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Below, we have compiled the top 20 international schools in Portugal according to our users. However, there are another 43 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)

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)

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)

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 from 12 months to Grade 12, 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
(25 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

Best 20 International Schools in Portugal

Out of a total of 63 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 - 2025/2026
from: €10,470
to: €19,280
Reviews
(5 reviews)

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)

Bright International School

Bright International School is a Pre Prep, Preparatory, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary (IGCSE) school for 3 to 16 year olds on a purpose built site situated to the south of Loulé.
The brand new, unique, state of the art school opened September 2019. Bright provides 21th century learning with Apple technology and individual iPads.
City
Algarve
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 16
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €8,470
to: €16,200
Reviews
(18 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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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.

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

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)

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)

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 from 12 months to Grade 12, 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
(25 reviews)

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

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

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)

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)
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Summary

What are the best international schools in Portugal?

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

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How Many International Schools are there in Portugal?

There are 63 international schools in Portugal. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Portugal?
Curriculum International schools
British 40  
Portuguese 18  
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 56  
Portuguese 25  
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 €12,179. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €5,400
Avg. price €12,179
Max. price €20,040
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€5,000 to €9,499 17  
€9,500 to €13,999 14  
€14,000 to €18,499 15  
€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 4  
11 to 15 12  
16 to 20 20  
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 514 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 350 29  
351 to 700 10  
701 to 1,050 4  
1,051 to 1,400 5  
1,401 to 1,750 2  
1,751 to 2,100 1  
2,101 to 2,450 0  
2,451 to 2,800 1  

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