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Instructs in English
Ages 11 - 18 years
Fees €3,000 - 9,900
Pupils 80
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Aljezur International School offers a British curriculum tailored to life in the Western Algarve. Ages 11 to 18 study together in small groups, with Years 7–9 emphasizing experiential learning and tutor bonds, and a two-year Cambridge track leading to IGCSE examinations before progressing to AS and A Levels. The school operates as a Cambridge International Examination Centre, and is the Algarve's only open Cambridge exam centre, welcoming internal and external candidates. The campus occupies a converted farmhouse on seven hectares of protected land, with an organic vegetable garden, resident animals, and a three-hectare river valley that supports sustainability projects. Lessons incorporate UNESCO, Oxfam, Amnesty International and National Geographic resources to enrich inquiry. A stage-not-age philosophy enables earlier IGCSE entry where appropriate, and tutorial support for AS and A Level qualifications. Outdoor theatre, a school band, community service, and leadership opportunities accompany strong academics. This fosters global-minded, responsible learners for life.
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Instructs in English, Portuguese
Ages 1 - 13 years
Fees €7,205 - 8,756
Pupils 300
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Almada International School delivers the Cambridge Primary through Lower Secondary curriculum, and is Cambridge Curriculum Certified. The school teaches in English and Portuguese with bilingual instruction that supports fluency in both languages and alignment with the national curriculum in the early years. Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary programmes form the core, with a future pathway toward IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme. In Lower Secondary four languages are taught—Portuguese, English, French and AI/digital literacy—and Computing promotes digital competence with a zero-screens approach. The campus emphasizes active, project-based learning and outdoor experiences through the AIS Nature & Farm, with wellbeing integrated as a daily priority. Facilities include outdoor spaces designed to stimulate creativity and interaction with nature. Meals are included and offered with a Mediterranean-based menu including vegetarian and vegan options. The school prepares students for international higher education through interdisciplinary study and real-world application across subjects and global perspectives.
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Instructs in Portuguese, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees €10,604 - 16,786
Pupils 575
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 18
Aprendizes is an International Active Learning School serving ages 3–18, with a continuous pre‑school to secondary program. In the Early Years, the Portuguese National Curriculum is taught with enrichment, with Portuguese as the main language and English as a second language. In Middle School (Grades 5–8), most grades follow Cambridge International Curriculum; Grades 5, 7 and 8 use English, while Grade 6 emphasises Portuguese. From 2025–26, Cambridge starts at Grade 5, with a pathway to Cambridge IGCSE, AS Levels and A Levels. The campus blends nature and sustainable design, with large outdoor spaces, an amphitheatre, library, therapy room, and on‑site labs for Physics, Biology and Chemistry, plus music and arts rooms. Enrichment includes Yoga, Cambridge Global Perspectives, and creative workshops, plus field trips. Erasmus+ mobility and the Duke of Edinburgh Award highlight the school's international dimension. With full Cambridge examination pathways, Aprendizes aims to prepare students for university and successful careers globally.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees €7,055 - 13,995
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Class Size 12
Aspire International School Algarve is an independent international school for ages 3 to 18, delivering a British-style curriculum throughout the school. In the Early Years, AIS Algarve follows the Early Years Foundation Stage with Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception, and provides weekly Portuguese language exposure alongside Jolly Phonics for literacy. Primary education follows the English National Curriculum, with small class sizes and specialist teachers in Art, ICT, PE, Performing Arts and Music, plus English as an Additional Language support. The Secondary programme follows the British National Curriculum from Key Stage 3 through iGCSEs and A levels, with iGCSEs taught to Pearson Edexcel and A levels offered with Edexcel accreditation. The curriculum includes PSHE and Mindfulness and a balanced programme of sports, arts and clubs. The campus between Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago features outdoor areas, a cap of 12 per class, with Portuguese language integrated through Portuguese Push.
