Lisbon Montessori School

Portugal, Lisbon

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees €6,990 - 9,890

Ages 2 - 12 years

Pupil numbers 100

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum Montessori Curriculum

Taught languages Portuguese

Typical class size 25

Strengths Languages

Clubs Cultural and Language

Stages Early Years, Primary School

Introduction

Lisbon Montessori School offers a Montessori curriculum for children aged 2 to 12. As a co-educational not-for-profit Montessori learning organization, the school emphasizes child-led learning within structured classroom environments. Instruction is delivered in English, with Portuguese-speaking classroom assistants supporting interactions. In the Lower Elementary, students participate in a Portuguese Language Club, and older elementary students receive afternoon Portuguese as a second language with a specialist teacher. This language programming helps immerse students in both English and Portuguese while respecting the Montessori approach to independent activity and practical life skills. The school's size and organization align with a nurturing community where teachers observe and respond to individual pace and interests. Families new to the international education landscape will find a clear path from early childhood through elementary education, with continuity in language exposure and culturally supportive learning. This program fosters autonomy, curiosity, and meaningful collaboration among peers, within a Portuguese context.

R. de Sant'Ana 1696, 2750-833 Cascais, Portugal

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The Essentials

Location

Lisbon area, Cascais, Portugal.

Stages

Three AMI-based Montessori programs for ages 2 years 10 months through 12 years.

Type

The school is a co-educational not-for-profit authentic Montessori learning organization.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school welcomes children of all nationalities.

Additional learning support

The school considers applicants with special needs, with priority given to the youngest applicants.

Country affiliation

Portugal

Fees

Application and one-time fees
- Enrollment fee: EUR 500 per family (one-time).
- Facilities fee: EUR 500 per child per year.
- Pre-payment / deposit: EUR 500 payable at enrollment and deducted from the fourth (final) quarterly payment.

Tuition fees by programme (annual = 10 months)
- CASA (half-day): EUR 6,490 per year. Quarterly billing dates apply.
- CASA (full-day): EUR 8,690 per year. Quarterly billing dates apply.
- ELEMENTARY (lower and upper combined): EUR 9,390 per year. Quarterly billing dates apply.

Fees per term / billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule (quarterly payments):
- 1st quarter due before September 5.
- 2nd quarter due before November 5.
- 3rd quarter due before February 5.
- 4th quarter due before May 5 (the pre-payment/deposit is deducted from this payment).
- Payment timing options: parents may pay quarterly as scheduled or make a single advance annual payment; families who pay the year in advance receive a 5% discount on tuition.
- Late payment penalty: EUR 30 per week for payments made after the due date.
- Annual adjustment: fees increase annually by an amount approximating the inflation rate.

Boarding fees
- Boarding: Not applicable. The school offers day programmes and a July day-camp; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and routine charges
- Snacks: Morning and afternoon snacks are included in the stated fees for all children. Full-day children are asked to bring a packed cold lunch.
- July day-camp/daycare: available at additional weekly rates (separate charge).
- Insurance: included in the fees.
- Uniform: no uniform fee is listed among the published fees.

Discounts and concessions
- Sibling discounts: 15% discount for the second child; 25% for the third child or more. Families with more than one child enrolled in the same school year are exempt from the enrollment fee for second and subsequent children.
- Income-based discount: families with monthly income under EUR 3,000 may be eligible for a tuition reduction of up to 35% (application requires an income/property disclosure form and submission of the family's last IRS return sheet). Discounts apply to tuition only and do not apply to enrollment fee, facilities fee, or deposit.

Refunds and absence
- Fees are non-refundable. In cases of absence due to illness or other reasons, no payments are returned. All children must attend through the end of June; July services are separate and charged additionally.

Fee payment options (formats and instruments)
- Payment frequency options: quarterly payments according to the schedule above, or a single annual advance payment with a 5% discount. Specific accepted payment instruments (for example bank transfer, credit card) are not detailed in the published fee information.

Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school will consider applications of all students with special needs, giving priority to younger applicants, because enrolling a student at an early age will give the school a better chance to make an optimal impact, something that Montessori education is designed to make.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches in English as the language of instruction; a specialist Portuguese language teacher provides lessons in small groups; 4 1/2 years or older applicants must be fluent in English; academic instruction is English-based.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language

The language of instruction is English. Classroom assistants speak with students in Portuguese. Elementary students have afternoon Portuguese-as-a-second-language lessons with a specialist language teacher. Lower Elementary students participate in a Portuguese Language Club as part of language programming.

Languages

Language Provision

English is used by all Lead Teachers, with Portuguese used by Lower and Upper Elementary Assistant Teachers. Elementary students have afternoon Portuguese-as-a-second-language lessons with a specialist language teacher. A Portuguese as a Non-Native Language program offers CEFR-based levels (A1–A2) for non-native learners, with progression toward mother-tongue Portuguese classes. A Lower Elementary Portuguese Language Club supports ongoing Portuguese development.

