TASIS Portugal

TASIS Portugal, formally known as The American School in Portugal,[1] is a private American international school in Portugal. It is the newest of the four TASIS Schools, a Swiss group of American international boarding schools.[2][3]

TASIS Portugal
Location
Linhó, Sintra
,
2710-697

Lisbon District, Portugal
Coordinates38.763720°N 9.371480°W / 38.763720; -9.371480
Information
School typeAmerican international school
Founded2020
Sister schoolTASIS Schools
HeadmasterKeith Chicquen
GradesPre-K — 12
Colour(s)Blue and red         
WebsiteOfficial website

Located in Linhó, Sintra, on the Portuguese Riviera, the school enrolls pupils from around the world.

History

The fourth of the TASIS Schools, TASIS Portugal was established in 2020.[4]

Its campus was founded within the Quinta da Beloura in Linhó, Sintra, an affluent village on the Portuguese Riviera, west of Lisbon.[5]

Academics

Elementary students follow the Core Knowledge Foundation curriculum. Middle and High School students follow a program which includes English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) content courses, Advanced Placement courses, and the International Baccalaureate program.[6]

All students are required to wear school uniforms.[7]

Administration

TASIS Portugal is a member of the TASIS Schools, four international boarding schools that are jointly-owned by the TASIS Foundation. Apart from the TASIS Foundation's board of directors, each school is governed by its own board of directors. Fernando González is both Chairman of TASIS Portugal and TASIS England, as well as a member of the Foundation's board.[8] Keith Chicquen is the headmaster of TASIS Portugal.[9]

TASIS Portugal is accredited by Council of International Schools (CIS).

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References
  1. Empresite - TASIS The American School in Portugal
  2. Portal Cascais - Centro Comercial Beloura Shopping da Lugar a Colegio de Luxo
  3. TASIS Switzerland - TASIS to Open New School in Portugal
  4. Sintra Noticias - Beloura Shopping Vai Ser Colegio Americano
  5. SOL - Beloura Shopping Vira Colegio de Luxo
  6. TASIS Portugal Academics
  7. TASIS - School Uniforms
  8. TASIS Portugal - Board of Directors
  9. World Schools - Introducing TASIS Portugal
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