School reviews

A community that truly values early childhood

At SDIS, we recognise every child develops at their own pace, learning through play, exploration, and positive relationships.

Sofia Monteiro

Early Years Coordinator

A community of learning and purpose

At SDID, the PYPis a shared journey between students, teachers and families. As we continue to learn, collaborate and improve together, we can be confident that we are living out the IB mission and empowering young people to help create a better world.

Ed Burt

IB PYP Coordinator

Learning, reflecting and evolving in the MYP

At SDIS, the MYP it has been a powerful professional journey of collaboration, reflection and growth, strengthening our shared understanding of curriculum, assessment and student learning.

Frederico Seco

IB MYP Coordinator

A truly international community

One of the things I value most in international education is the opportunity to work with families from many different cultural and educational backgrounds. That international perspective and sense of community were some of the things that first attracted me to St Dominic’s.

Mafalda Rocha

Head of Admissions

Empowering voices, shaping tomorrow together

At SDIS, the DP is a collaborative, community-based journey. Through an open-minded, multilingual and inclusive approach, we create a vibrant learning environment, empowering students to take responsibility and confidently develop as future leaders in line with the IB mission.

Michael Italiano

IB DP Coordinator

Learning teamwork through sport

 Sport at SDIS has helped me learn teamwork and confidence, and the teachers are kind. I also made friends in tournaments.

João

Student Primary IB PYP 2025

Exceptional admissions experience

We visited a few international schools but SDIS stood out for its professionalism, clear communication, and seamless process—we’re excited for Luca’s journey ahead.

Catarina Lage

Parent primary IB PYP

 A diverse community, a shared future

At St Dominic’s International school, we value the diversity of world cultures and the rich history that shapes our community, while recognising our responsibility to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world.

Stephen Blackburn

Principal

Where learning feels like home

At St. Dominic's I find a home where academic success grows side by side with human closeness - among sincere embraces, shared smiles, and the certainty that every student is welcomed like family.

Patrícia Appelt

Parent Secondary IB MYP

Summer school

I like summer school because we have lots of activities outside the school such as lazer tag, rock climbing and swimming pool. I also really like the afternoon snacks.

Pablo

Student Primary IB PYP 2026

The best decision of my life

When I look into the past, and try to search for the best decisions I have ever made in my life, the ones who provided me with wonderful experiences and helped me shape into the individual I am today, one definitely stands out: moving to Saint Dominic’s international school.

André Ye

Alumni 2013

Junior school production

Production helped me become more confident, work in a team, make friends, and feel like I belong.

Catarina

Student Primary IB PYP 2026

Opportunities beyond academics

It was at St. Dominic's that I was first introduced to many extra-curricular activities that I now pride myself on participating in. Furthermore, SDIS was my first exposure into the world of theatre arts.

Daniel Abreu

Alumni 2012

Growing in a diverse environment

Going to school with students of many different nationalities, ethnicities and religions, has helped me to become an open-minded and tolerant person with a will to see the world.

Diana Espírito Santo

Alumni 1998

Learning to see the world differently

It was an amazing school and I have very fond memories of it. St. Dominic’s made me appreciate different cultures, views and countries and if it wasn’t for that school I would definitely not be the person I am today.

Gabriella Hansen

Alumni 2013

A home away from home

SDIS played a very important part in moulding me into the person I am today, not only by the excellent education it gave but the fact that we had teachers that truly cared for what we did and nurtured our minds and wills, to always go further.

Gonçalo Santos

Alumni 1996

Learning how to learn, without fear

St. Dominic's was a very important school for me and I hold my experience there very close to my heart. I was very happy there. It was a school that took me away from the parrot teaching I experienced in my previous school.

Katherine Masters

Alumni 1998

Research and critical thinking for life

At St. Dominic’s, I developed my research and critical thinking skills, which continue to guide me both personally and professionally.

Mohammed Ghannai

Alumni 2021

Prepared to navigate change

St. Dominic’s taught me to approach change with confidence—something that continues to shape my work in financial markets.

Rodrigo Carrajola

Alumni 2021

More than a school, a family

To me SDIS was both a home and a family. Having spent 14 years studying at SDIS was the best experience I could have ever asked for. People, who built an environment so natural to thrive in and an education system that did not restrict, who you were, but instead helped guide you in the right direction.

Rodrigo Rodgers

Alumni 2011

Where diversity shapes identity

Being in a multicultural atmosphere at such a critical age helps you grow into an awareness of the importance of being part of something culturally bigger than you as an individual but also still cherishing what makes you, you.

Saul Yu

Alumni

Memories of a nurturing childhood

St Dominic’s was my childhood and I’m glad I spent it in a cosy school than anywhere else. The whole school was essentially a community which spread love and care to those around.

Sylvie Chen

Alumni 2008

Where dreams take shape

St. Dominic’s taught me to dream big.

Tazeeb Rajwani

Alumni 1997

Academic foundations and lifelong connections

The international mindedness and academic grounding cultivated at SDIS gave me a distinct academic advantage at university, alongside lifelong friendships.

Teresa Montez

Alumni 2023

Formed by diversity

SDIS had a really strong multicultural presence which allowed me to make friends from all around the world. Being able to learn about their experiences and empathize with them taught me the value of diversity and inclusion from a young age.

Zilun Lin

Alumni 2019

Providint the right context

At St Dominic’s we provide the opportunity for every child to thrive in a truly international community, where students learn alongside peers from different cultural backgrounds.

Michael Dumbell

Head of Secondary