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Year: 13

CJD International School

Dear Students, Parents, and Staff,

I am honored to be the Principal of CJD International School, a vibrant and diverse community of learners. Our school’s aim is to provide an exceptional education to students from all around the world, fostering a love for learning and preparing them for success in their future endeavors.

As we begin another academic year, I want to remind everyone of our school’s core values of respect, responsibility and resilience. We believe that these values are essential in developing a community of global citizens, who can make positive contributions to the world.

We are committed to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of their background, culture or beliefs. We celebrate diversity and recognize the richness it brings to our school community. We believe that a multicultural environment is essential in shaping well-rounded individuals and preparing them for life in an increasingly interconnected world.

As we embark on this academic journey, let us all work together to achieve our goals and make the most of our time at this school. I encourage students to embrace new challenges, to pursue their passions and to work hard to achieve their goals. I also ask parents to partner with us in supporting their children’s education and to engage actively in the school community.

I look forward to working with all of you in the coming year and I wish everyone a successful and fulfilling academic year.

Marco Carvalho, Director
Marco Carvalho, Director
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CJD International School

Colégio Júlio Dinis (CJD) is a private school located in the city of Porto, Portugal. The school was founded in 1934, one of the oldest schools in Portugal, with a vision to provide quality education to children in Porto. The school was named after Júlio Dinis, a prominent 19th-century Portuguese writer, who had close ties to the city of Porto. It started as a small school with a handful of students and a team of passionate educators. Over the years, CJD has grown and evolved and, today, it is recognized as a leading educational institution in the region.

At CJD, we have always believed in providing a holistic education that nurtures not just the educational growth of our students but also their personal and social development. We are proud to have produced successful alumni, who have excelled in various fields and made significant contributions to society.

As we move forward, our commitment to providing a world-class education remains unwavering. We are excited to embark on this journey with our international component, which will offer the Cambridge curriculum. We believe that this will enable us to provide an even more enriching and diverse learning experience for our students.

Our goals at CJD are centered around providing our students with an exceptional education that prepares them for success in a rapidly changing world.
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4 - 18
CJD International School
Rua do Porto Feliz Porto, PORTUGAL
+351 220 109 083
WEBSITE

CJD International School

Rua do Porto Feliz Porto, PORTUGAL

International Sharing School

At International Sharing School, we believe in Learning Through Sharing to build a better future. We provide the best educational experience for our students, acknowledging that every child is different and unique.

We have blended an innovative learning space with the highest quality of teaching to provide our students the opportunities to explore and have fun with their learning. They develop the confidence in themselves and are given a wide range of opportunities to develop and enhance their skills and understanding of themselves as learners in a modern world. We are deeply committed to building a community in which our students develop an understanding of their place within an internationally connected world. With over 60 nationalities represented at ISS, our students take part in a truly diverse educational environment which allows them to take their place confidently as active participators in a multiculturally diverse world beyond school.
ISS is an IB continuum school in which we embrace our diversity and celebrate our internationalism at every opportunity. Our teachers are internationally diverse in their experience which provides our students with a broad perspective of real-life connections within the IB curriculum. Learning through sharing is our vision and we embed this into our daily learning across all phases of the school. This guarantees our children experience a connected transition from the time they are welcomed into the ISS community through to the time they graduate.
Carlien Shelley
Carlien Shelley
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International Sharing School

International Sharing School aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and open-minded lifelong learners who aspire to build a better tomorrow, through a supportive, respectful, and caring environment promoting learning through sharing.

We use the IB Curriculum Framework as we believe the curriculum is more in line with our core values and vision on education. Using a project based approach, we want to create students who understand we are all the same and want to help build a better, more peaceful world.

We work in the dynamic development of a multilingual and multicultural holistic approach, creating an environment which is relaxed but challenging, familiar but disciplined and most of all, we have created a school for the citizens of the future where fun and curiosity may lead to Learning Through Sharing and creativity in problem solving.

We promote a caring, multicultural and hospitable environment for all the community
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INTERNATIONAL SHARING SCHOOL, TAGUSPARK, LISBON
Avenida Dr. Mário Soares, 14 2740-119 Porto Salvo, Oeiras
(+351) 214 876 140
WEBSITE

International Sharing School

Avenida Dr. Mário Soares, 14 2740-119 Porto Salvo, Oeiras

“With this innovative learning environment, I recognize that my students are more able to be themselves, relaxed and open-minded learners.”

Sarah B - Sharing School Teacher

The Institute of Education

The Institute of Education was founded in 1969 by Raymond Kearns and was established to provide exceptional maths tuition to Leaving Certificate students. Today The Institute is Ireland’s most successful private school with over 1,500 full-time students.  We also offer par-time and short courses for students attending other schools, over 7,000 students attend these courses every year.

