International Schools

If you are relocating to Portugal and are looking to secure the best education for your children, we have prepared our annual list of top schools to help you in this pivotal decision-making process. While reaching out directly to the schools will yield more detailed and personalized information, we have done the preliminary homework for you by gathering the most pertinent data about each institution. This will aid you in navigating through the available options and in making informed choices as you and your family make the exciting leap to a new environment.

From curricular offerings to extracurricular activities, faculty qualifications to campus facilities, our comprehensive list provides a snapshot of what each school has to offer, ensuring that you have a solid foundation to build upon as you explore the educational landscape of Portugal.

27 Lisbon International Schools in 2024

1. Prime School

• Location: Estoril, Sintra, Lisbon
• Website: https://primeschool.pt/
• Curriculum: American, British
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages of Students: 3 to 18
• Yearly Fees for 2023/2024: €10,170 to €17,474
• Description: Prime School follows the Cambridge curriculum and believes in having campuses with fewer students for an intimate, nurturing environment, attention, connections, engagement, and participation. It is described as an exceptional choice for students’ overall well-being.
• Verification Status: The information has been verified and approved by Prime School according to international-schools-database.com.
• (+351) 219 235 496
• Accreditations & Memberships: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/; https://www.ecoschools.global/; https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/
• This school has more than one campus in Lisbon:
  Sintra Campus: Ages 3 to 18Address: R. Mestre Neves 20, Sintra – 2710-422 Sintra, Portugal

  Estoril Campus: Ages 3 to 18Address: R. Antoine de Saint-Éxupery, Estoril, Portugal

  Lisbon Campus: Ages 3 to 18Address: R. Carlos Lobo de Ávila 4, 1700-099, Lisbon, Portugal

2. Greene’s College Oxford, Estoril

• Location: Estoril, Lisbon
• Website: Greene’s College Oxford, Estoril
• Curriculum: British
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages of Students: 14 to 18
• Yearly Fees for 2023/2024: €19,800
• Description: Greene’s provides a personal, exceptional, and demanding academic experience that liberates students from a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
• Verification Status: The information has been verified and approved by Greene’s College Oxford, Estoril according to international-schools-database.com.
• https://pt.greenesoxford.com/
• (+351) 211 165 450
• Address: Rua Dom Afonso Henriques, nº 1614 2765-576 Estoril Portugal
• Accreditations & Memberships: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/; https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html, https://bpcc.pt/

3. The British School Lisbon

• Location: Lisbon
• Website: https://www.britishschool.pt/
• Curriculum: British
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages of Students: 3 to 13
• Yearly Fees for 2023/2024: €12,255 to €16,245
• Description: The British School of Lisbon stands out due to its community of staff, parents, and students, as well as its setting, including the building, the grounds, and the location.
• Verification Status: The information has been verified and approved by The British School Lisbon according to international-schools-database.com.
• +351211511942
• Accreditations & Memberships: https://www.cobis.org.uk/; https://www.britishschools.net/

4. The Lisboan International School

• Location: Lisbon
• Website: https://the-lisboan.school/
• Curriculum: British
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages of Students: 3 to 18
• Yearly Fees for 2024/2025: €11,000 to €21,000
• Description: The Lisboan International School combines world-leading curricula to offer the best academic program for each stage of a student’s education journey. Beyond the classroom, a diverse program of enrichment activities is offered.
• Verification Status: The information has been verified and approved by The Lisboan International School according to international-schools-database.com.
• +351 210 322 250
• Accreditations & Memberships: https://artemis-education.com/
• R. Maria Luísa Holstein, 1300-388 Lisbon, Portugal

5. Cesário Verde International School Portugal

• Location: Lisbon
• Website: Cesário Verde International School Portugal
• Curriculum: British, Portuguese
• Languages of Instruction: English, Portuguese
• Ages of Students: 3 to 15
• Description: Cesário Verde International School Portugal is noted for its innovative, participatory, and differentiated educational project. The school values the individuality of each child and young person, promoting development through appreciation of the arts, scientific and technological knowledge, and bilingual education.
• Yearly Fees: This school does not make their fees public.
• Verification Status: Information not verified.
• Accreditations & Memberships:

