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From free state bilingual schools to premium international curricula — we cover them all so you don't have to guess.

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State Bilingual Schools
Free public schools running Portugal's PEBI programme — English and Portuguese instruction. The hidden gem most families never find.
42 schools→
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British Schools
IGCSE and A-Level curriculum. Strong university pathways to UK and Commonwealth institutions. Most widely available.
28 schools→
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IB Schools
International Baccalaureate — the most portable qualification globally. Ideal for families who may move again.
14 schools→
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French Schools
Following the French national curriculum via AEFE network. Lisbon and Porto both have established lycées.
4 schools→
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German Schools
German Abitur curriculum with bilingual German–Portuguese instruction. Available in Lisbon, Porto and Algarve.
3 schools→
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American Schools
US curriculum and AP courses. CAISL in Sintra is the only US State Department-sponsored school in Portugal.
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Featured Schools

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🏫🆓 Free PEBI
State Bilingual · Porto
AE António Nobre
📍 Rua do Aval de Cima 128, 4200-105 Porto
Annual Fees
Free
Ages
6 – 15
Waitlist
✓ Open
🏫🆓 Free PEBI
State Bilingual · Cascais
AE de Carcavelos
📍 Rua da Escola Secundária de Carcavelos 93, 2779-510 Carcavelos
Annual Fees
Free
Ages
6 – 15
Waitlist
⚠ Long
🏫🆓 Free PEBI
State Bilingual · Lagoa
AE Padre António Martins de Oliveira
📍 Rua do Bairro CHE Lagoense 74, 8400-303 Lagoa, Algarve
Annual Fees
Free
Ages
6 – 15
Waitlist
✓ Open
🇺🇸🇺🇸 American
Private · Sintra
Carlucci American International School of Lisbon
📍 Rua António dos Reis 95, Linhó, 2710-301 Sintra, Portugal
Annual Fees
€12k – €23k
Ages
3 – 18
Waitlist
⚠ 1yr
🇬🇧🇬🇧 British
Private · Porto
CJD International School Porto
📍 Rua do Porto Feliz, 4350-162 Porto
Annual Fees
€9k – €11k
Ages
3 – 18
Waitlist
✓ Open
🇬🇧🇬🇧 British
Private · Braga
CLIB — The Braga International School
📍 Rua da Igreja Velha, Gualtar, 4710-069 Braga, Portugal
Annual Fees
€6k – €8k
Ages
3 – 18
Waitlist
✓ Open
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The school type most families never find

Portugal's PEBI programme puts bilingual English–Portuguese teaching into state schools. It's free, rigorous, and almost impossible to find in English online. Until now.

42
PEBI schools in 2025/26
Free
No tuition fees
5hrs+
English per week (preschool)
Yr 1–9
Ages covered
Bilingual State Schools

Free bilingual education exists. Here's how to access it.

The PEBI programme is a British Council–Ministry of Education partnership. Your child learns core subjects in both English and Portuguese. It's the smart choice for families integrating long-term.

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Completely free — no tuition, minimal extra costs
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Content taught in English — not just English lessons, but subjects like science and geography delivered bilingually
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Deep Portuguese integration — ideal for families planning to stay long-term
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Available in Lisbon, Porto, Algarve and across Portugal
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Parent Reviews

Families who found their school here

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“We had no idea the state bilingual programme existed. Found a PEBI school 10 minutes from our new apartment in Porto — completely free and our daughter is thriving.”

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Sarah M.
EB Padre Abel Varzim
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Lycée Français International de Porto
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“The consultation call was worth every penny. We had three kids at different ages and couldn't figure out the school system. Solved in one hour.”

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Nobel International School Algarve

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