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Welcome to International Sharing School.
International Sharing School Taguspark offers a welcoming, modern and innovative atmosphere in its space, methodology and philosophy.
Offering an International Education based on the International Baccalaureate Framework. students at International Sharing School face a dynamic, challenging curriculum, taught by motivated teachers, focused in building a better world.
Owned by Sharing Foundation, International Sharing School blends social responsibility to its curriculum, supporting various institutions and placing the student at the centre of the learning process, installing autonomy and social responsibility.
International Sharing School offers an international, multicultural and multilingual environment where students feel integrated and motivated in successfully progressing in their academic studies.
The language of instruction is English. In addition, the academic curriculum includes tuition in the following languages: German, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Italian and Russian.
Júlia Ladeira Santos
Principal
| Number of students |
420 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
48 |
| Most common nationality |
Brazillian, Chinese, French, Angolan |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:9 |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, German, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and English |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes, all our classrooms are equipped with a Promethean Interactive Board |
| 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) |
Yes |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, if they feel necessary |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
When assigned homework, students have a week to complete it allowing them to manage their time, thus installing ATL skills such as Self-management and Research skills |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No, we conduct interviews with the student and the family |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Year-round Enrolment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma Programme |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have on-site psychologists that work with our students and teacher to make sure all students receive adequate support |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
As we have small groups of students in each classroom, our teachers are able to differentiate the learning levels inside the classroom. We have our gifted and talented students to help students with more difficulties, thus promoting caring and open-minded values |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.30am |
| School finish time |
4.30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, our school is open from 7.30am to 7.30pm, so parents can comfortably leave their children under supervised care |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Surf, horse riding, swimming, football, karate, tennis, dance, taekwondo, ballet, judo, jujitsu, music, eco-club, journalism club, photography club, handicraft club, book club, singing choir, calligraphy club, chess, cooking club, presentation and speaking skills club, nature studies club, hip hop club |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Basketball, Volleyball, Athleticism, Swimming and Taekwondo |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, Football pitch |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, our student participate in sports competitions with other schools |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International Mindedness, Multilingual Education, Multicultural Environment and Open-Minded Students |
| Teaching approach of the school |
International Sharing School aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and open-minded lifelong learners who aspire to build a better tomorrow, through a supportive, respectful and caring environment promoting learning through sharing. |
International Sharing School Taguspark is located in Portugal’s first and most innovative science and technology park.
We’re delighted that you’re considering International Sharing School Taguspark for your child’s education.
Our admissions team will be glad to answer your questions about tuition, school curriculum, calendar etc.
We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.
Thank you for your review, Fatima! We want to offer to our School Community the best international educational experience, one that makes them feel proud in belonging to the ISS Community! ⭐
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