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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, STEM, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Leiria International School serves students aged 3 to 18 with a Cambridge curriculum from Early Years through A/AS Levels, taught entirely in English. The programme encompasses Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, complemented by a Reggio Emilia Approach in the early years. The first LIS campus is located in Marinha Grande, in a historic building dating from 1966 that has been renovated for modern use. Learning spaces are designed to support the whole person—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development. Outdoor learning is central, with projects that integrate nature and community engagement. The interior design emphasizes transparency and movement, with flexible spaces prepared for project-based learning and integrated digital technology. The campus aims to feel like a welcoming home while maintaining clear academic standards. All instruction is in English, and LIS is an accredited Cambridge International program provider.
R. Dom João Pereira Venâncio, 2430-293 Marinha Grande, Portugal
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The Essentials
Leiria International School has instruction in English.
Location
The school is located at Rua Dom João Pereira Venâncio, 2430–290 Marinha Grande, Leiria, Portugal. The campus is in Marinha Grande within the Leiria District. Bus service is available on request for children aged 3 and above, with two routes: Leiria Route (Pousos - Leiria - School) and Coastal Route (Caldas - Valado dos Frades (Alcobaça) - Nazaré - Pataias - Martingança - Moita - School). The bus service uses modern buses and aims to minimize travel time.
Stages
Early Years; Primary; Secondary.
Type
International Cambridge curriculum school offering Cambridge Primary through AS/A Level.
Additional learning support
A Learning Support program provides personalized academic guidance (MTSS). The ESL program empowers students to develop social and academic English, with a blended model of ESL sessions and in-class support. A School Counselor provides wellbeing and academic support.
Country affiliation
Portugal
Bus service
Bus service is available to and from LIS on request (with supplementary costs) for children aged 3 years and above. Routes include Leiria Route: Pousos - Leiria - School and Coastal Route: Caldas - Valado dos Frades (Alcobaça) - Nazaré - Pataias - Martingança - Moita - School. For children under seven, appropriate car seats should be provided by parents.
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Fees
Application fee
- The school does not publish a publicly available fixed application or enrollment fee amount. Applications are submitted through the school's online application process and the admissions team handles confirmation and next steps.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public tuition-fee schedule by year group or per term on its public materials. No definitive per-term or per-year amounts for Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE or Upper Secondary (AS/A Level) are available in the school's public pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no publicly posted billing schedule or detailed payment-terms document (for example: termly/annual invoicing dates, late-payment penalties, instalment plans) on the school's publicly accessible pages. The admissions and enrollment process is managed by the school's admissions team.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Leiria International School operates as a day school and does not have boarding facilities.
Other costs or fees
- Uniform: Students are required to wear a school uniform; uniform items are handled through the school's uniform/LIS Store arrangements. Costs for uniform items are not published.
- School lunches / cafeteria: The school operates a full-service cafeteria run by an external provider; parents pay for this service separately. The cafeteria price schedule is not published on the school's public pages.
- Transport: The school operates a bus service (Leiria and coast routes); a route-selection form is available. Specific per-route or per-seat transport charges are not published.
- BYOD / device requirement: Students from Form 3 onward must have a personal device under the school's Bring Your Own Device programme. Any device cost is a parent expense and is not published as part of a school fee schedule.
- Extracurricular activities: After-school extracurricular activities are available and any associated fees are charged separately; no comprehensive public price list for activities was found.
Refund information
- No publicly posted, detailed refund policy for application deposits, registration payments, tuition refunds, or pro‑rata term refunds was found on the school's public pages.
Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)
- The school's public materials do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example credit card, debit card, bank transfer, or local payment platforms). Payment method details are handled through the admissions/enrollment process.
Summary of findings and limitation
- I reviewed the school's public admissions and school-life pages and checked third‑party school directory listings. The school's public pages confirm the school's location, admissions process, day‑school status, uniform requirement, cafeteria arrangement, transport service and BYOD requirement, but they do not publish a fee schedule or numerical amounts for application fees, tuition by year/term, billing schedules, refund rules, boarding (not applicable), or accepted payment methods. Because no published fee schedule or numeric fee amounts were available, exact figures for any requested fee items cannot be supplied from the school's public materials.
Academics
Leiria International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Cambridge curriculum from Early Years through A/AS Level, with all instruction delivered in English. LIS is an accredited Cambridge International program provider.
Exam Results
The school has outstanding success rates in Cambridge International assessments.
Higher Education Progression
The Cambridge pathway prepares learners to excel in higher education and pursue fulfilling careers in Portugal and internationally.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Inquire: The Admissions Team provides information via email and responds promptly. Families can apply at any time; LIS enrolls new students throughout the year, and many join mid-year.
2. Exploratory Visit: A 60-minute session to get to know LIS and its community. Tours are available Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Book the visit through the site to learn about LIS's community.
3. Submit the Application: Complete the LIS application form; after submission, parents receive an email confirmation and are invited to schedule an interview with the coordinators. For Upper Secondary (Form 9 to 12), students should attend this interview. Language proficiency is assessed during the admission process; non-native English speakers in Forms 1 to 9 will undergo an English as an Additional Language evaluation after admission.
Waitlist
If a class is full, a waiting pool of applications is created. LIS draws from this pool based on priority guidelines to determine which students will benefit most from LIS. Priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled students; native English speakers and former LIS students; other qualified applicants, with additional priority to students transferring from international schools where English is the instruction language. For questions about applying online, contact admissions@leiriainternationalschool.com.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Leiria International School follow?
Leiria International School follows a Cambridge curriculum. Cambridge curriculum from Early Years through A/AS Level, with all instruction delivered in English. LIS is an accredited Cambridge International program provider.
Where is Leiria International School located?
The school is located at Rua Dom João Pereira Venâncio, 2430–290 Marinha Grande, Leiria, Portugal. The campus is in Marinha Grande within the Leiria District. Bus service is available on request for children aged 3 and above, with two routes: Leiria Route (Pousos - Leiria - School) and Coastal Route
What age range does the school serve?
Leiria International School serves students from age 3 to 18, covering Early Years; Primary; Secondary..
How many students attend Leiria International School?
Approximately 400 students are enrolled at Leiria International School.
Is the school co-educational?
Leiria International School is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
All instruction is delivered entirely in English. The Cambridge curriculum is offered from Early Years through A/AS Level.
What facilities does the school offer?
The first LIS campus is located in Marinha Grande, housed in a beautiful historic building dating from 1966 that has been adapted for modern use and is newly renovated. The learning spaces are designed for the whole person, supporting physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development. Outdoor le
Does Leiria International School offer special educational needs support?
Learning Support provides personalized academic guidance for students with identified learning challenges. Specialists work with families and teachers to tailor instruction and accommodations. Support covers reading, writing, math, executive functioning, attention, social-emotional skills, and senso...
What is the admissions process?
1. Inquire: The Admissions Team provides information via email and responds promptly. Families can apply at any time; LIS enrolls new students throughout the year, and many join mid-year. For information, email admissions@leiriainternationalschool.com.
2. Exploratory Visit: A 60-minute session to g
What extracurricular activities are available?
The Inventors provide hands-on experiences in engineering, art, and creativity, developing 21st-century skills, curiosity, and confidence. Happy Code enables programming through digital projects, building logic, independence, and critical thinking. Mini Kinos offers stop-motion storytelling, invitin
Does Leiria International School offer a bus service?
Bus service is available to and from LIS on request (with supplementary costs) for children aged 3 years and above. Routes include Leiria Route: Pousos - Leiria - School and Coastal Route: Caldas - Va
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Leiria International School is Delilah Miguel.
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