We are a group of passionate educators who are enhancing our mission and creating the best world possible for our learners.
Meet our School Head
Welcome to Leiria International School!
As the proud School Head of LIS, it is my honor to extend a warm welcome to our vibrant school community. At LIS, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to explore their passions, pursue excellence, and reach their full potential. Our dedicated team of educators is passionate about inspiring a love for learning and empowering students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and compassionate global citizens. With a rigorous academic curriculum, enriched by the latest educational methodologies and technologies, we strive to foster creativity, curiosity, and resilience in our students. Beyond the classroom, our extensive extracurricular programs offer students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, pursue their interests, and build lifelong friendships.
As we embark on this exciting journey together, I invite you to join us in creating a supportive and collaborative community where every member is valued, respected, and celebrated.
I am thrilled to welcome you to LIS and look forward to an enriching and rewarding academic year ahead.
Warm regards,
Delilah Miguel
About us
Founded in 2023, Leiria International School (LIS) delivers a high-quality international education through the Cambridge curriculum, from Early Years to A/AS Level, fully taught in English. As an accredited Cambridge provider, LIS fosters critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills — preparing students for success in higher education and/or future careers, both in Portugal and around the world. The school is organized into two divisions:
Primary School
Leiria Primary Principal, PYP Coordinator & Accreditation Coordinator
Primary Principal, Marinha Grande Campus
Secondary School
Middle and High School Principal & Safeguarding Coordinator
MYP Coordinator
Supportive Team
In addition to our esteemed team of educators across the two divisions, we are fortunate to have dedicated main offices and supporting teams who play integral roles in ensuring the smooth functioning of our school on a daily basis:
Student Support
Benjamin Logan
Wellbeing & Transitions:
Digital Learning
Tatiana Maria
Primary Digital Learning & PYP
Curriculum Coordinator Assistant
Alexandra Rodrigues
Middle and High School Digital
Learning Coordinator
Academic Administration
Ricardo Leite
Exams
School Operations
Andreia Dinis
Operations
Accreditation & Authorisations
Our school is a member of ECIS (The Educational Collaborative for International Schools) and is recognised nationally by the Portuguese Ministry of Education.
Our current accreditations, authorisations and international programmes include:
NEASC Accreditation Candidate
IB Candidate School for the:
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Cambridge Programmes:
IGCSE
AS & A Levels
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Founded in 1965, ECIS (the Educational Collaborative for International Schools) is a non-profit global membership organisation. ECIS exists as a professional life-force for members, a vibrant network of thoughtful doers and change-makers. Their membership represents 500 membership communities and 40,000+ passionate educators and leaders in over 80 countries on six continents. We chose ECIS because its approach matches our learning vision.
