CCA Programme
Our Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are a chance for every learner to be curious, courageous, and resilient while discovering new passions, developing skills, and connecting with friends across the community.
We want to provide our students with challenging and satisfying experiences in different areas like arts, music, science, and sports.
Please be aware that these activities are not included in the tuition fees.
Boys Football
Boys Football lets students join the LIS
team, build skills, teamwork, and become
part of LIS history on the pitch.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Coach: Secondary PE Teacher & Mr. Edgar Viana
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 12
Venue: Football Pitch (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Coach: João Pedro Pereira
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Tennis
Tennis is a fun and challenging sport that develops agility, focus, and coordination. Students improve their skills while enjoying the thrill of the game.
Available at: Marinha Grande Campus
Attendees: from Grades 1 - 12
Venue: Clube de Ténis da Marinha Grande (CTMG) (LIS VAN)
Rugby
Rugby is an energetic team sport that builds strength, teamwork, and resilience. Students learn skills, strategy, and sportsmanship while enjoying fast-paced action.
Available at: Marinha Grande Campus
Partner: Lobos de Leiria
Attendees: from Grades 1 - 12
Venue: Football Pitch (LIS)
Music Lessons (Guitar)
Learning to play the guitar is a fun and rewarding musical journey. Students discover rhythm, creativity, and the joy of making music at their fingertips.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: António Ogando
Attendees: from Grades 1 - 12
Venue: Room 11 (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Partner: Rock School
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: TBC
Horse Riding
Horse Riding is an exciting journey of connection and balance. Students learn confidence, coordination, and respect for animals while enjoying the thrill of riding.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Partner: Associação Cavalo Dourado
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 12
Venue: Quinta da Amizade (LIS VAN)
Leiria Campus
Partner: Quinta Vale do Lena
Attendees: from EY3 - Grade 5
Venue: Quinta Vale do Lena
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu is a dynamic martial art that builds strength, discipline, and confidence. Students learn techniques, focus, and resilience while enjoying an active and challenging practice.
Available at: Marinha Grande Campus
Partner: Checkmat
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 7
Venue: Checkmat Studio (LIS VAN)
Girls Football
Girls Football gives students the chance
to play on the LIS team and make their
mark in LIS history, developing skills, teamwork, and a love for the game.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Coach: Secondary PE Teacher & Mr. Edgar Viana
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 12
Venue: Football Pitch (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Coach: João Pedro Pereira
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Swimming
Swimming is a fun and healthy way to build confidence in the water. Students develop strength, coordination, and endurance while enjoying movement and play.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Partner: Desportivo Náutico da Marinha Grande
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: DNMG Swimming Pool (LIS VAN)
Leiria Campus
Partner: Bairro dos Anjos
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Leiria Swimming Pool (Bus service by BA)
Music Lessons (Piano)
Learning to play the piano brings joy, creativity, and satisfaction. Students explore music, develop technique, and express themselves through every note
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: Prof. Vicente
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 12
Venue: AP Room (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Partner: Rock School
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Music Room (LIS) / TBC depending on session
Happy Code
A place where students explore programming in a fun and creative way. They turn ideas into digital projects while developing logic, independence, and critical thinking.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Partner: Happy Code
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 12
Venue: Room 15 (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Partner: Happy Code
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: LIS
Music Lessons (Drums)
Learning to play the drums is an exciting journey into rhythm and energy. Few experiences are as thrilling as feeling the beat flow through you and bringing music to life.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: Prof. Zé Carlos
Attendees: from Grade 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Music Room (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Partner: Rock School
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: TBC
30 min. individual class
Music Lessons (Violin)
Learning to play the violin is a path of elegance and sensitivity. Its unique sound has the power to move hearts, making every practice moment a step towards true musical expression.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: Prof. Eduardo
Attendees: from Grade 1 - Grade 12
Venue: Room 7 (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Partner: Rock School
