Parent
Very serious concerns about the quality of education at this school.
They certainly do their best to keep the parents happy, but try to get involved, ask questions, see what your child is actually learning and you will be deeply disappointed.
For example, most of the time there are two grades in one classroom. They say that they have a special system where every grade has their own work to do on their level. What's really going on is they don't have enough room for every grade to have their own classroom and not enough teachers. So they make it work and you're basically paying for your child to repeat a grade every other year.
Parents that value their children's education leave this school.
There are many reasons why this school is much cheaper than other international schools in the Lisbon area. Trust me, it's not worth it.
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Parent
I moved my daughter to ICSC School part way through year 7 as she had been very unhappy in her previous school. The school care was fantastic, the teachers really made it easy for my daughter to settle in and be part of the help her integrate into the class. Since settling in at school family providing extra support and activities to so many people have noticed such a positive change in my daughter she is now happy, confident in herself and loves learning. It would be fair to say that the change in my daughter is largely down to the support and effort of the teaching staff at who have right from day 1 made her feel part of the family. I can't thank staff enough for making a positive impact on my daughter’s life and setting her up for success in the future.
↳ Reply from International Christian School of Cascais
Thank you for your review. Your daughter is an absolute blessing and we love having both of you as part of our ICSC family.
Parent
This school is excellent. We love the whole staff, they are like family. Our kids are studying there for 3 years now, and we would never change them to a different school.
↳ Reply from International Christian School of Cascais
Thank you for your review and kind words Neysa! Your family is certainly very special to all of us at ICSC 💕
Student
I was a High School student at ICSC, from 10th grade until graduation. Through my three years at ICSC, I had amazing experiences and made great friends. The faculty members, governing body, and students create an amazing community. All the lessons I learned there were essential to get me to the next chapter of my life. I am now attending Saint Louis University (International Business) in the USA, and I look back with pride on my time at ICSC.
↳ Reply from International Christian School of Cascais
Thank you for your review Davi!! We are very proud of you. Thank you for coming and sharing with our High School students about your experience at university - it was excellent!!
Parent
For us it was a great privilege for our daughter to study at the International Christian School of Cascais for the excellence of the teaching, the Christian commitment and the great love shown for us and for our daughter.
Congratulations on the wonderful school. You excel in your work to keep the school at the highest level.
Big hug and you definitely live in our hearts!
↳ Reply from International Christian School of Cascais
Thank you Ms Brenda for submitting a review. We miss all of you and you too are always in our hearts 😍
Parent
I am writing this review to highly recommend the International Christian School of Cascais. We were lucky and blessed to find ISCS. They immediately took in our son and the whole family. I remember that first day he got off the bus and he said mom they really care about me. I knew right then we had made the correct choice.
Our son had behavioral issues and was placed on a IEP and a behavioral IEP. ICSC did everything they could to help him. The patience and understanding that the school has is unmeasurable.
Since moving from Portugal to California in July of 2020 he has had no behavioral issues and is
off both of his IEP and he is getting straight A's in all his classes. I believe in my heart if it wouldn’t have been for ISCS doing everything that they did and how they went over and beyond we would still be having the issues with him today.
I highly recommend the school... read full review
↳ Reply from International Christian School of Cascais
This was a TEAM effort - we absolutely love this little guy and we are UNBELIEVEABLY PROUD of him!!!!
Parent
ICSC is a unique jewel, in that its greatest assets are its teachers and administrative staff. The staff and teachers at ICSC are diligent, thorough, and professional, embodying what you would expect from any school. I have and would recommend ICSC to anyone, especially if you are looking for a school that will meet your academic requirements, they work very hard to do this. However, if you are looking for a school that will help nurture your child to being a good and conscientious human being ICSC does this also, and that is not something that you can always get. It has been a pleasure interacting with this school, and we will miss this fine institution of learning.
↳ Reply from International Christian School of Cascais
Thank you for your review Mr Conway. Your family is very special to us and even though you have returned to the USA - you will always be in our hearts. Blessings
Parent
The teachers and staff really care about each student. The environment is loving and friendly. The teachers go out of their way to help each student so that they can excel. The family-like atmosphere when you arrive makes you feel welcome immediately. Great school!!
↳ Reply from International Christian School of Cascais
Thank you for your review John - we miss you guys!