International Schools In Portugal

Hi,
International schools in Portugal are very popular with international residents because of their high standards of education and variety of curricula. Often, they have rigorous admissions processes, which vary from school to school, some requiring admission exams, school history, and even an interview.

All of them offer degrees such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) program or British GCSE and GCE examination systems, as well as programs recognized by the Education Department of Germany or France. All these curricula are recognized by the best international universities.

Probably the oldest british school in Portugal is one of the Porto, which is originated mainly from the English community, which has always been numerous due to trade with the UK.

I do not distinguish in terms of quality schools between cities. Most of them, if not all, are good schools. There is, however, a greater variety of schools in Lisbon with english curricula. You can also consider Braga which is a nice city to live, near Porto.

As far as I know, in the coming school year (September 2020), two new international schools will open in Lisbon, Tasis and United.


List of some Schools for International Students in Portugal:


NORTH ( PORTO, BRAGA)
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International College of Porto (CLIP), Porto
https://www.clip.pt/
Curriculum:English
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 18
Founded in 1990, the International College of Oporto (CLIP) offers its 1,000-plus students a curriculum that connects physical, personal, and social development with academic discipline.


Oporto British School, Porto
https://www.obs.edu.pt/en/
Curriculum:English
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 18
Oporto British School is a British school established in 1894 in Foz do Douro, Porto. It is the oldest British school in mainland Europe. It is a private, day school for both boys and girls. aged 3 to 18.


Colégio Luso-Francês, Porto
https://lusofrances.pt/
Curriculum: French
Language of instruction: French
Ages: 3 to 18
Colégio Luso-Francês is a French Catholic school that has been teaching kids for more than 80 years. Housed in what used to be a mansion, the school has high academic standards.


Lycée Français International, Porto
https://www.lfip.pt/en
Curriculum: French
Language of instruction: French
Ages: 3 to 18
It is located in the leafy green Parque Serralves. Open since 1963, the school has students from preschool to 12th grade. Its part of the worldwide network of AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad), in line with the french education standards.


Deutche School, Porto
https://www.dsporto.de/
Curriculum: German
Language of instruction: German
Ages: 3 to 18


CLIB - Colégio Luso-Internacional de Braga/The Braga International School, Braga
https://clib.pt/
Curriculum:English
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 18
Founded in 1999, The Lower School (3 -9 years) and the Early Upper School (10 – 13 years) curriculum are based on the English National Curriculum. The Upper School (14-18 years) prepares students for the Cambridge IGCSE examinations and the AICE Diploma (AS and A2 level examinations).




LISBON AREA
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Tasis Portugal, Sintra
https://www.tasisportugal.org
Curriculum: American International
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 13
Formally known as The American School in Portugal, is a private American international boarding and day school in Portugal. It is the newest of the four TASIS Schools, a Swiss group of American international boarding schools.Located in Sintra, the school enrolls pupils from around the world. It will open in September 2020.


United Lisbon International School, Central Lisbon
https://www.unitedlisbon.school/
Curriculum: International
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 15
It is a new world-class international school located in central Lisbon.The school is opening doors in September 2020. United Lisbon is a modern and innovative international school, offering English-language academic programs from Early Childhood (from 3 years) and to grade 12, with a challenging curriculum based on US-standards and leading to internationally acknowledged university-preparatory programs.


Redbridge School, Central Lisbon
https://www.redbridgeschool.com/
Curriculum: International, French, Portuguese
Languages of instruction: English, French, Portuguese
Ages: 3 to 12
Redbridge School is an elementary school in Lisbon.The school focuses on creativity and an international mindset, in a multilingual environment. Redbridge classrooms include a mix of ages among students, English, French and Portuguese language, a creative approach to learning, digital literacy, and connection to the community.


Oeiras International School, Oeiras
http://oeirasinternationalschool.com/
Curriculum: IB
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 6 to 18
It keeps a special focus on science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. It follows IB standards and is open to students from ages 3 to 18. The school is located in a historic palace.


Astoria International School, Central Lisbon
https://colegioeuropeu-astoria.com/en/
Curriculum: British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction: English, Portuguese
Ages: 2 to 18
It is a private school offering bilingual or even trilingual education. They offer nursery, daycare, kindergarten, and junior education, open to kids as young as four months old.


British School of Lisbon, Central Lisbon
https://britishschool.pt/
Curriculum: British
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 10


Lycée Français Charles Lepierre, Central Lisbon
https://lfcl-lisbonne.eu
Curriculum: French
Language of instruction: French
Ages: 3 to 18
It is a French international school in Lisbon and offers children the opportunity to learn English and Portuguese.


Deutsche Schule Lissabon,  Central Lisbon and Estoril
https://dslissabon.com/
Curriculum: German
Language of instruction: German
Ages: 3 to 18
Founded in 1848, the Deutsche Schule Lissabon (DSL) is the second-oldest German school in another country. It caters to students in kindergarten, primary, and secondary grades. The DSL considers bilingualism and multicultural exchange to be essential conditions and fundamental goals of their work. In addition to the main campus in Lisbon, there is also a campus in Estoril.


International Preparatory School (IPS), Cascais
https://www.ipsschool.org/
Curriculum: British
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 11
International Preparatory School is a primary school teaching kids for over 25 years. Its students and teachers are multinational, and the school focuses on global understanding.


St. Julians School, Carcavelos
https://www.stjulians.com/
Curriculum: IB, British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction: English, Portuguese
Ages: 3 to 18
Founded in 1932, St. Julians School is the oldest and largest British international school in Portugal. The school teaches students from 45 different nationalities. It has a strong record of academic achievement.