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Music Room (LIS)
30 min. individual class
Mini Kinos
Mini Kinos is where stories come to life through stop-motion. Children explore creativity, imagination and storytelling while creating their own animated adventures.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Room 15 (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: TBC
Sewing Studio
Learning to sew is a creative and practical skill that brings ideas to life. Few things are as rewarding as transforming fabric into something unique, useful and truly your own.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: Rita Gomes
Attendees: from Grade 3 - Grade 12
Venue: Room 10 (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Teacher: Rita Gomes
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: TBC
Creative Art
Exploring creative art is a journey of imagination and self-expression. Colours, shapes and textures become tools to tell stories, express emotions and discover new ways of seeing the world.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: Rita Gomes
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 7
Venue: Art Room (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Teacher: Rita Gomes
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Art Room (LIS)
The Little Carpenters
The Little Carpenters Workshop is a space where children turn imagination into wooden creations. With safe tools and guided activities, they discover the joy of building, learning and creating with their own hands.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Attendees: from Early Years 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Room 10 (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Attendees: from Early Years 3 - Grade 5
Venue: TBC
The Inventors
The Inventors inspires young minds through hands-on experiences in engineering, art, and creativity. Students develop 21st century skills, curiosity, and confidence while exploring innovative projects that shape the future.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Attendees: from Early Years 3 - Grade 7
Venue: Room 15 (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Attendees: from Early Years 3 - Grade 5
Venue: TBC
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary Dance is a journey of expression and movement. Students explore creativity, body awareness, and emotion, turning every step into a unique artistic experience.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: Annabela Rosalles
Attendees: from Grade 3 - Grade 7
Venue: Rosales Ballet Studio (LIS VAN)
Leiria Campus
Teacher: Diogo de Carvalho
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Multipurpose Room (LIS)
Irish Dancing
Irish Dancing is a vibrant and energetic way to express rhythm and tradition. Students learn precision, coordination, and joy while bringing lively steps and music to life.
Available at: Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: Natasha Frias
Attendees: from Grades 1 - 6
Venue: Gym/Amphitheatre (LIS)
Ballet
Ballet is a graceful journey of discipline and artistic expression. Students develop strength, flexibility, and poise while bringing stories and emotions to life through movement.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: Annabela Rosalles
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Rosales Ballet Studio (LIS VAN)
Leiria Campus
Teacher: Diogo de Carvalho
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Multipurpose Room (LIS)
Fencing
Fencing introduces students to a dynamic sport that develops coordination, concentration, strategy, agility, and self-discipline.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 12
Venue: Gym/Amphitheatre (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Multipurpose Room (LIS)
EEPA (Emotional Education Through Art)
Emotional Education Through Art helps students explore emotions, build self-awareness, and express themselves creatively through artistic activities.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: Filipa Pedro
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: Room 5 (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Teacher: Filipa Pedro
Attendees: from EY 3 - Grade 5
Venue: TBC
3D Printing
3D Printing introduces students to digital design and technology, turning creative ideas into real objects while developing problem-solving and technical skills.
Available at: Marinha Grande & Leiria Campuses
Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: Bruno Pires
Attendees: from Grade 2 - Grade 7
Venue: Room 12 (LIS)
Leiria Campus
Teacher: Bruno Pires
Attendees: from Grade 2 - Grade 5
Venue: TBC
Interested in CCAs?
Reach out to us at: extracurriculars@leiriainternationalschool.com
Music Lessons (Singing)
Singing lessons help students develop their voice, musicality, confidence, and self-expression while exploring the joy of music.
Available at: Leiria Campus
Partner: Rock School
Attendees: from Early Years 3 - Grade 5
Venue: TBC
30 min. individual class
Drama Club
Drama Club encourages students to explore acting, storytelling, creativity, and self-expression while developing confidence and teamwork on stage.
Available at: Marinha Grande
Teacher: Allison Preecce
Attendees: from Grade 7 - 12
Venue: LIS Auditorium
Leadership Skills
Leadership Skills helps students build confidence, communication, teamwork, decision-making, and the skills needed to lead and collaborate effectively.
Available at: Marinha Grande Campus
Teacher: Marco Gomes
Attendees: from Grade 3 - Grade 12
Venue: Football Pitch (LIS)
