Reviews

Fantastic really is the best word to describe ISS! The level of support provided to students by the team is exceptional, specially in the IB DP. The dedication and unwavering commitment our boys have received from the team has truly exceeded my expectations. I wish all the students best of luck for their IB DP exams in May and I am immensely thankful to the ISS Family!

This school is a very special place! You can feel the positive energy just by standing at the door. Besides a beautiful building and beautiful interior design project, the best positive point is the staff. They are so dedicated and very professional. My children love their teachers.

The school design is fantastic and modern. It allows children a space to breathe, and think. However, there needs to be more structure on the behaviour of the teachers and also, how the shared space is used.

Teachers, especially in the primary school scream and shout in the hallway when it comes to organising the kids. Kids should be taught basic manners and queueing. Teachers are role models for children.

The school does not have an strong academic base and it only focuses on the IB framework. In our experience, the english language curriculum (spelling, comprehension, composition) is below standard in comparison to other schools (at our current school, our child is placed in the lowest level phonics class and lowest level writing). One reason is, the integration of non-native English level kids in the class. At the end of the school year we hardly see what is being learnt ... read full review

Switching to a school with such unique and differentiated programme was a bit of a leap at first, but I am so glad we made it! The change has brought an enormous positive shift for our kids – they’ve gone from the typical teenage reluctance about school to genuinely loving their time there. Of course, it’s not just the physical spaces; it’s largely thanks to the exceptional team! From the security staff, who greet everyone by name each morning, to the dedicated board, everyone adds to the warm and supportive atmosphere. Honestly, I wish I could be a student at ISS – it's that inspiring!

I couldn't be happier to express my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional experience my three children have had at International Sharing School. From the moment we first visited the school, it was evident that ISS was more than just a school! One of the most remarkable aspects of ISS is the genuine level of care shown by both the teachers and students. The staff members go above and beyond to create a supportive and enriching learning environment. Although there are some challenges, naturally, the open spaces contribute significantly to the overall positive environment of the school.
I am very pleased with ISS and would recommend it to annoying looking for a 21st Century school.

As a concerned parent, I feel compelled to share my disappointing experience with ISS. My son attended this institution for two years, and it was undoubtedly a wasted investment. The school failed to provide a quality education, and instead, it became a breeding ground for various issues.

First and foremost, the level of education at ISS was subpar. Despite paying a considerable amount of money, my son did not receive the academic support and guidance he needed. The curriculum lacked depth, and the teachers seemed indifferent and unqualified. It was disheartening to witness the educational opportunities we had hoped for slip away.

Moreover, the issue of bullying was rampant within the school. The administration showed little concern for addressing this problem, leaving students vulnerable and parents feeling helpless. The lack of respect for parents' opinions further exacerbate... read full review

Highly Recommended.

Thank you.

Choosing a school for your children is never an easy task, however, the ISS Team (receptionist, school security, admissions, teachers, leadership team and even the board) made it a very easy one for us. After having visited most international schools in the Lisbon area, from the moment we first entered ISS, we immediately knew this was the place for our children. The whole ISS Team is extremely passionate about what they are doing and every single child we saw in the school had a huge smile on their face. Needless to say that once our children joined, they got the same smiles :) Keep up the good work team, you rock!

The first time we visited the school we were definitely impressed! This is an outstanding innovative school in sunny Portugal. It feels like you are in Silicon Valley... The students have insane facilities and they are really mature! At first we were a bit concerned about how innovative the school and spaces are, however, after just a few weeks of having our 3 kids here we realised their concept really works. The school has a great team of professionals educators and have managed to improve the learning environment for the kids like we have never seen before. Our 3 kids have been there for only 1 year and we have already seen more improvements since they started. We are extremely lucky to have found a place for the 3 of them there and I wish I had studied in a school like ISS!

We have been with the Sharing Family for almost 4 years now and it is amazing the progress we have seen in this school. When the kids joined, the school already had a very innovative way of teaching and great facilities. The school Board had explained to us their projects to develop new areas and it's impressive how much they have done in a short period. The promises that were made to us almost 4 years ago have been kept and the Sharing team keeps working hard thought the whole year to deliver on this. I strongly recommend Sharing School and I will not be leaving Portugal before my kids completed their studies here.

