Reviews

We moved our children to International Sharing School, and it's honestly been one of the best decisions we've made. The first thing we noticed was how kind and approachable everyone is. The teachers, office staff and leadership (and Susan from the admissions team) all make you feel welcome, and there's a real sense of community that can be hard to find.

The new campus has also made a huge difference. The school has so much more space now, and the facilities are beautiful. There are still a few finishing touches being completed, but you can already see how much thought has gone into it. I'm excited to see it when school starts again after the summer because it's already looking fantastic.

Most importantly, my kids are happy, feel safe, and enjoy going to school every day. As a parent, that's really all I can ask for. I'd definitely recommend ISS to any family looking for a warm, academic and caring school.

Our family has been at ISS for almost 8 years now, and our kids have always been really happy there. The new facilities are fantastic, and it’s clear things will only keep improving! There was a delay with the new building, but honestly we’re just very happy to be here now. Most importantly, throughout that whole period, our children’s education was never affected.

Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a really positive change in how the school is organised and run. It still has that lovely family feel, but with a strong and dedicated team behind it who really care for our kids. Many of the staff have great IB experience, and you can really feel their commitment to the school. We also love that there’s a mix of teachers who have been there for 20+ years and others who have joined more recently.

Visit the school or have an online meeting with them and you will see for yourself :)

After three years at International Sharing School Madeira, it’s clear that the school’s polished image is largely marketing, not reality. Behind the branding, we experienced a disorganized system with inconsistent academic standards, frequent staff turnover, and a lack of serious, stable leadership. The school often feels driven by business priorities rather than a genuine commitment to education, and communication with management is frustrating at best....concerns are frequently ignored or dismissed. There is a significant gap between what is promised and what is actually delivered, and in our experience, it does not meet the standards expected from a reputable international school. I would strongly advise other parents to look beyond the branding and do very thorough due diligence before enrolling.

We’ve been at ISS Madeira for 5 years now, and it really feels like part of our family. There’s a strong sense of community and a genuine family atmosphere, which we really value. Both of our kids love going to school here, which says everything. The team truly cares and is always willing to go the extra mile to support them.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at International Sharing School Madeira. The team is truly incredible, caring, attentive,
and deeply committed to our children!

From day one when we spoke with Susan, we felt that this is a genuinely family-oriented school, with a strong sense of community. What made a real difference for us was how well the school blends an international environment with local culture, having many Madeiran families in the community. We felt genuinely welcomed and integrated into life in Madeira.

We were also pleasantly surprised to find such a strong IB school on the island. We feel very lucky to have access to this level of education in such a unique location.

The new facilities are outstanding. While there were some initial delays, now that everything is up and running, our children absolutely love it. And the food deserves a special mention! The ... read full review

Overall a horribly ran school. Starting at the very top and trickles down. This school is the epitome of don't judge a book by its cover. It's all a facade.

The education of the children is not in the foreground, the only thing that seems important is to make money at the expense of the children.
The management lies and is not open to discussion.
Unfortunately there is not less than one star this school should get minus points and be checked by the authorities!!!