PaRK International School - Alfragide vs TASIS Portugal

	P PaRK International School - Alfragide Lisbon, Portugal	T TASIS Portugal Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,380 - 20,850	Fees / year €13,007 - 24,308
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), Reggio Emilia Approach	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 950
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Portuguese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 2020
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Lisbon, Portugal. PaRK International School operates on three campuses in the Lisbon area: Alfragide, Praça de Espanha, and Restelo. The Alfragide campus is at Estrada de Alfragide, 94, Amadora; Praça de Espanha is at Av. Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, 52, Lisboa; Restelo is at Av. das Descobertas, 21, Lisboa.	Location Located in Linhó, Sintra, Portugal. The campus is at Alameda do Linhó, 2, 4, 6 e 8, Penaferrim, 2710-697 Sintra, Portugal.
Stages	Stages Early Learning School (Ages 1 to 5); Junior School (Grades 1 to 5); Lower Senior School (Grades 6 to 8); Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9 to 10); IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 to 12); A Levels (Grades 11 to 12).	Stages Serving students from pre-kindergarten through high school.
School type	School type Private international school	School type American international school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Nationalities represented: 65. Top five represented nations: United States, Portugal, United Kingdom, Brazil, Ukraine.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Learning Support: TASIS Portugal supports and recognizes the strengths and differences in each learner. There is a learning support program designed for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. In the Early Learning Center and Elementary School, the learning support teacher often acts as a third co-teacher in the room. Middle school and high school students may have learning support during the foreign language elective block. If more support is required, families must engage outside specialists; TASIS Portugal does not offer intensive student support services.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Portugal	Country affiliation The school has an American international affiliation.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Door-to-door bus service runs daily in mornings and evenings, with extensive routes including Restelo, Praça de Espanha, Alfragide, and other areas in Lisbon and surrounding districts (Oeiras, Algés, Campo de Ourique, Campolide, Alameda, Saldanha, Marquês de Pombal, Amoreiras, Chiado, Santos, Alcântara, Ajuda, Belém).	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration fee (first-time applicants, per student): €90 for all year groups. - Enrolment (one-time, new students): amounts vary by stream and year group: - Bilingual stream (1–5 year olds): €935. - Bilingual stream (Grades 1–4): €1,325. - English stream (Grades 1–5): €1,325. - Grade 6 (English stream): €1,880. - Grades 7–8 (English stream): €4,075. - IGCSE (Grades 9–10): €5,200. - IB / A Level (Grades 11–12): €5,250. - Re-enrolment fee (current students, non-refundable, charged in April): amounts vary by year group (examples: Bilingual 1–5: €590; Bilingual Grades 1–4: €700; Grade 6: €890; IGCSE: €950; IB/A Level: €1,080). Tuition fees by year group (academic year 2025/26) - Bilingual stream - 1–5 year olds: Annual €9,380; Termly (x3) €3,126.67; Monthly (x10) €938. (Includes annual student insurance and food service). - Grades 1–4: Annual €12,125; Termly €4,041.67; Monthly €1,212.50. (Includes insurance and food service until Grade 5). - English stream (Senior pathway and full English tuition levels) - Grades 1–5: Annual €13,500; Termly €4,500; Monthly €1,350. - Grades 6–8: Annual €13,700; Termly €4,566.67; Monthly €1,370. - IGCSE (Grades 9–10): Annual €17,150; Termly €5,716.67; Monthly €1,715. (Exams not included). - IB / A Level (Grades 11–12): Annual €20,850; Termly €6,950; Monthly €2,085. (Exams not included). Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency options: annual (September), termly (payments due in September, December and April) or monthly (payments spread over September–June). - Invoicing timing: school tuition invoices are issued by the 5th business day of the month in which they fall due; other charges are invoiced separately (within 10 business days of the following month). Parents/guardians should review invoices and raise queries within 48 hours. - Payment methods accepted: ATM reference (as shown on the invoice), direct debit, education tickets and bank transfer. Direct debit is normally collected mid-month (debited by the 12th each month for 2025/26 statements). If a direct debit fails, payment will be requested by ATM reference or bank transfer. - Overdue invoices: for the 2025/26 schedules, overdue invoices will incur an interest charge of 5% over the total amount due. - Sibling discount: families with three or more children enrolled receive a 10% discount on the annual tuition applicable to the third-youngest child onwards. