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Astoria International School

Portugal, Lisbon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 270
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, Portuguese, German, French
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Astoria International School is a private Lisbon school offering Cambridge Primary and Secondary curricula for ages 0–15. The campus sits in Lisbon with 600 m² of indoor space and 450 m² of outdoor areas, including a library, a laboratory, an arts studio and dedicated sports facilities. AIS emphasises bilingual and multilingual education: English-Portuguese instruction from Nursery to 2nd year of 1st Cycle, then German in 3rd and 4th years, and French from 5th year. The school applies a modern, student-centred pedagogy inspired by the Modern School Movement and Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, with a focus on practical, active learning, autonomy and inclusion. The Educational Project foregrounds respect for diversity, literacy and future skills, delivered through active methodologies, personalised support and language opportunities linked to Cambridge and Trinity assessments. The mission is to form global children prepared for a changing world, within a family environment in Lisbon for life.

Av. Alm. Gago Coutinho 88 86 e 73, 1700-031 Lisboa, Portugal

The Essentials

Astoria International School has 270 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English, Portuguese.

Location
Located in the heart of Lisbon. Address: Av. Almirante Gago Coutinho nº 73, 86 e 88, Lisboa.

Stages
Nursery, Daycare, Kindergarten, Primary School, Lower Secondary School, Upper Secondary School

Type
Private school
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform. Uniform is required from 1 year of age (as soon as they start walking).
Fees
Application / Enrollment fee
- The school charges an enrollment (registration) fee. This enrollment fee includes the cost of the school insurance. The enrollment fee is non‑refundable in the event of withdrawal or transfer.

Tuition fees by school year / term
- Exact tuition amounts (annual or per‑term/per‑month rates) for each year group (Berçário, Creche, Jardim de Infância, 1.º Ciclo, 2.º Ciclo, 3.º Ciclo / Upper Secondary) are not published publicly in a fee table on the school's public information pages. No definitive numeric tuition schedule for the current academic year was found in the school's accessible materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school operates on a standard academic calendar with defined term dates; however, a public fee billing schedule (for example: number of installments, due dates per term, or discounts for annual payment) and detailed payment terms are not published in the school's publicly accessible information. The enrollment conditions note that the enrollment fee is part of the admissions process and is non‑refundable.

Boarding / residential provision
- The school provides day education from Nursery through Upper Secondary (Berçário to 3.º Ciclo/Upper Secondary). There is no published boarding or residential provision; boarding is not offered as a service in the school's described educational offer.

Other costs and optional services
- Meals / Refectory: A school meal service is provided with age‑appropriate menus and allergy accommodations; the school states that meals are organised as a school service. Specific meal prices are not publicly listed.
- Transport: A school transport service (home–school–home routes) is listed as an available service; transport pricing is not publicly listed.
- Extracurricular activities and after‑school provision: Extracurricular activities are offered; separate charges for extracurriculars are not publicly listed.
- Health / medical support: The school offers partnered pediatric/medical support (OnClinic) and urgent pediatric procedures; any fees for medical services or third‑party clinic usage are not published.
- Uniforms, books, materials and incidentals: No public price list for uniforms, textbooks or materials was located; these items are likely charged separately but amounts are not published.

Refund information
- Enrollment fee: explicitly non‑refundable if the student withdraws or transfers after enrollment.
- Refunds for other fees (tuition installments, services, deposits) are not described in publicly accessible materials. No public refund policy for tuition or ancillary service fees (beyond the enrollment fee statement) was located.

Fee discounts and concessions
- A third‑party group benefit listing documents that a 3% discount on the monthly fee is available via a corporate/partner protocol (e.g., members of a partner group may be eligible for a discount). The specific applicability and how it is applied are not detailed in a public fee table.

Fee payment options
- Publicly accessible pages do not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, credit card). No definitive public statement of accepted payment channels was located.

Concise summary of what was checked and what is missing (brief)
- The school's admissions and services pages confirm an enrollment fee (which includes school insurance and is non‑refundable), describe optional paid services (meals, transport, extracurriculars, medical support) and show the offered educational levels, but they do not publish a numeric fee schedule with per‑year or per‑term tuition amounts, billing installment options, payment methods, or full refund policies for tuition or ancillary services. The information requested (application fee amount, tuition amounts by year and per term, boarding fees if any, uniform costs, full refund terms, and accepted payment methods) was not available in the school's publicly accessible pages and documents reviewed.
Academics

Astoria International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 0 to 15.

