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Below, we have compiled the top 10 British international schools in Lisbon according to our users. However, there are another 9 British schools to choose from in the city (and 34 total international schools.) 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 Lisbon based on your requirements.

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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.
Curriculum
British, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €10,470
to: €19,280
Reviews
(5 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.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
14 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €15,100
to: €19,800

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.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 15
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €13,110
to: €21,375
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Best 10 British International Schools in Lisbon

Out of a total of 19 British International Schools in Lisbon (and 34 total International Schools in Lisbon)

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.
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.
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)

The Lisboan International School

The Lisboan International School opens its doors in September 2025.
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.
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.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 15
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,548
to: €17,755

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.
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)

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.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
14 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €15,100
to: €19,800

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.
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)

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.
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)

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.
Curriculum
British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction
English, Portuguese
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,568
to: €18,312
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Summary

What are the best British international schools in Lisbon?

  1. Prime School
  2. St. James' Primary School
  3. The Lisboan International School
  4. The British School of Lisbon
  5. IPS Cascais British International School
  6. St. Julian's School
  7. Greene's College Oxford, Estoril
  8. Redbridge International School
  9. PaRK International School
  10. Aprendizes

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34 International Schools in Lisbon

How Many International Schools are there in Lisbon?

There are 34 international schools in Lisbon. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Lisbon?
Curriculum International schools
British 19  
Portuguese 9  
IB 7  
American 5  
Montessori 3  
Other 13  

Additionally, there are 2 boarding schools in Lisbon.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 31  
Portuguese 11  
French 3  
Swedish 1  
German 1  

Among these, there are 8 bilingual schools in Lisbon.

How Much do International Schools cost in Lisbon?

The average price of international schools in Lisbon is €13,871. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €5,725
Avg. price €13,871
Max. price €20,040
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€5,500 to €10,999 10  
€11,000 to €16,499 7  
€16,500 to €21,999 12  

(*) 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 Lisbon?

The average class size of international schools in Lisbon is 16.1 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
1 to 5 1  
6 to 10 3  
11 to 15 7  
16 to 20 11  
21 to 25 5  

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

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Lisbon is 519 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 400 17  
401 to 800 7  
801 to 1,200 3  
1,201 to 1,600 1  
1,601 to 2,000 1  
2,001 to 2,400 0  
2,401 to 2,800 1  

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