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered at PaRK International School campuses; there are no boarding fees in the school fee schedules. (PaRK IS references access to boarding at other Inspired schools but does not list boarding charges for its Lisbon campuses.) Mandatory charges and other regular fees - Global study / digital platform and related charges (invoiced annually in October): - Grades 4–5: Global Study Platform + Inspired AI + MDM — €75. - Grades 6–10: Global Study Platform + Inspired AI + Inspired Metaverse — €100. - Grades 11–12: Global Study Platform + Inspired AI + Inspired Metaverse + sweatshirt — €145. - Examination and assessment charges (invoiced annually as indicated): - IGCSE exams (Grade 10): €160. - AS level exams (Grade 11): €200. - A level exams (Grade 12): €300. - IB exam fees (Grade 12): €900. - Vocational programme (Grade 10, one-time when incurred): €50. - Other charges (examples and typical invoicing): - Extracurricular activities: termly commitment; fees vary by activity (see activity catalogue). - Transport: varies by route; invoiced termly (Nov, Jan, Apr); specific route prices vary. - School trips (internal/ external): termly invoicing; example internal trip fee shown as €24. - Student replacement card: €7 (when incurred). - Translation of documents: €0.10/word (when incurred). - Food service (Grades 6–12): €145 monthly (when incurred); for younger years food service is included in tuition and discounted in December/April as noted. - Supervision period (6:00 pm–6:30 pm): €70 monthly (when incurred) for 1-year-olds to Grade 5; late-collection penalties also apply. - English Second Language tuition (examples): Grades 1–5: €540 (5h/week); Grade 6 (6.5h/week): €660 (termly invoiced); Grades 7–8 (9h/week): €840 (termly invoiced). - Wellbeing individual support (Grades 6–12): €45/hour (monthly when incurred). - iPad acquisition for Grades 4–5 (Apple iPad Air 11" Wi‑Fi 128GB with keyboard, pencil and 1 year insurance): shown as €1,131 or an alternative entry figure €377 (invoice options listed); iPad rental (Grades 4–5): €105 (termly). Refund information and non-refundable charges - Enrolment fees for new students are non-refundable. Re-enrolment fees for current students are non-refundable and are charged in April. Registration and re-enrolment notes in the fee schedule indicate these items are non-refundable as specified. - Extracurricular activities require a full-term commitment; if a student withdraws or discontinues participation during the term, the full term fee remains chargeable (exceptions apply only if the activity is cancelled or minimum numbers are not met). Fee payment options and administrative notes - Accepted payment methods: ATM reference (on invoice), direct debit, education tickets, bank transfer. Direct debit is the standard monthly collection method; failed direct debits will be re-requested by ATM reference or bank transfer. - Invoicing and review: invoices are issued in advance according to the chosen billing frequency; parents/guardians must review invoices and notify the finance office within 48 hours if corrections are required. - Overdue handling and administrative charges: for 2025/26 schedules, overdue invoices attract a 5% interest charge; other administrative fees (for example, contract-change requests) are set out in the fee schedules.	Fee details Fees published for the 2026–2027 academic year (school's published schedule). Application fees - Early Learning Center (Pre‑K) applicants: EUR 150; nonrefundable. - Grade 1–11 applicants: EUR 100; nonrefundable. Tuition fees (per trimester and annual) — by year group - Pre‑kindergarten: EUR 4,337 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 13,007; application fee EUR 150. - Kindergarten – Grade 2: EUR 5,763 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 17,290; application fee EUR 100. - Grade 3 – Grade 5: EUR 6,415 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 19,246; application fee EUR 100. - Grade 6 – Grade 8: EUR 6,676 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 20,028; application fee EUR 100. - Grade 9 & Grade 10: EUR 7,698 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 23,093; application fee EUR 100. - Grade 11 & Grade 12: EUR 8,103 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 24,308; application fee EUR 100. Required one‑time and recurring fees - Annual re‑enrollment fee (all students): EUR 750; nonrefundable and secures a place for the upcoming academic year. - Pre‑K1 and Pre‑K2: nonrefundable enrollment deposit EUR 3,000; deposit is applied toward tuition (required