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Below, we have compiled the top 20 international schools in Portugal according to our users. However, there are another 42 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 - 2025/2026
from: €11,800
to: €24,000
Reviews
(11 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 - 2025/2026
from: €10,470
to: €19,280
Reviews
(5 reviews)

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
5 to 19
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €9,300
to: €11,000

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)

Greene's College Oxford, Estoril

Greene’s provides a personal, exceptional and demanding academic experience that liberates students from a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
14 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €15,100
to: €19,800

International Sharing School Taguspark

Located in Portugal’s first and most innovative science and technology park, ISS offers a curriculum focused on personal and professional development, preparing students of age 4 months to 18 years for an increasingly global, multicultural and multilingual world.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,400
to: €26,760
Reviews
(24 reviews)

Best 20 International Schools in Portugal

Out of a total of 62 International Schools in Portugal.

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

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)

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 - 2025/2026
from: €10,470
to: €19,280
Reviews
(5 reviews)

St. Dominic's International School

St. Dominic’s International School is a highly respected and well known international school, and is the only school in Portugal authorised to offer all three programmes of the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,500
to: €22,000
Reviews
(1 review)

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 - 2025/2026
from: €13,547
to: €21,713
Reviews
(1 review)

Carlucci American International School of Lisbon

Carlucci American International School of Lisbon is a student-centered educational community in which the school challenges itself and each other to do its best and to makes positive contributions to our diverse and ever-changing world.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,716
to: €22,736

The Lisboan International School

The Lisboan International School opens its doors in September 2025.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,950
to: €21,950

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 - 2025/2026
from: €11,800
to: €24,000
Reviews
(11 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)

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

International Christian School of Cascais

Our students are taught in love and discipline. They are treated as individuals, each with their own characters. We grow together as a family, learning to accept and show tolerance for each others differences. Respect is very important. Aside from our staff, our Student School Council is always available to encourage and help other students. As a school we have a lot of interactive activities (like a sports day, international day, etc), which also helps with bonding.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
American, Christian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(10 reviews)

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)

International Sharing School Taguspark

Located in Portugal’s first and most innovative science and technology park, ISS offers a curriculum focused on personal and professional development, preparing students of age 4 months to 18 years for an increasingly global, multicultural and multilingual world.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,400
to: €26,760
Reviews
(24 reviews)

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.

Nobel Algarve British International School

Nobel International School Algarve is the oldest and largest private school group in the south of Portugal, offering a co-educational day school with multiple locations for pupils aged 3 to 18. At Nobel International School Algarve we provide our students with an educational experience that challenges their minds, inspires their creativity, and instills a desire for discovery that will last a lifetime. We have two beautiful campuses, in Lagoa and Almancil, and we believe Nobel Algarve offers your child an education that will prepare him or her for a lifetime of success, achievement, and personal satisfaction. Here at Nobel Algarve, we are proud of the education par excellence we provide for our nearly 1,000 students and of their outstanding achievements.
City
Algarve
Curriculum
British, Portuguese
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(1 review)

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)

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
5 to 19
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €9,300
to: €11,000

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)

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

Greene’s provides a personal, exceptional and demanding academic experience that liberates students from a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
City
Lisbon
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
14 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €15,100
to: €19,800

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 - 2025/2026
from: €7,135
to: €14,135
Reviews
(2 reviews)
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Summary

What are the best international schools in Portugal?

  1. St. James' Primary School
  2. Prime School
  3. St. Dominic's International School
  4. Oeiras International School
  5. Carlucci American International School of Lisbon
  6. The Lisboan International School
  7. United Lisbon International School
  8. The British School of Lisbon
  9. IPS Cascais British International School
  10. International Christian School of Cascais
  11. St. Julian's School
  12. International Sharing School Taguspark
  13. Colégio Bernardette Romeira
  14. Nobel Algarve British International School
  15. Educan, Algarve
  16. CJD International School
  17. PaRK International School
  18. Redbridge International School
  19. Greene's College Oxford, Estoril
  20. Vilamoura International School

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How Many International Schools are there in Portugal?

There are 62 international schools in Portugal. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Portugal?
Curriculum International schools
British 39  
Portuguese 17  
IB 11  
International 5  
American 5  
Other 20  

Additionally, there are 3 boarding schools in Portugal.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 55  
Portuguese 24  
French 4  
German 3  
Swedish 1  
Other 1  

Among these, there are 17 bilingual schools in Portugal.

How Much do International Schools cost in Portugal?

The average price of international schools in Portugal is €12,122. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €5,090
Avg. price €12,122
Max. price €20,040
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€5,000 to €9,499 17  
€9,500 to €13,999 15  
€14,000 to €18,499 14  
€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 16.6 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
1 to 5 1  
6 to 10 4  
11 to 15 12  
16 to 20 19  
21 to 25 9  

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

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Portugal is 512 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 300 26  
301 to 600 10  
601 to 900 6  
901 to 1,200 3  
1,201 to 1,500 4  
1,501 to 1,800 1  
1,801 to 2,100 1  
2,101 to 2,400 0  
2,401 to 2,700 1  

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