98% of teachers are Native English speakers.

Yes, with specialist teachers.

Portuguese for all pupils; Dutch for the Dutch speakers; Secondary students are offered French and Spanish as an additional language.

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Yes, all classes from FS1 to Year 2 have a dedicated classroom assistant. Teaching assistants are shared between classes in Key stage 2.

Interactive boards are available in all classrooms. IPads and Chromebooks are used for blended learning from Years 3 upwards. Our curriculum includes lessons in coding and digital literacy.

No

GL assessments, PASS tests, and NGRT assessments are completed at school.

English
Total above average score 93%
IPS average Standard Age Score (SAS) 117
Total number of students scoring in the top 10 percentile rank 52%
Mathematics
Total above average score 90%
IPS average Standard Age Score (SAS) 113
Total number of students scoring in the top 10 percentile rank 45%

Yes

Depends on the age of the child but it is kept to the minimum. Reading everyday is always encouraged.

N/A - IPS is expanding into Secondary with Year 7 available from September 2022. Year 8 to open in September 2023.

Yes

Students are given individual or small group support for a variety of issues from dyslexia, dyspraxia, hand writing, comprehension, English language. Major issues might require the help of external agencies for which there is an additional charge.

Yes

If required.

No. However, school reports from previous school are required for admission.

Yes, in all classes.

There is no deadline but the sooner parents apply and children join the waiting list, the better.

Yes

8:50am

4:00pm

Yes, for an additional charge.

Yes, door-to-door transport service is available.

Yes

A daily vegetarian option is available. Specific dietary requirements need to be discussed with the Chef.

Yes, from Year 1 upwards.

A large variety of extracurricular activities are offered on a daily basis for all children. Options include team sports, knitting, arts & crafts, Lego; the list goes on. Clubs change annually to keep things fresh. On average, 30% of children enrolled at school stay for an activity.

IPS employs a specialist PE teacher who teachers the curriculum. Additionally we have school teams that play football, basketball, athletics and cross country. The teams play competitively in the local area.

Yes (football, basketball, cross county and athletics)

Facilities include a fully-stocked library, computer lab, STEAM room, and a dedicated outdoor learning area.

Sport facilities include a small gymnasium, as well as multipurpose areas for football, basketball and tennis. Developments expected on our Primary site in 2023.

Small, friendly, professional, very international and a supportive PTA. Happy children are very important to us. When children are happy and relaxed, they are ready to succeed academically and personally. This is why we cultivate and protect the unique atmosphere at IPS Cascais; our approach means that pupils love learning with us and are enabled to achieve their potential.

We believe in teaching the basics well and everything else is built upon these foundations. Small classes, additional teachers and Learning Support Assistants working together helps build a friendly environment where the individual needs of each child can be catered for. The National Curriculum of England allows teachers to be creative with their topic work and balances the more traditional subjects of mathematics and literacy. A healthy balance of IT within the programme addresses the changing demands of the curriculum.