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Portugal, Lisbon
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The school teaches the Cambridge International curriculum to Year 11, with a bilingual English/Portuguese stream to Year 5, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Year 12 and 13. The school teaches a framework of critical and lateral thinking, supported by technology-rich teaching. The school has a Challenge and Extension programme to develop higher-order thinking, with cognitive testing, an Inspired Assessment and exam-preparation plan, and weekly Cycle Tests plus two mock exams. The school integrates technology across learning—from Beebots and Toughcams in the early years to robotics development and 3D printing for older students—and offers online learning to support continuity of education.
The school teaches performing and creative arts as part of the core curriculum, including drama, public speaking, instrumental music, and the visual arts. The campus provides modern creative and performing arts studios to support artistic learning. The arts are integrated across experiences and performances, fostering creativity and confidence.
The school teaches a bilingual English/Portuguese stream to Year 5. The school offers international exchanges through the Inspired Global Exchange Programme. Exchanges are available in Spain, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, South Africa and New Zealand. Students can experience new places, improve language skills, and experience new cultures.
The school teaches a broad sports program including football, basketball, cricket, swimming and tennis. The sport pillar emphasises health and wellbeing, motivation, self-discipline and self-esteem. Students participate in team sports or individual pursuits, supported by extensive facilities. The campus features a 25m competition-standard swimming pool, a full-sized football and rugby pitch, a sports pavilion, two tennis courts and a basketball court.
The school has regular communication with parents via newsletters, social media and events. Written reports on individual student progress and parent-teacher consultation evenings are provided. Activities and events, including school sports days, the annual school fair and artistic performances, help build a wider sense of community. The school also encourages parent involvement as an essential part of the education of every child.
The school has a Challenge and Extension programme to nurture each student's individuality, talent and passions. The school supports each student with tracking and individual intervention plans to help them reach their maximum potential. The school uses cognitive testing to measure potential and provides Inspired Assessment and exam-preparation plans, plus Cycle Tests and two mock exams. The school integrates technology across learning and supports online learning to extend education.
The school has expansive green spaces and outdoor learning areas that promote wellbeing. The campus provides a 25m pool and other elite sports facilities, with a boarding house available for students from age 13. Mindfulness routines and a PSHE programme contribute to a respectful environment addressing physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. Boarding options offer a safe and enriching residential experience.
King's College School Cascais is a private international school in Portugal offering a blended Cambridge-IGCSE curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels pathway for senior students. The school delivers Cambridge International Primary and Secondary curricula up to Year 11, complemented by a bilingual Portuguese-English stream through Year 5. In Years 12 and 13, students may choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels, while the school is pursuing authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme as a candidate IB World School. The new private campus, inaugurated in September 2025 on a 40,000 m² site, provides university-grade science laboratories, technology-rich classrooms, and spacious performing and visual arts studios. A Boarding House for up to 50 students aged 13–18 offers a safe residential experience. The curriculum is enhanced by the Inspired global network, exchanges and collaborations, and sport facilities including a 25 m pool and full-size pitches for student wellbeing.
