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| Number of students |
76 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
11 |
| Most common nationality |
American, South African, Greek, British, Chinese, Angolan and Brazilian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
ICSC only has international students. |
| Max. number of students per class |
12 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Majority are native English speakers, though all our teachers are fluent in English |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have ESL classes, individual support during the school day and after school tutoring |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese for KG-G8; High School currently has 6 different language options to choose from. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Laptops, online courses, and educational programs. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Our staff and students are fully prepared for distance learning (lockdown situations). During the lockdown, we continued with our school program, with live teacher-led classes from Kindergarten to High School. When we have the benefit of having lessons at school, we take full advantage of this time to really connect with our students, and give them as much as we can - and this doesn't only mean academically. Many families are battling with the effects of Covid, and it certainly affects the children as well. With this in mind, we keep a close eye on all our students (youngest to oldest), to ensure that emotionally they are supported as well. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. During lockdown however, we try to minimise homework so as to limit the time students' screentime. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This is depending on the grade level |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Sometimes - depending on the grade level. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English and Mathematics skills are tested |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
All year enrollment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100%. Some have obtained entrance with bursaries. Our High School program is fully accredited by Cognia, ACSI and NCAA. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT / ACT & IELTS. Our High School program includes Honors and AP courses as well. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Christian. Students do not have to be of the Christian faith to attend our school, but must be respectful of our beliefs. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
All are treated with respect. |
| School bus service available |
Yes (Cascais to Lisbon area) |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No, however we do try to help students if we are able to do so. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have a protocol with a local child development clinic. |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
If needed, this can be arranged with the school office |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Varies from year to year. Popular activities are Judo, Tennis, Chess club, Taekwondo, computer club, piano & drums and Art crafts |
| School provided lunches |
We have a restaurant service or they may bring meals from home. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Students may bring meals from home. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education lessons 2-3 times a week |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We participate in almost all the Cascais Municipal sports activities |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our students are taught in love and discipline. They are treated as individuals, each with their own characters. We grow together as a family, learning to accept and show tolerance for each others differences. Respect is very important. Aside from our staff, our Student School Council is always available to encourage and help other students. As a school we have a lot of interactive activities (like a sports day, international day, etc), which also helps with bonding. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Each student is unique and we strive to encourage and develop each student to achieve their full potential. |
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