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King's College School Cascais

Portugal, Lisbon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees €11,754 - 21,750
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 720
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2025
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
King's College School Cascais
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Portuguese, French, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

King's College School Cascais is a private international school in Portugal offering a blended Cambridge-IGCSE curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels pathway for senior students. The school delivers Cambridge International Primary and Secondary curricula up to Year 11, complemented by a bilingual Portuguese-English stream through Year 5. In Years 12 and 13, students may choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels, while the school is pursuing authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme as a candidate IB World School. The new private campus, inaugurated in September 2025 on a 40,000 m² site, provides university-grade science laboratories, technology-rich classrooms, and spacious performing and visual arts studios. A Boarding House for up to 50 students aged 13–18 offers a safe residential experience. The curriculum is enhanced by the Inspired global network, exchanges and collaborations, and sport facilities including a 25 m pool and full-size pitches for student wellbeing.

www.cascais.kingscollegeschool.pt
This campus is part of King's College School Cascais

R. Doctor Manuel Antonio Costa Matos 164, 2750-290 Cascais, Portugal

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The Essentials

King's College School Cascais has 720 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Portuguese.

Location
King's College School, Cascais is located in Cascais, Portugal, in the Lisbon area. The school operates on two campus sites: Early Learning School & Primary School (up to Year 2) at Rua Cesário Verde, 395, Cascais 2750-657, and Primary School (from Year 3) & Senior School at R. Doctor Manuel Antonio Costa Matos, 164, Cascais 2750-290. The new campus was inaugurated in September 2025 and sits on a 40,000 sqm site, with boarding facilities for up to 50 students aged 13–18.

Stages
Early Years Foundation Stage (Age 1–4); Cambridge International Curriculum through Year 11 (Age 5–16); International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12–13 (Age 17–18). Enrolling Now: Early Years Foundation Stage (Age 1) – Year 12 (Age 17).

Type
Private international school with boarding facilities (Boarding House for up to 50 students aged 13–18).

Additional learning support
Tracking of student progress with interventions to support academic and personal development; wellbeing and pastoral support are part of the school approach.

Country affiliation
Portugal
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at King's College School Cascais ranges from EUR 11,754 to EUR 21,750 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration & Enrolment Fees
- Registration (first-time applicants, per family): EUR 250.
- Enrolment (paid at acceptance): Early Years–Year 6: EUR 2,000; Year 7–Year 11: EUR 5,000; Boarding enrolment (where applicable): EUR 5,000. Enrolment fees are non-refundable and include annual student insurance where indicated.
- Re‑enrolment fee (charged annually in April to confirm place): EUR 580 (non‑refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and termly)
- Early Years 1 – Early Years 4: Annual EUR 11,754; Termly (x3) EUR 3,918.
- Years 1 – 2: Annual EUR 15,576; Termly (x3) EUR 5,192.
- Years 3 – 5: Annual EUR 17,502; Termly (x3) EUR 5,834.
- Years 6 – 9: Annual EUR 18,300; Termly (x3) EUR 6,100.
- Years 10 – 11: Annual EUR 21,750; Termly (x3) EUR 7,250. (IGCSE exam entry fees are additional per subject as noted below.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing options: School fees are invoiced either annually (September) or in three terms (August, December and April) per academic year; exceptions apply for boarding students. Invoices are issued by the 5th business day of the month in which they fall due (September invoices may be delayed). Specified charges are invoiced separately by the 10th business day of the following month.
- Deposit / timing at enrolment: 50% of the Tuition and Boarding fees must be paid at the time of enrolment; the remaining 50% is due by 1 September.
- Overdue invoices: Overdue amounts incur interest of 5% over the total amount due.
- Sibling discount: 10% tuition discount for the third child; 25% for the fourth child (and onwards) applied to the youngest children.

Boarding fees and terms (where applicable)
- Full boarding (annual): EUR 23,965 (this is additional to tuition).
- Weekly boarding (annual): EUR 19,950 (this is additional to tuition).
- Mandatory health insurance for boarding students (annual): EUR 1,000; the school arranges a policy and all boarding students must have valid health insurance. Boarding fees cover accommodation (shared double room with private WC), cleaning, laundry, meals, Wi‑Fi, guided after‑school study and weekend activities as specified, but exclude tuition, uniforms, extracurricular activities, non‑educational residential trips and health insurance where noted.