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Instructs in English, Portuguese
Ages 0 - 15 years
Pupils 270
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Class Size 17
Astoria International School is a private Lisbon school offering Cambridge Primary and Secondary curricula for ages 0–15. The campus sits in Lisbon with 600 m² of indoor space and 450 m² of outdoor areas, including a library, a laboratory, an arts studio and dedicated sports facilities. AIS emphasises bilingual and multilingual education: English-Portuguese instruction from Nursery to 2nd year of 1st Cycle, then German in 3rd and 4th years, and French from 5th year. The school applies a modern, student-centred pedagogy inspired by the Modern School Movement and Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, with a focus on practical, active learning, autonomy and inclusion. The Educational Project foregrounds respect for diversity, literacy and future skills, delivered through active methodologies, personalised support and language opportunities linked to Cambridge and Trinity assessments. The mission is to form global children prepared for a changing world, within a family environment in Lisbon for life.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 11 years
Fees €7,050
Type Co-educational
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Barlavento International Primary School provides an English-language international primary program for children aged 3 to 11, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum of England, adapted for an international community living in Portugal. The campus sits in the Algarve countryside near Lagos, with extensive outdoor space, forest schools, wildlife areas, fruit and vegetable gardens, and two large shaded play areas. Four bright classrooms, a library, an IT room and a large sports hall with a stage support a range of activities, from daily lessons to performances and sports. The curriculum combines core English, Maths and Reading with Portuguese, Mindfulness, Gardening and Drama, delivered through thematically linked topics such as Our Wonderful World and Mission to Mars. Lunchtime clubs include yoga, art and chess, and the school collaborates with link-schools worldwide to nurture an international community focused on wellbeing, curiosity and responsible citizenship. Here families feel welcome.
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Instructs in Portuguese, English
Ages 3 - 10 years
Fees €9,390 - 11,540
Pupils 120
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Bespoke Curriculum
Beyond International School is a private bilingual school offering Portuguese and English instruction for children aged 3 to 10. The school follows the Cambridge Primary curriculum for ages 5–10 (Reception to Year 5), with Cambridge Lower Secondary for ages 11–12, and combines this with a Bespoke Curriculum designed to prepare learners for the 21st century. The school's four‑dimensional model—knowledge, skills, character and meta‑learning—drives a competency‑based program that emphasizes STEM, digital literacy, global awareness and systems thinking, reinforced through Be Hour, a daily mindful‑learning session. Instruction is bilingual, with two teachers in every classroom (one Portuguese‑speaking, one English‑speaking) and language development guided by inquiry and projects, alongside integration of the Portuguese National Curriculum. Facilities include bright, flexible classrooms and wide outdoor spaces that invite exploration. Students undertake project‑based learning, purposeful collaboration, and social‑emotional growth within a supportive, growth‑oriented culture. The school emphasizes leadership and global citizenship through its four‑dimensional framework model.
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Instructs in English, Portuguese
Ages 12 - 18 years
Fees €6,600 - 10,640
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Brave Generation Academy - Algarve is a hybrid international school in Portugal offering British IGCSEs and A-Levels, American, and Portuguese+ curricula for learners aged 12 to 18. It combines online study with in-person Hubs guided by Learning Coaches, with 24/7 access to a digital platform and Hubs in Lagoa, Lagos, Loulé, Tavira, Vila Sol, and Madeira (Funchal) or online. Curricula are accredited and internationally recognized; the Portuguese+ track uses Portuguese materials and assessments, includes Exames Nacionais preparation, and enables direct entry to Portuguese universities while allowing study abroad. Higher Education is delivered through Unique Pathway Degree Programmes in Business Management, Computing Science, Hospitality, and Sports. Founded in Cascais in July 2022 by Tim and Lidia Vieira, the network has expanded beyond Europe to Africa, the USA and Asia, aiming to democratize access to international education through learner-centered hubs. Learners benefit from flexible pathways and a supportive community.
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Instructs in English, Portuguese
Ages 12 - 18 years
Fees €7,100 - 11,590
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Brave Generation Academy – Braga delivers a hybrid secondary education for learners aged 12 to 18, with online study complemented by in-person Hubs. In Portugal the school offers British (IGCSEs and A-Levels), American Core, and Portuguese+ curricula. The Portuguese+ option uses all learning materials in Portuguese, includes preparation for Exames Nacionais, and meets direct-entry requirements for Portuguese universities, while being delivered in English-speaking Hubs to develop both Portuguese and English communication. Learners benefit from 24/7 access to a robust online learning platform and guidance from Course Managers, plus Offline Hubs with Learning Coaches for in-person collaboration. Curricula are accredited and internationally recognised, with qualifications accepted by universities worldwide. Unique Pathway Degree Programmes provide fast, flexible, career-driven options in fields such as Business Management, Computing Science, Hospitality and Sports. The program emphasises life skills like adaptability, collaboration, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. This approach is practical and future-focused.