Carlucci American International School Of Lisbon, Sintra
https://www.caislisbon.org/
Curriculum: American, IB
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 18
Founded in 1956, the school works in cooperation with other American international schools and with the US Department of State.


Tagus Park International Sharing School, Oeiras
https://www.sharingschool.org/
Curriculum: International
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 1 to 18
It 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.
The language of instruction is English. In addition, the academic curriculum includes tuition in the following languages: German, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Italian and Russian.


International Christian School, Cascais
https://icsc.pt/
Curriculum: American, Christian
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 5 to 18
This schools offers a North American-style education. Its a non-profit that serves the Christian missionary community and other expats in Portugal.


Sintra International Christian Academy, Sintra
https://sintrainternationalchristianacademy.org/
Curriculum: American, Christian
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 4 to 18


St. James Primary School, Lisbon
http://stjamesschool.pt/
Curriculum: British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction: English, Portuguese
Ages: 6 to 10
is a school was created in response to the need for expansion of St. Georges School which has existed since 1960, in Cascais, and follows the same guidelines, policies and ethos.


St. Dominics International School, Oeiras
https://www.dominics-int.org/
Curriculum: IB
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 18
It is the only school authorized to offer all three IB programs. The school places a strong emphasis on the arts, and participates in sports and community service.


Prime School Group, Lisbon & Cascais
https://primeschool.pt/
Curriculum: British
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 18
Leading International group of schools with roots in the Cambridge international curriculum, which currently has four schools for students from ages 3 to 18, in Lisbon, Estoril, Cascais and Sintra


Park International School Group, Central Lisbon & Cascais
https://www.park-is.com/
Curriculum: British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction: English, Portuguese
Ages: 1 to 16
With schools in Central Lisbon (Lisbon and Restelo) and Cascais teach children the skills and give them the tools to become bilingual.


Aprendizes Active Learning School Cascais
https://aprendizes-en.squarespace.com/
Curriculum: British
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 18
Pre, 1st, 2nd e 3rd Cicles Secondary IGCSE Bilingual Cambridge


St. Peter's International School, Palmela, Setúbal
https://st-peters-school.com/en/home
Curriculum: British
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 14 to 18


Greene's Tutorial College, Estoril
https://www.greenes.pt/
Curriculum: British
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 14 to 18


Jill's Place International Personalized Approach to Learning & Teaching, Carcavelos
https://jpi.education/
Curriculum: International, Reggio Emilia Approach
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 1 to 11


St George School, Cascais
https://www.stgeorgesschool.pt/
Curriculum: British, Portuguese
Languages of instruction: English, Portuguese
Ages: 10 to 16
Founded in 1960


Lisbon Montessori School, Cascais
https://lisbonmontessori.org/
Curriculum: Montessori
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 12
LMS offers holistic Montessori education, which orients the student toward the path of independent learning endevours. Students work individually or in small groups and are guided through their choices of resources and presentations.


Santo Antonio International School, Estoril
https://www.sais-estoril.com/
Curriculum: British, Catholic
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 6 to 18


International Preparatory School, Alcabidexe
https://www.ipsschool.org/
Curriculum: British
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 11


St. John's School
https://www.stjohns-school.com/
Ages: 3 to 6


Svenska Skolan Lissabon
http://svenskaskolanlissabon.com/
The school follows the Swedish curriculum and is open to children between 3 and 12 years.


Boa Ventura Montessori Nursery School, Estoril
http://www.boaventuramontessori.com
Since 1995, welcomes children of all nationalities, from 2 to 6 years old.


SOUTH (ALGARVE)
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Nobel International School Algarve, Lagoa
https://nobelalgarve.com/pt/
Curriculum: British
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 18
It is the oldest private school in southern Portugal. The school includes students from more than 30 different nationalities.


Vale Verde International School, Luz, Lagos
https://vvis.org/home/
Curriculum: British,  Portuguese
Language of instruction: English, Portuguese
Ages: 6 to 18
Vale Verde International School offers secondary education to an international student body.


Algarve International School, Almancil
https://algarveinternationalschool.com/
Ages: 3 to 18


Aljezur International School, Aljezur
http://www.aljezur-international.org/


Colegio Santiago Internacional, Tavira
https://www.colegiointernacionaltavira.pt/
This school in the center of Tavira teaches students in English and Portuguese, following the British curriculum.


Vilamoura International School, Vilamoura
https://www.civ.pt/en
This international school in Vilamoura offers a wide-ranging educational program to children from the ages of 3-18.


The Academy International School, Quarteira
https://www.academyalgarve.com/


EDEN Montessori International School, Albufeira
https://edenmontessori.pt/
Ages: 3 to 9
Eden Montessori International School in Albufeira is the first of its kind in Portugal, offering authentic Montessori education in both English and Portuguese for children in groups of ages 3-6 years and 6-9 years.


Eupheus International School Algarve, Loulé
https://www.eupheus.eu/
Eupheus International School offers Pre Prep, Preparatory, and Lower Secondary education for 3 to 14 year olds.


International School of The Algarve (ISALGA), Lagoa
Ages: 4 to 18


Knightsbridge School International Algarve, Olhão
Private international school for boys and girls with international educational programme for students aged 3 – 18. English is the primary language of instruction, Portuguese and second language learning opportunities provided.




MADEIRA ISLAND
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International School of Madeira/The British School Madeira, Funchal, Madeira
https://ismadeira.com/
Curriculum: English
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 15
The British School of Madeira opened in September 1980. It is the only international bilingual Portuguese-English school in the Island


Madeira International Sharing School, Funchal
https://www.sharingschool.org/
Curriculum: International
Language of instruction: English
Ages: 1 to 18
From the same group of Tagus Park International Sharing School