Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
56 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
17 |
| Most common nationality |
United States |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese |
| 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) |
No |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes; after school extracurricular activities. |
| School bus service available |
For the convenience of the families, Hypha offers a free van service for transportation to and from Cascais. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We accommodate any special diets, including vegetarian and vegan. We are also a sugar-free school. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Vegetable garden, sensory garden, pond, forest school area. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor gym, PE field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Hypha International School is an innovative and specialized international school nestled in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park with a unique offering. Hypha blends an evidence-informed, innovative approach to academics with nature immersion, in a warm and nurturing setting. Hypha is a Cambridge International School that serves preschool and primary students. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Hypha has a whole-child approach to education that supports children’s rights to play, to be in nature, to be nurtured, to pursue their own interests, and to be collaborators of their own learning. Hypha's students spend, on average, 3 hours a day exploring, learning, and connecting with the wonders of nature. Many researchers agree that children who spend time outdoors are happier, better at paying attention and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors. By deepening their understanding and appreciation of the natural world, these children often also develop a profound sense of environmental responsibility and stewardship. |
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