Bilingual Teaching

The school uses English as the language of instruction for Lead Teachers and AMI guides, and Lower and Upper Elementary Assistant Teachers may use Portuguese in the classroom. English and Portuguese are both used in the classrooms.

School Events

The school has not added events

FAQs

Where is Lisbon Montessori School located?

Lisbon Montessori School is located in the Lisbon area, in Cascais, Portugal. The school serves families in and around this region and operates as a local, not-for-profit Montessori organisation.

What ages and programmes does the school cater for?

The school serves children aged 2 to 12 across three AMI-based Montessori programmes, covering early childhood through lower and upper elementary. This provides a continuous Montessori pathway from around 2 years 10 months up to 12 years.

What type of curriculum and teaching approach does the school use?

Lisbon Montessori School follows an authentic Montessori approach with child-led learning within structured classroom environments and AMI-based programmes. Lead Teachers deliver instruction in English while classroom assistants and specialist language teachers support Portuguese learning.

How is the school billed and what payment options are available?

Billing is quarterly with due dates: 1st quarter due before September 5, 2nd before November 5, 3rd before February 5, and 4th before May 5 (the deposit is deducted from the 4th payment). Families may pay quarterly as scheduled or make a single advance annual payment to receive a 5% discount on tuition, and late payments incur a penalty of EUR 30 per week.

Are there sibling discounts or financial concessions available?

Yes. There is a 15% discount for the second child and 25% for the third child or more, and second and subsequent children are exempt from the enrollment fee in the same school year. Families with monthly income under EUR 3,000 may be eligible for a tuition reduction of up to 35% subject to income/property disclosure and submission of the family's last IRS return sheet; these discounts apply to tuition only and not to the enrollment fee, facilities fee, or deposit.

Are fees refundable if my child is absent or leaves mid-year?

Fees are non-refundable; in cases of absence due to illness or other reasons, no payments are returned. All children are expected to attend through the end of June, and July services (such as the day-camp/daycare) are charged separately.

Does the school offer boarding?

Boarding is not applicable. The school provides day programmes and runs a July day-camp/daycare at additional weekly rates.

What language support and bilingual provision does the school offer?

Instruction is English-led by Lead Teachers while Portuguese-speaking classroom assistants support interactions and learning. Lower Elementary students participate in a Portuguese Language Club and older elementary students receive afternoon Portuguese-as-a-second-language lessons with a specialist teacher, with CEFR-based A1–A2 provision for non-native learners and progression toward mother-tongue Portuguese classes.

What are the school's requirements for English language proficiency?

Academic instruction is English-based, and applicants aged 4 1/2 years or older are expected to be fluent in English. Additional Portuguese lessons are provided in small groups to support language development alongside English instruction.

Does Lisbon Montessori School accept children with special educational needs (SEN)?

The school will consider applicants with special needs and gives priority to younger applicants to maximise the potential impact of Montessori education. Admissions and support decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

What extracurricular or beyond-classroom language activities are available?

The school offers a Lower Elementary Portuguese Language Club and afternoon Portuguese-as-a-second-language lessons with a specialist teacher for older elementary students. These activities are part of the school's language programming to support English-Portuguese development.

Are snacks and lunches provided for pupils?

Morning and afternoon snacks are included in the stated fees for all children. Full-day children are asked to bring a packed cold lunch.

How large is the school community and what is the student body like?

The school has a total enrolment of around 100 pupils, which supports a nurturing, community-oriented environment. The school welcomes children of all nationalities and aims to provide continuity from early childhood through elementary education.

Who leads the school?

The Head of School is Ivona Rozanovska. Leadership oversees the school's AMI-based Montessori programmes and day-to-day operations.

Is insurance included in the fees and are there other routine charges to be aware of?

Insurance is included in the fees. Other routine notes: snacks are included, July day-camp/daycare is available at additional weekly rates, and there is no uniform fee listed among the published fees.

Does the school's language programme follow formal levels for Portuguese learners?

Yes. The Portuguese-as-a-Non-Native-Language programme offers CEFR-based levels (A1–A2) for non-native learners, with progression pathways toward mother-tongue Portuguese classes. Specialist lessons are delivered in small groups for older elementary students.

How does the school support continuity between its early childhood and elementary programmes?

The school provides a clear path from early childhood through elementary education with consistent Montessori principles and ongoing language exposure. Teachers observe and respond to each child's pace and interests to support smooth progression across age levels.

What are the tuition fees at Lisbon Montessori School?

Annual tuition at Lisbon Montessori School ranges from EUR 6,990 to EUR 9,890 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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