to secure an admitted spot). - Kindergarten and higher: nonrefundable, one‑time Campus Enhancement Fee EUR 5,000 payable upon acceptance to secure the offered place. - External examination fees (IGCSE, IB DP) are not included in tuition and are billed separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard tuition billing follows a trimester schedule with due dates: 1st payment July 1; 2nd payment December 1; 3rd payment March 1. - Application fees are nonrefundable and paid at application time; the school issues receipts for application payments (no invoice issued for application fees). - Enrollment deposit and Campus Enhancement Fee are nonrefundable and required to hold an offered place; the Pre‑K deposit is applied to tuition. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as part of the school's program fees; no boarding fees are published. (All published tuition and required fees are for day enrolment.) Other costs and fees - Uniforms and school shop items are available through the school shop; sample prices (school shop list): fleece zip jacket EUR 26; puffer jacket EUR 42.80; tracksuit jacket EUR 29; crew‑neck sweat EUR 27; polo shirts EUR ~EUR 22; PE shorts EUR 13. Payment is made on collection at the School Shop. - After‑School Activities (paid clubs/academies) are charged separately; paid activities are nonrefundable for the term once committed. - Transportation (bus) is not included in tuition; bus service is arranged separately and fees for transportation are additional. - School field trips, examination entry fees, and some optional services may be charged separately from tuition. Tuition explicitly includes books, instructional materials, daily lunch and two snacks, after‑school clubs & sports (as noted in the tuition inclusions), certain instrument provision (violins when required), and school field trips; external exam fees are excluded. Refund information - Application fees (ELC and Grades 1–11) are nonrefundable. Annual re‑enrollment fee, Campus Enhancement Fee, and Pre‑K enrollment deposit are nonrefundable. Paid after‑school activities are nonrefundable for the term once a student is enrolled. - The school's published pages list those nonrefundable fees but do not publish a detailed public schedule of tuition refunds for full or partial withdrawals (no publicly posted pro‑rata/withdrawal refund table was found on the published fee pages). Fee payment options - The school accepts bank transfer payments to a published IBAN and SWIFT account for activity and school payments, and uses Flywire for online international payments. Credit card payments can be made at the School Shop for shop and activity charges. The school's accounts contact is accounts@tasisportugal.org for billing questions. (Payment methods for specific invoices include bank transfer, Flywire, and in‑person card payments as shown in school payment instructions for activities and shop purchases.) Notes on routine charges and exclusions - Fees for external examinations (IGCSE, IB DP) are additional and billed separately. After‑school vendor‑run activities may be billed directly by external providers. Bus/transportation and certain optional activities are additional to published tuition. If you need exact numeric line items copied into your database fields, use the numerical values above (trimester and annual tuition figures, application fees, re‑enrollment and one‑time campus/enrollment fees, and sample uniform prices).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school has guaranteed entry to Inspired Boarding Schools. Inspired boarding provides 24-hour pastoral support and exclusive access to state-of-the-art facilities for sports and academics after school, within a welcoming home-from-home environment.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The uniform is mandatory for all students from the 1-Year-Old groups to Grade 10. IB Diploma and A Levels students (Grades 11-12) follow a smart casual dress code for daily wear and use the PaRK IS formal uniform for specific school events. For Physical Education, all students wear the Sports Uniform.	Uniform requirement The school has a compulsory uniform. The TASIS Portugal Uniform Shop provides a range of uniform items with the school crest on the buttons; orders can be placed via the parent portal or by contacting shop@tasisportugal.org.
Food options	Food options Healthy and nutritionally-balanced meals are provided by our catering partner Go Natural. Menus are updated monthly; vegetarian options and a salad bar are available; meals are prepared by a chef and approved by a nutritionist, with accommodations for allergies.	Food options Dining is provided by a dedicated caterer, Thomas Franks of Oxfordshire, England. Meals are prepared on site using local ingredients and accommodate omnivores, pescatarians, vegetarians and vegans; healthier meals are included in tuition.