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Instructs in English, Portuguese
Ages 12 - 18 years
Fees €6,902 - 11,190
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Class Size 30
Brave Generation Academy – Leiria is a hybrid school for learners aged 12 to 18. It combines online study with in-person Hub-based learning, with Leiria as a hub location. The school offers British, American, and Portuguese+ curricula, including Cambridge IGCSEs and A Levels, and bespoke pathway. Hubs provide co-learning spaces where learners work with Learning Coaches and Course Managers in a personalised, transformative learning model. Students have 24/7 access to a digital learning platform and study through a flexible timetable, balancing breaks and shared meals. The Portuguese+ curriculum is delivered in Portuguese, supports Exames Nacionais, and enables direct entry to Portuguese universities, while continuing to develop English skills in English-speaking Hubs. The Unique Pathway Degree Programmes offer fast, flexible, career-driven options in Business Management, Computing Science, Hospitality and Sports, with a university diploma earned. Hubs operate 08:00–18:00, serving 30–45 learners per Hub, with a 1:15 coach-to-learner ratio and community well-being.
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Instructs in English, Portuguese
Ages 12 - 18 years
Fees €7,100 - 10,640
Pupils 281
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 45
Brave Generation Academy Lisbon is an international hybrid school for ages 12–18, offering British IGCSEs and A-Levels, American, and Portuguese+ curricula. Learning occurs in a blended model: 24/7 online access via a digital platform and in-person Hub sessions with Course Managers and Learning Coaches. The Portugal hub blends online study with co-learning hubs that support collaboration and ongoing guidance. The Portuguese+ track provides Portuguese-language materials and Exames Nacionais preparation, enabling direct entry to Portuguese universities while classes run in English-speaking Hubs, developing both Portuguese and English skills. Qualifications are internationally recognised. Students progress at their own pace and build life skills through a Skills for Life approach, emphasising adaptability, collaboration, and critical thinking. Higher Education pathways offer degrees in Business Management, Computing Science, Hospitality, and Sports, delivering practical, globally recognised qualifications and pathways to university study. The school emphasises a collaborative, inclusive community and supports flexible pacing to suit learners everywhere.
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Instructs in English, Portuguese
Ages 12 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 15
Brave Generation Academy - Madeira is a hybrid international school hub in Madeira for learners aged 12 to 18. It offers British IGCSEs and A-Levels, American, and Portuguese+ curricula, all accredited for university entry worldwide. The learning model blends online study with in-person Hub experiences guided by Learning Coaches; learners have 24/7 access to the online platform, with Course Managers providing ongoing support. The Portuguese+ track delivers all materials and assessments in Portuguese, includes Exames Nacionais preparation, and meets direct-entry requirements to Portuguese universities, while instruction occurs in English-speaking Hubs to build both Portuguese and English skills. Higher Education features Unique Pathway Degree Programmes in Business Management, Computing Science, Hospitality, Sports, delivering a university diploma and practical experience. In Madeira, the hub offers spaces for internships, environmental initiatives, and clubs across Cultural and Language, Community and Service, and Leadership and Professional. Hubs operate weekdays with year-round study and flexible scheduling.
