Almada International School vs St. George's School - Lisbon

	A Almada International School Lisbon, Portugal	S St. George's School - Lisbon Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,205 - 8,756	Fees / year €7,900 - 9,250
Age range	Age range 1 - 13 years	Age range 10 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Pupils	Pupils 300	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Portuguese	Instruction language English, Portuguese
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Azinhaga da Urraca, No.1, 2815-619 Sobreda, Portugal. The school is located in Sobreda, Portugal.	Location Rua dos Depósitos de Água, 339, Cascais, 2750-561, Portugal.
Stages	Stages Early Years 1 (1 year old) through Primary Year 7; Year 7 opening planned for the 2026–2027 academic year.	Stages Year 2 to Year 11 (10 years of education) in partnership with St. James's Primary School.
School type	School type Private international school offering Portuguese and Cambridge Curricula; bilingual instruction in Portuguese and English.	School type Cambridge International School; bicurricular; in partnership with St. James's Primary School.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than 25 nationalities are represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English-language adaptation sessions provided through individualized learning plans.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Portugal	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School hours 08:00–18:00, Monday to Friday.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application fee (one‑time): EUR 135. - Enrolment fee (one‑time, charged at first enrolment): EUR 720. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term) - Nursery 1 (Age 1): Tuition EUR 7,205 per year. Per term (school operates on a three‑term academic year): EUR 2,401.67 per term (calculated as annual ÷ 3). - Nursery 2 (Age 2): Tuition EUR 7,205 per year; EUR 2,401.67 per term. - Kindergarten 1 (Age 3): Tuition EUR 8,085 per year; EUR 2,695.00 per term. - Kindergarten 2 (Age 4): Tuition EUR 8,085 per year; EUR 2,695.00 per term. - Kindergarten 3 (Age 5): Tuition EUR 8,085 per year; EUR 2,695.00 per term. - Grade 1 (Age 6): Tuition EUR 8,756 per year; EUR 2,918.67 per term. - Grade 2 (Age 7): Tuition EUR 8,756 per year; EUR 2,918.67 per term. - Grade 3 (Age 8): Tuition EUR 8,756 per year; EUR 2,918.67 per term. - Grade 4 (Age 9): Tuition EUR 8,756 per year; EUR 2,918.67 per term. What the fees cover and what is charged separately - Published school fees cover tuition and daily meals (morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack). - The following are charged separately and are not included in the published tuition: enrolment and renewal fees, school uniform, educational materials, school trips, extracurricular activities and specific events. Other expected costs (examples and typical amounts) - School learning‑materials packs (examples from the school's online store): Early Years material packs priced around EUR 92.29–EUR 117.70 depending on year group; Year 1 pack examples priced at about EUR 122.43. These material/shop items are charged in addition to tuition. - Uniform: uniform items are charged separately (specific uniform price list is published by the school). - Extracurricular activities, school trips and some specific events are charged in addition to tuition. Sibling discount - Published sibling discount schedule: 1st sibling – 10%; 2nd sibling – 15%; 3rd sibling and further – 20%. Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is organised in three terms: 1st term (start ~10 September – end ~16 December), 2nd term (early January – end ~27 March), 3rd term (April – end ~late June). Per‑term figures above use this three‑term division to show per‑term amounts (annual tuition ÷ 3). - No detailed public schedule of invoice dates, installment deadlines or published payment‑penalty terms was found in the accessible fee documents reviewed; families are charged one‑time items (application/enrolment) at enrolment and annual tuition as shown above. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable to the current offering; the school currently enrols ages 1 up to primary/lower secondary levels (ages shown as up to Year 7 in planned expansion) and does not publish boarding fees for the current intake. Refund information - No explicit, publicly‑published refund or withdrawal fee schedule for application, enrolment or tuition was found in the school materials reviewed. Application and enrolment fees are shown as one‑time charges; the school's published fee materials and parent handbook note which items are excluded from tuition but do not contain a detailed refund table in the accessible documents. Fee payment options - The school's publicly available fee materials reviewed do not list a detailed set of accepted payment channels (for example: card, Multibanco/MB WAY, SEPA bank transfer) in the accessible fee schedule. Contact points for the school and the school store are published for transactional questions. Summary of limits in the publicly available fee information reviewed - The published material retrieved for the current academic year provides the annual tuition per year group, one‑time application and enrolment fees, the three‑term academic calendar (used above to present per‑term amounts), sibling discounts, and examples of material/online‑store prices, and states which items are excluded from tuition. The material does not include a detailed printed timetable of invoice due dates, explicit payment methods, or a line‑by‑line refund/withdrawal schedule in the accessible fee documents reviewed.	