International Schools in Portugal
Compare 35 international schools in Portugal. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 14,942), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 35
- Curricula
- 25
- Average annual fee
- EUR 14,942
- Fee range
- EUR 4,920 – 29,097
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (20 schools)
- Average school size
- 814 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- PaRK International School - Praça de Espanha
- Oldest
- Oporto British School (1894)
- With boarding
- 3
About international schools in Portugal
International schools in Portugal are concentrated around Lisbon, Cascais, Porto and the Algarve and offer a wide spectrum of provision - from British Cambridge pathways and Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level options to the International Baccalaureate, American-style programmes and a number of French and German curricula. Instruction is commonly in English, but many schools run bilingual or dual-language streams that integrate Portuguese (and often a third European language such as French, Spanish or German), allowing pupils to maintain or learn the national language alongside an international programme. Typical annual tuition nationally is commonly in the region of about €8,000 - €20,000 a year, with Lisbon and full IB-continuum schools often at the higher end and some Porto or German-system schools noticeably cheaper; families should budget separately for enrolment charges, transport, lunches, uniforms and exam fees that commonly add 10 - 25% on top of headline tuition. Admissions are usually organised around a September intake but many schools operate rolling admissions, entrance assessments and deposits during peak months, so relocating families are advised to contact likely schools several months before arrival to confirm deadlines and documentation requirements.
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23 international schools in Lisbon
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7 international schools in Algarve
See all 7 →2 international schools in Porto
See all 2 →1 international school in Torres Vedras
See all 1 →1 international school in Madeira
See all 1 →1 international school in Setúbal
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Curricula
There are 35 international schools in Portugal covering 25 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge IGCSE (20), IB (DP) (18), British Curriculum (13), Cambridge A Levels (12), Cambridge (Primary) (10). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Portugal runs from about EUR 4,920 to EUR 29,097, averaging roughly EUR 14,942. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Portugal run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
3 of the 35 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Portugal we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.