International Schools in Portugal

Portugal has a growing number of international schools, especially in Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve.

School Types

• Public schools: Free, Portuguese-language education
• Private schools: Portuguese curriculum, smaller classes (€3,000-€8,000/year)
• International schools: English/IB curriculum (€8,000-€20,000/year)

Popular International Schools

• Lisbon: St. Julian's, Carlucci American International, TASIS
• Porto: Oporto British School, CLIP
• Algarve: Nobel International School, Vilamoura International

Tips

• Register early — waiting lists are long
• Visit schools in person before deciding
• Check if the school is accredited (CIS, COBIS, IB)
• Public schools often offer good language immersion programs for newcomers