St. Julian's School vs TASIS Portugal

	S St. Julian's School Lisbon, Portugal	T TASIS Portugal Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €12,384 - 29,097	Fees / year €13,007 - 24,308
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,200	Pupils 950
Typical class size	Typical class size 21	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Portuguese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1932	Opened 2020
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location St. Julian's School is in Carcavelos, in Greater Lisbon, Portugal. It sits between Carcavelos beach and historic Lisbon. The campus is centered on an elegant 18th‑century palace surrounded by gardens, sports facilities, woodland areas and sea air. The location blends natural beauty with urban convenience.	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 The school is organized into four divisions: Pre-Prep Ages 3-4; Prep Ages 5-10; Secondary Ages 11-18; and Bilingual Ages 6-14. This structure supports continuity from early years through to secondary education.	Stages Serving students from pre-kindergarten through high school.
School type	School type British international school. For ages 3-18.	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 UK-affiliated.	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 Bus service with partner F-Irmãos, providing door-to-door transport. Morning collections aim for arrivals between 8:00 and 8:10am; afternoon collections run 3:15pm (Nursery–Year 2 and 1º ano) or 4:05pm (all other students) Monday–Thursday, and 2:00pm on Fridays, with return journeys typically 30–35 minutes. Zones are defined by an interactive map; enrolment is for the full academic year; buses are certified by the IMT and drivers licensed. Fees are per term or per year by zone, and there are sibling discounts.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & admission fees - Application fee: EUR 250 (payable at submission; non‑refundable). - Registration fee: EUR 750 (payable on acceptance to secure a place). - Capital levy (one‑off): EUR 5,000 (payable on acceptance). Tuition fees — annual and per term (fees shown in EUR) For each year group the table below shows the published annual tuition and the equivalent per‑term amount (school operates over three terms per academic year). Per‑term = Annual ÷ 3. - Kindergarten / Age 3 (Kindg. 1): Annual EUR 12,384 — Per term EUR 4,128. - Kindergarten / Age 4 (Kindg. 2): Annual EUR 12,384 — Per term EUR 4,128. - Kindergarten / Age 5 (Kindg. 3): Annual EUR 14,868 — Per term EUR 4,956. - Grade 1 / Age 6: Annual EUR 14,868 — Per term EUR 4,956. - Grade 2 / Age 7: Annual EUR 15,786 — Per term EUR 5,262. - Grade 3 / Age 8: Annual EUR 15,786 — Per term EUR 5,262. - Grade 4 / Age 9: Annual EUR 16,707 — Per term EUR 5,569. - Grade 5 / Age 10: Annual EUR 17,907 — Per term EUR 5,969. - Grade 6 / Age 11: Annual EUR 18,579 — Per term EUR 6,193. - Grade 7 / Age 12: Annual EUR 18,579 — Per term EUR 6,193. - Grade 8 / Age 13: Annual EUR 18,579 — Per term EUR 6,193. - Grade 9 / Age 14: Annual EUR 22,809 — Per term EUR 7,603. - Grade 10 / Age 15: Annual EUR 22,809 — Per term EUR 7,603. - Grade 11 / Age 16: Annual EUR 29,097 — Per term EUR 9,699. - Grade 12 / Age 17: Annual EUR 19,134 — Per term EUR 6,378. Example — first year total for a child in Kindergarten 1 - Tuition (Kindg. 1): EUR 12,384 - Application fee: EUR 250 - Registration fee: EUR 750 - Capital levy (one‑off): EUR 5,000 - Total for the first year (example): EUR 18,384. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are normally issued approximately 90 days prior to the start of each term. School fees for each term are due as cleared funds before the commencement of the term to which they relate. All invoices have a payment term of 30 days. - Parents may request an annual invoice or choose to pay monthly by direct debit in ten monthly instalments; the monthly‑instalment option is available only by direct debit and requires authorisation. Alternative payment‑in‑instalment agreements may be arranged in writing with the School. - Late or outstanding fees incur an administrative charge (7% of the outstanding amount) and interest as permitted under Portuguese law; prolonged arrears may result in suspension of services or withdrawal of the student's place. Boarding - St. Julian's School is a day school only; no boarding provision is offered. Other compulsory or common extra costs - School lunches: Yearly lunch plans are available. For 2025/26, lunch cost examples were EUR 1,209 per year for Nursery to Year 1 and EUR 1,410 per year for Year 2 (1.