Our kids have been in many international schools in Europe, however, nothing like International Sharing School. The school has a unique approach to education, enabling the students to learn the best way possible and they really believe every child is unique and learns in different ways. Both my kids have been in International Sharing School - Taguspark for the last 2 years and we absolutely love it! My wife and I loved the school since the first day we walked in and could see how happy these kids were and how caring the staff was with them. Being expats, we love the fact that the ISS Community is so international, which has helped us settle well in Portugal and find our place there. I am grateful for the Sharing team and all they have done for us!

This was a huge mistake for us. The school looks impressive and that's where it ends.
Although the school looks very nice. But this niceness hides chaos. Lack of teachers, too many students in classes, inappropriate classrooms (some students studied during the winter in a frozen basement), violence (verbal and physical) at school (they know how to hide it well), teachers encourage students to whistle on each other, the school management forceful and arrogant, a confused and uncoordinated teaching staff, punishments for students from the last century and many more failures.

I wish I had done more due diligence and not just gone off ISS’s great sales pitch. My advice would be to talk to current and past parents at the senior school directly. Most people will only share their honest opinions about any school privately (the expat pages on social media).
Having spent over a year at this school as a parent ‘on the inside’, working closely with other parents to try to effect change that never happened, I can tell you that the vast majority of the parents in my son’s grade (high school) are very unhappy and want to move to another school but can’t because of long waitlists at every other school. While the management always met with us parents to discuss our long list of grievances, which we all appreciated, nothing much ever came of it, which was intensely frustrating. Be aware that this school does not have a Principal, only a CEO – a setup referred to as... read full review

My family joined the ISS community recently and we can not be happier with our choice.
In Sharing International School we found a friendly and caring environment where students can learn and grow to become knowledgeable and principled human beings. All the staff and Administration is devoted to making the learning experience a pleasant and happy one for all the children.
We strongly recommend International Sharing School Taguspark.

My family and I have recently moved to Portugal, and my kids (PYP and MYP) fell immediately in love with the school and their teachers. I suppose there were some red flags from the beginning, namely the time they took to answer our queries and a general sense of incoordination among management. We also thought about the geographic isolation of the buildings, the many assurances made by management on some fundamental inquiries, the lack of an anti-bullying plan, and only three councillors and two nursers for 400 plus students. But, as promises were made, we just waited for things to get better. As they didn't – far from it – we are writing this review after exhausting the dialogue with the director, who has become increasingly tone death to parents’ concerns.

ISS is one of the most expensive schools in the Lisbon area. So, yes, we expect a certain level of service. Indeed, we hop... read full review

We love this school. Our kids are in Grades 4 and 10. We have been made so welcome in this loving friendly, forward thinking school. Every child is treated like an individual and the staff are truly concerned that each child is happy and getting what they need. The school is working toward expanding, with stunning facilities.

Highly recommended!!

We moved to Portugal in the Summer of 2020 and enrolled immediately after a very strong recommendation from a close friend whose children were already studying there. Needless to say Sharing School did not disappoint at all! We found it an amazing and unique project, with an outstanding team from the leadership to the teaching assistants. The teaching methods, multi linguistic approach and above all the environment of the school are truly one of a kind! Very different from anything else available in the country...

As a mother I've always cared to give my son the best possible education and one that can prepare him for the challenges he will face on this changing world. On this school he can learn and grow up on a multilingual and diverse environment, which on my point of view is central to the education of a young child. I really liked the program and the overall method of teaching I found on the ISS which was what I was looking for when we choose an international school for our son. The facilities are very good and the communications/feedback with the parents is constant and very well placed. As a parent am delighted to know that my son is learning and growing up on a school like ISS and he clearly enjoys as well. Thank you to all the teachers an staff!

What an amazing school! My kids are in PYP and MYP and they absolutely love going here. Quality teachers and really good atmosphere. The administration is in school everyday, and they are super approachable for any question you have. I would recommend for anyone looking for an innovative school with a family environment.