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Below, we have compiled the top 20 British international schools in Portugal according to our users. However, there are another 57 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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CJD International School

At CJD, we are more than just a school – we are a community that inspires excellence, creativity and innovation. Join us and discover your full potential.
City
Porto
Curriculum
British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
3 to 19
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €9,300
to: €11,000
Reviews
(1 review)

The Lisboan International School

At The Lisboan, we are more than just a school. We are a community with soul. Our passionate teachers bring The Lisboan’s educational philosophy to life, supporting every aspect of a student’s growth across academics, sport, creativity, social and emotional development.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,950
to: €21,950

The British School of Lisbon

There are many reasons why The British School of Lisbon stands out from the crowd. The main one being its community of staff, parents, and students. However, it does not stop there, it’s also the setting - the building, the grounds, the location.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 15
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €13,110
to: €21,375
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Prime School

Prime School follows Cambridge curriculum in Estoril, Sintra, Lisbon. We believe in having campuses with fewer students for an intimate, nurturing environment, attention, connections, engagement, and participation. An exceptional choice for students' overall well-being.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €11,885
to: €22,760
Reviews
(5 reviews)

International School Torres Vedras

Discover a world of possibilities at Escola Internacional de Torres Vedras (EITV), where innovative curricula, state-of-the-art facilities, and dedicated teachers inspire and empower students to shape their futures with confidence.
City
Torres Vedras
Curriculum
British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(1 review)

Best 20 British International Schools in Portugal

Out of a total of 53 British International Schools in Portugal (and 77 total International Schools in Portugal)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Prime School

Prime School follows Cambridge curriculum in Estoril, Sintra, Lisbon. We believe in having campuses with fewer students for an intimate, nurturing environment, attention, connections, engagement, and participation. An exceptional choice for students' overall well-being.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €11,885
to: €22,760
Reviews
(5 reviews)

The Lisboan International School

At The Lisboan, we are more than just a school. We are a community with soul. Our passionate teachers bring The Lisboan’s educational philosophy to life, supporting every aspect of a student’s growth across academics, sport, creativity, social and emotional development.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,950
to: €21,950

St. James' Primary School

St. James’ is a school for children from the ages of 6 to 10.
Small classes will ensure individual attention. Pupils will be taught both in English and Portuguese by qualified staff, their time being divided equally between the two languages and curricula.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
6 to 10
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €8,300
to: €8,300
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Oporto British School

Oporto British School, located in Foz do Douro, Porto, Portugal, is the oldest British school in Continental Europe, established in 1894. It is a private, day school for both boys and girls, aged 3 to 18. It follows a British curriculum until the completion of the IGCSE and Senior pupils study the IB Diploma Programme.
The high quality education received by the pupils as evidenced by outstanding IB results, have led to the school achieving full dual accredited status by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS).
City
Porto
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €9,690
to: €17,280
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Bright International School

At Bright International School, we combine creativity, technology and personalised learning to create a dynamic educational experience. Our methods inspire critical thinking, problem-solving and resilience, equipping students to thrive in a world of constant change, welcoming students from 3 to 16 years old and introducing A Levels in September 2027.
City
Algarve
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 16
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €8,750
to: €16,360
Reviews
(18 reviews)

The British School of Lisbon

There are many reasons why The British School of Lisbon stands out from the crowd. The main one being its community of staff, parents, and students. However, it does not stop there, it’s also the setting - the building, the grounds, the location.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 15
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €13,110
to: €21,375
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Educan, Algarve

Micro-classes, Inquiry-based Learning method, Innovative learning, Personalised curriculum
City
Algarve
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 16
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €6,405
to: €8,432
Reviews
(2 reviews)

IPS Cascais British International School

Small, friendly, professional, very international and a supportive PTA. Happy children are very important to us. When children are happy and relaxed, they are ready to succeed academically and personally. This is why we cultivate and protect the unique atmosphere at IPS Cascais; our approach means that pupils love learning with us and are enabled to achieve their potential.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 15
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,548
to: €17,755

Colégio Bernardette Romeira

Colégio Bernardette Romeira's mission is to educate for Freedom and Independence. CBR provides a warm, welcoming environment and prides itself in being like a family to its students.
Teachers and staff not only provide state-of-the-art in education, but also teach students confidence in their abilities, empathy, compassion, curiosity and a globalized/international understanding of the World - qualities that foment lifelong learning and are crucial for their academic, personal and interpersonal success and a fulfilling life.
City
Algarve
Curriculum
British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
3 to 15
This school does not make their fees public.

St. Julian's School

St Julian's School is a private co-educational school founded in 1932 with a strong record of academic achievement and extra-curricular activity. St Julian's has three sections, each with its own Principal: the Primary School, the Portuguese Section, and the Secondary School.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
IB, British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €12,384
to: €29,097
Reviews
(1 review)

CJD International School

At CJD, we are more than just a school – we are a community that inspires excellence, creativity and innovation. Join us and discover your full potential.
City
Porto
Curriculum
British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
3 to 19
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €9,300
to: €11,000
Reviews
(1 review)

Redbridge International School

At Redbridge International School, we are defined by our multilingual, inquiry-based approach, rooted in creativity, critical thinking, and a strong sense of community. We offer a nurturing, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to be curious, compassionate, and globally minded. With a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and wellbeing, we prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world while remaining true to themselves.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
Portuguese, French, British
Languages of instruction
English, French, Portuguese
Ages
3 to 16
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €8,600
to: €17,900
Reviews
(1 review)