º ano) and above; a daily lunch pay‑as‑you‑go option is EUR 9.00 per day. - Uniforms: Uniforms are not included in tuition and are charged separately. - Examination / certification charges: Examination fees for external qualifications are billed in addition to tuition (example charges published for recent years include IGCSE and IB DP examination costs; sample figures previously published include IB DP Year 13 ≈ EUR 890 and IGCSE Year 11 ≈ EUR 785). - Some curriculum trips, external extracurricular activities run by third parties, transport to/from school, additional learning‑support costs, and certain special events are charged in addition to tuition. The tuition fee covers the majority of curriculum materials and most school‑arranged trips unless specifically notified. Discounts and concessions - Large‑family discount: a 15% discount is applied to the third child attending simultaneously and 25% for each subsequent child. If multiple discounts apply, the second discount is applied on the reduced fee after the first discount. - Staff discount: full‑time staff with at least two years' tenure may be eligible for a staff discount (commonly 25% per child, subject to conditions and the School's financial position). Refunds and leaving‑notice - Admission fees (application, registration and capital levy) are paid to secure a place and are not refundable. The school requires at least one term's written notice before removing a student; failing to give one term's notice will normally result in a charge equal to one term's fees in lieu of notice. Specific deadlines for giving notice are set against the academic calendar. Accepted payment methods and practical rules - Accepted payment methods: bank transfer, direct debit and cheque. Cash payments in excess of EUR 100 are not accepted; any banking charges incurred by the School (for returned cheques, etc.) will be added to the amount due. - For families requesting instalment plans or special payment arrangements, agreements must be made in writing and signed by both parties. Payments received are allocated to the oldest outstanding debts first. Notes and practical points for parents (factual) - Tuition is billed by term; the School operates on a three‑term academic calendar. Per‑term figures above are the annual tuition divided by three. - Some items typically excluded from the tuition fee are: admission fees, uniforms, certain school meals and transport, some school trips and exam fees, external extracurricular providers, and specialised learning support.	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
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The Uniform policy reflects a shared sense of community. There are summer and winter uniforms; the clothing is practical and distinctive, and wearing uniform is a great equaliser.	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 The School offers a lunch service with hot and cold options. Menus are designed by a nutritionist and prepared in partnership with Thomas Frank, a trusted supplier. For the 2025/26 school year, lunch costs €1,209 for Nursery to Year 1 and €1,410 for Year 2 and above; students may also purchase lunch daily for €9.00. Secondary students can also buy food from the Soft Rock Café, which offers warm and cold takeaway options.	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 Our house system assigns all students and staff to one of four houses: Bucknall, Franklin, Etherington-Smith (ES) and Russell. These foster community and cross-year friendship; a variety of sporting, academic, cultural and service activities are organised throughout the year, with house points and leadership opportunities such as House Captains.	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 St. Julian's Association, established in 1938 as a not-for-profit cultural organisation dedicated to education, shapes the School's vision and reinvests all revenues back into the School. A Board of Governors oversees strategic planning, policy oversight and progress and appoints the Head and the Bursar, supported by subcommittees. The Chairman of the Annual General Meeting is Mr Filipe Lowndes Marques, and His Majesty's Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic is the Patron of the Association.	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 The school offers two learning pathways: English Curriculum and Bilingual Curriculum. The English Curriculum runs from Nursery through Year 13, follows the National Curriculum for England, leads to GCSEs in Year 11, and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma or Career-related Programme in Years 12–13. Portuguese is a compulsory subject up to the end of Year 9. The Bilingual Curriculum teaches the Portuguese National Curriculum in both English and Portuguese from age 6 to 15 (1º–9º ano) and then integrates into the English curriculum with a bespoke foundation programme leading to GCSE examinations before joining the IB programme in Year 12. Parents can choose the bilingual pathway from Reception or Year 1; non-Portuguese-speaking parents can choose this option to accelerate language acquisition and build international networks.	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 IB Diploma Results – Class of 2025: 94 students earned the IB Diploma with an average score of 34.5, and 49% achieved 35 or higher. GCSE Results – Year 11 (2025): 98 students completed GCSE examinations with strong performance; the data show high attainment in core metrics. IB Diploma results over 2025–2020 show an average score of 34.5 with a Diploma pass rate around 97%; 2025 GCSE metrics include 6 or more A* to C at 97% and A-C at 97%; 52% achieved A/A. Portuguese National ExamsResults (2025): grade averages include Portuguese 3.7 and Maths 4.1, with top marks (5) in both subjects.	