18 (Early Childhood) to 22 (Primary, Middle and High School)

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Yes

Yes

There are various levels of English Language Learning support offered, there are also various language acquisition tracks for Portuguese.

Portuguese, additional electives (from 6 grade): Mandarin, German, French and Spanish

We apply modern and innovative pedagogy. Technology is seamlessly integrated into the learning environment to strengthen and personalize the learning experiences of each individual student.

Yes

Yes

Varies, but allows for a balanced out-of-school program

No

School opened in September 2020, there are limited spaces available.

Yes, placement tests will be conducted and recommendations may be required if applicable

Academic and behavioural background, language ability (English), and general admissions tests are administered.

The admissions process is continuous throughout the year, depending on space available.

Yes, however each enrolment will be reviewed on an individual basis.

The offered IB diploma will allow our students to apply for higher education (universities) worldwide and we estimate that the vast majority of students will pursue this path.

Standardized tests are administered throughout the school, all high school programs are based on external examinations, or are externally accredited

School opened in September 2020

There is no religious affiliations, all religions are welcome in an open atmosphere and with mutual respect.

Yes

Specialized support programs are available but not all kinds of learning needs can be supported - this has to be assessed during the admissions process.

Please inquire with our admissions team.

If a child is considered to be gifted and talented, their teachers should provide greater challenges in lessons, and perhaps offer further opportunities for them to develop their gifts or talents outside of the normal timetable. Also, to move a child to a grade above, the child’s emotional and social development levels and needs should be considered as well as their academic progress.

Yes

08:00 am

15:30 (after school activities run until 17:30, except on thurdays).

Yes, the school provides after school care from 17:30 to 18:30 (at an additional cost).

We offer a variety of activities focusing on sports, STEAM, fine arts, global citizenship, entrepreneurship. The exact activity program depends on grade level and year. Please check our website.

Yes

Some of these options can be provided.

There is a stream of physical education and personal, social health education (PSHE) integrated in the core curriculum and based on US-standards.

We have outside sports fields (soccer, basketball) and indoor gym. In close proximity to the school are further multi-use sports facilities, a swimming pool, including access to water sports at Park of Nations.

We are planning to build sports team competing with other schools.

In establishing the United Lisbon International School, a strong passion for families and the younger generation combines with long-standing experience and a successful track record in international education. This is deeply embedded in our philosophy to nurture the individual learner: by providing a rich environment of opportunities to grow academically as well as personally; working towards globally acknowledged IB diploma that open doors to university or other higher education institutions; already gathering real-life experiences and entrepreneurial skills to make a difference in tomorrow’s world; and being able to forge positive personal relations in a globalized society.

With our vision “to empower and inspire the younger generation for a sustainable world”, United Lisbon will provide rigorous academic programs, a strong focus on the skills and values our children will need to be successful in tomorrow’s world, the 21st century and beyond, as well as its commitment to the purpose of a sustainable and equitable world. Our modern pedagogy creates a student-centered learning ecosystem that instils relevant skills through guided-inquiry, collaborative learning, and seamless integration of technology, to strengthen and further personalize the learning experience of each individual student.

We offer education that matters tomorrow: a school providing education inspired by and fit for the 21st century; an international education founded on rigorous standards of excellence, seamlessly integrating technology into the learning environment. We want our students to embrace the opportunities created in tomorrow’s world.