It is with great enthusiasm that we share an exciting new chapter in the story of Colégio S. Gonçalo: we are now part of Ariston Education, an international group of leading schools, from Nursery through to Secondary Education, united by a shared vision — to provide every pupil with the best possible environment in which to grow, learn and fulfil their potential.
This marks an important step in the future of our school. A future we are committed to building while preserving everything that has always defined us and creating new opportunities for our pupils, families and the entire school community.
Our Identity Remains the Same
Colégio S. Gonçalo will continue to be the school our families know and trust.
Our team, the close relationships we build with every family, the individual attention we give to each child, our educational approach and the values that guide us will remain at the heart of everything we do.
We are growing, but we remain true to who we are.
New Opportunities to Grow
Becoming part of Ariston Education allows us to join an international educational community, encouraging the exchange of knowledge, experience, resources and best practice between schools that share the same commitment to educational excellence.
This new chapter will enable us to strengthen and expand our provision across Nursery, Pre-School and Primary Education and, above all, to bring to life a project that has long been part of our vision for the future: the introduction of Lower and Upper Secondary Education at Colégio S. Gonçalo.
Ariston is committed in building brand-new, purpose-built facilities, designed to provide our pupils with modern, inspiring learning spaces and outstanding infrastructure that reflect the ambition of the educational experience we want to continue building.
Also the 3 pillars include this:
Building future-ready students
Academic excellence remains the foundation of every Ariston Education school. Students benefit from a strong, rigorous curriculum while building the knowledge, skills and mindset to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Building on those foundations, our three educational pillars — AI Fluency, Human Power Skills and Student Voice — prepare students not only to navigate the future, but to help shape it.
A Message from Our Headteacher
“Everything you know, value and trust when you place in our care what matters most to you — your children — will remain.
Our identity, our values, our personal approach, the individual care we give to every child, our team, our leadership and, above all, the strong sense of community we have built together will continue to be at the heart of everything we do.
We want to build a school for our pupils today, for their brothers and sisters, and for generations to come — a school where, perhaps one day, not only your children, but your grandchildren too, may learn and grow.
We are building for the future. Putting down roots. Creating a legacy.”
The Future Starts Here
This is a new chapter for Colégio S. Gonçalo — one built upon our history, our identity and everything we believe in.
Alongside Ariston Education, we want to continue evolving, innovating and creating new opportunities for learning, while always preserving what lies at the heart of our school: knowing every child, supporting them throughout their journey and helping them grow with confidence, curiosity and ambition.
Colégio S. Gonçalo is growing. Our identity remains. And our future holds even greater possibilities.
Find out more about Ariston Education www.aristonedu.com