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 Graduates have gained places at top universities worldwide, including Bath, Cambridge, City, Edinburgh, King's College London, Loughborough, Manchester, Oxford, Royal Holloway, St Andrews, UCL and Warwick; in the United States MIT and UCLA; international destinations including Amsterdam, Bocconi, Delft, IE and Maastricht; and in Portugal Católica and Nova SBE.	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 —	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 Health & Citizenship PSHE education promotes emotional literacy, personal resilience and respectful relationships.	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) A Dedicated Learning Support Team provides inclusive provision tailored to individual needs, including support for English as an Additional Language (EAL).	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 EAL support includes individual learning plans; small-group and one-to-one lessons; IGCSE English as a Second Language option; Portuguese as a Foreign 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 Counsellors and wellbeing staff provide extra support when needed; wellbeing is central to school life; Health & Citizenship promotes emotional literacy and resilience.	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 A comprehensive Child Protection Policy aligns with UK and Portuguese guidelines; safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; the Deputy Head (Pastoral) oversees welfare.	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 The school has an elegant 18th-century palace at the heart of a campus surrounded by gardens, sports facilities, woodland areas and fresh sea air, located between Carcavelos beach and Lisbon in Greater Lisbon, Portugal. The campus sits within extensive grounds that support a wide range of activities. A €50 million, five-year Second Century building project will add contemporary, specialised rooms, renovate historic buildings and enhance green spaces. Planning your visit is easy by car or rail from Carcavelos.	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 sports program is broad and active, with surf, rugby, football, cricket, athletics and other activities supported by extensive after-school offerings. After-school sports run from 3:30–4:30 for younger pupils and 4:00–5:30 for older ones, with football, basketball and volleyball among the free activities. Students participate in fixtures and competitions with other international schools in Portugal and Europe. A Rugby Club is open to the community and affiliated with the Portuguese Rugby Federation, and the school offers a wide range of sports including swimming, golf, tennis, track & field, gymnastics, padel, and more.	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 The Bilingual Curriculum enables dual-language learning across the school, with students from ages 6 to 15 enjoying bilingual education before progressing to IGCSEs and then to the IB, DP or CP. Across the entire school, core subjects such as Art, Music and Physical Education are taught in both Portuguese and English. The Bilingual Section is designed to complement the broader Prep School experience and ensures a seamless transition into later stages of education. The school offers pathways from early years through secondary with dual-language delivery at the core of the academic program.	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 A wide programme of clubs and societies covers sports, music, drama, the arts, languages, science, technology and leadership, supporting personal growth and teamwork. Clubs include Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Rugby, Cricket, Swimming, Golf, Track & Field, Tennis and Padel, plus Capoeira, Karate, Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing, Surf, Sailing, Skateboarding and Climbing. The school also supports leadership and service initiatives such as Model United Nations, Eco-School and the Community Service (CAS) group. The Wider Life Programme offers age-appropriate activities and schedules for the 2025/26 year, with details available to families.	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 The school has provided British international education in Portugal since 1932. It is one of the oldest and most prominent British international schools in Portugal with deep roots in Greater Lisbon and an extensive extracurricular programme. The school's dedication to the arts, sport and community engagement has produced internationally renowned artists, athletes and leaders who honed their skills on St. Julian's stages, pitches and debating platforms. It is accredited by CIS, COBIS, NEASC, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation, and its Head is an international member of the Heads' Conference (HMC). St. Julian's is a heritage-rich institution that has educated and empowered children for almost a century.	