Escola Portuguesa Vasco da Gama
EPVdG — Preserving Language, Culture & Heritage Since the 1960s
About the School
The Escola Portuguesa Vasco da Gama has been serving the Portuguese community of Bridgeport since the mid-1960s. On March 30, 1981, the school was officially recognized and accredited by the Ministry of Education of Portugal — a designation designed under the Portuguese Constitution to serve the children of Portuguese immigrants.
Our teachers design lessons around a curriculum from the Instituto de Luís Camões, aligned with Portugal’s Department of Education. Classes feature verbal, written, and auditory lessons alongside a rich cultural component covering history, geography, and the arts.
When & Where We Meet
Days
Mondays & Wednesdays
Hours
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Location
Our Lady of Fatima School Building, 429 Huntington Road, Bridgeport, CT
School Year
September through June
Note: We follow Bridgeport school system closures. Weather updates sent via email and Facebook.
Who Can Enroll
EPVdG welcomes children ages 6 to 18 who are interested in learning the Portuguese language and culture. No prior Portuguese knowledge is required.
Tuition
| Students | VDG Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Student | $500/yr ($250/semester) | $650/yr ($325/semester) |
| 2 Students | $950/yr ($475/semester) | $1,250/yr ($625/semester) |
Tuition rates are subject to change. Contact us for the most current information.
Health & Safety
- If your child is feeling ill, please keep them home and notify us at escolavascodagamabpt@gmail.com
- Drop-off is at the Our Lady of Fatima School building, to the right of the church. A teacher or parent volunteer will be present at arrivals.
- At pickup, please proceed to the school building stairs where staff will dismiss your children.
Our Team
Claudia Fernandes
Director
Catarina Santos
Teacher
Silvana Proença
Teacher
Susana DaSilva
Lead Parent Committee
For all inquiries contact escolavascodagamabpt@gmail.com
Vasco da Gama Portuguese Cultural & Civic Center 