International schools that teach Canadian Curriculum

Also, My son is heavily into Soccer. Any recommendations on good soccer clubs/ academies would be really helpful. Thank you

Hi @richadkdc, Welcome.

International Schools:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 41#5421265

(Posts #7 to #15)

Soccer Academies:

Benfica Academy

https://www.slbenfica.pt/en-us/institui … ernacional

Sporting Academy

https://escolasacademia.sporting.pt/

Os Belenenses Academy

https://www.osbelenenses.com/futebol/

Estadio Universitário Academy

https://www.estadio.ulisboa.pt/atividade/futebol

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@richadkdc

Most International's are bilingual (Portuguese/ English) and some offer IB diploma for secondary (ages 16-18).

There is only one Canadian school with facilities in Estoril and in Porto. It's called the Maple Bear.

Thank you So much.

Do you know of anyone with school age kids?

Does anyone on this Forum know of anyone with kids in Carlucci American International School of Lisbon? Thank you

@richadkdc

https://maplebear.pt

Thank you. I googled Maple Bear. Its not on the list of international schools in Portugal. Wonerding why?

    Thank you. I googled Maple Bear. Its not on the list of international schools in Portugal. Wonerding why?       -@richadkdc

Why? Well, this list is neither exhaustive nor definitive. And a lot of support has already been given here...

@richadkdc I'll send you a message.

@richadkdc

Maple Bear is not part of any international school.  Is part of a Portuguese private school. In Lisbon area, is the Colégio D. Luisa Sigea in Estoril.

Are you aware of the Portuguese education system and structure?

    Also, My son is heavily into Soccer. Any recommendations on good soccer clubs/ academies would be really helpful. Thank you
   

    -@richadkdc

Benfica and Sporting Lisboa are pretty good.

Thank you So much Nia. I will msg you

@TGCampo

Thank you so much

Planning to move son grade 10 in Canada ( frencH immersion) to Lisbon- Any help with teh school to chose ?

Just ot be clear, he got an invitation from a Soccer club and will love to move him to Lisbon- to play and school. Having a good school is a top priority. I'm not even sure if we can get him imto a french immersion school. Boarding school is also preffered.

In post #3 above, there is some info about the Lycée Français Charles Lepierre (LFCL) in Lisbon.

https://www.lfcl.pt/

But the soccer club itself can advise you on the best study solution for your child.

Since he is moving for soccer, you should also look at schools that partner with major clubs, as these often provide the flexible scheduling elite athletes need:

United Lisbon International School (ULIS): Offers The United Lisbon Academy in partnership with Sporting CP for football.

https://www.unitedlisbon.school/the-uni … n-academy/

Investigate other Boarding Schools for Language: Contact St. Peter's International School and King's College School to ask specifically about curriculum options.

Thank you. Someone mentioned BGA ( it’s a combine of virtual and in- claaa school). I have mixed feelings as I have heard good and bad reviews about them. Does anyone have more info about them?  Do universities accept their students, especially Canadian universities?

with that learning mode, my son can play soccer and also go to school.

This school could be a good option for your child. University entrance exams are external to the school, and the BGA curriculum is the British international curriculum. BUT admission to Portuguese universities is not allowed. I believe that in Canada this will be possible. You will have to check it.

Here are more details about how this school works. You need to translate it.

https://linktoleaders.com/bga-a-academi … adicional/

https://www.nit.pt/fora-de-casa/na-cida … sas-porque

Thank you