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NYsKOOL - Lisbon

Portugal, Lisbon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 17 years
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Opened 2024
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, Portuguese
Typical class size 12
Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

NYsKOOL - Lisbon blends an American curriculum with Finland's mastery-based methods for children aged 5 to 17. Students follow an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) shaped by strengths, pace, and goals, with teachers personalizing lessons and projects. U.S. standards are paired with adaptive technology and AI-supported learning to ensure comprehension before progressing. MiAcademy Curriculum provides the full program, with Reading Eggs supporting English. Half of each day is devoted to life skills and future readiness—teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and resilience—delivered through project-based challenges. Hybrid options include Online-Only, Hybrid (Online + Hub), or Full-Time Hub to suit families' needs. The Lisbon Learning Hub opened in September 2024, in Campolide by NOVA University, with project tables, a library, outdoor spaces, and a co-working area for parents and volunteer opportunities. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, field trips, forest school once a week, and daily outdoor activity, with virtual collaboration with peers worldwide in a network.

Travessa Estêvão Pinto 6A, Campolide, Lisbon, Portugal (summer camp address; Lisbon Learning Hub exact street address not published)

The Essentials

NYsKOOL - Lisbon has typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
Lisbon, Portugal — Campolide, near NOVA University

Stages
Primary, Middle, High School

School day structure
Flexible drop-off and pick-up times; daily outdoor play and sports; a balance of group projects and individual learning.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Global distributed hybrid school with online learning and in-person hubs, including Campolide in Lisbon.
Fees
Application & Enrollment Fees
- Enrollment fee: €1.000, paid once at initial enrolment.
- Re-enrollment fee: €750, paid annually for returning students.
- Sibling discounts: 15% discount applies to the enrollment fee; sibling discounts also apply to tuition as specified below.

Tuition fees (by attendance mode / year-group structure)
- Full-time in-person (hub attendance, 5 days a week, 09:00–16:15): €900 per month. This is charged on a monthly basis.
- Part-time in-person (hub attendance, 3 days a week, 09:00–16:15): €750 per month. This is charged on a monthly basis.
- Online learning (fully online programme): €450 per month. This is charged on a monthly basis.
- Hub-only (for children following their own online curriculum who join hub activities): €600 per month. This is charged on a monthly basis.
- Hub drop-off charge (when applicable): €40 per day.
- Sibling tuition discount: 10% discount for siblings on monthly tuition for most attendance options; enrollment/re-enrollment discounts differ as noted above.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Regular tuition for hub and online options is billed and payable monthly. Enrollment fee is a one‑off payment at the time of enrolment; re-enrolment fee is billed annually.
- Scholarship information for High School: high school fees are offered as all-inclusive at that level and scholarship opportunities can reduce tuition by up to 20% (scholarship terms apply). Specific high school tuition amounts are presented separately.

Boarding
- No boarding programme or boarding fees apply; NYsKOOL operates via day Learning Hubs and online provision. (No boarding charges are listed.)

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Hub drop-off: €40 per day when used.
- Extra activities and trips: some hub activities (for example local swimming lessons, forest school activities, and school trips) are part of hub provision; charges for optional extras or specific trips may apply but are not listed as fixed amounts on the published fee material.
- Summer camp: separate weekly fee applies for summer programmes (example: summer camp pricing noted per week and may exclude lunch/snacks). Summer programmes are billed separately from standard tuition.

Refunds and cancellation
- No explicit institutional refund schedule (for tuition, enrollment, or re-enrolment fees) is published alongside the fee schedule. Enrollment and re-enrolment fees are described as payable when due; specific refund eligibility or timelines are not specified in the published fee materials.

Fee payment options
- The published materials provide invoicing and contact pathways for enrolment and billing enquiries (contact by email and WhatsApp are given), but specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.) are not itemised in the publicly posted fee pages. Parents should follow the school invoicing instructions when completing enrolment.

Notes on coverage and missing specifics
- The published fee schedule lists the enrolment/re-enrolment charges, the monthly tuition rates for full-time, part-time, hub-only and online options, sibling discounts, and the hub drop-off daily charge. However, the published materials do not set out a detailed term/annual tariff breakdown (for example a fixed annual tuition figure by grade for Lisbon), an explicit refund/cancellation policy, detailed charges for optional extracurriculars or trips, nor a definitive list of accepted payment methods.
Academics

NYsKOOL - Lisbon teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 5 to 17.

Curriculum
NYsKOOL combines the U.S. curriculum with Finland's mastery-based methods. Each student follows an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) built around strengths, pace, and goals, with teachers personalizing lessons, challenges, and projects. U.S. academic standards are paired with Finland's mastery-based methods, with adaptive technology and AI-supported learning so students fully understand each topic before moving on. Half of each school day focuses on life skills and future readiness - teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and resilience - through project-based learning and real-world challenges. Students spend a few focused hours on core academics and still achieve progress. The program supports Hybrid Learning, offering Online-Only, Hybrid (Online + Hub), or Full-Time Hub arrangements to suit family needs.

