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| Number of students |
76 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
11 |
| Most common nationality |
Brazilian, Chinese, Angolan, American |
| 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; varias for high school |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Laptops, online courses, amongst other |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| 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. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, IELTS, AP exams |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Christian |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
All are treated with respect. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No, however we do try to help students should we feel we could be of benefit. |
| 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 |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Varies from year to year. Popular activities are Taekwondo, Judo, tennis. |
| School provided lunches |
We have a restaurant service |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Students may bring meals from home. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education lessons twice 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. But we grow together as a family, learning to accept and show tolerance for each others differences. Respect is very important. |