Colégio Dom Diogo de Sousa | |
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Rua Conselheiro Bento Miguel Portugal | |
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Type | Private |
Established | 1949 |
Principal | Cândido Azevedo de Sá |
Affiliation | Catholic |
Website | portal |
The Colégio Dom Diogo de Sousa is a Catholic school located in São Vicente, Braga, Portugal.It is known for its academic excellence and is consistently ranked among the top five schools nationwide. The institution boasts extensive sports facilities, including basketball and volleyball courts, a handball field, as well as football fields both in the lower and upper parts of the campus, along with two indoor swimming pools. Renovated classrooms equipped with interactive boards and high-quality air conditioning contribute to a conducive learning environment. Notably, the school promotes inclusivity by welcoming students of various religious backgrounds and nationalities. [1]
It is owned by the Archdiocese of Braga. It was established in 1949 and the school inaugurated a new building in 1956. [2]
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