TASIS Portugal, formally known as The American School in Portugal, is a private American

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. It is the newest of the four TASIS Schools, a Swiss group of American international schools. Located in Linhó,

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, on the

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, 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,

, an affluent village on the

, west of

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Academics

Elementary and middle students follow the Core Knowledge Foundation curriculum. The high school, currently under development, will have an

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program. All students are required to wear

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Administration

TASIS Portugal is a member of the TASIS Schools, four international 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

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, as well as a member of the Foundation's board.TASIS Portugal - Board of Directors
/ref> Keith Chicquen is the headmaster of TASIS Portugal. TASIS Portugal is accredited by Council of International Schools (CIS).

References

{{International schools in Lisbon TASIS International Baccalaureate schools in Portugal International schools in Lisbon Educational institutions established in 2020 2020 establishments in Portugal Education in Sintra American international schools in Portugal