House system	House system The PaRK IS House System has four Houses: Hillary & Tabei, Cousteau & Andresen, Vasco da Gama & Mother Teresa, and Armstrong & Johnson. From Grade 1 onward, students are allocated to a House and participate in cross-age activities and competitions.	House system The house system includes Regaleira (Dragon), Pena (Kraken), Monserrate (Griffin), and Mouros (Pegasus). It builds community and leadership, with a House Cup awarded at year end based on points across academics, arts, athletics and service.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership PaRK International School is an Inspired School, part of Inspired Education Group, a leading global network of premium schools. This affiliation provides access to international best practices and collaboration with other Inspired schools worldwide, including global exchange programmes.	Governance and ownership TASIS Portugal is owned by the TASIS Foundation, a not-for-profit educational foundation registered in Delémont, Switzerland; the TASIS Portugal board provides local governance and strategic direction, with oversight by the Foundation Board.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details PaRK International School provides a bilingual education from Early Learning through Grade 4, followed by the Cambridge International Pathway from Grade 5, including the IGCSE, A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum integrates technology and 21st-century skills across the subjects. Academic stages include Early Learning (Ages 1-5), Junior School (Grades 1-5), Lower Senior School (Grades 6-8), Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9-10) and the IB Diploma Programme or A Levels (Grades 11-12). The school operates on three campuses in Lisbon: Alfragide, Praça de Espanha, and Restelo. In 2025, IBDP results were strong with an average score of 35, 29% of students scoring 38 points or more, and a top score of 45.	Curriculum details TASIS Portugal is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for high school and Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10. The IBDP comprises six subject groups and a core including Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). Assessments include external examinations and internal assessments moderated by the IB, with the Diploma score calculated from the six subjects and the DP core, up to 45 points. The Cambridge IGCSE is taught in Grades 9–10 with core subjects such as English Language/Literature, Mathematics, Science, and History, and a range of language and elective options; progression to the IBDP requires passing at least six IGCSE subjects with a grade C or better. IGCSE results for 2024–2025 show 94% A–C, 54% A–A, 94% of candidates with six or more A–C, and 1 in 6 students earning straight A and A across all subjects.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Student-Teacher Ratio: ELC 7.1:1; Elementary School 9.0:1; Upper School 8.8:1. Average Class Size: ELC 17.7; Elementary 23; Middle School 19.9; High School 13.8.
Exam results	Exam results IBDP exam results 2025 show an average score of 35, with 29% of students scoring 38 points or more, and a top score of 45.	Exam results IGCSE results for 2024–2025 are strong: 94% A* to C, 54% A* to A, 94% of candidates with six or more A* to C, and 80% A* to B; about one in six students earned straight A* and A across all IGCSE subjects.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression PaRK IS provides individualised university and careers counselling from Grade 10. One in three Inspired students secures a place in Russell Group or Ivy League universities. About 90% of Inspired students are accepted to their first-choice university. The school offers an SAT pathway with an official SAT centre on campus and partner SAT prep providers, Arete Education and The Classroom Door, for additional admissions support.	Higher education progression University destinations include Lynn University, University of San Diego, Wake Forest University, Kings College, University of Exeter, IE University, Esade Barcelona, and Bocconi University. TASIS Portugal's first graduating class will be in the spring of 2026.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Nsouli Scholars is an Inspired initiative enabling up to 50 students at any one time to attend Inspired schools on full scholarships. The programme supports access to academics, arts and sports, and PaRK IS participates in this global programme. In 2022, Inspired's IB Diploma Average Point Score was 35 (world average 31.98), with 27% of A Level grades being A*, illustrating the level of exceptional performance within Inspired schools.	Gifted and talented Academic enrichment classes and a wide range of elective options continue through the IGCSE years and into the DP to support advanced learners.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Well-Being Department creates a respectful, safe and happy environment across PaRK IS's three campuses. The school supports students' social and emotional development, focusing on self-knowledge, self-regulation, social relationships and decision-making. The Social Skills Programme runs bi-weekly for Grades 1 to Senior School. The Fellowship Programme engages students in Grades 5 to 12 in community service. A dedicated psychology team supports Learning Diversity Students, and safeguarding, mindfulness and inclusion initiatives are part of the wellbeing framework. External speakers are invited throughout the year to enrich students' experiences.	Social & emotional learning SEL is woven into TASIS Portugal's curriculum with dedicated SEL time each week. The program uses age-appropriate curricula including Toolbox Project, ELLI (Effective Lifelong Learning Inventory) and Wayfinder, and integrates social-emotional competencies across subjects. Toolbox Project teaches 12 internal tools to support self-awareness, empathy and relationship-building. Wayfinder supports Middle School and High School students in identity, goal-setting, conflict navigation and belonging.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) PaRK IS has a specialised psychology department and dedicated teams for Learning Diversity Students. The resources support inclusive practices and targeted support for diverse learning needs. Support is embedded within the Well-Being framework across the three campuses.	Special educational needs (SEN) Learning Support is available for mild to moderate learning disabilities, with a co-teaching model in the Early Learning Center and Elementary School. In Middle School, students may have Learning Support during the foreign language elective; the program does not provide intensive student support services, and families may engage outside specialists if needed. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) and accommodations can be arranged through the Learning Support team, with outside providers available for on-site support at additional cost.