International schools in Portugal
There are 37 international schools listed in Portugal. They offer British EYFS, IGCSE, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge A-Level, singapore-math, National Curriculum (England), Montessori, IB PYP, IB MYP, and French National Curriculum. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $3.2K–$15.1K (USD). 4 offer boarding.
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 37
- Curricula
- 12
- With boarding
- 4
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $3.2K–$15.1K
Curricula offered: British EYFS, IGCSE, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge A-Level, singapore-math, National Curriculum (England), Montessori, IB PYP, IB MYP, and French National Curriculum.
Accreditations: CIS, COBIS, IB, Cambridge International, Middle States Association, NEASC, AEFE, WASC, UNESCO ASPnet, ACSI, and Cognia.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oporto British School | British EYFS, IGCSE, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS, COBIS, IB | Co-ed | €9.5K |
| Prime School - Heritage International School of Lisbon | British EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | — | €9.3K |
| TASIS PortugalTASIS Portugal | IB Diploma, IGCSE, singapore-math | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | €13K |
| Aljezur International School | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | — | €3K |
| International School Of Madeira | Cambridge Primary | Early years, Primary | Cambridge International | — | €5.5K |
| King's College School, Cascais | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International | Co-ed | €12.5K |
| Kings College School Cascais | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International | Co-ed | €12.5K |
| Lisbon Montessori School | Montessori | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | Middle States Association | Co-ed | €6.8K |
| PaRK International School - Praça de Espanha | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International | Co-ed | €9.8K |
| Colégio Internacional de Vilamoura (Vilamoura International School) | IGCSE, IB Diploma, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | €6.4K |
| Oeiras International SchoolOIS | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS, NEASC | Co-ed | €14K |
| Redbridge School | Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, IB Diploma, French National Curriculum | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | AEFE, Cambridge International, IB | Co-ed | €8.9K |
| St Julian's School | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, IB Diploma, IB MYP | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS, NEASC, IB, COBIS | Co-ed | — |
| The Lisboan International School | IGCSE, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | COBIS, IB, WASC, Cambridge International | — | €10.3K |
| Vale Verde International School | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | — | €7.6K |
| CLIP Colegio Luso-Internacional Do Porto | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS | — | €9.1K |
| IPS Cascais | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | COBIS | Co-ed | — |
| Saint Dominic's International School, Portugal | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | — |
| St. Peter's International School | IGCSE, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | €8.3K |
| Clarity School | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| Astoria International School | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | Co-ed | €6.9K |
| Colegio Bernardette RomeiraCBR | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| Colégio Cesário Verde | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | Cambridge International | — | — |
| Colégio Santiago Internacional | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | €4.9K |
| Kairos Montessori | Montessori | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| SIS - Seixal International School, LDA | Cambridge Primary | Early years, Primary | Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| The British School of Lisbon | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| United Lisbon International School | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, NEASC | Co-ed | — |
| Colégio Planalto | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | — |
| Lycée Français International de Porto | French National Curriculum | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| CLIB - The Braga International School | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Colegio Atlantico | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, UNESCO ASPnet | — | — |
| Escola Internacional de Torres Vedras | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| International Christian School of Cascais | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | ACSI, Cognia | — | — |
| International Sharing School | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| St James' Primary School | — | Primary | — | — | €7.7K |
| Brighton College Lisbon | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many international schools are in Portugal?
- Novana Index lists 37 international schools in Portugal.
- What are the best international schools in Portugal?
- There is no single best international school in Portugal; the right fit depends on curriculum, budget, and boarding needs. The 37 listed schools offer British EYFS, IGCSE, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge A-Level, singapore-math, National Curriculum (England), Montessori, IB PYP, IB MYP, and French National Curriculum and hold accreditations including CIS, COBIS, IB, Cambridge International, Middle States Association, NEASC, AEFE, WASC, UNESCO ASPnet, ACSI, and Cognia. Compare all 37 by curriculum, fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- What curricula do international schools in Portugal offer?
- International schools in Portugal offer British EYFS, IGCSE, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge A-Level, singapore-math, National Curriculum (England), Montessori, IB PYP, IB MYP, and French National Curriculum.
- How much does international school tuition cost in Portugal?
- Annual tuition at international schools listed in Portugal ranges from about ≈ $3.2K–$15.1K (USD).
- Are there boarding schools in Portugal?
- Yes, 4 of the international schools listed in Portugal offer boarding.
- Which accreditations do schools in Portugal hold?
- Listed schools in Portugal hold accreditations including CIS, COBIS, IB, Cambridge International, Middle States Association, NEASC, AEFE, WASC, UNESCO ASPnet, ACSI, and Cognia.