United Lisbon International School

The United Lisbon Academy provides programs that extend academic learning into real-world applications. The Maker Space teaches coding, robotics, 3D printing and Minecraft to develop digital literacy and problem-solving. Venture Tracks 2.0 connects middle and high school students with entrepreneurship projects, enabling teams to develop real-world solutions and present to companies in demonstrations and investor events. The Inventors and Happy Code programs offer hands-on engineering, arts and creativity and STEAM activities to foster innovation.

The Performing Arts are integrated through the Music Academy, which runs Kindergarten to Grade 12 and offers individual, group and ensemble instruction, with exams and diplomas issued by the Music Teachers Board. Students learn to sing and play instruments, with a structured pathway to certification. Arcade Dance Center provides street and performance dance across age groups, with styles including Creative Dance, Ballet, Hip Hop, Popping and Whacking. Fencing is offered to Grade 1 through Grade 12 as a modern sport emphasizing technique, discipline and sportsmanship.

Language Academy with Speakwell provides language teaching with native or bilingual teachers and CEFR-aligned materials, including a nonbinding assessment before starting. The school has a Global Citizenship pillar that emphasizes cultural awareness, empathy and responsibility toward local and global communities. The current and future collaboration with the United Lisbon Edu Hub enriches learning in arts, entrepreneurship, shadowing and internships.

A broad range of after-school activities complements the curriculum, including football at the Academy with Sporting CP for ages 4–17, acrobatic gymnastics, and cycling. The Music Academy and Arcade Dance Center offer ongoing artistic opportunities, while language and entrepreneurship programs provide additional social and creative outlets. Partnerships with local clubs, such as Lisboa Racket Centre for tennis and paddle, extend extracurricular options beyond the classroom.

Global Citizenship fosters cultural awareness, empathy and responsibility toward local and global communities. The school connects students to real-world experiences through internships and shadowing opportunities via the United Lisbon Edu Hub and the Dukes network, which also provides career counselling and university guidance. The diverse community includes students from around 50 countries, reflecting a globally-minded educational environment.

Entrepreneurship is a pillar that encourages students to think creatively, take initiative and solve real-world problems. Venture Tracks 2.0 enables middle and high school students to develop projects, work with companies and present solutions in Demo Day and Investor Day. Through the Dukes education family, students gain access to internship and college counselling services and broader career development opportunities.

Sports form a core pillar, emphasizing physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship through a variety of athletic programs. The campus includes over 6,500 square meters of outdoor space to support sports and outdoor activities in an urban setting. The academy's partnerships, including with Sporting CP and local sport centers, provide structured opportunities for football, tennis, cycling and other physical activities.