IB Curriculum International Schools in Portugal

International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Portugal are a small but growing group of fee-paying international schools that typically offer the Diploma Programme (DP) and, in a smaller number of schools, the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) or Career-related Programme (CP); they are concentrated in the Lisbon metropolitan area with additional authorised schools in the Algarve, Madeira and Porto regions. Instruction is most often in English, with Portuguese language tuition and bilingual pathways commonly available to help children integrate locally. Annual tuition varies widely by school and age but headline fees for international schools in Portugal commonly sit in the low-to-mid tens of thousands of euros, with total “all-in” costs (registration, transport, lunches and activities) often higher. Admissions normally follow a September intake for the Portuguese school year, popular year groups can have waiting lists, and relocating families are advised to start enquiries and applications several months to a year in advance. For families planning onward study in Portugal, the IB Diploma is broadly accepted by universities but applicants should check equivalence and any subject prerequisites with Portuguese higher-education authorities or the institutions they plan to apply to.