Fee details Application and Re-enrolment Fees - Enrolment fee (new students): EUR 800.00. - Re-enrolment fee for 2025–2026: EUR 750.00. Tuition fees by year group (annual and monthly options) - Year 6 to Year 9: - Annual fee (2% discount included; to be paid in September): EUR 7,742.00. - Monthly option (x10, September to June): EUR 790.00 per month. - Year 10 (P.E. + 7 IGCSE subjects offered): - Annual fee (2% discount included; to be paid in September): EUR 7,987.00. - Monthly option (x10, September to June): EUR 815.00 per month. - Year 11 (P.E. + 7 IGCSE subjects offered): - Annual fee (2% discount included; to be paid in September): EUR 7,987.00. - Monthly options: choose x10 (September to June) at EUR 815.00 per month, or x9 (September to May) at EUR 905.56 per month. - Year 12 & Year 13 (P.E. + AS/AL subject combinations as described by the school): - Annual fee (2% discount included; to be paid in September): EUR 9,065.00. - Monthly options: choose x10 (September to June) at EUR 925.00 per month, or x9 (September to May) at EUR 1,027.78 per month. - Additional subject charges: - Additional IGCSE subject: EUR 1,500.00 per year, per subject. - Additional AS/AL subject: EUR 1,800.00 per year, per subject. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual fees (if paid in full) are to be paid in September and include a 2% discount in the stated annual amounts. - Monthly payment options are shown as either x10 (September to June) or x9 (September to May), depending on the year group option selected. - All fees must be paid by the 10th of each month by bank transfer or ATM reference. The school provides the following IBAN for payment: Banco Santander – PT50 0018 2017 0321 9514 0204 8. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed and no boarding fees are included in the fee schedule; fees shown apply to day students. Other costs and recurring charges - Annual insurance (to be paid in September): EUR 60.00. - Assessments and exam fees: - Primary Cambridge Checkpoint (Year 6): EUR 112.00. - Lower Secondary Cambridge Checkpoint (Year 9): EUR 122.00. - IGCSE exams (Year 11): EUR 162.00 per student per subject. - Cambridge AICE Diploma entry fee: EUR 185.00 per diploma. - Cambridge International AS level component (except AS Global Perspectives): EUR 175.00 per student per subject. - Cambridge International A level component: EUR 240.00 per student per subject. - Global Perspectives (Cambridge International AS level component): EUR 265.00 per student. - School lunch options and costs: - Monthly (5 times a week): EUR 150.00. - Monthly (4 times a week): EUR 130.00. - Monthly (3 times a week): EUR 120.00. - Daily: EUR 15.00. - Home packed lunches — monthly: EUR 60.00. - Extra‑curricular activities and related fees: - Extra‑curricular entry fee: EUR 30.00. - English SL / Portuguese SL (1x week, at school): EUR 60.00. - Basketball (1x week): EUR 40.00. - Drama club (1x week): EUR 60.00. - Debate club (1x week): EUR 20.00. - Judo (1x/2x week): EUR 50.00 / EUR 65.00. - Individual piano or guitar lessons (45 minutes / lesson, 1x week): EUR 130.00; shared lessons: 2 students EUR 95.00 each, 3 students EUR 85.00 each. - School uniforms: - Uniforms should be ordered at the school office; specific uniform costs are not listed in the fee schedule. - Transportation: - Transportation is arranged privately between parents and transport firms and is not included in the fees above. Refund information - Under no circumstances will there be any refunds on payments of compulsory services, including enrolment, insurance or monthly fees, and assessments. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods shown: bank transfer or ATM reference (IBAN provided above). No credit‑card or online card payment method is listed in the published fee schedule. What is included in the annual/monthly tuition - Annual and monthly tuition fees include Physical Education, STEAM and stationery, plus Cambridge Checkpoints, IGCSE and A/AS Levels exam papers and Portuguese and English STEAM/LET components. Student and activity books are not included.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform.	Uniform requirement The school has uniforms; uniforms are ordered at the school's office.
