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✓ What we like
Full Cambridge pathway from Early Years to AS and A Level — rare in central Portugal
Singapore Maths integrated from Reception to Lower Secondary
Candidate school for the IB Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes; ECIS member and NEASC candidate
School bus routes from Leiria and along the coast (Caldas da Rainha, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Pataias)
Two campuses — a historic 1966 building in Marinha Grande and a new campus in Leiria
◎ Worth noting
Young school — founded in 2023, with no exam results published yet
Fees are not published — available only on request
IB candidate status does not guarantee authorisation
Not accredited by the Portuguese Ministry of Education — for Portuguese universities students need the Cambridge AICE Diploma or three A Levels, plus two years’ residence in Portugal
Lunch (external caterer) and the school bus are paid separately
Leiria International School (LIS) opened in 2023 and is the main international school in the Leiria region. Its first campus is in Marinha Grande, in a historic building from 1966 adapted for modern teaching; a second campus has since opened in Leiria.
LIS is an authorised Cambridge school from Early Years through Primary, Lower Secondary and IGCSE to AS and A Level, taught in English, with Singapore Maths built into the maths programme. The school is also a candidate for the IB Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes.
School profile
Founded
2023
Programme
Cambridge
Ages
3–18
Campuses
Marinha Grande · Leiria
Uniform
Required
Boarding
No
Programme authorisations / affiliations
✓ Cambridge International SchoolIB PYP & MYP — candidate
Institutional accreditations
✓ ECIS memberNEASC — candidate
Portuguese education licence
Not accredited by the Portuguese Ministry of Education — recognised as able to guarantee equivalence with the Portuguese system
Academics
Early Years – Primary
Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary
Lower Secondary
Cambridge Lower Secondary
Grades 9–10
Cambridge IGCSE
Grades 11–12
Cambridge AS & A Level · AICE Diploma
Maths approach
Singapore Maths from Reception to Lower Secondary
IB
Candidate school for PYP and MYP
Teaching language
English
Technology
Bring-your-own-device from Grade 3
Exam results
Not published yet
After school activities
Info
Co-curricular activities after lessons · details on request
Fees · 2026/27
* Leiria International School does not publish its fees. Always verify fees directly with the school — they change annually.
Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Leiria International School follow?
LIS follows the Cambridge pathway from Early Years to AS and A Level, taught in English, with Singapore Maths. It is also a candidate school for the IB PYP and MYP.
How much does Leiria International School cost per year?
The school does not publish its fees. Contact the admissions team for the current fee schedule.
Can graduates go to a Portuguese university?
Yes, with the Cambridge AICE Diploma or three A Levels, plus two years of residence in Portugal to apply under the same terms as national students.
Is there a school bus?
Yes. There is a Leiria route (Pousos – Leiria) and a Coast route (Caldas – Valado dos Frades – Nazaré – Pataias – Martingança – Moita), at extra cost.
Source: school website (2026)