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Colégio de Santa Doroteia, Private educational institution in Lumiar, Portugal

Description

Colégio de Santa Doroteia is a private school in Lumiar comprising multiple buildings spread across its grounds. The institution provides education to students from elementary through secondary levels.

History

The Doroteia Sisters acquired the Quinta das Calvanas property in 1935 and founded the school there. The Ministry of Education granted official recognition to the institution in 1937.

Culture

The school maintains a music education tradition featuring piano, flute, and guitar instruction as part of its regular program. These lessons sit alongside contemporary dance and theater activities that shape student life.

Practical

The campus includes a sports pavilion built in 1992 that supports physical education and extracurricular athletic programs. Visitors should keep in mind that this is an active school facility and access may be limited to specific times.

Did you know?

The school transformed from an all-female boarding institution to a coeducational day school in 1976. This shift marked a fundamental change in how the school operated and who it served.

Location
GPS coordinates
38.76093,-9.15336
Latest update
December 14, 2025 14:26

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