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Portugal, Porto
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From Year 1, students have a daily English lesson with a specialized English teacher. The 1st cycle follows the Portuguese national curriculum and is complemented by the Cambridge Primary program from Cambridge Assessment International Education, including English as a Second Language and Global Perspectives, with annual Cambridge Primary Progression Tests for Years 2–4. Cambridge Primary also includes Art and Design, Computing, and Physical Education, integrated with the national curriculum. In the early years, there is a strong emphasis on English as a language component across creche and pre-school stages.
The school offers Ballet, Dance, and Individual Instrument sessions as after-school arts activities. Ballet develops expression, posture and discipline; Dance stimulates creativity, coordination and rhythm; Instrumental lessons foster musicality, concentration and artistic sensitivity. The program supports creative expression through these activities and showcases students' work within the school year.
The school collaborates with external cultural institutions to enrich learning. Fundação de Serralves provides nature- and art-related workshops, and Casa da Música offers interactive education programs. The school also programs visits to cultural sites and parks such as Jardim Botânico and Parque da Cidade, integrating cultural experiences into the curriculum. Family involvement is encouraged in cultural activities and school events.
A broad range of after-school experiences stimulates creativity, movement and discovery. Activities include Ballet, Dance, Instrumental lessons, Swimming, Yoga, Aloha, Inventors, Football, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Capoeira and Chess. The Reading Club is integrated across disciplines to develop literacy and language skills. These offerings support social interaction, teamwork and personal interests outside the classroom.
The school engages with external cultural institutions to enrich learning through regular workshops and activities. It maintains strong family engagement by planning events that involve parents and relatives, such as special days and celebrations. The campus also utilizes nearby public spaces and cultural venues, including Parque da Cidade and Jardim Botânico, to support curricular and community activities.
Healthy meals are provided to promote well-being and nutrition. Autonomy and confidence are central to the school's approach to pupil development. The school offers extensive physical activities, including Swimming, Football, Gymnastics, Capoeira and Yoga, to foster fitness, teamwork and well-being. A Reading Club supports literacy and language development across disciplines.
Tickles International School in Portugal offers an early years to primary programme within an international Cambridge framework, for students aged 0 to 10. The Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary components are authorized from 2025/2026 and are taught as a supplement to the national Portuguese curriculum rather than a substitute. The Cambridge Primary program covers Art and Design, Computing, English as a Second Language, Global Perspectives and Physical Education, alongside Cambridge subjects, with English taught as a second language where needed and Cambridge Primary Progression Tests for Years 2–4. The school operates Nursery, Day Care, Pre-School and Primary, with a strong English component across creche and pre-school and a daily English lesson from Year 1. Facilities include healthy meals, a multidisciplinary support team, and after-school activities. The campus emphasizes Project-Based Learning API, Reading Club, Robotics, Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy, and cultural and artistic engagements with local institutions in the community.
