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Portugal, Madeira
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ISM uses Cambridge Early Years (EYFS) for ages 3 to 6 and Cambridge Primary for ages 6 to 10. Cambridge Primary English strengthens reading, writing, speaking and listening. The curriculum includes English as a language of instruction and a Portuguese program as part of adaptation to the local context.
ISM provides a bilingual and multilingual learning environment. The Cambridge Early Years curriculum supports bilingual and multilingual learners, making it accessible to children with diverse language backgrounds. It also offers a bilingual or multilingual approach for learners whose home language is not English.
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.
