Kids@School Overview
School Name: Kids@School
Type: Preschool/Daycare
Location:
- Oeiras Valley Campus: Av. Dr. Mário Soares 14, 2740-119 Porto Salvo, Portugal
- Madeira Campus: Caminho dos Saltos 6, 9050-219 Funchal, Portugal
Contact Information:
- Oeiras Valley Campus: (+351) 214 876 140
- Madeira Campus: (+351) 291 773 218
Educational Approach
Kids@School follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which emphasizes:
- Inquiry, action, and reflection
- Project-based learning
- Multilingual and multicultural education
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Social, academic, and emotional development
- Community engagement and social responsibility
Programs Offered
- Foundation Programme: Ages 1-3 years
- Primary Years Programme (PYP): Ages 3-11 years
- Middle Years Programme (MYP): Ages 11-16 years
- Diploma Programme (DP): Ages 16-18 years
Class Structure
- Age Range: Accepts students from 1 to 18 years old
- Class Sizes: Maximum of 20 students per class, with two teachers in EYP and PYP classrooms
- School Hours:
- Open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm
- EYP and PYP classes: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
- MYP and DP classes: 8:30 am to 4:10 pm
Meals and Supplies
- Meals Provided: Healthy lunch and two snacks daily, with options for Mediterranean, diet, and vegetarian menus
- Supplies: Stationery provided; EYP students need to bring bedsheets and a change of clothes
- Laptops: Required for students from Grade 4 to Grade 12; provided for students up to Grade 4
- Water Bottles: Personal water bottles are recommended for all students
Community and Diversity
- Multicultural Environment: Over 50 different nationalities represented
- Languages Offered: English, Portuguese, Mandarin, Russian, German, French, Spanish
- Inclusivity: The school is inclusive, with a Wellbeing Department that includes psychologists and special education needs specialists
Parental Involvement
- Parent Committee: Meets monthly to discuss school issues and provide feedback
- Parent-Teacher Group (PTG): Organizes events and fundraisers, open to all parents
After School Activities
A variety of activities are offered, including:
- Padel
- Horseback Riding
- Dance
- Music (Piano, Guitar, Drums)
- Sports (Football, Basketball, Volleyball)
- Arts and Crafts
- Robotics and Coding
These activities are not included in tuition fees.
Transportation
Home-school-home transportation service is available from Lisbon, Oeiras, Cascais, and Sintra, subject to availability and not included in tuition fees.
Core Values
- Care
- Multiculturalism
- Hospitality
Enrollment Process
Enrollment is available year-round up to Grade 10. Enrollment for Grade 10 and the Diploma Programme is not accepted after the school year starts.
Ratings
- Google: 4.3/5
- Facebook: 4.7/5
- International School Database: 4.3/5
- International School Advisor: 4.8/5
For more information, please contact the respective campuses.
