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Sintra International Christian Academy

Portugal, Lisbon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages English
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Sintra International Christian Academy is a K5–12 international Christian school affiliated with Liberty University in the United States. The school delivers an online hybrid American curriculum designed to meet US and UK standards while expanding toward 21st-century learning goals. Teaching is delivered by qualified educators within a Christian framework, with Bible study integrated across all grades. The program emphasizes intensive English as a Second Language support and STEAM-inspired learning to build problem-solving skills across subjects. In grades 9–12, students can access an online-hybrid program with Liberty University for dual enrollment and higher education preparation. The Learning Day runs from 8:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with small class sizes of 10–12 students and technology allowed in classrooms. Athletically, students participate in volleyball, basketball, football (soccer), field hockey and badminton, while many join local federated clubs for gymnastics, swimming, and surfing. The school also features an International Student Center and a diverse community representing 25+ nations, supporting spiritual and personal growth.

Estrada De Polima 673 BC, Aboboda, Portugal, 2785-019

The Essentials

Sintra International Christian Academy has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
Parque Industrial Meramar, Estrada De Polima Nº673 Bloco C, Abóboda, 2785-543 São Domingos de Rana, Lisbon, Portugal. The campus is in the Abóboda area of São Domingos de Rana in the Lisbon region. Office visits are by appointment; office hours are 09:00 am – 03:00 pm local time.

Stages
Kindergarten (K5) through 12th grade.

Type
International Christian academy.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students and staff represent 25+ nations.

Additional learning support
Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction program to ensure that all students achieve English proficiency.

Country affiliation
United States (affiliated with Liberty University).

Religious affiliation
Christian (evangelical).

School day structure
The Learning Day runs from 8:20 am to 3:30 pm.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is associated with Assoc. Sintra International Christian Academy and operates as an international student center and missionary project. It is affiliated with Liberty University.
Fees
Application / Registration Fees

- Registration (application) fee: €300 for the first student, payable at the time of registration. €200 registration fee for each additional sibling, payable at their time of registration. These registration fees are non‑refundable.
- Book fee: €300 per student, charged at registration. (Textbooks are school property and issued as rentals.)

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school's published materials available online do not include a current, itemized tuition schedule by year group or per‑term amounts for the present academic year. The school's public enrollment form and information leaflets list registration and book fees but do not publish tuition rates by grade or term.
- Historical reference (older public listing): an external guide published earlier (2017–18 period) reported annual tuition in the range of approximately €5,000–€6,000 depending on grade level and language support needs; this figure is a historical estimate and is not presented as a current schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Registration and book fees are due at enrollment/registration.
- Ongoing tuition is billed as regular school contributions and is required to be paid on time each month. Tuition contributions should be paid by the 10th day of each month; failure to meet this monthly payment schedule can lead to student suspension. Final school records and documents are withheld until all school contributions have been paid in full.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day school with stated school hours of 08:30–15:30 and policies oriented to day attendance; no boarding fee schedule or boarding service is published.

Other costs and fees

- Uniform: all students are required to wear a school uniform. The cost of the uniform is not itemized in the school's published enrollment documents.
- Textbooks: school textbooks are issued as rentals and must be returned in the condition they were lent; any damage or loss obligations are implied by the rental policy but specific charges for damaged or lost books are not itemized in the available documents. Book fee of €300 per student is charged.
- Other potential fees (transport, lunches, extracurricular activities, examination fees, insurance): no itemized schedules for these charges are published in the materials available online.

Refund information

- The registration fee (and the stated additional‑sibling registration fee) is non‑refundable. The available enrollment form does not publish a broader tuition refund policy for mid‑year withdrawals or other circumstances; final records are withheld until all contributions are paid.

Fee payment options

- The school's publicly available enrollment documents and information PDFs do not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or cash) or the bank details/payment portal on the published forms. No explicit payment channels or instalment platform details are listed in the materials available online.

Brief summary of availability of information

- The school publishes and charges specific non‑refundable registration and book fees (registration €300 first child, €200 per additional sibling; book fee €300 per student) and specifies a monthly payment expectation (payments due by the 10th). Full, current tuition rates broken down by year group and per term, as well as published payment method options and any detailed refund policy for tuition, were not found in the school's publicly available enrollment documents.

