Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
1200 total when full |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Up to 45 |
| Most common nationality |
United Kingdom, United States, Portuguese |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
A range of EAL support including specialist EAL classes, in-class EAL support, and expertise from the class or subject teacher. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese, French, Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
14 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
When appropriate, not as a replacement for pen and paper. |
| 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 |
IGCSEs, IB DP |
| Results in these examinations |
TBC |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
When appropriate, and only in the Senior school |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Likely 90%+ |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
One LS teacher in the first year |
| Learning support offered |
On a needs basis |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated instruction to support all student needs |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Externally as recommended by the school |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
English language assessment and a CAT4 assessment for older students to determine academic level. We aim to be as inclusive as possible. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English language, CAT4 |
| Waiting list |
Not currently |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
September |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Public transit is highly accessible from the school. A small number of school buses will operate to and from key areas in Lisbon. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes, multiple options depending on the age of the student. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Robotics, electronics, photography, debating, Mandarin, Nitere challenge, Model United Nations, finance, community service, Duke of Edinburgh Award |
| Sports activities included |
Timetabled PE lessons for all ages. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Football, basketball initially |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Auditorium, library, canteen, science labs, courtyard |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Access to aquatics centre, sports field, sailing, climbing walls, parks and courts |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Lisboan International School opens its doors in September 2025. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BOA: belong, own act
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