Yes

English Support

Portuguese, French and Spanish

Classes in Early Childhood 3, 4, and 5 year olds are usually limited to 20. Early childhood classes have two classroom teachers, one native English speaker and one native Portuguese speaker. In Grades 1 through 12, class sizes are also usually limited to 20, but some classes are significantly smaller, depending on the subject taught and the needs of the children.

20 students

Only when necessary

Technology is widely used to support and enhance learning. Each student in Grades 6 through 12 became eligible to check-out a school laptop for his/her use during the year; Grades 1 through 5 had laptops assigned on a 1:1 ratio for student use at school.

We used to have it during Covid, but currently all classes are presential.

CAISL is a non-sectarian school and students and teachers come from many different countries and ethnic ancestries, races, and religions. The school community will go beyond tolerance to treasure differences and look upon them as an opportunity for learning which will enrich each individual and promote personal growth. Students will be taught about religion as part of their studies of art, music, literature, history, social studies, and other academic disciplines where religious influences are apparent.

IB Diploma

The average score in 2025 was 34.3 and in 2024 was 36.56. More information can be found here: https://www.caislisbon.org/admissions/welcome/evidence-of-academic-success

Yes

Our goal is to ensure that students do not spend too much time on homework. The amount varies by grade level and typically ranges from 5 to 40 minutes.

In 2024 there were 64 graduating seniors: 16% matriculated into American Universities, 18% into British Universities, 13% into Portuguese Universities, 13% into Dutch Universities, 24%% into universities elsewhere in the world and 16% took a gap year.

Learning Support

The Learning Support Program (LSP) at CAISL is dedicated to fostering the academic, social and emotional development of all students by providing tailored support to those with mild to moderate needs. The goal is to ensure that every student admitted to CAISL, regardless of their individual challenges, can thrive within the regular classroom setting and achieve success in meeting academic requirements.
At CAISL, the school Learning Support teachers have specialized qualifications and expertise tailored to address diverse students' needs and to enhance student access to the standard educational curriculum.

THE LEARNING SUPPORT TEAM IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN A TIERED AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACH, BY:
• Providing small group instruction and personalized interventions to address specific learning needs.
• Regularly monitoring student progress to track growth and adjust support strategies accordingly.
• Implementing formal accommodations to ensure equitable access to the curriculum and learning materials.
• Developing executive functioning and literacy skills crucial for academic success.
• Collaborating closely with teachers, parents, and external specialists to create Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's unique needs.
• Upholding a commitment to inclusivity by providing necessary resources and support while fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment among all learners.

CAISL Enrichment & Extension Program (EEP) caters to each student's unique needs, potential, and strengths. The school is dedicated to offering challenging learning experiences that leverage individual strengths and encourage growth for all students.

Yes.

CAISL does not apply any exams, interviews or any other kind of assessment during the application process. We may only need to apply an English Language Assessment for students joining High School, as we need to make sure that the students are proficient with the usage of the language, being used to work in English.

At CAISL, we do not conduct exams, interviews, or other assessments as part of the application process. The only exception may be an English Language Assessment for students entering High School, as we need to ensure that they are proficient and comfortable working in English.

In many grades, our Waiting Lists are quite long.

No deadline.

As an international school, CAISL has students entering and leaving at all points during the school year. Therefore, CAISL has “rolling admissions” which means that students can be accepted and can enter at any point in the school year. Ideally, for ease of academic and social transition, entry at the beginning of an academic “quarter” or the “semester” is ideal but not required.

8:20

15:45

CAISL offers after-school activities for all age groups, as well as childcare for students in Early Childhood and Elementary (excluding half days). Some extra activities and after-hours care may involve an additional fee. All children must be picked up no later than 17:50.

Yes

Yes

We have a vegetarian option available every day.

No

Depending on the age group: Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Ceramics, Chess, Chinese Native and as Foreign Language, Choir, Community Service, Cooking Club, Cross Stitching Club, Digital Design and Programming, DJing, Drums, Dungeons & Dragons, Ecolution Club, Experimental Art, Fashion Design Cut & Sew, Film Making, Games Club, Girls Scouts, Guitar, Gymnastics, Hip-Hop, Homework Clinic, Yoga, Lego Club, Minikinos Stop Motion Film Making, Next Gen Leaders, Office Hours, Piano, Portuguese Club, Robothink, Scrapbooking, Sewing, Singing and We Farm

In addition to the activities mentioned above, students are welcome to take part in athletic tournaments held throughout the year. These are organized by season, allowing students to compete in track and field, cross-country, soccer, basketball, and volleyball.

Yes

CAISL has a theatre with 450 seating places, two libraries, dedicated science labs and generic science labs (depending on the age group), a snack-bar, a cafeteria and a choir and orchestra room.

Gymnasium, playground, 2 turf soccer pitches, 2 outdoor basketball court.

Carlucci American International School of Lisbon is a student-centered educational community in which the school challenges itself and each other to do its best and to makes positive contributions to our diverse and ever-changing world.

CAISL is committed to:
- Providing an enriching, varied and effective program of academics, arts, and athletics that inspires learners to strive for individual and collective excellence.
- Promoting life-long learning in a meaningful context through active inquiry, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Providing a caring and safe environment that supports diverse learner needs.
- Promoting active, responsible local and global citizenship.