One school.
Two Campuses.
One Living Community.
It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a courageous community to shape the future. As more families connect with our vision, we are choosing to grow the village — to widen the circle of belonging and shared responsibility around our learners.
LIS Leiria
A new purpose-adapted campus at the centre of Leiria — designed for our youngest learners. A growing, dynamic, and international community brought closer to families.
Location: Rua Joaquim Ribeiro Carvalho, Leiria
Ages: 3–11 (Early Years & Primary
Capacity: Up to 201 learners
Curriculum: Cambridge International
Outdoors: Playground, green spaces, city-integrated nature
Shared Leadership
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Consistent Culture
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Commitment to Beauty
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Nature Makes Our Day
Shared Leadership * Consistent Culture * Commitment to Beauty * Nature Makes Our Day
LIS Marinha Grande
The founding campus — housed in a beautifully renovated historic building offering the complete educational journey from first steps to graduation.
Location: Rua Dom João Pereira Venâncio
Ages: 3–11 (Early Years & Primary)
Capacity: Up to 201 learners
Curriculum: Cambridge International
Outdoors: Playground, green spaces, city-integrated nature
The student journey — a seamless pathway
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Early Years
Ages 3–5
Both campuses
Students at LIS Leiria have a guaranteed place in Secondary at the Marinha Grande campus.
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Primary
Ages 6–11
Both campuses
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Lower Secondary
Ages 12–14
Marinha Grande
Upper Secondary
Ages 15–18
Marinha Grande
Do You Have Any Questions?
Choosing the right environment for your child's educational journey is an important decision, and our team is here to support you every step of the way. If you need more information, we would be delighted to assist you.
FAQ
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Expanding doesn't mean starting over — it means taking a well-established educational project further. This new campus is born from the same vision: educating curious, confident children capable of shaping the world around them. LIS remains rooted in its Marinha Grande campus while growing to serve an increasingly international, curious, and demanding community.
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The new campus responds to the school's sustained growth and increasing demand for international education of excellence. It is a natural step in expanding our educational mission, maintaining the same standards and ensuring the best learning conditions.
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Beyond an international curriculum, LIS stands out through its focus on the Learner Profile, inquiry and concept-based learning with real-world impact, development of critical competencies like self-leadership, communication, resilience and critical thinking, a strong sense of community, balance between academic rigour and well-being, and systematic personalised support. We don't just teach content — we help each student discover how they learn and who they are.
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No. The new campus is based on an educational model already implemented and consolidated at LIS. The expansion has been carefully planned to guarantee the same standards.
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LIS offers fluency in English as a universal language, preparation for global contexts, development of competencies for a VUCA world, and continuity through to pre-university education. More than a school, it is a consistent and intentional educational journey — an investment in the whole development of the child.
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There is a single pedagogical leadership, a shared educational project, continuous joint training, and aligned school culture. More than two spaces, there is one school lived in two contexts.
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Yes. Curriculum, methodology, assessment, and educational philosophy are exactly the same. Academic consistency is a central priority. Learn more about our approach →
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Through continuous assessment, pedagogical differentiation, stratification by academic and emotional needs, and individualised support. Each student progresses at their own pace while maintaining high academic standards.
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In the early years, learning happens through intentional exploration, structured play, social interaction, and active curiosity — with a balance between development and rigour.
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Through shared events, collaborative projects, accompanied transitions, and common culture and language. Transitions at LIS are planned with intention, ensuring curricular continuity and emotional preparation so that each student feels safe and confident. One LIS community, always.
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In the initial phase, the Leiria campus will have 10 qualified teachers, part of the same academic structure with the same selection criteria, practices, support, and training as the Marinha Grande campus.
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Yes. Students at the Leiria campus will have a guaranteed place in Secondary at the Marinha Grande campus, with priority over new external students.
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No. The transition will be automatic, although contracts need to be renewed annually.
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Currently, the Leiria campus is dedicated to Early Years and Primary. Any future evolution will be communicated transparently and carefully planned.
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Approximately 201 students, defined based on built area, number of rooms, and current legislation.
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The campus includes 3 Early Years activity rooms (capacity 19 each), 5 Primary classrooms (capacity 24 each), an Arts room, a Science room, a multipurpose space, a library, a dining hall with kitchen, and administrative offices — all spread across three floors of purpose-adapted space.
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Rua Joaquim Ribeiro Carvalho, 2, 2410-116 Leiria — at the centre of the city. Close to Avenida Marquês de Pombal and Avenida da Comunidade Europeia, with parking and organised drop-off zones. View on Maps →
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The campus has its own dedicated space, complemented by local partnerships and school-provided transport.
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No. It is an interior refurbishment, maintaining the building's structure and façades.