TASIS Portugal

Located in Linhó, Sintra, Portugal. The campus is at Alameda do Linhó, 2, 4, 6 e 8, Penaferrim, 2710-697 Sintra, Portugal.

Serving students from pre-kindergarten through high school.

American international school.

Nationalities represented: 65. Top five represented nations: United States, Portugal, United Kingdom, Brazil, Ukraine.

Learning Support: TASIS Portugal supports and recognizes the strengths and differences in each learner. There is a learning support program designed for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. In the Early Learning Center and Elementary School, the learning support teacher often acts as a third co-teacher in the room. Middle school and high school students may have learning support during the foreign language elective block. If more support is required, families must engage outside specialists; TASIS Portugal does not offer intensive student support services.

The school has an American international affiliation.

TASIS Portugal is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for high school and Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10. The IBDP comprises six subject groups and a core including Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). Assessments include external examinations and internal assessments moderated by the IB, with the Diploma score calculated from the six subjects and the DP core, up to 45 points. The Cambridge IGCSE is taught in Grades 9–10 with core subjects such as English Language/Literature, Mathematics, Science, and History, and a range of language and elective options; progression to the IBDP requires passing at least six IGCSE subjects with a grade C or better. IGCSE results for 2024–2025 show 94% A–C, 54% A–A, 94% of candidates with six or more A–C, and 1 in 6 students earning straight A and A across all subjects.

Student-Teacher Ratio: ELC 7.1:1; Elementary School 9.0:1; Upper School 8.8:1. Average Class Size: ELC 17.7; Elementary 23; Middle School 19.9; High School 13.8.

IGCSE results for 2024–2025 are strong: 94% A to C, 54% A to A, 94% of candidates with six or more A to C, and 80% A to B; about one in six students earned straight A and A across all IGCSE subjects.

University destinations include Lynn University, University of San Diego, Wake Forest University, Kings College, University of Exeter, IE University, Esade Barcelona, and Bocconi University. TASIS Portugal's first graduating class will be in the spring of 2026.

Academic enrichment classes and a wide range of elective options continue through the IGCSE years and into the DP to support advanced learners.

SEL is woven into TASIS Portugal's curriculum with dedicated SEL time each week. The program uses age-appropriate curricula including Toolbox Project, ELLI (Effective Lifelong Learning Inventory) and Wayfinder, and integrates social-emotional competencies across subjects. Toolbox Project teaches 12 internal tools to support self-awareness, empathy and relationship-building. Wayfinder supports Middle School and High School students in identity, goal-setting, conflict navigation and belonging.

Learning Support is available for mild to moderate learning disabilities, with a co-teaching model in the Early Learning Center and Elementary School. In Middle School, students may have Learning Support during the foreign language elective; the program does not provide intensive student support services, and families may engage outside specialists if needed. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) and accommodations can be arranged through the Learning Support team, with outside providers available for on-site support at additional cost.

ELD is offered for non-native English speakers. Students are tested on admission (WIDA) and may also complete MAP assessments; ELD aims to advance English proficiency to maximize engagement in English-medium academic work. ELD replaces Portuguese in Elementary School and French/Spanish in Middle School, and students are expected to exit the program within two years or less; WIDA testing carries a separate fee of €75.

SEL supports students' mental wellbeing by fostering resilience, self-awareness, empathy and safe, inclusive classrooms. The school uses tools such as ELLI to track learning power, Toolbox Project to develop social-emotional skills, and Wayfinder to help Middle and High School students build belonging, set goals and navigate challenges.

TASIS Portugal provides an internal Reporting Channel for safeguarding concerns, established in compliance with Law No. 93/2021, ensuring confidentiality and anonymity for reporters and protection of information. The channel offers a Submit report option and a Consult report option, with a dedicated privacy policy.

Applications are considered throughout the year, and families are invited to visit the campus. The online application is powered by OpenApply, and you create your account by filling out the TASIS Portugal inquiry form. Complete and submit the application for the appropriate grade level; Early Learning Center (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten) ages 3 to 5, with PK1 needing to be 3 by September 1 and toilet trained, PK2 needing to be 4 by September 1, and Kindergarten needing to be 5 by September 1; Elementary is Grades 1–5, Middle School 6–8, and High School 9–12 (with limited entry to 10th grade if coming from an IGCSE program in alignment with the program). Transcripts from the previous year and current year records are requested starting from Grade 1; recommendations from educators are required; submit results of any standardized tests (e.g., MAP, ERB); English Language Development may be required and tested. Interviews or visits are scheduled by contacting Admissions; Early Learning Center candidates will have an assessment with ELC staff (virtual options available). Submit any educational testing or IEPs if applicable. The nonrefundable application fee is €100 (€150 for ELC applicants). Admission decisions for the 2026–2027 school year note that Grades 2–8 are currently full; availability for Grades 3–8 in 2026–2027 is determined after the re-enrollment process; admissions for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 9 (IGCSE), and Grade 11 (IB Diploma Programme) operate on a rolling basis as spaces become available. The school maintains a Wait Pool for full classes; it is not ranked, and completed applications are required for Wait Pool consideration; space is opened as openings arise and requires balancing factors such as gender and language diversity, sibling enrollment, and academic readiness. A Note to Families: being in the Wait Pool should not discourage applications. Re-enrollment for the following year requires a non-refundable €750 Re-Enrollment Fee by February 15; payment of Campus Enhancement Fund (CEF) is required for Kindergarten and higher (CEF amount set annually) and is non-refundable; withdrawal and refund policies apply, and outstanding fees can affect re-enrollment. For questions, contact the Admissions Office.

University and scholarship applications are supported by TASIS Portugal through the University and Career Counseling program.

The Wait Pool is used when classes are full; applications are always welcome, and only completed applications are eligible for Wait Pool consideration. The Wait Pool is not ranked; the Admissions Committee reviews each applicant as openings arise, weighing factors such as gender and language diversity, sibling enrollment, and academic readiness. When space becomes available, a candidate from the Wait Pool may be offered a place, and families are encouraged to contact Admissions for more information or to schedule a campus tour.