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Instructs in English, Portuguese
Ages 12 - 18 years
Pupils 30
Type Online/Hybrid
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 15
Brave Generation Academy Porto is an international school in Portugal serving learners aged 12 to 18. It offers a choice of British Curriculum (IGCSEs and A-Levels), American Curriculum, and Portuguese+ curricula, all accredited and internationally recognized. The school operates a hybrid online and in-person hub model, with 24/7 access to the learning platform and daily guidance from Course Managers. In Portugal, Hubs are co-learning spaces where learners collaborate with peers and are supported by Learning Coaches. The Portuguese+ option provides materials and assessments in Portuguese, aligned with Exames Nacionais and direct-entry requirements for Portuguese universities while enabling study at institutions worldwide. The learning model emphasizes knowledge, skills, and community through project-based activities within the hub environment. This approach combines flexible online study with hands-on, collaborative in-person experiences to prepare students for international higher education pathways. Students access Portuguese+ materials and English-speaking hubs alongside a diverse peer community across hubs online.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 19 years
Fees €8,750 - 16,360
Pupils 140
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 18
Bright International School is a day school in Portugal offering Cambridge Pathway for ages 3 to 18. It delivers Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, guiding learners from Early Years to Advanced qualifications. The Pathway emphasises enquiry-based learning, progression and assessment, with inclusive education, wellbeing and equal opportunities at its core. Bright operates under the Sharing Education Group and is expanding to Upper Secondary Cambridge Advanced soon. Facilities include flexible spaces blending formal and informal seating, movement areas, quiet zones and pods, with outdoor spaces to support exploration. The Cambridge Pathway forms the daily basis of learning, while new facilities are under development. With over 30 nationalities, Bright is a multicultural community. Communications with parents in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Extracurriculars include Ballet, DJ lessons, Inventors, Karate, Musical Instruments, Playball, Robothink, Homework Club and Ukulele Club. ESL and safeguarding are provided on site for students and families.
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Instructs in Portuguese, English
Ages 6 months - 10 years
Fees €4,950 - 6,050
Type Co-educational
Curriculum German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Butterflies School in Beloura, Portugal, is a day school delivering bilingual education in Portuguese and English and following the Portuguese National Curriculum. English is treated as an equal language to Portuguese, with English- and Portuguese-speaking teachers in all classes. The school educates children from Nursery through Primary and blends project-based experiences with the Labs program and the Aloha Maths curriculum to enrich mathematical thinking and scientific inquiry. A German Section has been added as a German curriculum pathway, reflecting the school's commitment to multilingualism. Facilities combine bright indoor spaces with outdoor learning through Outdoor Discoveries, Mud Kitchen, Garden Patch, and Forest School activities. Key enrichment includes the Inventors Club and hands-on labs, plus extensive arts, science, and reading/writing in both languages. In 2024 the school moved to new, dedicated facilities in Quinta da Beloura, expanding its bilingual, child-centered, inquiry-driven approach. The environment supports curiosity, collaboration, and lifelong learning for families.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees €12,128 - 23,532
Pupils 739
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP)
Class Size 20
Carlucci American International School of Lisbon (CAISL) is a nonprofit, non-denominational day school serving students from age 3 through 18. It offers both the American curriculum (EC3–12) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, under a Portuguese Ministry of Education license that authorizes awarding the American High School Diploma and the IB Diploma. English Language Arts and Mathematics align with the Common Core, Science follows the Next Generation Science Standards, and Social Studies uses the C3 Framework. Portuguese is taught from Grade 1 to 9 in Native/Fluent Speakers and Portuguese as a Foreign Language tracks. CAISL is affiliated with the U.S. Office of Overseas Schools. The Linhó campus hosts Pre‑School to High School with science labs, arts spaces, 400-seat theatre, a main library, and athletics facilities including a soccer field, fields, basketball courts, a track, indoor gym, and a fitness room. CAISL offers Model United Nations and arts, athletics, and service programs.
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Instructs in Portuguese, English
Ages 0 - 15 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Cesário Verde International School Portugal offers nursery through 9th grade in central Lisbon as part of the SEK/IES International Education Systems. The school follows the Portuguese Ministry of Education framework while delivering a bilingual experience from Kindergarten and introducing a second language from an early age. Learning is organized around collective, innovative, participatory and differentiated projects that foster collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving. Technology is embedded across lessons, with interactive whiteboards, iPads, robotics and programming materials, plus access to the IXL online platform. The school is accredited by Cambridge Assessment English and offers Cambridge programmes at Primary and Secondary levels. Facilities include a 3,000 m2 main building with core classrooms, art rooms, a gym, auditorium, library and study spaces, plus dedicated nursery spaces and extensive outdoor areas with a river-view playground and a vegetable garden. International exchanges in the UK and USA connect students with SEK/IES schools across 17 countries.
