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Portugal, Leiria
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Leiria International School uses a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to identify needs early and provide timely, personalized interventions across academic, social, and emotional domains. MTSS helps learners access the full curriculum and build resilience. The School Counselor leads a developmental counseling program to nurture wellbeing, promote resilience, and support each learner's journey. Counseling is grounded in empathy and advocacy, recognizing each student's individuality and sense of belonging. The approach emphasizes early identification and consistent, compassionate support so students flourish.
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 sensory support. Learning Support is collaborative, with differentiated instruction and progress monitoring to help learners grow with independence. The aim is to enable every learner to access the curriculum within a nurturing and inclusive environment.
The ESL program empowers students to develop social and academic English skills to access the curriculum confidently and independently. All instruction is delivered entirely in English. The model blends targeted ESL sessions with scaffolded in-class support through co-planning and co-teaching. Experienced ESL educators guide language development, helping students find their voice and engage with a multilingual community. Through language learning, students expand perspectives and grow as global citizens.
The School Counselor leads a developmental program that nurtures wellbeing and resilience and supports each learner's academic, social, and emotional journey. The counselor partners with students, families, and staff to create a safe, inclusive space where students feel heard and valued. The school emphasizes belonging and advocates for mental wellbeing as part of the educational experience. Interventions are individualized and may include coping strategies, social skills, and referrals as needed.
As a ECIS member school, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is a core commitment. Safeguarding means keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility and that staff provide a safe and inclusive environment. Training on child protection awareness and procedures occurs annually. All employees undergo a rigorous vetting process and confidential references are sought. The school upholds diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensures learners have a trusted adult and knowledge of their rights. All individuals connected with the school are expected to act with integrity to keep students safe and included.
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.
