Leiria International School

The school is located at Rua Dom João Pereira Venâncio, 2430–290 Marinha Grande, Leiria, Portugal. The campus is in Marinha Grande within the Leiria District. Bus service is available on request for children aged 3 and above, with two routes: Leiria Route (Pousos - Leiria - School) and Coastal Route (Caldas - Valado dos Frades (Alcobaça) - Nazaré - Pataias - Martingança - Moita - School). The bus service uses modern buses and aims to minimize travel time.

Early Years; Primary; Secondary.

International Cambridge curriculum school offering Cambridge Primary through AS/A Level.

A Learning Support program provides personalized academic guidance (MTSS). The ESL program empowers students to develop social and academic English, with a blended model of ESL sessions and in-class support. A School Counselor provides wellbeing and academic support.

Portugal

Bus service is available to and from LIS on request (with supplementary costs) for children aged 3 years and above. Routes include Leiria Route: Pousos - Leiria - School and Coastal Route: Caldas - Valado dos Frades (Alcobaça) - Nazaré - Pataias - Martingança - Moita - School. For children under seven, appropriate car seats should be provided by parents.

Cambridge curriculum from Early Years through A/AS Level, with all instruction delivered in English. LIS is an accredited Cambridge International program provider.

The school has outstanding success rates in Cambridge International assessments.

The Cambridge pathway prepares learners to excel in higher education and pursue fulfilling careers in Portugal and internationally.

Leiria International School uses a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to identify needs early and provide timely, personalized interventions across academic, social, and emotional domains. MTSS helps learners access the full curriculum and build resilience. The School Counselor leads a developmental counseling program to nurture wellbeing, promote resilience, and support each learner's journey. Counseling is grounded in empathy and advocacy, recognizing each student's individuality and sense of belonging. The approach emphasizes early identification and consistent, compassionate support so students flourish.

Learning Support provides personalized academic guidance for students with identified learning challenges. Specialists work with families and teachers to tailor instruction and accommodations. Support covers reading, writing, math, executive functioning, attention, social-emotional skills, and sensory support. Learning Support is collaborative, with differentiated instruction and progress monitoring to help learners grow with independence. The aim is to enable every learner to access the curriculum within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The ESL program empowers students to develop social and academic English skills to access the curriculum confidently and independently. All instruction is delivered entirely in English. The model blends targeted ESL sessions with scaffolded in-class support through co-planning and co-teaching. Experienced ESL educators guide language development, helping students find their voice and engage with a multilingual community. Through language learning, students expand perspectives and grow as global citizens.

The School Counselor leads a developmental program that nurtures wellbeing and resilience and supports each learner's academic, social, and emotional journey. The counselor partners with students, families, and staff to create a safe, inclusive space where students feel heard and valued. The school emphasizes belonging and advocates for mental wellbeing as part of the educational experience. Interventions are individualized and may include coping strategies, social skills, and referrals as needed.

As a ECIS member school, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is a core commitment. Safeguarding means keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility and that staff provide a safe and inclusive environment. Training on child protection awareness and procedures occurs annually. All employees undergo a rigorous vetting process and confidential references are sought. The school upholds diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensures learners have a trusted adult and knowledge of their rights. All individuals connected with the school are expected to act with integrity to keep students safe and included.

1. Inquire: The Admissions Team provides information via email and responds promptly. Families can apply at any time; LIS enrolls new students throughout the year, and many join mid-year.

2. Exploratory Visit: A 60-minute session to get to know LIS and its community. Tours are available Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Book the visit through the site to learn about LIS's community.

3. Submit the Application: Complete the LIS application form; after submission, parents receive an email confirmation and are invited to schedule an interview with the coordinators. For Upper Secondary (Form 9 to 12), students should attend this interview. Language proficiency is assessed during the admission process; non-native English speakers in Forms 1 to 9 will undergo an English as an Additional Language evaluation after admission.

If a class is full, a waiting pool of applications is created. LIS draws from this pool based on priority guidelines to determine which students will benefit most from LIS. Priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled students; native English speakers and former LIS students; other qualified applicants, with additional priority to students transferring from international schools where English is the instruction language. For questions about applying online, contact admissions@leiriainternationalschool.com.