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Portugal, Madeira
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Cambridge Primary Curriculum guides students aged 6 to 10 through a well-rounded education including English, mathematics, science, and more than ten subjects. Cambridge Primary English strengthens reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The curriculum is flexible to fit ISM's bilingual and Portuguese program, ensuring alignment with local language context. The school emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and communication to prepare students for future study and life.
Infant School fosters creativity through art and music as part of early-years development. Enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom support artistic expression and creative learning. The holistic approach integrates creative activities across the curriculum.
ISM provides bilingual and multilingual learning with English and Portuguese programs. Cambridge Early Years supports learners with diverse language backgrounds and offers a bilingual or multilingual approach when English is not the home language. The Primary Curriculum includes a Portuguese program integrated with the Cambridge pathway.
ISM is described as a vibrant learning community where students grow as leaders, innovators, artists, and confident communicators. Prospective families are guided toward participation in co-curricular opportunities and pursuing personal passions. Enrichment opportunities and a balanced education foster social development and creativity.
The admissions process seeks learners with a positive attitude, a commitment to learning, and a willingness to contribute to school life. ISM describes students as potential leaders, innovators, and artists and emphasizes opportunities to develop leadership skills. Co-curricular options support entrepreneurship, career development, and professional skills.
Pastoral care provides emotional and social support in both Infant and Primary phases. A holistic approach emphasizes well-being, resilience, and personal development. Structured routines and strong family communication help children feel valued and ready to learn.
The International School of Madeira is an international day school offering Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary curricula for children aged 3 to 10. Established in 1997, it delivers an English National Curriculum with an international perspective through bilingual English-Portuguese instruction. The Infant School (ages 3–6) follows the Cambridge EYFS framework, organized around six curriculum areas and designed to support bilingual and multilingual learners. The Primary School (ages 6–10) uses the Cambridge Primary Curriculum across more than ten subjects, including English, mathematics and science, with Cambridge Primary English and mathematics strengthening core skills. The school supports bilingual or multilingual learning paths and can adapt the curriculum to a Portuguese program. Class sizes are small, with no more than fifteen pupils per class. Pastoral care and enrichment opportunities underpin a holistic approach. ISM maintains strong links with Madeira's secondary schools, and alumni include professionals across medicine, engineering, education and research opportunities.