 

Our school offers a unique learning environment. We provide a focused, flexible, and complete educational experience for our students that extends beyond academic achievement. Our school provides an environment where students can maximise their academic capabilities while also developing the confidence and maturity to thrive as they progress to their chosen universities and future careers.

Our school values are simple; Excellence, Respect, Independence, and Ambition.  These values underpin every aspect of our school.  As principal of The Institute of Education, my focus is on the students and their journey. The students are at the heart of every decision and my door is always open to the students, our teachers, and the school community. I am immensely proud of our students, the teaching team, and our support staff who working together make our school exceptional.

In 2023 we joined the Dukes Education family. We are proud to be a part of Dukes Education, a collection of truly outstanding schools with whom we share a passion for exceptional education.  Being part of the Dukes family will enrich the lives of our students, teachers, and our wider school community.

I look forward to welcoming you to our school.

 

Yvonne O’Toole

Yvonne O'Toole
Yvonne O'Toole
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The Institute of Education

Over 50 Years of Excellence in Education

The Institute of Education is Ireland’s best known and most successful private school.  Located in Dublin, the school occupies an iconic campus in heart of historical Georgian Dublin. Our city campus offers a bright, contemporary, vibrant, and stimulating environment in which to learn.

Our students study for the Leaving Certificate exams; a State examination that is a recognised pathway to top universities in Ireland and throughout the world. Thousands of our school alumni have progressed to Ireland’s best universities to study the most prestigious of courses. Our students also progress to the top universities in the UK, Europe, and the US. Students have the flexibility to choose from a huge combination of subjects for the Leaving Certificate that best fits their strengths, interests, and University progression.

Excellence is in the DNA of our school; we never compromise on the quality of our tuition, and we encourage our students not to compromise on their ambitions. With a clear focus on results and exam success, we foster a can-do culture and provide additional tuition where required to support students. We ensure our students are equipped to achieve their absolute potential. The school has a team of Guidance and Career Counsellors supporting students as they select the appropriate universities and courses for further study. The school also provides a full programme of extracurricular activities, to ensure that students develop both academically and personally.

The Institute of Education is a unique learning environment. We ensure that all our students receive the very highest standards of tuition and are fully prepared for the world of the 21st Century.

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12-18
79-85 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin, Ireland
+353 (0)1 661 3511
WEBSITE

The Institute of Education

79-85 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin, Ireland

United Lisbon International School

With our vision “to empower and inspire the young generation for a sustainable world”, United Lisbon will join established and innovative education. We provide rigorous educational programs with a strong focus on the skills and values the next generation will need to be successful in tomorrow’s world, the 21st century and beyond. The school is committed to the purpose of contributing to a sustainable and equitable world.

Our educational philosophy is holistic, fostering the individual growth of each student through rigorous academic standards and a variety of inspiring extra-curricular activities. Our modern pedagogy creates a student-centered learning ecosystem that instills relevant skills through guided-inquiry, collaborative learning, and seamless integration of technology to strengthen and further personalize the learning of each individual student.

Martin Harris
Martin Harris
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About
United Lisbon International School

United Lisbon International School is a modern and innovative school providing education for children to prepare them for the future. Values, Technology, Entrepreneurism, Music and Arts are all pillars for our education. We provide education founded on rigorous standards of excellence, seamlessly integrating technology into the learning environment. We want our students to embrace the opportunities created in tomorrow’s world. We live the United philosophy at school: that global problems can only be solved through being UNITED.

We are a K-12 school for kids from ages 3-18 with our first IB students graduating in 2024, following an American international curriculum and the IB diploma for grades 11 and 12. We are proud to be an accredited IB World School and a candidate school for NEASC. We have prioritized technology as a core for an education for the future and have worked hard to become a Microsoft Showcase School. Our state-of-the-art Maker Space teaches our kids about coding, robotics, 3D printing, Minecraft and much more. ULIS has invested in over 6,500 sqm of outdoor spaces, allowing our kids have lots of fresh air and sports during the day despite being in an urban setting. As we had the opportunity to design our facilities from scratch, our science laboratories and art spaces are kitted out with the most modern equipment to enable our faculty to work with our kids to achieve their true potential.

ULIS is a co-educational school located in Lisbon
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3 - 18
Avenida Marechal Gomes da Costa No 9, 1800-255 Lisbon
WEBSITE

United Lisbon International School

Avenida Marechal Gomes da Costa No 9, 1800-255 Lisbon

Copperfield International School Verbier

Grant Ferguson joined Copperfield International School in August 2024 as Director of School. Grant has served in school leadership positions globally, demonstrating a deep commitment to enhancing educational standards and student outcomes.

