Santo António International School

SAIS is a full K-12 British international private Catholic school located in Monte Estoril, near Cascais in the Lisbon district. The school delivers the Cambridge Pathway Curriculum from Primary through IGCSE and A Level/AICE Diploma years, preparing pupils aged 5 to 18 for international examinations and university study. It has held Cambridge International Examinations accreditation since 2013 and operates as a Cambridge examination center. All classrooms are in the main building, with the dining hall and vocational subjects on the ground floor leading to the courtyard. The spacious Multi-Use Hall supports physical education, assemblies and external exams. The school combines English and Portuguese language instruction with a Catholic ethos, and offers arts, music and design subjects. Distinctive features include a partnership with Oficina da Dança for Ballet and contemporary dance, and a focus on Global Perspectives and university placement pathways. Community service, MUNs and a PTA underpin leadership and involvement.