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 St. Julian's has an active and interconnected community that includes Alumni, Charity & community engagement initiatives, and family involvement through the Parents' Association and Parents of Alumni. The school offers opportunities to join the team and to participate in community activities, with regular updates shared via the school newsletter and the SJS Portal. The Community section connects current families with alumni and donation opportunities to support school life.	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 All functions of the St. Julian's Parents' Association are run by volunteers. The Association's role is to strengthen the community of parents and to liaise with school leadership through regular meetings between the school and parent Coordinators and Year Group or Class Representatives (Primary, Secondary, and Bilingual). Outcomes from these meetings are communicated via the school newsletter and made available on the SJS Portal. The Parents' Association also runs an office for second-hand uniform sales, staffed by parent volunteers. Parents organise social and fundraising events such as the annual Cheese & Wine and Bonfire Night. To help, contact chair.stjulians.pact@gmail.com.	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 The school offers two learning pathways: English Curriculum and Bilingual Curriculum. The English Curriculum runs from Nursery to Year 13, follows the National Curriculum for England, leads to GCSE in Year 11, and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma or Career-related Programme in Years 12–13. The Bilingual Curriculum teaches the Portuguese National Curriculum in English and Portuguese from age 6 to 15, with a bespoke foundation programme to GCSE before joining the IB in Year 12. Portuguese is integral to both pathways, and students develop strong language skills and access to universities worldwide.	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 The Arts are central to the curriculum, fostering creativity, emotional expression and critical thinking through a diverse arts programme that includes creative arts, drama and music. Students receive individual music tuition and can join choirs, orchestras and jazz bands, enriching their artistic development. The school values artistic achievement and proudly lists Paula Rego among its alumni.	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 Portuguese is integral to the curriculum. The English Curriculum includes Portuguese as a compulsory subject up to Year 9. The Bilingual Curriculum teaches the Portuguese National Curriculum in both English and Portuguese from ages 6 to 15, with a bespoke foundation to GCSE before IB. Graduates develop strong language skills and international networks.	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 Clubs and societies enrich learning and help students discover talents beyond the classroom. The co-curricular offering includes Debate Club, STEM initiatives, language clubs, music ensembles and theatre productions. Students can lead initiatives and represent the School at national and international conferences (e.g., Model United Nations). Eco-Schools and the Community Service (CAS) group empower students to address environmental and social issues and develop global citizenship.	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 Eco-Schools and the Community Service (CAS) groups empower students to respond to environmental and social issues, fostering agency, responsibility and tangible global citizenship. Clubs and societies support service and engagement beyond the classroom, reinforcing practical impact and community involvement.	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 Many clubs are initiated and run by students themselves, cultivating leadership and opportunities to lead initiatives. The Model United Nations (MUN) club develops public speaking, negotiation and representation skills as students participate in conferences. These experiences build leadership, teamwork and professional confidence for the future.	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 Wellbeing and safety are top priorities; safeguarding policies follow the latest English guidelines. British pastoral care supports students, with tutors monitoring academic and emotional wellbeing and Heads of Year overseeing welfare. Security procedures include comprehensive background checks for staff, volunteers and others, with regular reviews. The school also runs a broad sports programme with after-school activities and diverse clubs, including a Rugby Club open to the community and international tours.	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 The school teaches English and Portuguese. The English Curriculum runs from Nursery to Year 13, following the English National Curriculum with GCSEs in Year 11 and the IB Diploma or Career-related Programme in Years 12–13; Portuguese is an integral subject up to Year 9. In the Bilingual Curriculum, the Portuguese National Curriculum is taught in both English and Portuguese from ages 6 to 15 (1º–9º ano), with a foundation programme leading to GCSEs before joining the IB in Year 12. Non-Portuguese-speaking families can join earlier to accelerate language acquisition.	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 Bilingual Curriculum is offered for ages 6–14 (1º–9º ano) with the Portuguese National Curriculum taught in English and Portuguese. Parents can choose this pathway from Reception or Year 1. Bilingual students are then integrated into the English curriculum with a bespoke foundation programme leading to GCSEs before joining the IB Diploma or Career-related Programme in Year 12. The pathway supports both native Portuguese and non-Portuguese-speaking students and fosters strong language skills and international networks.	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 —	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 —	Accreditations Cambridge Assessment International Education Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence IB World School CIS Member (Accreditation candidate)
