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Number of students |
1200 total when full |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
>30 |
Most common nationality |
United Kingdom, United States, Portuguese |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
The school will have ELD Support |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese, French, Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
10 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Conservatively |
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) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Conservatively and only in higher grade levels |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated instruction to support all school needs |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
September |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:30 |
School finish time |
16:00 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Public transit is highly accessible from the school |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes, multiple options |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Robotics, electronics, photography, psychology, debating, Mandarin, Nitere challenge, mini United Nations, finance, community service |
Sports activities included |
Physical Education regularly - Multiple opportunities in afterschool care |
Facilities at the school |
Auditorium, library, dining hall, science labs, courtyard |
Sports facilities at the school |
Access to aquatics centre, sports field, sailing, climbing walls, parks and courts |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Lisboan International School opens its doors in September 2024. |