Greene's College Oxford, Estoril

Founded by Edward Greene in 1967, Greene’s is Oxford’s oldest tutorial college and has seen approximately 15,000 international students pass through its doors. Our individualised programmes are rooted in the tutorial system, a method of learning synonymous with the University of Oxford. We have remained true to this educational philosophy for decades, which allows us to design courses of individual tuition for all students, regardless of their background. In 2017, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Greene’s opened a sister College in Portugal and became the first educational institution to bring the tutorial system to the country. In October 2023 Greene's opened its campus at the heart of Lisbon. Learn more here: https://pt.greenesoxford.com/lisbon-campus/
Whether face-to-face, online or blended, students all over the world can benefit from the highest-quality tuition, which has always been the hallmark of a Greene’s Oxford education.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
14 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €15,100
to: €19,800

Colégio Santiago Internacional

Colégio Santiago Internacional is an independent, open-admission and co-educational school.
The instruction is Bilingual, in English and Portuguese. The educational program follows the National Curriculum of England model and guidelines.
City
Algarve
Curriculum
British
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
5 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €5,235
to: €7,998
Reviews
(8 reviews)

PaRK International School

We are highly committed to guiding and inspiring students to be successful and happy in their adult lives.
PaRK IS is an international school with strong Portuguese roots. We have an innovative and rigorous programme. Each student is unique and we work every day to spark curiosity, creativity and love for learning needed for them to be happy and successful lifelong learners. Our curriculum prepares our students think glocally in this ever-changing world. Technology, sports and performing arts are an important part of the curriculum. We are a member of the Inspired Education Group which give us support and open new possibilities for our students, who are part of a big and global family with more than 65,000 students from 80 schools around the world.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British, Portuguese, IB
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €9,380
to: €20,850
Reviews
(7 reviews)

Astoria International School

City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
2 to 15
This school does not make their fees public.

Montalvo International School

Montalvo holds high academic standards and aims to function as a launchpad to Universities and Higher Education worldwide. Our small class sizes and approach to excellence in academics allows us to provide our students a robust learning environment.
City
Algarve
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
13 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,250
to: €13,785

Aljezur International School

Aljezur International School offers a truly unique secondary school education to children aged between 10 and 18. Based in an idyllic, large farmhouse on seven acres of protected land near Aljezur in the Western Algarve, AIS welcomes students of all nationalities and backgrounds. Teaching at the school is in small groups, with great attention given to individual educational needs.
City
Algarve
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
11 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €7,200
to: €8,100

Aprendizes

Aprendizes is an inclusive active learning school in Cascais, Portugal.
We educate for change.
To be a safe space in which students experience teaching excellence on a daily basis. An approach that encourages individuality, and helps them to develop to their full potential.
We seek to develop balanced human beings to transform society in a collaborative way. We believe that in this way we can contribute to a better world, a society of conscious, responsible, respectful and free individuals.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,568
to: €18,312

King's College School Cascais

Being a King's College School we offer an heritage of academic excellence based on more than 50 years of proven results in premium education. Our students are taught by specialised subject teachers from Primary onwards, who are hand-picked from around the world. Technology is integrated whatever the study area so we guarantee an extended learning experience in state-of-the-art facilities, purposed built for our students' needs. We also offer an amazing Elite Sports Programme, which allows student-athletes to combine an outstanding education with personalised training schedule. We are committed to academic excellence - we support every one of our students so that they achieve their maximum potential.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
1 to 16
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,754
to: €21,750
Reviews
(2 reviews)
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Summary

What are the best British international schools in Portugal?

  1. Prime School
  2. The Lisboan International School
  3. St. James' Primary School
  4. Oporto British School
  5. Bright International School
  6. The British School of Lisbon
  7. Educan, Algarve
  8. IPS Cascais British International School
  9. Colégio Bernardette Romeira
  10. St. Julian's School
  11. CJD International School
  12. Redbridge International School
  13. Greene's College Oxford, Estoril
  14. Colégio Santiago Internacional
  15. PaRK International School
  16. Astoria International School
  17. Montalvo International School
  18. Aljezur International School
  19. Aprendizes
  20. King's College School Cascais

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How Many International Schools are there in Portugal?

There are 77 international schools in Portugal. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Portugal?
Curriculum International schools
British 53  
Portuguese 32  
American 15  
IB 11  
Hybrid 10  
Other 26  

Additionally, there are 3 boarding schools in Portugal.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 70  
Portuguese 29  
French 4  
German 3  
Swedish 1  
Other 1  

Among these, there are 21 bilingual schools in Portugal.

How Much do International Schools cost in Portugal?

The average price of international schools in Portugal is €11,174. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €5,170
Avg. price €11,174
Max. price €20,040
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€5,000 to €9,499 30  
€9,500 to €13,999 13  
€14,000 to €18,499 16  
€18,500 to €22,999 3  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in Portugal?

The average class size of international schools in Portugal is 16.7 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
1 to 5 1  
6 to 10 5  
11 to 15 11  
16 to 20 20  
21 to 25 10  

How big are the schools in Portugal (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Portugal is 457 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 300 37  
301 to 600 11  
601 to 900 5  
901 to 1,200 3  
1,201 to 1,500 4  
1,501 to 1,800 1  
1,801 to 2,100 2  
2,101 to 2,400 0  
2,401 to 2,700 1  

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