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Best 6 IB International Schools in Portugal

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Below, we have compiled the top 6 IB international schools in Portugal according to our users. However, there are another 78 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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United Lisbon International School

United Lisbon International School is a modern and innovative school providing education for children to prepare them for the future. Technology, Global Citizenship, Entrepreneurism, Sports and the Arts are all pillars for our education.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
IB, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €12,390
to: €25,200
Reviews
(11 reviews)

International Sharing School - Lisbon

International Sharing School is a vibrant international IB Continuum World School in Lisbon, welcoming students from 12 months to 18 years old, offering a global education rooted in international mindedness, multilingual learning and a strong sense of community.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €11,790
to: €26,760
Reviews
(27 reviews)

Nobel Algarve British International School - Almancil

Nobel Algarve British International School, Almancil, is a fast-growing international school for students aged 3–18, set in the Algarve’s Golden Triangle. Following the National Curriculum for England, it offers IGCSEs, the IB Diploma Programme and BTEC pathways
City
Algarve
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €7,920
to: €18,570
Reviews
(1 review)

Best 6 IB International Schools in Portugal

Out of a total of 14 IB International Schools in Portugal (and 84 total International Schools in Portugal)

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

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 - 2026/2027
from: €10,230
to: €18,270
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Oeiras International School

Oeiras International School is committed to promoting a respectful community of independent and passionate lifelong learners who are aware of their roles and responsibilities in an ever-changing world. To this end, OIS offers a variety of learning experiences within a supportive and challenging environment of rigorous academic programmes.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €13,980
to: €22,406
Reviews
(4 reviews)

Nobel Algarve British International School - Almancil

Nobel Algarve British International School, Almancil, is a fast-growing international school for students aged 3–18, set in the Algarve’s Golden Triangle. Following the National Curriculum for England, it offers IGCSEs, the IB Diploma Programme and BTEC pathways
City
Algarve
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €7,920
to: €18,570
Reviews
(1 review)

United Lisbon International School

United Lisbon International School is a modern and innovative school providing education for children to prepare them for the future. Technology, Global Citizenship, Entrepreneurism, Sports and the Arts are all pillars for our education.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
IB, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €12,390
to: €25,200
Reviews
(11 reviews)

St. Peters International School

St. Peter’s International School aims to encourage all students develop each of their personal talents and skills, promoting creativity and imagination, international mindedness and respect, so as to ultimately enable each student to reach their objectives and fulfill their goals.
City
Setúbal
Curriculum
IB, British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €8,325
to: €18,200

Vilamoura International School

The Vilamoura International School is the most prestigious educational institute (Pre-school, Primary School and Secondary School) in the South of Portugal, comprising the Portuguese National Curriculum, the Cambridge International Education and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP).
City
Algarve
Curriculum
British, Portuguese, IB
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €9,150
to: €15,250
Reviews
(3 reviews)
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Summary

What are the best IB international schools in Portugal?

  1. Oporto British School
  2. Oeiras International School
  3. Nobel Algarve British International School - Almancil
  4. United Lisbon International School
  5. St. Peters International School
  6. Vilamoura International School

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How Many International Schools are there in Portugal?

There are 84 international schools in Portugal. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Portugal?
Curriculum International schools
British 55  
Portuguese 34  
American 18  
IB 14  
Hybrid 13  
Other 30  

Additionally, there are 3 boarding schools in Portugal.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 77  
Portuguese 33  
French 4  
German 3  
Swedish 1  
Other 1  

Among these, there are 23 bilingual schools in Portugal.

How Much do International Schools cost in Portugal?

The average price of international schools in Portugal is €11,681. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €5,250
Avg. price €11,681
Max. price €20,730
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€5,000 to €9,499 28  
€9,500 to €13,999 14  
€14,000 to €18,499 19  
€18,500 to €22,999 6  

(*) 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 17.1 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
1 to 5 1  
6 to 10 4  
11 to 15 11  
16 to 20 21  
21 to 25 12  

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

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Portugal is 440 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 250 38  
251 to 500 10  
501 to 750 7  
751 to 1,000 4  
1,001 to 1,250 3  
1,251 to 1,500 3  
1,501 to 1,750 1  
1,751 to 2,000 2  
2,001 to 2,250 0  
2,251 to 2,500 0  
2,501 to 2,750 1  

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