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The Frank C. Carlucci American International School of Lisbon is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from Early Childhood for 3-year-olds (EC-3) through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1956. The school year comprises 4 quarters extending from September 4 to November 10, from November 13 to February 2, from February 5 to April 20, and from April 23 to June 27. The School is sponsored by a Board of Trustees, composed of the American Embassy, Visteon Portuguesa, and Grupo Espirito Santo. The School is legally recognized as a Portuguese Foundation and operates under statutes approved by the Portuguese Ministry of Education. The curriculum is that of U.S. college-preparatory public schools. The School's testing program includes the National Merit and College Board tests. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is available for the last 2 years of High School. Instruction is in English. Portuguese is taught as both a native and a foreign language. Most of the graduates go on to colleges and universities in the United States, the United Kingdom or Portugal. Special Services to support mild learning disabilities is provided. Psychological testing and private remedial assistance are available in the community. The School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the European Council of International Schools, and the Portuguese Ministry of Education. One building houses EC-3 up to grade 5 and includes a library/media center for younger students; one includes the reception and main library/media center. The library contains about 33,000 volumes, CD ROM resources, and access to the Internet. The third building houses grades 6-12. The new purpose-built facility includes 2 computer labs, 3 science labs, and early childhood and elementary playgrounds. Current sports facilities include a soccer field and a multipurpose court. Nearby sports facilities, including a gymnasium (a 5-minute walk from the main campus), are being rented on a daily basis for sports and P.E. classes.