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Premium International Schools in Lisbon, Portugal

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About international schools in Lisbon, Portugal

Premium international schools in Lisbon are largely English-medium and typically offer a mix of International Baccalaureate, British and American programmes alongside French, German and bilingual Portuguese - English pathways, so families can choose based on curriculum and language priorities. Many of these schools are located across the Lisbon metropolitan area and the coastal belt (including Cascais and Sintra), so commute time and school transport are practical considerations when comparing campuses. Headline tuition at premium schools commonly falls roughly between €8,000 and €25,000 per year, with some specialist programmes above that and mandatory registration, building or exam fees and extras that often add 15 - 30% to the headline figure. Admissions operate both on rolling and fixed-round cycles; while some schools accept mid-year entry, families targeting September places should start enquiries several months ahead and for very competitive programmes allow longer lead times.

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At a glance 9 schools · avg fee EUR 18,219
Schools listed
9
Curricula
15
Average annual fee
EUR 18,219
Fee range
EUR 12,128 – 29,097
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (6 schools)
Average school size
675 pupils
Largest by enrolment
St. Julian's School
Oldest
St. Julian's School (1932)
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FAQs for Portugal

What curricula and languages can we expect at premium international schools in Lisbon?
You will commonly find the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), British (Cambridge/GCSE/A-level or UK-style senior programmes) and American curricula, alongside French and German national schools and bilingual Portuguese - English options. Premium schools are often English-medium but many also teach Portuguese as a core language and offer additional modern languages from early years.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Headline annual tuition at premium international schools in Lisbon typically ranges from around €8,000 to €25,000, though individual school tariffs vary by age and programme and a few schools can charge above that range. Expect additional one-off and recurring charges - registration/enrolment fees, building or capital levies, transport, lunches, uniforms and trips - which commonly increase the true annual cost by a further 15 - 30%.
When should we apply and how do admissions usually work?
Many schools operate rolling admissions and will consider applicants year-round where space exists, but fixed application rounds exist at some schools for September intake. For the most in-demand premium places families commonly start the process several months before their intended start date and competitive secondary places or specialist programmes can require 6 - 18 months of lead time; be prepared to submit school reports, identification, immunisation records and any assessment results.
What ages and stages do these schools cover?
Premium international schools in the Lisbon area typically provide full-range provision from early years (age 3 or earlier in some nurseries) through primary and lower/upper secondary to age 17 - 18. Some schools combine multiple curricula across stages (for example British or American up to IGCSE/GCSE, then IB Diploma at 16 - 18) so check each school’s senior-phase offering if you have university-bound older children.
What practical checks should relocating families make before committing to a place?
Visit the campus if possible, review what is and isn’t included in the fee schedule, and ask about transport options, language support for non-native learners, learning-support services and pastoral care. Also check re-enrolment and withdrawal terms, inspection or accreditation status, and how the school supports transitions (assessment, language induction and entry tests) so you understand timelines and likely additional costs.