Colégio Infante D. Henrique

Colégio Infante D. Henrique

Type: Catholic School (Escola Católica Dehoniana)
Location: Caminho do Monte, 180, 9050 - 288 Funchal, Madeira
Contact Information:

• Email: colegioinfante@dehonianos.org
• Phone: 291 743 258 / 969 875 764
• Operating Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30h - 18:30h)

History

• 1957: Founded in Quinta Favilla, Avenida do Infante, Funchal.
• 1958: Moved to Grande Hotel Belmonte, Monte.
• 1961: Received Alvará nº 1635.
• 1970: Introduced coeducation.
• 1974: Closed the boarding school, operating as Externato and Semi-internato.
• 1978: Received pedagogical parallelism and public utility title.
• 1981: Entered into a Contract of Association with the Regional Government of Madeira.
• 1995: Declared the old building as cultural heritage.
• 2000: New management model with two teachers in the direction.
• 2003: Introduced full-time school regime.
• 2006: Opened preschool for children aged 5.
• 2015: Expanded preschool to include children aged 4.

Educational Approach

Colégio Infante D. Henrique focuses on quality education and personal development. The school promotes values inspired by Christianity and emphasizes a balanced formation of culture and faith. The goal is to develop the whole person in various aspects:

• Intellectually
• Physically
• Spiritually
• Artistically

Programs

The school offers preschool education for children aged 4 and 5. It has been recognized as a "Escola Tecnológica de Referência" for its innovative technological practices.