6. Lisbon Montessori School

• Location: Lisbon
• Website: Lisbon Montessori School
• Curriculum: Montessori
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages of Students: 3 to 12
• Yearly Fees for 2023/2024: €8,290 to €8,990
• Description: LMS offers a holistic Montessori education, guiding students towards independent learning. The classrooms are equipped with a wide range of Montessori learning materials covering various areas of life and science.
• Verification Status: The information has been verified and approved by Lisbon Montessori School.
• Accreditations & Memberships:

7. International Christian School of Cascais

• Location: Cascais, Lisbon
• Website: International Christian School of Cascais
• Curriculum: American, Christian
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages of Students: 3 to 18
• Description: The school is characterized by teaching in love and discipline, treating each student as an individual. It fosters a family atmosphere, encourages tolerance and respect, and conducts various interactive activities.
• Yearly Fees: This school does not make their fees public.
• Verification Status: The information has been verified and approved by International Christian School of Cascais.
• Accreditations & Memberships:

8. Carlucci American International School of Lisbon

• Location: Lisbon
• Website: Carlucci American International School of Lisbon
• Curriculum: IB, American
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages of Students: 3 to 18
• Yearly Fees for 2023/2024: €9,692 to €20,532
• Description: The school is a student-centered community that challenges itself and its students to contribute positively to a diverse and ever-changing world.
• Verification Status: Information not verified.
• Accreditations & Memberships:

9. PaRK International School

• Location: Lisbon
• Website: PaRK International School
• Curriculum: IB, British, Portuguese
• Languages of Instruction: English, Portuguese
• Ages of Students: 1 to 18
• Description: PaRK IS is committed to guiding and inspiring students to be successful and happy in their adult lives. The school offers an innovative and rigorous program, focusing on sparking curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.
• Yearly Fees: This school does not make their fees public.
• Verification Status: The information has been verified and approved by PaRK International School.
• Accreditations & Memberships:

10. Santo António International School

• Location: Lisbon
• Website: Santo António International School
• Curriculum: British, Catholic
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages of Students: 5 to 18
• Yearly Fees for 2023/2024: €12,060 to €14,190
• Description: Information not provided.
• Verification Status: The information has been verified and approved by Santo António International School.
• Accreditations & Memberships:

11. Santo António International School

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Curriculum: British, Catholic
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages: 5 to 18
• Yearly Fees (2023/2024): €12,060 to €14,190
• Verified Information: Yes
• Accreditations & Memberships:

12. Aprendizes

• Location: Cascais, Portugal
• Curriculum: British, Portuguese
• Languages of Instruction: English, Portuguese
• Ages: 3 to 18
• Yearly Fees (2023/2024): €9,792 to €14,460
• Special Features: Inclusive active learning, focus on individuality, seeks to develop balanced human beings.
• Verified Information: Yes
• Accreditations & Memberships:

13. International Sharing School Taguspark

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Curriculum: IB, International
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages: 1 to 18
• Yearly Fees: Not public
• Special Features: International mindedness, multilingual education, multicultural environment.
• Boarding Available: Yes
• Verified Information: Yes
• Accreditations & Memberships:

14. St. George’s School

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Curriculum: British, Portuguese
• Languages of Instruction: English, Portuguese
• Ages: 10 to 16
• Yearly Fees (2023/2024): €6,664 to €7,056
• Special Features: Humanistic foundation, focus on moral values and human action.
• Accreditations & Memberships:

15. Jill’s Place

• Location: Carcavelos, Portugal
• Curriculum: International, Reggio Emilia Approach
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages: 1 to 11
• Yearly Fees: Not public
• Special Features: Community of caring people, “home away from home” atmosphere, focus on character development.
• Verified Information: Yes
• Accreditations & Memberships:

16. Oeiras International School

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Curriculum: IB
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages: 6 to 18
• Yearly Fees (2023/2024): €11,150 to €19,420
• Special Features: Committed to promoting a respectful community of independent and passionate lifelong learners.
• Verified Information: Yes
• Accreditations & Memberships:

17. Sintra International Christian Academy

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Curriculum: American, Christian
• Language of Instruction: English
• Ages: 4 to 18
• Yearly Fees (2022/2023): €6,000 to €7,000
• Verified Information: Yes
• Accreditations & Memberships:

18. Astoria International School

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Curriculum: British, Portuguese
• Languages of Instruction: English, Portuguese
• Ages: 2 to 15
• Yearly Fees: Not public
• Verified Information: Yes
• Accreditations & Memberships:

19. Redbridge School

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Curriculum: Portuguese, French
• Languages of Instruction: English, French, Portuguese
• Ages: 3 to 16
• Yearly Fees (2023/2024): €7,620 to €16,850
• Special Features: Inspires creativity, a love of learning, international mindedness, bilingual pathways in Primary Years.
• Verified Information: Yes
• Accreditations & Memberships:

20. TASIS Portugal

• Opened: September 2020 in Sintra
• Curriculum: American, British
• Language of instruction: English
• Ages: 3 to 16
• Yearly fees (2023/2024): €11,237 to €19,950
• Accreditations & Memberships:

21. St. Dominic’s International School

• Notable: Only school in Portugal authorised to offer all three programmes of the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
• Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Language of instruction: English
• Ages: 3 to 18
• Yearly fees (2023/2024): €11,660 to €21,450
• Accreditations & Memberships:

22. St. Julian’s School

• Founded: 1932
• Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB), British, Portuguese
• Languages of instruction: English, Portuguese
• Ages: 3 to 18
• Yearly fees (2023/2024): €11,286 to €26,523
• Accreditations & Memberships:

23. King’s College School Cascais

• Curriculum: British
• Languages of instruction: English, Portuguese
• Ages: 1 to 14
• Yearly fees (2023/2024): €10,431 to €16,590
• Accreditations & Memberships:

24. United Lisbon International School

• Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB), American
• Language of instruction: English
• Ages: 3 to 18
• Yearly fees (2023/2024): €10,643 to €21,745
• Accreditations & Memberships:

25. Lycée Français Charles Lepiérre Lisbonne

• Curriculum: French
• Language of instruction: French
• Ages: 3 to 18
• Yearly fees (2023/2024): €4,945 to €6,250
• Accreditations & Memberships:

26. IPS Cascais British International School

• Website: https://www.ipsschool.org/
• Curriculum: British
• Language of instruction: English
• Ages: 3 to 13
• Yearly fees (2023/2024): €10,564 to €14,929
• Accreditations & Memberships:
• Address: Rua da Lagoa 171, Bicesse, Alcabideche 2645-344 Portugal
•  (+351) 214 570 149 

27. Deutsche Schule Lissabon

• Curriculum: German
• Language of instruction: German
• Ages: 3 to 18
• Yearly fees (2023/2024): €7,314 to €7,515
• (+351) 21 751 02 60
• Accreditations & Memberships:
• This school has more than one campus in Lisbon:
  Lisbon Campus: Ages 3 to 18Address: Largo Willy Brandt 1600-891 Lisbon, Portugal

  Estoril Campus: Ages 3 to 9Address: R. Dr. António Martins 26, 2765-194 Estoril, Portugal

28. St. James’ Primary School

• Website: http://stjamesschool.pt/
• Information not fully provided in the text, but the school’s information has been verified and approved according to the badge in the description.
• Curriculum: British, Portuguese.
• Languages of Instruction: English, Portuguese.
• Ages: 6 to 10.
• Yearly Fees for 2023/2024: Ranges from €7,100 to €7,200.
• Address: Rua dos Depósitos de Água, 339 Cascais , Lisboa 2750-561 Portugal
• Accreditations & Memberships:
• (+351) 214 864 754