If you need these items shown in your external database precisely (for example, fields for per‑grade tuition and accepted payment methods), note that the school's publicly posted materials supply the registration/book amounts and the monthly billing date but do not provide the per‑grade per‑term tuition schedule or explicit payment method list.
Academics

Sintra International Christian Academy teaches American Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school serves kindergarten (K5) through 12th grade with an online hybrid American curriculum. The curriculum meets US and UK education standards and extends beyond them with 21st-century learning goals, intensive ESL, and STEAM-focused instruction. Instruction is individualized by qualified educators within a Christian framework, and the Bible is taught to every grade. In grades 9–12, the program offers an online-hybrid option with Liberty University for dual-enrollment opportunities and higher education preparation. Graduates have been admitted to universities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, France, and the Republic of Georgia.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are small, typically 10–12 students per class. Teachers work closely with students to support learning.

Exam Results
Graduates have gained admission to universities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and France. The high school program provides SAT readiness support on campus, and SAT scores have ranged from 1080 to 1450.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, France, and the Republic of Georgia. The Liberty University online-hybrid program offers dual-enrollment opportunities for high school students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Christian values promote emotional, moral, spiritual growth and integrity. Teachers create a safe and welcoming space where every student is seen, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Individualized attention supports students' social and emotional development, and character development is a core focus.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction ensures English proficiency.

Mental Wellbeing
A caring Christian environment supports the holistic development of the whole child, including emotional and spiritual growth.
Parent Experience

Community
The community is diverse, with students and staff representing 25+ nations, creating a multicultural campus. The school welcomes students of all backgrounds who are respectful of the Christian mission and values. The evangelical approach centers on Jesus Christ and faith is integrated in all we do. The community offers fellowship opportunities through field trips, collaboration in sports, creative arts, technology, and more to foster growth and peer-to-peer development.
Facilities

Sports Facilities
Athletic opportunities include volleyball, basketball, football (soccer), field hockey, and badminton. Students participate in local federated clubs for gymnastics, basketball, swimming, and surfing.

Academic Facilities
Online hybrid American curriculum for Kindergarten through 12th grade, meeting US and UK standards, with emphasis on 21st-century learning goals, intensive ESL, and STEAM learning. The program includes high school online-hybrid courses with Liberty University and opportunities for American dual-enrollment; The Learning Day runs 8:20am–3:30pm with small class sizes (10–12 students) and laptops/tablets permitted in classrooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include field trips, spelling bees, debates, art classes, music, and physical education. After-school support includes study hall and one-on-one tutoring. Athletic opportunities include volleyball, basketball, football (soccer), field hockey, and badminton, with many students participating in local federated clubs for gymnastics, basketball, swimming, and surfing.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school serves kindergarten through 12th grade with an online hybrid American curriculum that meets US + UK education standards. The program integrates 21st-century learning goals into the traditional curriculum and provides Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. It emphasizes problem-based learning in Mathematics and Science and STEAM learning, along with efficient individualized instruction from qualified educators. Christian values support emotional, moral, spiritual growth and integrity.

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular activities include art classes and music.

Cultural & Language
The school has an International Student Center and a diverse student body representing 25+ nations. Intensive ESL instruction helps students achieve English proficiency.

Social & Hobbies
Elective extracurricular activities include field trips, spelling bees, debates, art classes, music, and physical education. Athletic opportunities include volleyball, basketball, football (soccer), field hockey, and badminton; students participate in local clubs for other sports.

Leadership & Professional
The high school program includes an online-hybrid option with Liberty University and access to American dual-enrollment college courses through LU. Graduates have been admitted to universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, France, and the Republic of Georgia.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Learning Day runs from 8:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with small class sizes of 10–12 students. Teachers integrate biblical principles into learning, fostering a caring Christian environment that supports spiritual and personal growth.
Languages

Language Provision
The school serves students from kindergarten (K5) through 12th grade with an online hybrid American curriculum. Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is provided to ensure students achieve English proficiency. In grades 9-12, options include an online-hybrid program with Liberty University, and LU affiliation provides opportunities for high school students to enroll in American dual-enrollment college courses for college credit. The curriculum integrates 21st Century learning goals such as critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, and Christian values guide emotional, moral, spiritual growth.
Admissions

Admissions
The school serves students from kindergarten (K5) through 12th grade with an online hybrid American curriculum that meets US and UK education standards. Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction ensures English proficiency. The International Student Center provides guidance and support for homeschooled students and their families. The high school program includes an online-hybrid option with Liberty University (LU), and LU affiliation enables dual-enrollment college courses. Graduates have been admitted to universities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, France, the Republic of Georgia, and other countries, with SAT preparation and testing support available. Open Enrollment is offered. The school emphasizes character development, individualized attention, and faith-based learning, and the student body represents 25+ nations. Bible is taught to every grade, weekly chapel is held, and the school pastor is available for counsel and support. The evangelical approach centers on Jesus Christ and diversity is celebrated with 25+ nations represented in the community.
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