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| Number of students |
420 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45 |
| Most common nationality |
Portuguese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
40% local : 60% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| 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) |
Full online learning platform during school closures. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a secular school |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Close to 100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Depending on individual needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Extension of the subject curriculum. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Only if necessary. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CAT4 and collection of information from previous schools. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in certain years groups. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
8:15 |
| School finish time |
15:45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Not before, but after school activities are an option. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Taekwondo, surf, chess, creative dance, tennis, lego-robotics and many other activities. |
| Sports activities included |
We offer a normal, full programme of school sports. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports gym, outdoor sports facilities. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Oeiras International School is committed to promoting a respectful community of independent and passionate lifelong learners who are aware of their roles and responsibilities in an ever-changing world. To this end, OIS offers a variety of learning experiences within a supportive and challenging environment of rigorous academic programmes. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Quality international education throughout the school with a special focus on the development of the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); the backward planning of the IB-MYP from the IB-DP and IB-CP; and the well-being of the OIS community. |
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