Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
880 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, for our faculty bios read here - https://www.tasisportugal.org/academics/faculty-staff |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, ELD support is available. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese for all grades, French or Spanish for students Grade 6 to Grade 12. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
In the Early Learning Center, two teaching assistants in addition to a full time teacher in each classroom. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Bring Your Own Device Policy for Grades 5 and up. |
| 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 students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
For more detailed information - https://www.tasisportugal.org/academics/homework-policy |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
ELD Support |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
MAP assessments |
| Waiting list |
Yes for September 2025 |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling admissions application process and are currently enrolling students for September 2025 |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
We welcome mid year enrollments if a spot is available for that grade. |
School day
| School start time |
8.30am |
| School finish time |
3.45pm (5.00pm if students chose to stay for After School Activities) for the Elementary, Middle and High School
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes from 4.00pm to 5.00pm for the Early Learning Center. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, healthy lunch and two snacks every day. More on our Dining Services - https://www.tasisportugal.org/schoollife/dining-services |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, lactose free. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A rich selection of clubs, sports and extracurricular activities are available to students at no extra charge. You can find more detailed information on our After School Activities here - https://www.tasisportugal.org/schoollife/asa |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we belong to two local sports leagues - LASAA and CHESS |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Upper and Lower School Libraries, TASIS Theatre, The Gallery |
| Sports facilities at the school |
For a campus slideshow, including our sports facilities - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJCUsVzePXU |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
TASIS Portugal--the newest member of the TASIS family of schools--opened in beautiful Sintra September 2020. The School welcomes students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
A classical, traditional TASIS education does more than prepare children to be successful at study – it prepares them to be successful in life. We don’t believe it’s enough to simply teach children math, literature, and science – the value of a complete education also lies in an appreciation for courtesy, respect, beauty, traditional family values, and creativity. We want your child to soar – to grow confident and courageous. At TASIS Portugal, we consider the education of your child to be the product of a partnership; we encourage our parents to become involved deeply in the life and practices of the school. When you trust your child’s education to TASIS Portugal, you can be assured of: * A loving, supportive environment that encourages children to explore, to play, to collaborate - to be the best version of themselves * An education that promotes a healthy and active body and mind with ample activity and fresh air, plus instruction in violin, chess, and coding in the Elementary School. * A content-rich curriculum that builds over time at your child’s pace, grounded in basic knowledge, skills, and competencies. We use the Core Knowledge Curriculum, as well as Singapore Math and Next Generation Science Standards – all research proven and highly successful * Classrooms of no more than 24 students, attended by a teachers and two teaching assistants (Pre- Kindergarten and Kindergarten); two full time teachers (1st Grade through 4th Grade), or a main teacher plus specialty teachers (Grade 5 and above), for personalized attention. * Engaged, well supported, highly qualified teachers (TASIS schools are designed to attract teachers of the highest caliber from all over the world) * A nonprofit Foundation that ensures the continuing development of facilities and programs, eliminating the need for additional family giving and safeguarding the financial stability and independence of the school |