Colégio Oriente has acquired Saídos da Casca 2

June 2026 — Saídos da Casca 2 has been acquired by Colégio Oriente, further strengthening its presence in Parque das Nações and complementing its existing educational offering in the area.

Colégio Oriente is a leading private school located in Lisbon’s Parque das Nações district, offering education from preschool through secondary education. As part of GPS Group, one of Portugal’s largest private education platforms, Colégio Oriente benefits from the support, expertise and resources of a nationwide network of 25 educational institutions serving approximately 10,000 students. Recognized for its strong academic standards, innovative educational approach and international outlook, the school has established itself as a leading educational institution in one of Lisbon’s most dynamic and affluent residential areas. Backed by GPS Group’s long-term investment strategy and commitment to educational excellence, Colégio Oriente continues to strengthen its position as a leading educational provider while expanding its offering within the Parque das Nações community.

Saídos da Casca 2 is a private early childhood education center located in Lisbon’s Parque das Nações district, serving children aged three months to six years through nursery and preschool programs. The school’s educational approach is guided by the philosophy of ‘growing through play,’ fostering child-led learning, creativity, autonomy and social development through experiential and play-based activities. It emphasizes multiculturalism, bilingual exposure, family involvement and the holistic development of each child in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The center has a licensed capacity of approximately 135 children and benefits from its location in one of Lisbon’s most affluent and family-oriented residential areas.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in Portugal acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Colégio Oriente, a member of GPS Group, in the acquisition of Saídos da Casca 2. The team provided comprehensive support throughout the transaction, including approaching the target, structuring the transaction, negotiating the non-binding offer and negotiating and executing the share purchase agreement (SPA).