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Instructs in English
Ages 5 - 18 years
Fees €9,295 - 10,670
Pupils 2200
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 18
CJD International School in Porto, established in 2023/2024 after joining the Dukes Education network, delivers Cambridge education within Colégio Júlio Dinis. The Cambridge curriculum is the core: Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A Levels, with Cambridge ICE as a group award. English is the official language of instruction; home languages are valued and may be used as learning resources, and EAL support is available. Cambridge Upper Secondary centers on IGCSE, with credit-based progression; to reach Cambridge Advanced, students must accumulate at least seven credits and pass at least five in IGCSE. The facilities include laboratories for chemistry, physics, biology and geology, and a STEM room for interdisciplinary work. The campus comprises buildings with indoor and outdoor sports facilities and a Music Centre and Performing Arts. DELF and DELE exam centers enable language certification. The school participates in eTwinning and Erasmus+ projects, Eco-Schools, and digital leadership initiatives, broadening collaboration across international networks, and fostering a global outlook.
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Instructs in English, Portuguese
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
CLIB - The Braga International School offers education for ages 3 to 18 in Braga, Portugal, delivering a British-based curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS/A Levels (AICE Diploma). English is the principal language of teaching, with Portuguese guiding languages for the curriculum; Spanish is compulsory from Form 5. Lower and Early Upper School follow the English National Curriculum, while the Upper School aligns with Cambridge examinations to facilitate university access in Portugal and abroad. Founded in 1999, CLIB is coed, non-denominational institution within a Lusinternational network and maintains connections with ECIS, emphasizing equivalency with national and international education systems. The school operates with eight fundamental pedagogic beginnings: Academic Excellence; Learning to Learn; Team Work; Diversity and Trans-Cultural Education; Ethical and Moral Development; Individual Interests and Necessities; Joint Decision Taking; Expressive Arts. It integrates research projects, thematic work, and a democratic, inclusive learning community that involves students, families and staff worldwide.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees €9,140 - 15,190
Pupils 1000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 17
CLIP – Oporto International School is an international, non‑profit day school in Porto, Portugal, serving learners from ages 3 to 18. The school offers an international curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels as the assessment pathway, tailored to CLIP's local context. The campus covers more than 25,000 square metres in a desirable area of Porto, with a multi‑functional layout that supports learning across age groups. Facilities include a 200‑seat auditorium, two 100‑seat amphitheatres, multiple art rooms, a Music Centre, a Drama Room and extensive science labs, plus a 25‑metre heated indoor pool. Outdoor sports facilities feature two tennis courts, a football pitch, basketball court and climbing wall. Extra‑curricular activity emphasises Model United Nations and Community Service, with Fine and Performing Arts integrated throughout. Notable opportunities include OPOMUN 2026, an All Day F8 English Talk Competition, and a CERN trip for senior students.
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Instructs in Portuguese, English
Ages 3 - 16 years
Fees €5,100 - 5,652
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 18
Colégio Bernardette Romeira is an international school for learners aged 3 to 16, located in Olhão, Portugal. The campus operates as a Cambridge Learning Partner and Cambridge Exam Preparation Centre, delivering Cambridge English Studies and assessments alongside a Portuguese framework. In Early Years, Nursery and 3–5 year-old classes use a child-centered, play-based approach with a smooth transition to Year 1. Primary Years (Years 1–4) are taught in a bilingual Portuguese–English setting, with daily language support and opportunities for independent thinking and cross-disciplinary connections. Middle School follows the Portuguese curriculum, with English taught as a second language and three-language options in Years 7–9. The school also combines Cambridge alignment with Portuguese Studies up to Year 9 and International Studies up to Year 6. Facilities include a library, swimming, karate and basketball, plus Probotica robotics and programming. Notable features: English Studies Programme, Drama and Music, and a range of language and clubs.
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Instructs in Portuguese, English
Fees €2,200 - 6,300
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum
Class Size 11
Colégio de São José International School in Coimbra offers a bilingual education combining a national Portuguese curriculum with an international option. The on-site Portuguese curriculum uses the VOAR Pedagogical Model and serves Jardim de Infância through Basic Education (1st to 3rd cycles), while a Domestic/Individual Education option supports families to meet legal requirements. Since 2018, the CLONLARA program provides Grades 1–12 under an American Michigan framework, with Personalized Educational Plans and the Full Circle Learning model. Classrooms are multi-age to encourage collaboration, and teaching is inquiry- and project-based, with substantial English language use through CLIL. The school is bilingual in Portuguese and English, and daily English instruction is provided by a language teacher. Facilities include a Kindergarten with learning centers and a range of materials, open-learning environments, and spaces for CLONLARA projects. The school emphasizes democratic dialogue, community involvement, field trips, volunteering, and student-led initiatives across campaigns, debates, and events.