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school provides bilingual education from Early Learning through Grade 4. From Grade 5, PaRK IS follows the Cambridge International Pathway, including IGCSE, A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme. The education is multilingual, helping students become proficient in more than one language.	English as an additional language ELD is offered for non-native English speakers. Students are tested on admission (WIDA) and may also complete MAP assessments; ELD aims to advance English proficiency to maximize engagement in English-medium academic work. ELD replaces Portuguese in Elementary School and French/Spanish in Middle School, and students are expected to exit the program within two years or less; WIDA testing carries a separate fee of €75.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is a core focus of the Well-Being Department across three campuses. The department provides a psychology team, mindfulness and social-skills initiatives, and safeguarding. External speakers contribute to wellbeing and resilience education throughout the year. The wellbeing programme supports students' confidence and resilience alongside their academic journey.	Mental wellbeing SEL supports students' mental wellbeing by fostering resilience, self-awareness, empathy and safe, inclusive classrooms. The school uses tools such as ELLI to track learning power, Toolbox Project to develop social-emotional skills, and Wayfinder to help Middle and High School students build belonging, set goals and navigate challenges.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is integrated into the Well-Being framework and managed across PaRK IS campuses. The Well-Being Department coordinates safeguarding alongside mindfulness, fellowship and social-skills initiatives to foster a safe school culture.	Safeguarding TASIS Portugal provides an internal Reporting Channel for safeguarding concerns, established in compliance with Law No. 93/2021, ensuring confidentiality and anonymity for reporters and protection of information. The channel offers a Submit report option and a Consult report option, with a dedicated privacy policy.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview PaRK IS operates across three Lisbon campuses: Alfragide (ages 1 to 18), Praça de Espanha (ages 1 to 10), and Restelo (ages 1 to 10). Alfragide is the largest campus and features brand-new modern buildings on an extensive site. The Alfragide campus has technology-enabled classrooms with cutting-edge technology and sound-blocking features. The campus includes an auditorium, music studios and an arts hub, and has labs and a MakerSpace Room. The Alfragide campus offers multi-sport facilities including a pavilion, gymnasium, football field, exterior basketball court and multi-use rooftop spaces. The Extracurricular Activities at Alfragide include visual arts, dance, martial arts, team and individual sports, personal development activities, and PaRK Music Academy with six studios and two rehearsal rooms, with some activities run off-campus through partners.	Facilities overview The school has a purpose-built Sintra campus that was renovated in 2019 from the Beloura shopping center. The school has expansive, light-filled spaces and dynamic indoor and outdoor play areas that support collaboration. The school has two libraries—Lower School Library and Upper School Library—and a Lower School Learning Commons. The school has a full-size theater and a sustainable theater, along with dedicated music rooms and art rooms. The school has a playing field and a state-of-the-art turf for outdoor sport.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The Alfragide campus offers multi-sport facilities including a pavilion, gymnasium, football field, exterior basketball court and multi-use rooftop spaces.	Sports facilities The school has a beautiful playing field and a state-of-the-art turf for outdoor sport. The field supports friendly House competitions among students. Fleming Forum provides an indoor space on campus for activities related to physical education. Fleming Forum and the outdoor playing spaces together enable a broad athletic program on campus.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Technology-enabled classrooms are fully equipped with cutting-edge technology and sound-blocking features. Auditorium, Music Studios and Arts Hub are on site. Labs and MakerSpace Room are available for science and technology work.	Academic facilities The school has two libraries—Lower School Library and Upper School Library—and a Lower School Learning Commons. The school has an Elementary/ELC Library and High School Classrooms. The school has an ELC Multipurpose Room. The school has a full-size Theater and a smaller Theater, with dedicated music rooms and art rooms. The school has an additional library presence in the Elementary/ELC area.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include visual arts, dance, martial arts, team and individual sports and personal development activities. The PaRK Music Academy provides six fully equipped studios and two rehearsal rooms. Some activities take place off-campus with partners.	Extra curricular facilities The After-School Activities Program has something to interest every child, for Grades 1–12, with a variety of programming. Many after-school activities are included in tuition, with some clubs and sports having additional fees to cover costs, such as Academies, horseback riding, surfing, golf, and more. Recent options include Art, Robotics and Coding, Portuguese (Beginner), Basketball, Football, Book Club, Golf, Speed Stacking, Green Club, STEAM – Upper School, Cascais Routes, Gymnastics, Surfing, Horse Riding, Chess, TASIS Big Band, Choir, TASIS Strings, Lego, Maths Challenge, Tennis, Climbing, Mindfulness & Yoga, The Inventors, MUN, and more. Most activities are led by TASIS Portugal faculty.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Open since 2003, PaRK IS began with O Parque Taguspark; a second sponsored school in Lisbon opened about a year later. The first non-sponsored school, O Parque Belém, opened in 2006, followed by the Restelo Primary School in 2008 and a Cascais campus in 2010. In 2016, O Parque Bilingual Schools became PaRK International School, opening Grade 7 in Lisbon; Praça de Espanha campus opened in 2017. PaRK IS joined Inspired in 2018; a new Alfragide campus opened in 2019, and IB Diploma Programme certification was awarded in 2020; the first IB Diploma cohort graduated in 2022, with Cascais closing that year to make way for King's College School, an Inspired school.	History TASIS Portugal is the fourth campus and the most recent addition to the TASIS family of international schools. It was established in 2020, joining TASIS Switzerland, TASIS England, and TASIS Puerto Rico. TASIS Portugal operates under the TASIS Foundation, a nonprofit organization. The founder of TASIS, M. Crist Fleming, founded the first TASIS campus in Switzerland in 1956 and also established TASIS Schools in England and Greece. The first TASIS Portugal graduating class is planned for spring 2026.
