the school’s day-to-day life are based on clear principles that guide how we teach, support, and care for each child.

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Words from Those Who Are Part of CRIAR

Experiences lived in the day-to-day life of the school.

My daughters are valued for their individuality, and each of their interests and abilities is carefully considered in the learning process and in their school experiences. The teachers are warm and welcoming and know each student deeply, creating an environment of affection and attentiveness. In addition, the children are encouraged to respect differences and to foster collaboration among themselves.

Carolina, mother

A school without filters, with direct contact between teachers and parents. Their transparency creates a bond of trust and understanding that you won’t find in any other school.

Rafael, father

More than just a school, at CRIAR we found a community that our family belongs to, where the children’s development is thought through together. A place where our daughters are seen and respected as individuals who live in society, and who have unique personalities, characteristics, and rhythms of development and learning.

Joana, mother

CRIAR School is, without a doubt, my children’s second home. A place they go to every day with joy, where they feel safe, respected, encouraged, welcomed, and valued.
Always supported by a fantastic, caring, and approachable team, who are there to support them on their unique journey. And, to top it all off: healthy food, outdoor space, and time to enjoy it!

Carolina, mother

“It wasn’t just a community that we found at this school, but a true family.
We look after one another and are genuinely part of the School — so much so that my children never want to leave at the end of the day, and even when they are ill they try to convince us to let them go. They feel loved, respected, seen, and welcomed.
And that is worth more than any words.”

Maria, mother

We are very grateful for this beautiful community we have found, which is like a second home for our children. At “our” school, dreams take flight, hearts find purpose, and every step is guided with Care and Love.

Ana Teresa, mother

Would You Like to Get to Know CRIAR at Your Own Pace?

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