How can we educate a child for success when we do not know exactly what knowledge or skills will be needed or what careers will emerge? For the Carlucci American International School of Lisbon (CAISL), the answer is to cultivate in its students the desire to learn and the ability and self-confidence to do so in the core curricular areas of academics, athletics and arts, developing the “whole child”.

The Carlucci American International School of Lisbon (CAISL), founded in 1956, is a non-profit, non-denominational, coeducational day school that offers the best of American educational programs, philosophy, and methodologies to approximately 650 students from Early Childhood (age three) through grade 12 (approximately age 18). Making the most of our host country Portugal and with an international community, CAISL provides a blending of American, International, and Portuguese education which makes it unique.

All students at CAISL are encouraged to “do their best” as one of CAISL’s core values. Teachers provide focused attention and an individualized response to each child’s educational needs. Students learn through inquiry and exploration, problem-solving and creativity with the guidance of their teachers and the resources of technology. Each student is actively involved in learning, seeking knowledge and developing critical thinking skills. Students learn to meet challenges and overcome difficulties with a belief in their own ability to do so—essential to life-long learning.
Along with confidence and perseverance, CAISL students develop leadership and teamwork skills through programs such as Model United Nations. The High School (Iberian MUN) version brings together over 300 students from around the world. This program, and its Junior version (dedicated to the Middle School), are organized entirely by CAISL students who exercise leadership and managerial roles while engaging in public debate on world issues. They learn about the structure and function of the United Nations, conduct research, investigate international issues, take on diplomatic and leadership roles, and debate, deliberate and design solutions to the world’s problems with their student peers.
For students to learn in today’s digital age, they must also have the right tools for learning. CAISL incorporates technology and the teaching of technological skills into its program. As examples, young students develop computational skills including basic programming by learning with floor robots; each student from grades 3 through 12 has a computer for his/her own use; beginning in Grade 6 the student may also take the computer home. Having such tools readily available enhances the learning opportunities for each student.
Preparing children for the future means giving them the skills and attitudes, the enthusiasm and the perseverance to meet the challenges of life with the confidence to succeed. That is the essence of what is taught at CAISL.

A CAISL student may graduate with two internationally-recognized Diplomas.
All CAISL High School students (Grades 9 through 12) take a course of study leading to the American High School Diploma. With this Diploma, CAISL graduates enter university in Portugal, the United States, the United Kingdom and universities around the world.
Most CAISL students, in their last two years of High School, also study for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
To learn more: 219 239 800; admissions@caislisbon.org; www.caislisbon.org