Community	Community The PaRK IS community operates across three Lisbon-area campuses: Alfragide, Praça de Espanha and Restelo. The Well-Being Department creates a respectful, safe and happy environment across all campuses, supporting physical, emotional and mental health, with a Social Skills Programme, the Fellowship Programme, a specialised psychology team, and mindfulness initiatives; external speakers are invited during the year. The Buddy System welcomes new students and the four Houses structure fosters belonging and character development through cross-age activities, with values such as fair play, teamwork, citizenship, responsibility, and resilience. As an Inspired School, PaRK IS benefits from international practices and collaboration, including global exchange opportunities within Inspired."	Community TASIS Portugal fosters a welcoming, international community with regular events and cultural activities that bring families together. The school hosts social events and activities that encourage cross-cultural exchange and involvement from students and families. The community benefits from active parent participation and programs that connect people across the school. The TASIS Parent Association contributes to community life through engagement, volunteering, and school-wide activities.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The TASIS Parent Association (TPA) welcomes families and aims to build a strong school community. It is run by parent volunteers and works closely with the TASIS administrative team to coordinate programs and events throughout the year. The TPA coordinates a range of committees and activities, including Events and Celebrations, Internships and Mentoring, Parent Education, Spirit Booster, Sustainability, Parent Volunteers, Welcome Committee, EnrichED, and Community Service. The Welcome Committee hosts monthly Welcome Coffee Mornings in the Knights Café to help new families integrate into TASIS Portugal, and supports new families through a dedicated Welcome program. The TPA fosters inclusion and cooperation, promotes open communication between parents, teachers, and school administrators, connects the community through social events, and enhances the school environment through fundraising and service initiatives.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual PaRK IS offers co-curricular clubs including The Duke of Edinburgh International Award, Model United Nations, Business Club, Drama Club, Visual Arts Club, Yearbook & Journalism Club, Chess Club, Performance and Band Club, and Choir Club. From Grade 5 onwards, students can take part in MyTime activities, choosing options to develop creativity and curiosity. The Personal Development & Technology strand includes Aloha (maths and mental arithmetic), Book Club, Creative Writing, The Inventors - STEM activities, Minecraft for Education, Coding, Why Lab (Science), Sewing Atelier, Photography and Study Room. Activities occur at lunchtime, after school, and sometimes evenings or weekends, varying by campus.	Academic & intellectual The ASA includes coding, robotics, chess, and robotics & coding to develop analytical and strategic thinking. Yoga and violin provide balance and creative expression. Speech & Debate and Model United Nations (MUN) are available for older students as after‑school activities.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Performing Arts extracurricular activities include Dance classes (Creative Dance, Ballet, Hip Hop), Drama and Musical Theatre. The PaRK Music Academy offers study in instruments and voice, including singing, choir and music production, with ABRSM certification available. Visual Arts are supported by Porta Amarela workshops across all campuses, promoting creativity through arts and crafts, music and performance. The school hosts music events and performances throughout the year to showcase student talents.	Arts & creative The Fine Arts program covers visual arts with painting, drawing, and exposure to various media and techniques, including field trips to artist studios, galleries, and museums. A visiting artist program is planned to broaden experiences. Music is central in the Elementary School, with singing, dancing, and instrument work such as violin, xylophone, and ukulele, plus regular concerts and school assemblies.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Model United Nations is among the co-curricular clubs. PaRK Choir is open to students from Grade 1 and up, with weekly rehearsals after school and performances at campus and community events. The school emphasises multilingual learning in a bilingual environment, with Portuguese and English used for communication. These activities contribute to international engagement and cultural awareness across PaRK IS.	Cultural & language IBDP Group 1 includes English Language & Literature and Portuguese Language & Literature, with Group 2 Language Acquisition options such as Portuguese B and French B. These language offerings span additional languages like Spanish B and Spanish ab initio.