Curriculum
The Astoria International School is a private school in Lisbon with an international education project at its heart. From Nursery to the 3rd Cycle, we promote innovative and autonomous learning in an inclusive and multicultural environment. Discover our educational offering, adapted to each stage of a child's growth, with a focus on bilingual and multilingual education and the holistic development of students. The school's principles include creativity, innovation, consideration and well-being. Our teaching method is enriched by a dynamic and entrepreneurial educational project, inspired by the modern school movement and Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.
- Bilingual instruction (English-Portuguese) from Nursery to the 2nd year of the 1st Cycle; tri-lingual instruction with the introduction of German in the 3rd and 4th years of the 1st Cycle; multilingual instruction with the inclusion of French starting in the 5th year.
- Privileged location in Lisbon; a family, safe and welcoming environment; experienced and international teaching staff; a modern and multidisciplinary curriculum; education based on human values and global competences.

The mission of Astoria International School is to form global children, prepared for the challenges of a world in constant evolution. With a child-centered approach, we value the personal, educational and social development of our students, promoting respect, creativity and commitment to lifelong learning.

Our Educational Project promotes respect for diversity, technological innovation, global literacy and the development of future skills. Each student is unique and, as such, encouraged to develop their potential to the maximum, both in Portuguese and in other languages. At AIS, we build, together with families, a solid and inspiring educational journey for each student.

The pedagogical vision emphasizes quality, proximity and a clear educational approach in Lisbon, with active methodologies, practical experiences and personalized support, believing in student-centered education that respects their rhythms and values their talents, adopting a dynamic, demanding and creative model with a focus on bilingual and multilingual education from an early age. We are committed to preparing our young people for a promising future. Because together we educate better!
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes social and emotional development through its mission values: Resilience, Sincerity, Competence, Responsibility, and Integrity, and through the Educational Project Learning to Be, Learning to Do, Learning to Innovate, which equips students with essential attitudes and values for intra- and interpersonal development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
In the 3rd Cycle, students benefit from the Cambridge Lower Secondary program, an international reference that ensures solid English learning.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has a Psychology and Guidance Department; admissions include a visit to meet the department to learn about the educational project and admission conditions.
Parent Experience

Community
Astoria International School fosters a vibrant school community through a broad calendar of activities and events that extend learning beyond the classroom. The program includes an overnight camp, Culture Week celebrating cultural diversity, MasterChef, World Children's Day activities, Carnival, and workshops for parents and children. The school also hosts a welcome experience for new students, a beach day, study visits, Halloween celebrations, assemblies, and a Summer Camp. These experiences support teamwork, curiosity, and social-emotional development, reinforcing values of respect, empathy, and responsibility across students, families, and staff.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located in the heart of Lisbon, Astoria International School is a private school with a central, peaceful setting. The campus provides more than 600 m² of indoor space and 450 m² of safe outdoor areas. Its facilities include a library, a laboratory, an arts studio and dedicated sports areas, designed by architects and interior designers to support curricular and extracurricular activities and student well-being. The facilities are an extension of the school's philosophy, combining functionality, comfort and care. Multilingual education begins English-Portuguese bilingual learning and progresses to include German and French.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes dedicated sports areas as part of flexible learning environments. The campus features outdoor playgrounds used for physical education. Football and Rugby are offered as extracurricular sports on a weekly schedule.

Academic Facilities
From Nursery to Middle School, the educational pathway is continuous and aligned with high international standards. Our facilities include more than 600 m² indoor space and 450 m² outdoor areas. The indoor spaces include spacious classrooms, a library, a laboratory and an arts studio, plus dedicated sports areas. Teaching follows a Modern School Movement approach and is grounded in Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, supporting differentiated and personalised learning. The multilingual program starts bilingual in English and Portuguese, then adds German and French.

