Portugal, Leiria
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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, inviting imagination and problem-solving. Sewing Studio and Creative Art support maker culture, practical craft, and self-expression.
Music Lessons (Guitar, Piano, Clarinet, Drums) are offered with dedicated teachers, developing musical technique, rhythm, and expression. Contemporary Dance, Irish Dancing, and Ballet provide movement-based artistic training. Creative Art, Sewing Studio, Mini Kinos, and The Little Carpenters support hands-on artistic making and storytelling.
Boys Football and Girls Football, Rugby, Tennis, and Swimming are offered as CCAs, fostering teamwork, discipline, and resilience. Jiu Jitsu provides physical training, focus, and confidence. The programme also includes dance and music activities that offer social and creative outlets.
Physical activity is a core part of life through football, tennis, rugby, swimming, horse riding, and dance. These CCAs promote fitness, coordination, resilience, and wellbeing. The range of activities supports peer connection, teamwork, and stress relief.
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.