Grant will applies his rich experience and belief in holistic, inclusive, and ever-evolving education to the unique and welcoming environment of the Copperfield Community. His leadership philosophy is rooted in fostering an environment where learning is not just an academic exercise but a joyful and continuous journey for both students and educators. With a global outlook, innovative approach, and a commitment to excellence, Grant Ferguson is poised to lead Copperfield International School into its next exciting chapter, and we are delighted to welcome him.

Grant Ferguson
Grant Ferguson
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Copperfield International School Verbier

The world’s only ski-in, ski-out IB school.

 

Copperfield is a small, international day and boarding school in Verbier, Switzerland — one of the world’s most inspiring settings for learning and growth.

 

Founded in 2021, we offer a holistic education that balances academic ambition with character development, outdoor learning, and global citizenship. Our size allows us to know every student well, and to shape the school experience around what each young person needs to thrive.

 

We are an IB through school, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). For students in Years 12 and 13 who want a broader academic portfolio, we also offer a High School Diploma (HSD) pathway.

 

Our students benefit from:

  • A safe and stable Swiss environment with outstanding quality of life
  • Access to year-round mountain leadership and outdoor education in the Alps
  • A boarding experience focused on wellbeing, independence and community
  • A student-centred approach where decisions begin with one question: what’s best for the student?
  • This is education shaped by place, people and purpose — and designed to prepare young people not just for university, but for life.
3 - 18 YEARS
3 - 18
Ages
3 - 18
Rue de la Bérarde 10, Le Hameau 1936 Verbier, Switzerland
WEBSITE

Copperfield International School Verbier

Rue de la Bérarde 10, Le Hameau 1936 Verbier Switzerland

Our parents say...

It’s no exaggeration that everyone in the school knows each other’s names and faces. That’s special.”

2 - 13 YEARS

Devonshire House Preparatory School

Letter from the Head:

Devonshire House offers an intellectual, creative learning environment in which girls and boys of all character and learning profiles can thrive and maximise their potential.

We believe that parents shouldn’t have to choose between academically rigorous and pastorally nurturing schools: their children can have both at Devonshire House.

Strong core subject teaching is combined with a great breadth of study in specialist rooms and taught by expert teachers in their respective fields. A wide range of sports is on offer at our state-of-the-art facility and there is a keen focus on S.T.E.M, the creative arts, languages and the Humanities.

We encourage children to think critically by assimilating different perspectives with an open mindset, able to find nuanced positions as they wrestle with problems. We believe that learning and play represent a symbiotic relationship, one feeding the other.

Children learn as much from studying bugs in our wild area as they do in the classroom. The great outdoors are critical to a child’s development and at Devonshire House, we ensure that the children spend as much time outdoors as possible.

Henry Keighly Elstub
Henry Keighly Elstub
Henry Keighly Elstub
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Devonshire House Preparatory School

Devonshire House provides an outstanding education from nursery age through to entry to Senior Schools. Its staff nurture and care for the children throughout their time at the School. Devonshire House has fine premises, with spacious grounds, two onsite AstroTurfs and walled gardens.

Children can join the School’s Nursery, The Oak Tree Nursery, (ages 2½ – 3½), in Pre-Reception or Reception and at later stages, where vacancies arise.

Devonshire House has exceptional results, including for Senior Schools and in their Scholarship examinations. The School has strong links with Senior Schools and ensures every family has good advice about their child’s next school.

Devonshire House is co-educational from 2-11 years at which time the girls take the 11+, while boys can continue the journey in preparation for the 13+.
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2 - 13
Devonshire House Preparatory School
2 Arkwright Rd, London NW3 6AE
+44 (0)20 7435 1916
WEBSITE

Devonshire House Preparatory School

2 Arkwright Rd, London NW3 6AE

“The Devonshire House gang are the brightest of buttons, bagging places at some of London’s most competitive senior schools. DH is spread over three Victorian redbricks just off Hampstead High Street, and there’s a cosmopolitan vibe to match – with lengthy waiting lists too. Energy is expended at Lords, the Saracens’ training ground or the much- envied running club on Hampstead Heath. Last year, they raised enough money to build a staff room for their link school in Rwanda. They’re chuffed with their Green Flag eco credentials too – so much so that there are plans for a Forest School. Last term’s performance of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ was a total show stopper – and, yup, they had ‘real’ rain.”

Tatler Schools Guide