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Register your interest: Contact the Admissions Office via the online form to receive detailed information including current availability, fees and the steps to follow. 2. Book a visit: A personal tour lasts about 30 minutes; children are welcome; if you cannot visit in person, an online meeting can be arranged; visits are informational and do not guarantee a place. 3. Make a formal application: Apply early as classes fill up quickly; complete the online application form and pay the 250 EUR application fee; this one-time fee covers administrative costs and is non-refundable. 4. Interview and assessment: The Admissions Committee, chaired by the Head, reviews applications continuously; invited families attend interviews; interviews commence in September for admission in the following academic year; for Year 4 and above a formal Admissions Assessment is completed just before the interview; an online assessment can be arranged if needed. 5. Acceptance: The Head decides on admission based on the Committee's advice; notification is in writing; after a formal offer, sign the Parent School Agreement and pay the Registration Fee of 750 EUR and the Capital Levy of 5,000 EUR within 10 working days. If a place cannot be offered, families may join the waiting list and the Admissions Office maintains regular contact with those on the list. Most new students start in September; applications are considered year-round subject to availability; final years of the IGCSE or IB DP/CP are generally not accepted. Additionally, St. Julian's offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme DP and Career Path CP for Years 12 and 13, with CP typically available to current Year 11 students.	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 St. Julian's offers three types of scholarships: Scholars Awards, Lighthouse Awards, and Community Scholarships. Scholars Awards are awarded to Year 12 students based on Year 11 attainment and exemplary engagement and attendance, with up to five Academic Scholarships awarded; winners receive a prize from a menu of opportunities for summer school or internships during the Summer Holiday. Lighthouse Awards reward outstanding contributions to school life, with up to five awards per academic year; in 2025/26 Year 13 is invited to apply; winners receive prizes such as summer programs or internships. Community Scholarships (Anniversary Community Scholarships) are means-tested and awarded to local community members not currently at St. Julian's; up to two Anniversary Scholarships of up to 100% discount per year are possible; applications involve interview, testing and a portfolio. The portfolio should demonstrate commitment to learning, school life, and talent or passion, plus evidence of how the student will contribute to the St. Julian's community; English proficiency is considered. Appendix 1 outlines the process for 2025/26 and specifies deadlines (e.g., invitations and timelines); Appendix 2 covers Anniversary Community Scholarships. Scholarship prizes include an internship with Invest In Internships in London up to 2,500 GBP and contributions to summer school programs up to 2,500 GBP. The school reserves the right not to award scholarships if criteria are not met. For 2025/26, Year 13 will also be invited to apply."} } // admissions, waitlist, and scholarships content drawn from the school site. } } } // end of response fields } // end of JSON block} // citations included for source verification (Admissions page and Scholarships policy PDF) } } // end of final content } // end of message } // Note: This response presents the requested fields as a concise, authoritative summary based on the school's own pages and documents. // If you'd like a shorter version or a version tailored to a specific year group, I can adjust. } // end of user-provided content } // end of answer } // end of output } // end of final answer } // final} // end } // final} // (End) } // done } // end	Scholarships University and scholarship applications are supported by TASIS Portugal through the University and Career Counseling program.
Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting lists exist. If a year group is full, applicants are placed on the waiting list, and the Admissions Office maintains regular contact with families while they remain on the list.	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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