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Portugal, Lisbon
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The school offers a broad range of clubs that develop academic skills and inquiry, including Chess, Science and Robotics & Coding. Young learners engage in Inventors Club to problem-solve, and older students may participate in inter-school Chess tournaments. Enrichment activities promote curiosity, collaboration, resilience and self-confidence. After School Activities are compulsory for every child at school.
The school offers arts and creative enrichment including Violin, Ballet and Choir, and Drama activities. These activities nurture creativity and performance skills. Participation in drama activities and choir supports expressive communication and collaboration. Roller Skating is also part of the enrichment options.
Language learning is provided as part of enrichment activities. Portuguese is emphasised as a second language and the school supports students to develop high fluency.
The school offers social and hobby clubs such as Chess, Choir, Science and Robotics & Coding, and Inventors Club. Drama activities support teamwork and expressive communication. Sailing, Judo, Ballet and Roller Skating provide additional recreational options. Older students have opportunities to compete in inter-school Chess tournaments.
The school offers a broad programme of sports and activities to promote a healthy, active lifestyle. Physical education introduces students to a wide range of sports and activities and supports physical fitness as well as emotional, intellectual and personal development. Enrichment activities such as Sailing, Judo, Ballet and Roller Skating provide additional opportunities for physical activity and personal development. These experiences contribute to students' wellbeing and development.
The British School of Lisbon is a British international school in Lisbon offering the English National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. It serves learners aged 3 to 15, with the Cais do Sodré campus for primary and the Restelo campus for secondary, housed within the CF Os Belenenses sports complex. Phase I of the Restelo campus opened in September 2024 and Phase II is planned for Summer 2025. The English National Curriculum forms the core and is adapted to provide an international perspective, including studies of local culture, language and heritage. From enrolment, a dedicated team creates a personalised academic plan guiding students through selecting and applying to universities in the UK, US and worldwide. Phase I provides bright classrooms, science laboratories, play areas and sports fields; Phase II will add more science labs, a design & technology suite, a large library and expanded outdoor space, plus extensive sports facilities including an indoor hall. Extracurricular activities include sports, languages and coding; after-school activities are compulsory and selected each term by parents to balance active and intellectual programmes.
