About Carlucci American International School of Lisbon (CAISL)
Carlucci American International School of Lisbon takes seriously the responsibility to ensure that each student is welcomed and valued, and, at the same time, challenged with an academically demanding curriculum. We strive to help students feel accepted and to accept themselves and each other.
We do not want students to get intellectually "comfortable." Academic achievement is not accomplished by those who are comfortable. It is accomplished by those who are always striving and questioning and demanding the best, both of themselves and of those around them. This is the atmosphere we work to create.
Supporting its mission, Carlucci American International School will educate school-aged dependents of the national and international communities residing in the Lisbon area. The multi-cultural, multilingual make-up of the CAISL student body is an asset and a resource for enriching the lives of all students.
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IB, American
Primary Language
English
Ages
3 to 18
Max Class Size
22
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Former student there. Back in the day, the guidance counselor was very toxic and inept at their job, they would lose college application papers. When I decided not to attend the graduation ceremony, because I didn't choose to live in Portugal (while a great country, as a student, I felt that I missed out a lot due to my parents deciding to live abroad), she wasn't OK with the decision and worked to harass my friends and family to pressure me into going to the graduation ceremony; their involvement was not normal. They were even calling my friend's parents. Having to deal with this much harassment while living abroad was pretty stressful, I ended up being hospitalized and had to leave the university after a semester. When I contacted the school later, the school principal didn't bother replying at all, while the other school principal said that they had tried to get the counsellor fired for years but it was difficult. They said they wanted to talk to me to apologize but then blocked all contact with me. This school really ruined my life and yet the school principals cannot even offer an apology.
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Steve Oakes, a month ago
Our daughter started attending CAISL in September 2018, so we have some experience with the school. It has impressed us beyond words; the teachers are at the top of their profession, the administrative staff responsive and professional, and the student body diverse and exuding the sort of positive energy that comes from learning day-to-day in such an environment. In our child’s development since joining the school, there is clear evidence of the “hidden curriculum” at work, as her sense of responsibility, consideration and mindfulness evolve over time. For parents, too, there’s a real sense of community, of being connected. So, in a nutshell, we’re very pleased with CAISL!
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Dani Calamita, a month ago
My family and I are brazillian and moved from USA to Portugal in 2018. For us, it was a blessing to find a school like CAISL! The school is an extension of US schools' method, all the staff is very professional and well prepared, and also the school curriculum is an excellent level. The intercultural exchange is very rich because my children study with children from all over the world, which makes it a priceless experience. For sure, I can notice the dignity, respect and integrity that the school transmits to its students.