Extra Curricular Facilities
To occupy non-teaching hours, AIS offers a library, study and support rooms, leisure spaces and outdoor playgrounds. Examples of extracurricular activities include Baby Yoga, Judo, Children's Ballet, Piano, Football (Figo's School) and Rugby. Chess is offered to develop memory, concentration and reasoning, with sessions twice a week. Language courses in English through Cambridge, and German, French and Portuguese for foreigners are available, with sessions twice weekly. The Astoria Choir is a free extracurricular activity with weekly rehearsals.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Astoria International School provides an Educational Project for Nursery through Upper Secondary School, built on Learning to Be, Learning to Do, and Learning to Innovate. The program strengthens critical thinking, autonomy, creativity, and emotional intelligence while developing linguistic, mathematical, geographic, historical, cultural, artistic, and sporting skills. The teaching method uses innovative methodologies and advanced technologies, and is supported by national assessments and international certifications from Cambridge and Trinity.

Arts & Creative
Learning in Kindergarten and beyond includes music, theatre, and visual and performing arts as part of the curricular activities. The curriculum features activities such as Music Workshop, Theatre, and Creative Dance in the early years, with further arts integration across literacy, culture, and science projects. Extracurricular offerings include the Astoria Choir, piano, ballet, and other arts-inspired programs, supplementing core subjects and fostering creativity and cultural expression.

Cultural & Language
Astoria International School operates a progressive multilingual program: bilingual English-Portuguese instruction from nursery to the second year of the first cycle; trilingual instruction (German, English, Portuguese) in the third and fourth years of the first cycle; and multilingual instruction (German, French, English, Portuguese) from the fifth year of the second cycle. Multilingual education promotes intercultural awareness and provides a foundation for global engagement. The curricular framework includes English, German, and French language studies, with language opportunities embedded in various levels and supported by Cambridge and Trinity affiliation.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities span yoga, judo, ballet, piano, football (Figo's School), chess, choir, rugby, and language courses, providing opportunities to develop psychomotor, social, and cognitive skills. These programs aim to build self-esteem, discipline, teamwork, creativity, and cultural exposure while complementing academic learning. The school provides a library, study rooms, and leisure spaces to support non-teaching hours and broader social development.

Leadership & Professional
The school offers a psychology and guidance service to meet student and family needs and to support adaptation and socio-emotional well-being. Vocational guidance helps students plan their academic and professional futures, backed by a multidisciplinary team that focuses on holistic student development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The educational project emphasizes socio-emotional development and emotional education, supporting positive interpersonal relationships and self-confidence. Facilities include 600 square meters of interior space and 450 square meters of outdoor areas with flexible learning spaces, a library, a laboratory, an arts studio, and sports facilities to balance academic work with creativity, movement, and free time. Extracurricular programs such as Baby Yoga contribute to physical and emotional well-being from early ages.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught: English, Portuguese, German, and French. The school begins with bilingual English–Portuguese instruction from nursery through the second year of the 1st Cycle, adds German for a trilingual program in the 3rd and 4th years of the 1st Cycle, and expands to a multilingual program including German, French, English and Portuguese from the 5th year of the 2nd Cycle.

Bilingual Teaching
Bilingual teaching (English and Portuguese) from nursery through the second year of the 1st Cycle.

Immersion Programs
From nursery to the second year of the 1st Cycle, bilingual English–Portuguese; in the 3rd and 4th years of the 1st Cycle, trilingual teaching (German, English and Portuguese); from the 5th year of the 2nd Cycle, multilingual teaching (German, French, English and Portuguese).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollment for new students can be completed throughout the year in accordance with current legislation. Families begin by submitting the enrollment form. AIS processes the enrollment form and sends an email to schedule a visit with the Psychology and Guidance Department, where the AIS educational project and admission conditions will be presented. The visit introduces the program and the admission criteria.

2. An in-person visit is arranged after the scheduling email. During the visit, the AIS educational project and admission conditions are presented in detail. The visit constitutes the subsequent step in the enrollment process.

3. The student's enrollment is completed after an in-person visit to the school, upon completion and signing of the necessary enrollment documentation. The enrollment fee includes the cost of school insurance. In the event of withdrawal or transfer of the student to another educational institution, the enrollment fee is not refunded. Enrollment, which grants the status of a student at Astoria International School, implies acceptance of the legal rights and duties applicable under the Internal Regulations.
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