Admissions Team
International School Torres Vedras is delighted that you’re considering our school for your child’s education.
We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.
Welcome to Escola Internacional de Torres Vedras!
Welcome to EITV, a nurturing and dynamic learning environment that offers a unique blend of the Portuguese curriculum from nursery to 12th grade, and the new Cambridge International curriculum from Year 1 to Year 11, with Year 12, and Year 13 opening next year onwards. In addition, we offer the Academia American Dual Diploma for the Portuguese curriculum.
Located amid a beautiful eucalyptus forest, our school is dedicated to providing students with an engaging and stimulating educational experience that fosters their intellectual, emotional, and social development.
We take pride in our state-of-the-art facilities, which include two labs, a synthetic field, a VR and AR room, a green screen room, and an auditorium equipped with surround sound and RGB lights. . Our extensive 45,000-square-meter campus provides ample space for students to explore, learn, and grow. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, where students are encouraged to take risks, ask questions, and challenge themselves in their pursuit of knowledge.
Believing in the importance of extracurricular activities, we offer a wide array of options through our Discovery Clubs. These include music, dance, drama, programming, football, and robotics.
We invite you to join us on this exciting journey as we work together to empower minds and shape the futures of our students. Visit our school and experience firsthand the vibrant and inspiring learning community that is EITV.
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School details
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 37 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
| Number of students |
445 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Portuguese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
65/35 |
| Native English and Portuguese speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Portuguese |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have interactive screens (promethean and traulux)
|
| 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 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE
|
| Results in these examinations |
A and B, Good and Very good |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1h |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We conduct an interview with parents and students |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9AM |
| School finish time |
16:30PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports: Football, Padel
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| Sports activities included |
Physical Education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Basketball, Cross Country, Volley, Football |
| Facilities at the school |
Two amphitheatres, Auditorium, Physics Lab, Chemistry lab, Future Classroom Lab, two computer rooms, VR/AR room, Green Screen and multimedia room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor pitch, Synthetic pitch, Paddle and tennis court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
EITV offers the best of both worlds, providing the Cambridge International Curriculum and the Portuguese National Curriculum, the latter of which can be complemented with the USA Dual Diploma, giving our students a well-founded education that is recognized worldwide. Our facilities are designed to support teaching and learning in a variety of ways, from spacious classrooms equipped with modern technology to sports facilities that promote physical health and teamwork. |
Why choose ISTV?
Academic
Our approach to education places emphasis on instilling curiosity and a love for learning through academic and project-based teaching and learning methodologies.
We purposefully have built an inquiry focused curriculum, to support and deliver our school’s vision, ethos and mission best.
We evaluate pupil performance through continuous formative and summative feedback approach. Throughout the duration of a given term, teachers will have individual discussions with pupils about what they have accomplished well and which areas are in need of development. Through this approach, students are empowered to take ownership of their own learning, and what they ought to do to achieve better results.
After School
Extracurricular activities extend learning beyond the classroom. In line with our holistic view of education, we provide our students with a range of diversified activities and comprehensive options whether in arts, sports or technology.
School sports play an important role in the overall development of students. It provides them with an opportunity to engage in physical activity, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and learn important life lessons such as discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
Whether it’s basketball, football, soccer, or track and field, school sports offer students a chance to compete and strive for excellence, both individually and as part of a team. We participate annually in the Mega Sprint, as well as inter-school basketball, handball and volleyball competitions.
Our Campus
We believe that providing high-quality school facilities is essential for creating a positive and effective learning environment for our students.
Our facilities are designed to support teaching and learning in a variety of ways, from spacious classrooms equipped with modern technology to sports facilities that promote physical health and teamwork.
We also offer access to libraries, computer rooms, and VR/AR spaces that encourage students to explore their interests and expand their knowledge.
Get in contact with the Admissions team