From United States of America to Portugal
Built on the legacy of academic excellence of Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, USA, Sierra Canyon American International School Portugal offers a future-focused learning environment where students grow with confidence, purpose, and ambition. Our Alcochete campus will open through a phased and purposeful approach, beginning with Early Years (ages 3–5). Additional grade levels will be introduced progressively each year, ensuring a high-quality, personalized experience and a smooth transition for every family as the school grows toward its full 3–18 educational pathway. Set within an immersive multilingual environment, students develop strong academic foundations in English while continuing to strengthen their mother tongue, with dedicated Portuguese and French language pathways.
Our Learning Journey
From Early Years to High School
Early Years
Here, the world is a classroom. Our Early Years program (ages 3–5) prioritizes outdoor discovery and sensory play, nurturing curiosity in a natural, safe environment where the first steps of learning feel like an adventure.
High School
The pinnacle of the SCAIS journey. Building on our Los Angeles legacy, we offer a rigorous academic pathway that empowers students to lead, think, and create on a global stage.
Primary
A multilingual environment where intellectual rigor meets personal growth. We empower students to master core skills and explore their creative potential through inquiry-based learning.
Middle School
A transformative stage focused on collaboration and innovation. We provide a challenging framework that inspires young adolescents to find their voice and take ownership of their learning.
Academics
At SCAISchool, academic excellence is a journey, not just a destination. Our "Learning Forward" philosophy creates a dynamic environment where students are challenged to think deeper, explore further, and connect their knowledge to the real world. Through a blend of innovation and proven pedagogy, we nurture minds that are as creative as they are analytical, preparing every learner to navigate an ever-evolving global landscape.
Why choose Sierra Canyon American International School?
At SCAISchool, education goes beyond academics. We offer a personalized, future-focused learning journey inspired by the excellence of Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, where high academic standards meet creativity, innovation, and care for the whole child. In a multilingual and multicultural environment, students are supported to develop confidence, critical thinking, and global awareness from an early age. With dedicated educators and a thoughtfully designed campus that encourages curiosity and well-being, we prepare students not only for academic success, but for life.
Excellence
Integrity
Community
Independence
Academic and personal excellence for every student. Individual growth measured by personal potential.
Excellence celebrated collectively, not defined by a single standard.
Strong moral and ethical foundation within a principled community. Honesty, respect, and compassion guide student actions
Close student - faculty relationships support learning and personal growth.
Strong sense of belonging built on shared commitment and responsibility.
Progressive independence and responsibility in learning.
Curiosity, creativity, and confidence actively fostered.
Opportunities to lead and grow within the school community.
Perspective
Broadening worldviews through academics and extracurriculars.
Experiential learning connects students to community and the wider world.