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Portugal, Lisbon
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The curriculum is delivered in English by native speakers, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for pupils who do not yet speak English. The main additional language offered within the curriculum is Portuguese. Dutch is offered for Dutch-speaking families with 2–3 hours per week. In Year 7, pupils sample French in Term 1 and Spanish in Term 2, then choose a language to develop in the coming years.
Foundation Stages learn English through full immersion in an English environment. The language of the school, the playground, and the corridors is English, helping non-native speakers settle in and progress in an English-language environment. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program provides support for Reception to Year 6; the school values linguistic diversity and encourages pupils to develop and use their home language in their play and learning.
IPS Cascais British International School sits in Bicesse, north of Cascais, Portugal, serving learners from age 3 to 18. It delivers the National Curriculum for England, adapted for an international context, with Cambridge IGCSE studies in Years 10–11 and a Sixth Form delivering Cambridge A Levels planned for the future. In Primary, English, Mathematics and Science underpin core learning, with Portuguese and Dutch language provision and English as an Additional Language (EAL). In Year 7, pupils sample French and Spanish before selecting a language option from Year 8 onward. The school currently operates across a Primary site and a Secondary site, with a new Secondary School campus due to open in September 2026 to deliver Years 7–13. Facilities include eco-friendly Primary premises, a modern Secondary building, bright classrooms, an atrium, a library, specialist rooms, and a dining room with meals cooked onsite. After-school VivaHUB, a British-style House System, Student Council, and partnerships with WWF and Eco-Schools underpin a rich, community-focused experience.
