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IB Curriculum International Schools in Lisbon, Portugal

Compare 16 IB Curriculum international schools in Lisbon, Portugal. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 16,772), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
16
Curricula
20
Average annual fee
EUR 16,772
Fee range
EUR 4,720 – 29,097
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (16 schools)
Average school size
706 pupils
Largest by enrolment
St. Julian's School
Oldest
St. Julian's School (1932)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Lisbon, Portugal

IB-curriculum international schools in Lisbon are typically English-medium or bilingual English - Portuguese providers, and the city’s international sector includes a mix of institutions that offer individual IB programmes as well as a number that hold the full PYP - MYP - DP continuum. Portuguese is commonly taught as a core language and several schools run genuine bilingual or trilingual pathways so children can maintain or develop Portuguese alongside English. Fees vary widely by school and age; published schedules and market guides show annual tuition commonly from the low thousands for early years up to mid-five figures for upper secondary, with additional one-off registration or capital levies in many cases. Formal intakes are centred on September, with many schools opening applications in the autumn and issuing offers in winter, though a number operate rolling admissions and waiting lists - relocating families should contact schools as soon as dates are fixed and be ready with passports, recent school reports and vaccination records.

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FAQs for Portugal

What ages and stages do the IB programmes cover?
The IB is organised as a continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) is designed for children from about 3 to 12 years, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for roughly 11 to 16 years, and the Diploma Programme (DP) is a two-year pre-university course for about 16 to 19 year-olds. Schools may offer one programme only, a combination, or the full continuum, so check authorisation by programme when you enquire.
How is an IB school in Lisbon likely to differ from a British or American international school?
Many Lisbon international schools combine international syllabuses: some run a British or American pathway until the upper years and then offer the IB Diploma, while others are IB-continuum schools from early years to diploma. A recurring feature locally is integration of Portuguese language and culture into the timetable and the availability of bilingual or trilingual options rather than purely monolingual provision.
How much should we budget for school fees?
Published fee schedules and independent guides indicate a wide range: annual tuition can be at the lower end (several thousand euros) for nursery and early years, rising to mid-teens and in some cases €20,000 - €28,000 or more for senior school places, with many schools also charging a registration fee and a one-off capital or building levy. Always check each school’s current fee schedule and the small print about what is included (meals, transport, exams, activities).
When should we apply and what documents will schools ask for?
Most schools open formal applications for the following September in the autumn and winter months, with offers often issued from late winter, but many also accept applications year-round if places are available; popular schools can have waiting lists. Typical paperwork includes the child’s passport or birth certificate, recent school reports (translated if necessary), a teacher reference, proof of residence or relocation, and an up-to-date vaccination record; an application fee is commonly charged.
Will an IB Diploma allow my child to apply to Portuguese universities?
The IB Diploma is widely used by students applying to universities in Portugal, but entrance depends on the higher-education institution’s specific requirements and any equivalence procedures; families should check the Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES) guidance and the entry rules of the Portuguese universities they are targeting. It is sensible to contact admissions offices at prospective universities early to confirm required IB scores or equivalence steps.