Food options	Food options Meals are included in tuition (morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack). The menu is Mediterranean-based with vegetarian and vegan options.	Food options The school offers a School Lunch program with monthly options: 5 times a week €150, 4 times a week €130, or 3 times a week €120. Home Packed Lunches are available – monthly €50, or daily €15.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is a Cambridge International School. It is in partnership with St. James's Primary School, offering 10 years of education from Year 2 to Year 11.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge International Curriculum is delivered from Primary through Lower Secondary. Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary programmes form part of the curriculum and Almada International School is Cambridge Curriculum Certified. The Cambridge Primary certification provides access to the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, and the school is a Cambridge candidate school with plans to offer IGCSEs followed by the IB Diploma Programme. Bilingual education is provided in English and Portuguese, with English instruction and Portuguese support that ensures fluency in both languages and continuity with the national curriculum in the early years. In Lower Secondary, four languages are taught (Portuguese, English, French) and Computing supports digital literacy with a zero-screens approach. AIS emphasises active, project-based learning, outdoor experiences through the AIS Nature & Farm, and wellbeing as a daily priority. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for international higher education pathways, including Cambridge IGCSE and, in the future, the IB Diploma Programme.	Curriculum details St. George's School offers a bilingual curriculum focused on English and Portuguese across core and foundation subjects. Core elements are English Language (Cambridge Curriculum) and Portuguese Language (Portuguese National Curriculum plus Cambridge Curriculum), Mathematics (Portuguese National Curriculum plus Cambridge), and Sciences (English National Curriculum). Foundation elements include Global Perspectives (Cambridge Curriculum) and French (Portuguese National Curriculum plus Cambridge). History is taught as British History in Years 6–7 (English National Curriculum) and History in Years 8–9 under the Portuguese National Curriculum. Economics and Business Studies are Cambridge Curriculum offerings for Years 10–11; Computing, Art and Physical Education follow the Portuguese National Curriculum. The program is delivered in association with St. James's Primary School and aims to develop bilingual pupils with solid scientific, technological, and artistic knowledge.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Pathways prepare students for Cambridge IGCSE and, in the future, the IB Diploma Programme. Cambridge International qualifications are internationally recognized by universities and employers worldwide, including the UK and the United States.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school emphasizes emotional development, prioritizes children's happiness, and promotes creativity and self-expression in a bilingual setting.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school offers bilingual instruction in English and Portuguese and provides adaptation sessions through individual learning plans for students who are not fluent in English.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is prioritized, with a focus on students' emotions and happiness.	Mental wellbeing Physical Education promotes the wellbeing of students, including emotional well-being. Team activities foster interpersonal relationships.
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Outdoor space designed to provide children with a wide variety of experiences. Every nook and corner is designed to stimulate our students; they can paint outside and interact with nature. Meals are included in the school fees, with a Mediterranean-based menu that offers vegetarian and vegan options. Bilingual instruction in Portuguese and English and international curricula (Portuguese and Cambridge Systems) underpin learning.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The curriculum centers its focus on the teaching of English and Portuguese languages, Mathematics and the Sciences. It is complemented by Cambridge Global Perspectives, a foreign language (French), British History for Years 6 and 7, History for Years 8 and 9, Economics for Years 10 and 11, Business Studies for Years 10 and 11, Computing, Art and Physical Education.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Promoting creativity and self-expression through all forms of artistic expression.	Extra curricular facilities Judo; English as a Second Language; Drama Club; Guitar and Piano; Basketball; Portuguese as a Second Language.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community Almada International School has a multicultural and inclusive environment. More than 25 nationalities are represented among over 300 students, with more than 15 languages spoken in the community. The school provides bilingual instruction in Portuguese and English and follows International Curricula — Portuguese and Cambridge Systems.	Community St. George's School is a bilingual institution with a curriculum that centers on the English and Portuguese languages, Mathematics, and the Sciences, supported by the English National Curriculum. The school offers after-school activities including Judo, English as a Second Language, Drama Club, Guitar and Piano, Basketball, and Portuguese as a Second Language. The gallery features Carnival 2020 as a cultural event hosted by the school. It is located in Cascais, Portugal.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Almada International School prepares learners for a multilingual and digital world through an interdisciplinary and experiential approach. Students connect knowledge across subjects, think critically, and apply learning in real-life contexts. Digital literacy, computational thinking, and ethical awareness are fundamental to the curriculum. English and Portuguese bilingual instruction, with French integrated, supports four languages of the future.	