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies MyTime is available from Grade 5, once a week, offering a range of activities including sport, art, music, drama or technology. The Chess Club, Book Club and Creative Writing provide social and recreational engagement, alongside Dance classes and PaRK Music Academy. Choir activities connect students across campuses, with performances at campus and community events. These activities occur during lunchtime, after school or occasionally evenings and weekends.	Social & hobbies After-school offerings include Art & Craft, Mindfulness, Yoga, Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, and Music, as well as a broad range of sports and clubs. The schedule shows lunchtime and after-school clubs for different age groups, including choir, dance, drama, board games, and other creative activities.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is integrated into the IB Diploma Programme and requires students to engage in community service and volunteering activities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Extracurricular activities include leadership roles such as Head of the Student Service Committee; participation in Model United Nations (MUN); and piano performance through the TASIS Music Academy.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing PaRK IS offers a wide range of sports and martial arts across three campuses, including Capoeira, Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Taekwondo, plus team sports like Basketball, Football, Volleyball and Rugby, and individual sports such as Fencing, Indoor Climbing, Parkour, Tennis, Swimming, Padel, Skateboarding, Roller-skating, Surfing, Fitbox, Fitness Club, Gymnastics and Yoga. Football and Gymnastics are offered by Sporting Club Portugal with a tailor-made PaRK Academy. Swimming lessons take place at partner facilities Joaquim Chaves Fitness and Holmes Place. The PaRK Music Academy and Performing Arts programmes provide opportunities for creative and physical activity that support wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Competitive varsity sports are offered and compete in LASA and CHESS leagues. ASA includes surfing, tennis, golf, basketball, and other physical activities. Music ensembles such as TASIS Big Band and TASIS Strings, along with Jazz and Contemporary Dance, provide performance opportunities. Mindfulness and Yoga are included in ASA to support wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and Portuguese are the core languages, with a bilingual Early Learning environment from age 1 and a Grade 1–4 bilingual programme blending the National Portuguese Curriculum with Cambridge International Curriculum. By the end of Grade 4, students are bilingual in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, and Grade 5 onwards is taught fully in English at the Alfragide campus. Additional languages are available: in Grades 7–8, Spanish or French is studied as an Additional Language; in Grades 9–10, students may choose Spanish or French as a Second Language in IGCSE; IB Diploma options may include School-Supported Self-Taught languages in a Language A other than Portuguese or English.	Language provision English is the language of instruction via English immersion in the Early Learning Center; Portuguese is taught to all students, with Portuguese history, traditions, celebrations, and food included in instruction. The Language Academy offers Mandarin, German, Dutch, Russian, Spanish, and French until Grade 4, focusing on home-spoken languages within the TASIS community and with potential to expand.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching PaRK IS Praça de Espanha provides a truly bilingual education in English and Portuguese from age 1, with two highly qualified educators in each classroom. The Early Learning programme creates a bilingual environment where one teacher speaks only Portuguese and another only English, enabling natural language acquisition. The bilingual approach uses a project and play based method with a Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy, supporting exploration in both languages across maths, science, reading and writing. The Junior School (Grades 1–4) combines elements of the National Portuguese Curriculum with the Cambridge International Curriculum, strengthening bilingual skills and preparing students for the fully English taught programme from Grade 5 at the Alfragide campus.	Bilingual teaching English immersion is provided for students not yet fluent in English, and Portuguese language instruction is introduced to all students, with multilingual co-teachers and assistants supporting English language development.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs From age 1, PaRK IS Praça de Espanha offers immersion in English and Portuguese. The Early Learning environment uses two teachers, one speaking Portuguese and one English, to support language immersion. The approach relies on project and play based learning with a positive discipline and a Reggio Emilia inspired practice to develop literacy and communication in both languages. By Grade 5, students transition to the fully English taught curriculum at the Alfragide campus.	Immersion programs The Early Learning Center offers an English immersion environment to develop English proficiency. Multilingual co-teachers and assistants ensure rapid English language development. A dedicated student support team helps students achieve proficiency, typically within two years on average.
