Schools & Learning

International Schools in Lisbon

Our top picks in the capital for a global education.

8 min read · Updated 2026-04-30

Carlucci American International School of Lisbon (CAISL)

Located in Sintra (Linhó) but serves Lisbon families with extensive bus routes. American curriculum plus IB Diploma in the final years. One of the oldest international schools in Portugal with a strong US university placement record (Ivies, top liberal arts).

  • Fees ~€18,000–€22,000/year
  • Enrolment age 3–18
  • Class sizes ~18–22
  • Strong sports and arts programme

St. Julian's School

British curriculum with IB Diploma, in Carcavelos (Lisbon's western suburbs). Highly competitive entry, long waitlists, strong academic reputation.

  • Fees ~€16,000–€21,000/year
  • Founded 1932 — established alumni network
  • Bilingual section (Portuguese + English) for younger years
  • Bus service across Lisbon and west to Cascais

Lisboan International School

Newer British curriculum school in central Lisbon (Marvila). Modern facilities and growing fast. More accessible entry than the established players, central location.

  • Fees ~€12,000–€16,000/year
  • IGCSE + A-Level pathway
  • Tech-forward classrooms; smaller cohort

United Lisbon International School

IB curriculum from PYP through Diploma, located in Parque das Nações. Modern, diverse student body and a strong tech/innovation focus.

  • Fees ~€14,000–€19,000/year
  • IB World School (PYP, MYP, DP)
  • On the metro line, easier than Sintra/Cascais commute

Lycée Français Charles Lepierre

French national curriculum, in Lisbon's Campo de Ourique. Excellent for French-speaking families or those wanting the French baccalaureate.

  • Fees ~€6,000–€10,000/year (subsidised by French state)
  • Long waitlists for non-French passport holders
  • Direct route into French and EU universities

Honourable mentions

Worth shortlisting depending on your needs:

  • Deutsche Schule Lissabon — German curriculum, Abitur
  • Park International School — British, smaller and more personal
  • TASIS Portugal — American, in Sintra (also serves Lisbon)
  • Redbridge School — British, multiple Lisbon campuses