Academic & intellectual The school has a bilingual English-Portuguese curriculum centered on English and Portuguese languages, Mathematics and Sciences. The school teaches Cambridge Global Perspectives and French as a foreign language. The school teaches History (British History for Years 6–7 and History for Years 8–9), Economics and Business Studies (Years 10–11), Computing, Art and Physical Education.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Creativity is central to AIS, with students encouraged to be creative and to express themselves in all forms of artistic expression. Creative development and self-expression are integrated into daily learning, and the school emphasizes the arts alongside academics, sport and the digital world. The Lit Lab library program nurtures imagination and a love of reading as part of student growth.	Arts & creative The school has an Art curriculum as part of the core programme. The school offers Drama Club as an extracurricular activity. The school provides Guitar and Piano as musical options.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language English and Portuguese bilingual instruction is provided. French is part of the bilingual and multicultural environment, and AI literacy is integrated into the curriculum. Students study four languages: English, Portuguese, French, and AI/digital literacy.	Cultural & language The school has French as a foreign language. The school offers English as a Second Language and Portuguese as a Second Language. The school maintains a bilingual English-Portuguese linguistic environment.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular Activities are part of AIS life, led by Miguel Cruz, who heads Extracurricular Activities and Physical Education. The Extracurricular Activities program supports learning beyond the classroom, promoting active, interdisciplinary experiences across academics, sport, Nature, the creative arts and the digital world. Miguel believes extracurricular learning builds confidence, resilience, teamwork and well-being.	Social & hobbies The school has Judo and Basketball as extracurricular activities. The school offers Drama Club and Guitar and Piano as clubs. The school supports language learners with English as a Second Language and Portuguese as a Second Language.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Miguel Cruz leads the Extracurricular Activities and Physical Education departments at Almada International School, guiding the school's approach to student enrichment. He is passionate about using sport and other enrichment activities to support students' physical, emotional and personal development.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical Education is a core part of the school's holistic approach. The body is a child's first instrument of learning, and movement supports cognitive, emotional and social development. AIS promotes an active school environment where sport and movement are part of daily life. The program aims to build a healthy, active lifestyle and prepare students for future academic challenges.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school has Physical Education as a core element to promote fitness and wellbeing. The school offers Basketball and Judo as extracurricular sports. The school emphasizes wellbeing through physical activity and related clubs.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and Portuguese are taught. Fluency in both languages is supported by bilingual instruction. The curriculum uses Portuguese and Cambridge Systems. Adaptation sessions through individual learning plans are provided for students not fluent in English.	Language provision English is taught with the Cambridge Curriculum. Portuguese is taught using the Portuguese National Curriculum plus Cambridge Curriculum. French is offered as a foreign language. Global Perspectives develops cross-curricular language and analytical skills, linking English, Mathematics, Science, and Computing.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in a bilingual context with instruction in Portuguese and English. Fluency in both languages is emphasized.	Bilingual teaching English and Portuguese are core languages of instruction. The curriculum centers on English and Portuguese, alongside Mathematics and Sciences. It remains committed to bilingual education, with French included as a foreign language.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Cambridge International School status (accepted January 2020) enabling full Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary Education and IGCSE exams (begins June 2022).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. About the student. AIS welcomes Early Years 1 (1 year old) and currently offers education up to Lower Secondary – Year 7, with Year 7 planned to open in the 2026–2027 academic year. The school uses International Curricula — Portuguese and Cambridge Systems, with bilingual instruction in English and Portuguese. If the student is not fluent in English, AIS offers adaptation sessions through individual learning plans. The school seeks to respond to the educational needs of each child and aims to foster lifelong enjoyment of learning. 2. About the Guardian. Guardians provide information about their relationship to the child during the admissions process and additional guardians can be added. The Privacy Policy must be accepted as part of the form. Shorter-than-full-year enrolments are reviewed by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for approval, subject to place availability and may involve fees outside the standard fee structure. The process collects guardian details in stages and continues to the next steps after submission.	Admissions The school provides an online pre-enrolment form on the Admissions page to register a child.
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