The Lisboan International School

The school is guided by the 'BOA' principles: Belong, Own, and Act, which encourage students to find their place in the community, take ownership of their learning, and act with purpose. Its educational approach is rooted in the values of kindness, curiosity, integrity, connectedness, and resilience. The school views teaching as an ethical act and aims to foster a culture where children feel valued, empowered, and prepared for meaningful lives.

The school follows the Cambridge International framework, which leads to IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. For the final years of the Senior School (Years 12 and 13), students transition to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The curriculum begins in the Early Years with a focus on play and foundational skills, progressing through the Primary Years to build core competencies and creativity.

The school maintains a specialist support centre dedicated to students requiring English as an additional language (EAL). The environment is designed to be supportive and inclusive, ensuring that every student is known, challenged, and supported as an individual.

The school is a non-selective, inclusive community that welcomes applications from families of all backgrounds. The admissions process requires a non-refundable application fee of €250 and a one-time, non-refundable enrolment fee of €3,000 to support administrative and faculty planning. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the admissions team to begin the journey and secure a place for their child.

The school provides detailed calendars for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 academic years, which are available for download on the school website. These documents contain comprehensive information regarding term dates and scheduled holidays.

Located in the historic Alcântara district, the school occupies a bespoke, carbon-neutral campus that repurposes a historic building. Facilities include a science and technology centre with dedicated labs for robotics and experimentation, a theatre converted from an old factory engine room with seating for 175, two dance studios, and a fitness suite. The campus also features boardroom-style classrooms for older students, art and design centres, a junior ‘maker’ centre, two libraries, and a specialist support centre for English as an additional language.

The Artemis Experience is a dynamic co-curricular programme designed to help students explore personal passions and connect with Lisbon’s culture. Offerings include physical education and sports through a partnership with Atlético CP, rock climbing with Escala25, and padel at the Clube de Padel Alcântara. Additionally, students participate in music education through the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra, gardening and farming initiatives with the Institute of Agronomia, and outdoor education at Monsanto Forest Park.