Mandatory charges and other regular fees
- EdTech VR (virtual reality platform, Y7–Y11): EUR 50 (one‑time October charge).
- EdTech AI (personalised study support, Y3–Y11): EUR 50 (one‑time October charge).
- Mobile Device Management (MDM, Y3–Y6): EUR 20 (invoiced).
- IGCSE exam entry fees (Y11): EUR 160 per subject (one‑time charge in April).
- Transport (KCS Coastal Route): morning & afternoon EUR 810 (termly — Nov, Jan, Apr); one way (morning or afternoon) EUR 405 (termly).
- Supervision period (17:00–18:00): EUR 100 (monthly) where applicable.
- Extracurricular activities: invoiced termly (Nov, Jan, Apr); fees vary by activity (catalogue). Residential trips: charged separately, on a case‑by‑case basis.
- English language support (EAL) and Special Educational Needs support (SEN): EUR 35/hour (when applicable).
- Miscellaneous: student replacement card EUR 15; document translation EUR 0.10/word; Yondr pouch replacement EUR 20.
- iPad purchase option: Apple iPad Air 11" Wi‑Fi 128GB (with keyboard cover, pencil and 1 year insurance) EUR 1,131 (or a split option EUR 377 as referenced); iPad rental (model subject to availability) EUR 105 (termly).

Refund information
- Registration, enrolment and re‑enrolment fees are identified as non‑refundable in the fee schedule (re‑enrolment is charged in April). There is no separate tuition‑refund clause detailed in the schedule beyond the stated non‑refundable items and the terms for extracurricular cancellations (full term charged if a student withdraws mid‑term).

Accepted fee payment methods
- Payment options listed: ATM reference (as shown on the invoice), direct debit, education tickets and bank transfer. Direct debit collections are debited by the 12th of each month; if a direct debit fails the payment will be requested by ATM reference or bank transfer.

(Fees and terms above correspond to the published Fees schedule for the 2025/26 academic year.)
Academics

King's College School Cascais teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Blended curriculum combines Cambridge International Primary and Secondary curricula, including IGCSEs, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. A bilingual Portuguese-English pathway is available up to Year 5. In Years 12 and 13 (ages 17–18), students may choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels. The school is a candidate IB World School pursuing authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have access to specialist university counselling. Over 90% of Inspired graduates go to their first-choice university, and about one in three join Russell Group or Ivy League universities. Destinations include universities such as University of St Andrews, University of Strathclyde, Warwick University, and numerous leading institutions worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
The school offers a broad enrichment programme with weekly co-curricular clubs across sports, arts and academics. There is a Signature Enrichment Programme and weekend enrichment for boarders, plus specialist coaching to support top university destinations.
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Admissions

Admissions
Early Years & Primary School
1. Application: An application is created on Open Apply, including uploading relevant reports. Prospective families book a General Tour of the School Campus, which can be in person or online. Prospective families who are following the Admission Process should pay the €250 registration fee per family (non-refundable).

2. Entry Assessments: EY2–EY4 applicants are invited to Stay & Play on campus, which includes a tour of the school. Years 1 & 2 applicants are invited to schedule an assessment with the Well‑being team. Years 3–6 applicants are invited to take an online entrance test to assess suitability for an academically selective school. If the applicant's results indicate readiness for the demands of King's College School Cascais, they will be invited to the Academic Interviews stage.

3. Academic Interviews: An academic interview with relevant staff is conducted, which includes a reading comprehension and maths skills activity.

4. Admission Decision: Applicants who demonstrate the relevant academic potential during the Academic Interview stage will receive either a Guaranteed Place Offer or a Conditional offer.

5. Enrolment: On the receipt of all necessary documentation and appropriate payment, and acceptance of terms and conditions, enrolment proceeds.

Senior School
1. Application: An application is created on Open Apply, including uploading relevant reports. Prospective Families book a group General Tour of the School to meet the Head of Senior School, and have a tour as part of this led by Senior School students. Prospective families who are interested in following the Admissions Process should pay the €250 Registration Fee per family (non-refundable).

2. Entry Assessments: Applicants are invited to take an online entrance test to assess their suitability to be part of an academically selective school. If the applicant's results from these entry assessments are deemed high enough to cope with the demands of such a school, they will be invited to the Academic Interviews stage.

3. Academic Interviews: An academic interview with relevant staff, which includes a reading comprehension activity. Students applying for a Boarding Place will meet the Head of Boarding.

4. Admission Decision: Applicants who demonstrate the relevant academic potential during the Academic Interview stage will receive either a Guaranteed Place Offer or a Conditional offer.

5. Enrolment: On the receipt of all necessary documentation and appropriate payment, and acceptance of terms and conditions, enrolment proceeds.

Scholarships
The Nsouli Scholars Programme is an exciting global initiative that promises to transform lives by enabling 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any of Inspired's prestigious schools on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The ambition is that the scholarship will provide hundreds of children with an opportunity to receive a truly transformative education. This endowment honours Nadim Nsouli, who founded Inspired in 2013, in recognition of his Lebanese heritage; several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. The Inspired group includes top-rated day and boarding schools worldwide, providing access to a global network and opportunities across sports, the arts and exchanges. The Nsouli Scholars Programme is an investment in education and in shaping future leaders.
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