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Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Escola Portuguesa Ruy Cinatti is located in Santa Cruz, Díli, Timor-Leste, on Rua de Balide. The school offers a bespoke Portuguese-language curriculum from pre-school through secondary education. The secondary program follows a scientific-humanistic track organized into General Formation and Specific Formation. General Formation includes Portuguese, a Foreign Language (I, II or III), History A, Geography A, and Latin A, among other core subjects. Specific Formation provides options such as Geography A, History A, Latin B, Portuguese Literature, Psychology B, Sociology, Anthropology, Computer Applications B, Political Science, Literature, Economics C, Greek, and Moral and Religious Education, with course availability depending on the year and school resources. The Education Project 2020-2024 frames the curriculum as Portuguese-language education intended to promote the Portuguese language and culture and to ensure a rigorous, coherent progression, with national-exams structures guiding progression to higher education. The school aligns timetable with national standards while supporting students' language development.
Escola Portuguesa Ruy Cinatti — Rua de Balide, Santa Cruz, Díli, Timor-Leste
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The Essentials
Escola Portuguesa Ruy Cinatti has 871 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in Portuguese.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Escola Portuguesa Ruy Cinatti ranges from USD 1 for 2026/27.
Application fees - No publicly published application or enrolment fee amount for the 2026/27 academic year is available. No application fee figures for 2025/26 are published either.
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group) - No published schedule of tuition fees by year group or per term is available for the 2026/27 academic year. No detailed tuition amounts for the 2025/26 academic year are published. The school is organised as a Portuguese curriculum preschool, basic and secondary centre, but specific fee tables per cycle (pre‑school, basic/primary, secondary) are not publicly listed.
Billing schedule and payment terms - There is no publicly published billing schedule (for example: termly, monthly, annual instalments) or standard payment terms available for 2026/27 or 2025/26. No published deadlines, penalty/late‑payment rules, or required deposits are available.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school is presented as a day education centre for preschool, basic and secondary education. There are no published boarding facilities or boarding fee schedules; no boarding fees are listed for 2026/27 or 2025/26.
Other costs and mandatory extras (uniforms, materials, extracurriculars, transport, meals, insurance) - No published, itemised list of other mandatory costs (uniform, schoolbooks, materials, transport, school meals, extracurricular activity fees, insurance, registration deposit, examination fees) is available for 2026/27 or 2025/26. No specific prices for uniforms or school materials are published.
Refund information - No publicly published refund policy or schedule (for withdrawal before term end, deposit refunds or pro‑rata refunds) is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.
Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online portal) - There are no published details of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, online payment portal, cash, or third‑party processors) for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Contact channels are provided for administrative and billing enquiries.
Summary of availability and next step (contact information) - For the 2026/27 academic year (and for 2025/26 where 2026/27 figures are not published), no fee amounts, per‑term or per‑year tables, billing schedules, boarding fees, mandatory extras, refund rules or payment method details are publicly available. To obtain the official, up‑to‑date fee schedule and precise payment conditions, contact the school directly by the published administrative channels: - Email: geral@eprc-celp.org. - Telephone: +670 78113098. - School name and address: Escola Portuguesa Ruy Cinatti, Rua 12 de Novembro, Santa Cruz, Díli, Timor‑Leste.
Academics
Escola Portuguesa Ruy Cinatti teaches Bespoke Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school follows a Portuguese-language curriculum in Timor-Leste, offering education from pre-school through secondary. The secondary program is a scientific-humanistic track with a General Formation component and a Specific Formation component. General Formation includes Portuguese; a Foreign Language (I, II or III); History A; Geography A; and Latin A, among other core subjects. Specific Formation provides options such as Geography A; History A; Latin B; Portuguese Literature; Psychology B; Sociology; Anthropology; Computer Applications B; Political Science; Literature; Economics C; Greek; and Moral and Religious Education, with subject availability depending on year and school resources. The Education Project 2020-2024 frames the curriculum as a Portuguese-language education aimed at promoting language and culture Portuguese and ensures a rigorous, coherent learning progression, with national-exams structures guiding progression to higher education.
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FAQs
Where is Escola Portuguesa Ruy Cinatti located?
Escola Portuguesa Ruy Cinatti is located at Rua 12 de Novembro, Santa Cruz, Díli, Timor-Leste. It operates as a co-educational day school offering a Portuguese-language curriculum from pre-school through secondary, and it opened in 2002. The Head of School is Conceição Maria Brito Godinho.
What ages and levels does the school serve?
The school provides education from pre-school through secondary, with entry starting at age 3. The upper age limit isn't specified in the available information. It is a co-educational institution.
What language and curriculum does the school follow?
The school follows a Portuguese-language curriculum in Timor-Leste. In secondary, the program has General Formation and Specific Formation components, with subjects like Portuguese, Latin, Geography, and History, among others; the Education Project 2020-2024 frames this curriculum to promote Portuguese language and culture and guide progression to higher education.
Is Escola Portuguesa Ruy Cinatti a boarding school?
No. The school is presented as a day education centre, with no published boarding facilities or boarding fees. Students attend during the day and can have meals on site.
How many students attend the school?
The school has a total of 871 pupils.
Who oversees the school's governance and leadership?
The school is directed by the Escola Portuguesa Ruy Cinatti Directorate, with governance defined by Decree-Law 48/2009. The current head of direction has held the role since December 2011, and the Head of School is Conceição Maria Brito Godinho.
Is a school uniform required and where can it be bought?
Yes, a uniform is required and can be purchased at the school.
What meals are available on campus and when?
There is an on-site cantine that operates from 12:15 to 14:00, and a bar that runs from 07:30 to 16:45, providing meals and refreshments on campus.
How can I obtain up-to-date information on tuition and fees?
Publicly published fee amounts for 2026/27 and 2025/26 aren't available. To get the official fee schedule and payment terms, contact the school directly at geral@eprc-celp.org or +670 78113098.
What do we know about the admissions process?
There is no published information in the available data about the admissions process. For admissions details, please contact the school directly.
Are there scholarships or waitlists information available?
There is no information provided about scholarships or waitlists in the available data.
What subjects are included in General Formation and which options exist in Specific Formation?
General Formation includes Portuguese, a foreign language (I, II or III), History A, Geography A, and Latin A, among other core subjects. Specific Formation offers options such as Geography A; History A; Latin B; Portuguese Literature; Psychology B; Sociology; Anthropology; Computer Applications B; Political Science; Literature; Economics C; Greek; and Moral and Religious Education, depending on the year and resources.
Are exam results or higher education outcomes publicly available?
No exam results or higher-education outcomes are provided in the available information.
What facilities or campus features are publicly listed?
Public information on sports facilities, academic facilities, or other campus facilities is not listed. The school does provide on-site meals and uniforms, but specific facilities are not detailed.
What languages are taught besides Portuguese, and is there any bilingual or immersion program?
The curriculum includes a foreign language in General Formation (I, II or III) and Latin A, indicating language options beyond Portuguese. Specific details on additional languages or immersion/bilingual programs are not listed.
What is known about the school's community and events?
The data notes the school opened in 2002 and is governed by its Directorate, but there is no information provided about a PTA or specific community events.