Exam Results
Academic standards and university readiness are emphasized. U.S. standards are paired with Finland's mastery-based methods to support achieving strong results in less time. Adaptive technology and AI-supported learning help ensure understanding before moving on. Progress is tracked for transparency with families.
Parent Experience

History
NYsKOOL launched its curriculum for 6–11 year olds in Europe and the US in September 2023. It positions itself as the first globally distributed hybrid school, offering an international education from day one. In September 2024, two Learning Hubs opened in Poblenou, Barcelona, and Campolide, Lisbon, establishing a physical presence alongside the online program. The network aims to grow to roughly 100 hubs globally within five years, delivering consistent academics and flexible enrollment.

Community
The NYsKOOL community spans online learners and local Learning Hubs across the world. The Lisbon Learning Hub is located near NOVA University, Campolide, with spaces designed for collaboration, including shared project tables, a small library, and an energy room. Learners collaborate virtually with peers from other NYsKOOL hubs around the world, exchanging projects and learning from different cultures. Parents can use on-site coworking areas or volunteer in classrooms, creating a close-knit community. The daily program includes hands-on projects and outdoor activity, with flexible drop-off and pick-up times.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Campolide (Lisbon) Learning Hub is centrally located near NOVA University, surrounded by green spaces and nearby sports facilities. Inside, the space is designed to spark curiosity and collaboration, with shared project tables, quiet study areas, a small library, and the energy room. Students enjoy outdoor play and sports every day, combining learning with movement and fresh air. Parents can use an on-site co-working area for a small fee or volunteer in classrooms, creating a close-knit, supportive community. The Lisbon hub Campolide opened in September 2024.

Sports Facilities
Daily outdoor sports are part of every full day. The Lisbon hub is centrally located near NOVA University, surrounded by green spaces and nearby sports facilities. The Barcelona Learning Hub provides daily access to sports facilities and playgrounds.

Academic Facilities
The school teaches a U.S. curriculum enriched with Finland's evidence-based methods, delivering rigorous academic standards. MiAcademy Curriculum provides the full school curriculum with daily assignments, complemented by Reading Eggs for English reading, grammar, and vocabulary. MAP Growth assessments help teachers and students plan, with Khan Academy supporting science and math, Doulingo covering other languages, and Project Based Learning delivering professionally designed projects. Gather.Town serves as a virtual hub for social activities and communication with teachers. Assessments are formative and performance-based, include self-assessment and reflection, collaborative assessment, MAP Growth, and strength-based approaches, with feedback provided to teachers, students, and parents rather than ranking.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music lessons and Arts & Crafts are offered, with visits to museums and creative places. Additional subjects can be chosen by families, and outside assignments are completed at the hubs. School trips are an important part of NYsKOOL life, providing opportunities to meet in person and learn together. Children can seamlessly switch between hubs when their families travel. In Lisbon, students participate in forest school once a week.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Lisbon Learning Hub emphasizes hands-on learning through projects, experiments, and group challenges. Students work on activities ranging from building rockets and ecosystems to debating real-world issues and designing creative solutions. There is daily outdoor time for nature exploration and sports, combining learning with movement and fresh air. The learning model includes periods dedicated to both group projects and individual learning, supported by NYsKOOL teachers.

Cultural & Language
The Lisbon Learning Hub is part of a globally connected NYsKOOL network. Children collaborate virtually with peers from other NYsKOOL hubs around the world, exchanging ideas, sharing projects, and learning from different cultures. This international dimension broadens students' perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
Students enjoy outdoor play and sports every day. Inside, the space is designed to spark curiosity and collaboration, with shared project tables, quiet study areas, a small library, and an energy room. Parents can use the on-site co-working area for a small fee or volunteer in classrooms. This arrangement creates a close-knit, supportive community where families and students thrive together.

Community & Service
Parents can volunteer in classrooms, fostering involvement in the school community. There is an on-site co-working area for parents to use for a small fee, supporting family participation. This arrangement creates a close-knit, supportive community where families and students thrive together.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Daily outdoor play and sports are part of the routine at the Lisbon Hub. Inside, the space includes shared project tables, a quiet study area, a small library, and an energy room to support activity and focus. There is movement and outdoor time integrated with learning to promote wellbeing. The environment aims to keep students curious, confident, and happy to learn.
Languages

Language Provision
NYsKOOL Lisbon uses a U.S. curriculum with Finnish-inspired methodology; the Estoril hub offers a bilingual English-Portuguese immersion program starting September 2026.

Bilingual Teaching
English and Portuguese language immersion is offered in the Estoril Learning Hub, part of NYsKOOL's Lisbon network.

Immersion Programs
English and Portuguese language immersion.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications are accepted for children aged 5 to 17, with 16 and 17-year-olds eligible for the U.S. or IB program. The school offers both online learning and in-person hubs, including the Lisbon Learning Hub located near NOVA University. 2. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 12 students per grade, ensuring personalized attention. 3. The enrollment process is simple and flexible: fill out the enrollment form and the NYsKOOL team will contact you; you can join NYsKOOL at any time during the school year. 4. Reserve your place today by submitting the enrollment form.

Scholarships
High School Fees include Financial Support & Scholarships; Several scholarship opportunities can reduce high school tuition by up to 20%.
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