TASIS Portugal


TASIS Portugal, formally known as The American School in Portugal, 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.
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.
Its campus was founded within the Quinta da Beloura in Linhó, Sintra, an affluent village on the Portuguese Riviera, west of Lisbon.

Academics

Elementary students follow the Core Knowledge Foundation curriculum. Middle and High School students follow a program which includes English-as-an-Additional-Language content courses, Advanced Placement courses, and the International Baccalaureate program.
All students are required to wear school uniforms.

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. Keith Chicquen is the headmaster of TASIS Portugal.
TASIS Portugal is accredited by Council of International Schools.