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The Lisboan International School

Portugal, Lisbon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €13,450 - 23,450
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2025
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Portuguese
Strengths Outdoor Education, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Lisboan International School is a British international school in central Lisbon. Opened in September 2025, it currently serves students from FS1 to Year 10, following the Cambridge International Curriculum and progressing to Cambridge IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. From 2027 it will offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school occupies a historic building in Alcântara that has been renovated into flexible, innovative learning spaces powered by solar energy and designed for low energy use. The City as Our Classroom approach links learning to Lisbon's culture and community, fostering curiosity, confidence and global citizenship. The Artemis Education network supports the school, alongside COBIS membership and ongoing accreditation work toward CIS and WASC. A strong emphasis on outdoor education and sport is supported by partnerships with Atlético CP, Monsanto Forest Park and Escala25, while music and arts flourish through collaboration with the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra, inspiring education.

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R. Maria Luísa Holstein, 1300-388 Lisboa, Portugal

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The Essentials

The Lisboan International School has instruction in English.

Location
The Lisboan is in Lisbon, Portugal, in the Alcântara district. The campus address is R. Maria Luísa Holstein, 1300-388 Lisboa, Portugal.

Stages
Open from FS1 to Year 10. Founded in September 2025.

Type
British international school

Country affiliation
Portugal

School day structure
The Core Enrichment Programme takes place at the end of each school day.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at The Lisboan International School ranges from EUR 13,450 to EUR 23,450 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee of EUR 250 is required to start the admissions process.

Enrolment fee (registration / acceptance)

- A non-refundable one‑off enrolment fee of EUR 2,500 applies for new students when paid by 31 March 2026. From 1 April 2026 the enrolment fee for new students is EUR 3,000. The school requires payment of the enrolment fee to secure an offered place.

Tuition fees — 2025/26 (annual and termly; three terms per year)

Primary school (annual / termly ×3):
- Nursery: EUR 11,950 / EUR 3,983.
- Reception: EUR 11,950 / EUR 3,983.
- Year 1: EUR 13,950 / EUR 4,650.
- Year 2: EUR 13,950 / EUR 4,650.
- Year 3: EUR 15,950 / EUR 5,317.
- Year 4: EUR 15,950 / EUR 5,317.
- Year 5: EUR 16,950 / EUR 5,650.
- Year 6: EUR 16,950 / EUR 5,650.

Secondary school (annual / termly ×3):
- Year 7: EUR 17,950 / EUR 5,983.
- Year 8: EUR 17,950 / EUR 5,983.
- Year 9: EUR 17,950 / EUR 5,983.
- Year 10: EUR 19,950 / EUR 6,650.
- Year 11: EUR 19,950 / EUR 6,650.
- Year 12: EUR 21,950 / EUR 7,317.
- Year 13: EUR 21,950 / EUR 7,317.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is expressed as an annual amount and divided into three termly instalments (Termly Fee × 3). Food service can be charged per term and is invoiced on the first day of each term. Re‑enrolment charges for current students are applied in March and are deducted from the following year's tuition. New offers must be secured (acceptance form and enrolment fee) within the timeframe set by admissions (payment of the enrolment fee secures the place).

Boarding fees

- The Lisboan does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees; the school operates as a day school and transport options are discussed as local public transport and potential future bus services. No boarding charges apply.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Food service (meal plan) charged per term: EUR 500 (2025/26).
- Re‑enrolment (current students, charged every March and deducted from next year's tuition): EUR 1,000.
- Items commonly billed separately or noted as additional costs include uniforms, school trips (co‑curricular and city trips), optional co‑curricular activities provided by external providers, transport (when provided), BYOD / laptop requirement for Year 7 and above, and mandatory exam charges (IGCSE, IB or other external exam fees where applicable). Some items such as school books, certain curriculum trips and specified exams for the 2025/26 year are included in tuition as noted by the school.

Refund information

- The application fee is non‑refundable. The enrolment fee is non‑refundable. The re‑enrolment fee charged in March is non‑refundable and will be deducted from the following year's tuition. No other refund terms for tuition are specified in the published fee summary.

Fee payment options

- The application fee can be paid online through the school's application portal. Detailed payment instructions for the enrolment fee and other invoices are provided by the admissions team when an offer is made; families are required to follow the admissions instructions to transfer the enrolment fee and complete enrolment. Specific payment methods (credit card vs. bank transfer) are managed through the school's admissions/payment process.
Academics

The Lisboan International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Early Years focus on play, curiosity, and foundational skills, continuing into Primary with a broad and balanced curriculum. The Cambridge International framework guides the curriculum in Senior School, culminating in IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. In Senior School, the IB Diploma Programme is taken in Years 12 and 13. IGCSE subject options include English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, Design and Technology, Art and Design, Music, and Physical Education. At the end of Year 11, students sit the Cambridge International Education IGCSE examinations. Success provides a strong platform for progression to the IB Diploma Programme, A levels or vocational pathways. The Lisboan is part of the Artemis Education Family.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma Programme is recognised by leading universities worldwide. It develops critical and creative thinking, collaboration, independent research, self-management and communication, equipping students for higher education and for thriving in a rapidly changing world. Pathways beyond IGCSE include progression to the IB Diploma Programme, A levels or vocational pathways.
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Admissions

Admissions
The Lisboan is an international school for students aged 3 to 18. In 2026 the school serves ages 3 to 15 (Nursery through Year 10), with Year 11 opening in 2026, Year 12 in 2027, and Year 13 in 2028. The school follows the National Curriculum for England adapted for an international setting, delivering Cambridge IGCSEs and, from 2027, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Admissions are rolling with no application deadline; assessments may be conducted during the academic year. Applications are online and the six‑step process is: 1. Enquire; 2) Gather Documents (child's Passport, both parent/guardian passports, Vaccination Record, End of Year Report, Passport‑size Photo); 3) Application (online form and documents) with a €250 application fee; 4) Assessment (if applicable) to determine placement; 5) Offer by email with next enrolment steps; 6) Secure the place within 10 working days by submitting the Acceptance form, Parent/Guardian Contract, paying the enrolment fee, and signing The Lisboan Values and Data Protection Agreements. The Age Placement Guide maps birth dates to Nursery through Year 13 (examples include 1 September 2021–31 August 2022 = Nursery 3–4 yrs; 1 September 2020–31 August 2021 = Reception 4–5 yrs, etc.). The Lisboan is a member of COBIS and will work toward CIS and WASC accreditation. The application fee is €250 and the enrolment fee is €2,500 (until 31 March 2026; otherwise €3,000).
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