“ISS feels like a second home. The teachers are super supportive, and I always feel motivated to do my best.”
Join a Growing International Community in Portugal
Portugal offers families a new beginning, from its golden coastlines to its global classrooms. At International Sharing School, we’re ready to welcome you.
Safe, sunny and ideal for families
Why Families are Choosing Portugal
Relocating to Portugal offers more than just beautiful landscapes and sunny days. It’s one of Europe’s safest countries, with excellent education options, a brilliant quality of life and a welcoming multicultural environment.
Whether you’re moving for work, lifestyle or family, Portugal offers a peaceful and enriching environment for children and adults alike.
Joining our community
A Welcoming Country with a Global Spirit
Portugal is more than just sunshine and scenery, it’s a country known for its open-mindedness, safety and growing international communities. Families from all over the world choose to settle here, bringing with them a rich blend of languages, cultures and experiences.
At International Sharing School, this multicultural environment is reflected in everything we do. With students from over 50 nationalities, our school is a true global community where international families feel understood, supported, and at home from day one.
Global learning in a local setting
A School That Supports Your Family’s Journey
At International Sharing School, we understand the needs of globally mobile families. Our IB World School offers education from Early Years to Diploma Programme (12 months – Grade 12), with a strong focus on inquiry-based learning, nurturing creativity, collaboration and adaptability.
Located 20 minutes from Lisbon city center, we combine state-of-the-art facilities with a warm community that supports both academic excellence and emotional wellbeing.
Students from over 50 nationalities learn together in an inclusive and diverse environment.
State-of-the-art classrooms, collaborative hubs, science & tech labs, art studios and sports facilities.
A globally recognised framework that encourages inquiry, creativity and independent thinking.
ISS achieves academic excellence through innovation, dedication and student-centred learning.
Class sizes and tailored academic support ensure every student reaches their full potential.
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“I love how ISS makes learning fun and interactive. It’s not just about textbooks, but real-life learning.”
“The community at ISS is amazing. Everyone is friendly, and I always feel like I belong.”
“ISS lets me explore what I love, whether it’s arts, sports, or just trying new things. It’s really cool.”
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What our Community Says
With our core values — Care, Multiculturalism and Hospitality — we create a community made up of dedicated parents, passionate teachers and enthusiastic students.
How can we help you?
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you send your message, we can provide some answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. We hope these help you decide to join our school community.
International Sharing School is open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm with our EYP and PYP classes running from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and our MYP and DP classes running from 8:30 am to 4:10 pm.
We accept students from 1 to 18 years old at the time of admission.
We accept a maximum of 20 students per class, although this number can vary depending on the academic development of the group. Our Early Years Programme (EYP) and Primary Years Programme (PYP) classrooms have two teachers per class in addition to their subject specialists.
Yes, students up to Diploma Programme are required to wear a smart, yet casual uniform.
Yes, we provide a healthy, balanced lunch for all students. Our meals are prepared by our nutritionist and ensure students eat the daily recommended nutrients they need to be at their best possible level.
Our meals include lunch and two snacks per day, with a selection of 3 different courses every day: Mediterranean menu, diet menu and vegetarian menu. We also offer a salad bar prepared with fresh ingredients every day and a different option of soup and fruits.
We will supply all stationery supplies such as pens, pencils, and schoolbooks, among others. Students in our Early Years Programme (EYP) are required to bring bedsheets to sleep and a change of clothes.
Students in Grade 4 up to Grade 12 are required to bring their own laptop, while we provide laptops for students up to Grade 4. We recommend that all students bring their personal water bottle.
Yes, parents are a key asset to our community and bring valuable input and feedback. Parent representation is organized through our Parents and Teachers Group (PTG) and meets regularly with the school Board and Pedagogical Leadership Team to create joint activities and find areas to improve.
We have students of over 50 different nationalities.
No, we are a non-denominational school with students from all different religions and beliefs.