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Instructs in English, Portuguese
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Colégio do Vale is an integrated school welcoming children from Creche to 9th Year in Charneca da Caparica. Since summer 2024 it has been part of Forfar Education Group. The school offers National Curriculum and International Curricula, including a Bilingual Preschool and Cambridge Primary. From age 5, Cambridge Primary is taught in English, with Portuguese maintained as a curricular subject to balance bilingual learning. The Cambridge Primary curriculum covers English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Global Perspectives, Portuguese, Art & Design, Music, Digital Literacy, and Physical Education. Additional activities and clubs include LabMat Club, Drama and Theatre Club, and the Solidarity Project. For students in 8th to 11th grade, the Dual Diploma program enables concurrent study at Colégio do Vale and a US High School online, earning both the Portuguese Secondary Education diploma and the North American High School diploma, delivered entirely in English. Transport and meals are available as school services.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees €6,050 - 9,100
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Colégio Luso Internacional de Braga (CLIB) is a private, co-educational day school in Braga serving students aged 3–18. The school follows a British-model framework with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels, supporting progression from early years through high school. English is the principal language of instruction in most classes, complemented by Portuguese language studies and immersion in Portugal's history and culture. The school is organized into three departments: Infant (3–4), Lower School, and Upper School, with Spanish as a compulsory third language from Form 5. From Form 9–10, students undertake IGCSE assessments; Forms 11–12 prepare for the AICE Diploma. The campus emphasises cross-cultural education, modern facilities, and the integration of new technologies. Extra-curricular activities, via CLIBclubs, build creativity, arts, movement, and expression, reinforcing social values and international-mindedness while preparing students for university study in Portugal or abroad, globally.
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Curriculum IB (DP)
Colégio Mira Rio is a girls' school in Lisbon serving nursery through secondary on two campuses. Mira Rio 1 covers Infantil, 1º CEB and 5º ano; Mira Rio 2 covers 6º, 3º CEB and Secundário. In 2017 campuses were consolidated at Telheiras. The school follows the national curriculum up to secondary and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in secondary years. The Curricular Project structures each year beyond national goals. The Mira Science Project strengthens science teaching, promotes interdisciplinary dialogue, and encourages use of the Scientific Method and new technologies. Estudo Acompanhado provides individualized study support with ongoing monitoring. Reunião de Turma bases class meetings on the POFA program to develop themes of character and citizenship. In the early years, Preschool uses the Magic Dragon English learning approach; early primary features Keep Project with daily English and Singapore Math. In secondary, students study English B and Portuguese A: Literature, too.
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Ages 1 - 18 years
Fees €4,720 - 5,700
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP)
Colégio Planalto is a boys' school in Lisbon, Portugal, located at Rua Armindo Rodrigues 28, 1600-414. Serving ages 1 to 18, it offers education from creche through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the secondary years. The early years follow the Optimist program, and the school emphasizes personalized teaching within a Christian perspective, with a teacher-led approach and close collaboration with families. The school is managed by Cooperativa Fomento de Centros de Ensino and is based on a commitment to cognitive, cultural, and artistic development alongside rigorous academic preparation. The Telheiras campus, moved there in 1983, features a 1996 building housing Pre-School, services, the Salão Nobre, and a Chapel; a Creche building added in 2008 expands facilities. A dedicated Gabinete de Apoio Psicopedagógico (GAP) opened in 2022 to support learning across creche to IB. Signature programs include the Optimist project and Education for Values, promoting reading, logic, and language development.
