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L'École Trilingue

Portugal, Lisbon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Portuguese
Fees €7,000 - 9,500
Ages 2 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Situated in Lisbon's Restelo district, L'École Trilingue serves pupils aged 2 to 11 with a trilingual immersion programme in English, French and Portuguese. The school follows the French curriculum for the Early Years Foundation Stage, organized around five areas of learning: language, physical and artistic expression, thinking and learning tools, and world exploration. Portuguese is taught daily for 30-45 minutes, and the school day is split between English and French instruction. The teaching is accredited by the French Ministry for Education and certified by the Portuguese Ministry, reflecting a cross-border partnership with France and Portugal and linking to the sister school in London. Housed in a refurbished 1940s building, classrooms are bright and arranged to support group work, personalised teaching, and sensorial exploration. A large garden supports biodiversity education and offers a Pre-nursery zone for 2-3 year olds. Breakfast and after-school care run beyond hours; offerings vary yearly in Lisbon.

Av. do Restelo 21, 1400-314 Lisboa, Portugal

The Essentials

L'École Trilingue has instruction in English, French, Portuguese.

Location
Located in Lisbon, Portugal, in the Restelo district at Rua Dom Loureno de Almeida, 21, 1400-314 Lisboa.

Stages
First cycle including CP (Y2) and CE1 (Y3).

Type
International school offering trilingual immersion (English, French and Portuguese).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils come from all backgrounds and nationalities.

Country affiliation
France and Portugal

School day structure
Days are split into two half-days with a lunch break. Classes are taught half the day in English and half the day in French. Portuguese is taught for 30-45 minutes per day.

Bus service
Transportation includes tram lines 15E and 18E, bus lines 79B, 201, 714, 723, 728, 729, 732, and 751, and suburban train Linha de Cascais.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Balanced, nourishing meals provided daily by a specialist school caterer; meals planned with a nutritionist; emphasis on a balanced diet and on reducing food waste and each mealootprint.

Governance and Ownership
Accredited by the French Ministry of Education and certified by the Portuguese government; listed in AEFE's network as L'École Trilingue in Lisbon, Portugal; has a sister school in London.
Fees

Annual tuition at L'École Trilingue ranges from EUR 7,000 to EUR 9,500 for 2026/27.

Academics

L'École Trilingue teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
Early years foundation stage teaching is based on the French curriculum. The five areas of learning are: 1) Using and experiencing language in all its forms; 2) Doing, expressing oneself and understanding through physical activity; 3) Doing, expressing oneself and understanding through artistic activity; 4) Acquiring the tools for thinking and learning; 5) Exploring the world. Play promotes social skills, confidence and respect for others. The school provides trilingual immersion in English, French and Portuguese, with Portuguese taught for 30–45 minutes per day. The school day is split into two half-days, with half the day taught in English and the other half in French.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a nurturing, inclusive, multilingual environment that helps pupils grow, learn and blossom, building confidence, autonomy and mutual respect for a diverse community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English, French and Portuguese are taught by immersion.

Mental Wellbeing
The school offers a safe, nurturing setting that supports pupil wellbeing and aims to develop confidence and autonomy.

Safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Parent Experience

History
Based in the heart of Lisbon's Restelo district, L'École Trilingue serves pupils aged 2 to 11. It was born of a partnership between Laurent Batut, founder of L'école bilingue in London, and Turenne Consulting, expanding the founders' bilingual education model to Portugal. It builds on the success of its sister school in London, L'école bilingue, which is accredited by the French Ministry for Education and a partner of AEFE. L'École Trilingue provides immersion teaching in English, French and Portuguese, with half the day taught in English and half in French, and Portuguese taught for 30–45 minutes per day. The teaching is accredited by the French Ministry for Education and certified by the Portuguese Ministry.

Community
We are committed to building a nurturing, inclusive, trilingual school. The school community embraces cultural diversity, celebrates differences and practices mutual respect, and staff are considered an extended family. Pupils grow in a safe, multilingual setting with close collaboration with parents to prepare them for primary school. Pupils gain confidence and autonomy and enhance their language skills by learning in English, French and Portuguese.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is housed in a refurbished 1940s building that has been extended to meet the needs of a modern school. Classrooms are arranged to maximise natural light and support group work, personalised teaching, sensorial exploration, and intellectual curiosity. Restelo is a leafy district in Lisbon, well connected by public transport and close to cultural amenities and historic sites. The school is surrounded by a large garden that supports sensory development through direct contact with nature and offers space to grow plants and learn about biodiversity. The garden includes play areas and a dedicated activity zone for Pre-nursery pupils (2-3 years old), who have access to the garden outside of normal break times.

Academic Facilities
The school is housed in a refurbished 1940s building that has been extended to support teaching and learning. Classrooms are designed to maximise natural light and to enable group work and personalised teaching. The spaces are designed to facilitate sensorial exploration and to encourage intellectual curiosity. Restelo, Lisbon, provides a leafy setting and outdoor garden spaces that support learning and biodiversity education. A Pre-nursery activity zone is available in the garden, with access outside of normal breaks.

Extra Curricular Facilities
We have three types of extra-curricular activities, which are optional and run independently from the school day. Breakfast club runs from 8:15 to 9:00, offering breakfast, supervised play and care. After-school care runs from 4:00 to 6:00, providing supervised play. After-school clubs run from 4:00 to 5:00, and the offer changes from year to year to reflect the wishes of parents and pupils.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
The school teaches English, French and Portuguese by immersion.

Social & Hobbies
The school runs three types of extra-curricular activities outside the school day: breakfast club from 8:15 to 9:00 am, after-school care from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, and after-school clubs from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. These activities are optional and operate independently from the school day. The clubs' offerings change from year to year to reflect the educational philosophy and the wishes of parents and pupils.
Languages

Language Provision
English, French and Portuguese are taught by immersion. The early years foundation stage is based on the French curriculum. The language environment emphasizes using and experiencing language in all its forms, with opportunities to read aloud and to link sounds and letters to support language development.

Bilingual Teaching
Trilingual education in English, French & Portuguese by immersion.

Immersion Programs
English, French & Portuguese by immersion.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The French Ministry for Education accredits the school and the Portuguese Ministry of Education certifies it.
Admissions

Admissions
Registrations are now open for CP (Y2) and CE1 (Y3).
School Events
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