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Accreditations	Accreditations IBO, Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, UCAS, Learnfire, official SAT centre	Accreditations Cambridge Assessment International Education Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence IB World School CIS Member (Accreditation candidate)
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Enquiry Form: Fill in the Enquiry Form to apply to any of our campuses (Alfragide, Praça de Espanha or Restelo). This form should also be completed if you wish to book a visit or to learn more about PaRK International School. 2. Application Form: Complete the Application Form sent by our team. If applying to Junior School onwards, upload the latest school reports in the Open Apply portal or send them to our Admissions team. 3. Campus Meeting: After the application forms are complete, book a meeting with the campus of your choice (Alfragide, Praça de Espanha or Restelo) at a convenient date and time. This meeting can be a campus visit or an online meeting, depending on the family's preference. 4. Registration Fee: If you would like to continue with the admissions process, there is a non-refundable €100 Registration Fee. 5. Interview: Interview with the Psychologist (from Grade 1 onwards). For IGCSE and IB / A Levels applicants, if necessary there may be an extra interview with the Deputy Head of Academics or IB / A Levels Coordinator to discuss IGCSE and IB / A Levels subject choices, respectively. 6. Evaluation: From Grade 5 onwards, there is an Evaluation following the interview - an online, age-related objective assessment test (GL Cognitive Ability Test 4). There can also be an online language assessment test (English or Portuguese) at this stage if required. 7. Offer Letter: Each student's admission is determined by the School Board with the advice of the respective Head. The decision is communicated by email to the parents along with the necessary steps to complete the enrolment, including the payment of the enrolment fee. Based on this, the child will be given a conditional or unconditional offer (conditional offers may require the parents to agree to booster lessons in English prior to admission to PaRK IS). 8. Formal Registration: The official registration takes place in June. At that time, the Parent/Guardian needs to deliver the required documents for the student's process. Your child is now a PaRK IS student!	Admissions Applications are considered throughout the year, and families are invited to visit the campus. The online application is powered by OpenApply, and you create your account by filling out the TASIS Portugal inquiry form. Complete and submit the application for the appropriate grade level; Early Learning Center (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten) ages 3 to 5, with PK1 needing to be 3 by September 1 and toilet trained, PK2 needing to be 4 by September 1, and Kindergarten needing to be 5 by September 1; Elementary is Grades 1–5, Middle School 6–8, and High School 9–12 (with limited entry to 10th grade if coming from an IGCSE program in alignment with the program). Transcripts from the previous year and current year records are requested starting from Grade 1; recommendations from educators are required; submit results of any standardized tests (e.g., MAP, ERB); English Language Development may be required and tested. Interviews or visits are scheduled by contacting Admissions; Early Learning Center candidates will have an assessment with ELC staff (virtual options available). Submit any educational testing or IEPs if applicable. The nonrefundable application fee is €100 (€150 for ELC applicants). Admission decisions for the 2026–2027 school year note that Grades 2–8 are currently full; availability for Grades 3–8 in 2026–2027 is determined after the re-enrollment process; admissions for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 9 (IGCSE), and Grade 11 (IB Diploma Programme) operate on a rolling basis as spaces become available. The school maintains a Wait Pool for full classes; it is not ranked, and completed applications are required for Wait Pool consideration; space is opened as openings arise and requires balancing factors such as gender and language diversity, sibling enrollment, and academic readiness. A Note to Families: being in the Wait Pool should not discourage applications. Re-enrollment for the following year requires a non-refundable €750 Re-Enrollment Fee by February 15; payment of Campus Enhancement Fund (CEF) is required for Kindergarten and higher (CEF amount set annually) and is non-refundable; withdrawal and refund policies apply, and outstanding fees can affect re-enrollment. For questions, contact the Admissions Office.
Scholarships	Scholarships Nsouli Scholars Programme: The Nsouli Scholars Programme is a global initiative that enables 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any of Inspired's prestigious schools on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The endowment honours Nadim Nsouli. In recognition of Mr Nsouli's Lebanese heritage and Inspired's commitment to inclusivity, several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin.	Scholarships University and scholarship applications are supported by TASIS Portugal through the University and Career Counseling program.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The Wait Pool is used when classes are full; applications are always welcome, and only completed applications are eligible for Wait Pool consideration. The Wait Pool is not ranked; the Admissions Committee reviews each applicant as openings arise, weighing factors such as gender and language diversity, sibling enrollment, and academic readiness. When space becomes available, a candidate from the Wait Pool may be offered a place, and families are encouraged to contact Admissions for more information or to schedule a campus tour.
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