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Instructs in English, Portuguese
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees €5,615 - 8,378
Pupils 130
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 18
Colégio Santiago Internacional (CSI Tavira) is a coeducational independent school located in central Tavira in a 15th‑century building considered a historic landmark. Open to ages 3 to 18, it follows the English National Curriculum with bilingual instruction in English and Portuguese, adapted to meet each student's needs. The community includes more than 27 nationalities and about 130 students. The curriculum emphasizes mathematics and science, with the Arts and Sports component given significant emphasis, and a commitment to fostering an international culture and interest in other languages and cultures. The campus houses 16 classrooms plus facilities including a science laboratory, a music studio, a radio station, a computer room, an art room and a canteen offering healthy, sustainably sourced meals. Class sizes are capped at 18. A-levels are offered in Years 12 and 13. Extracurriculars include Tennis Club, Ballet, Portuguese Arts & Crafts, Egyptian Arabic Classes and Homework Club, supporting personal development alongside academics.
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Instructs in German, Portuguese
Ages 5 - 18 years
Fees €6,468 - 7,062
Pupils 190
Type Co-educational
Curriculum German Curriculum
Class Size 16
The Deutsche Schule Algarve is a state-recognized German international school located in the Algarve. It offers a German curriculum for students aged 5 to 18, guiding Grundschule (grades 1–4) and Sekundarstufen I & II (grades 5–12), culminating in the German International Abitur (DIA). German remains the language of instruction, while Portuguese is the everyday language and English and French are taught as mandatory foreign languages. The school follows KMK guidelines for Deutsche Auslandsschulen and collaborates with Deutsche Schule Lissabon to ensure smooth transitions to German or international schools. Small class sizes foster a personal learning atmosphere, with differentiated instruction and open-learning formats. The timetable includes core subjects plus music, art, Sachunterricht, sport and swimming, and a focus on scientific work, presentation techniques and digital competencies. From 2025 the school operates under a family-led leadership team, continuing a strong intercultural and international project ethos, including Erasmus.
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Instructs in German
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees €8,141 - 9,238
Pupils 1060
Type Co-educational
Curriculum German Curriculum
Class Size 22
Deutsche Schule Lissabon is a private German-Portuguese encounter school for ages 3 to 18, with about 1,060 students and around 145 teachers. It operates as a Deutsche Auslandsschule and offers the German International Abitur, with Hauptschulabschluss and Realschulabschluss awarded; Abitur is taken at the end of Grade 12 and is recognised for university admission in Portugal. Instruction is in German across Grundschule (primary) and Gymnasium (secondary). Grundschule Lisbon follows the Thüringen education plan, teaching Deutsch Sprachkompetenzraster for Grades 1–4, Sachunterricht, Mathematics, Portugiesisch as L1 and L2, Ethik/Religion, Sport, Musik, and Kunst, with English introduced in early grades. Gymnasium follows German curricula for Sekundarstufe I (Grades 5–9) and Oberstufe (Grades 10–12) with subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Deutsch, Englisch, Geografie, Ethik/Philosophie, Französisch, Geschichte, Portugiesisch, Informatik, Mathematik, Musik, Kunst, Physik. The school emphasises bilinguality between German and Portuguese and intercultural exchanges. Facilities include Lisbon and Estoril campuses, science labs, arts and sports facilities, a swimming pool, and ongoing earthquake reinforcement and expansion.”
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Instructs in German, Portuguese
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees €2 - 5
Pupils 700
Type Co-educational
Curriculum German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 21
Deutsche Schule Porto is a private German school in Porto, operated by the Deutsche Schulverein zu Porto with involvement from the German Foreign Office and the German overseas representation. It offers a bilingual education from Kindergarten through Gymnasium, culminating in the International Abitur. The school serves ages 3 to 18 across three levels: Kindergarten, Grundschule (primary), and Gymnasium (secondary). Instruction is in German and Portuguese, with students developing language proficiency in German, Portuguese, English, and French. The Abitur is internationally recognized, and Portuguese universities recognize it as a university entrance qualification. The school has a history of more than 120 years and celebrated its 125-year anniversary in 2025. It provides a broad after-school program and a range of academic and cultural activities, including Jugend forscht regional science competitions, an interactive Shakespeare performance with the Calliope Theatre Company, and academic exchanges such as a seminar at FLUP with Master students in Transnational German Studies. Community initiatives include Amizade sem idade and a Solidaritätskonzert for REFOOD.
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