37 schools across Portugal
This is not an exhaustive list. There are many more schools across Portugal — this directory is designed to give you a helpful starting point. For a full personalised search based on your location, budget and requirements, contact our Portugal school advisors.
Modern Cambridge school in Loulé with an absolute focus on digital literacy and 21st-century skills. Complete 3–18 pathway in a beautifully renovated traditional setting.
Boutique British school in the Golden Triangle. Max 12–15 students per class, full A-Level pathway, warm family atmosphere. One of the few Algarve schools offering the complete British curriculum to Year 13.
Happy international family school providing high-quality British primary education in the Algarve since 1975. Ages 5–11.
High academic standards and small class sizes. A launchpad to universities and higher education worldwide for students aged 13–18 in the Algarve.
Unique secondary school on a large farmhouse on 7 acres of protected land near Aljezur. Small group teaching with great attention to individual needs. Ages 11–18.
Combines creativity, technology and personalised learning. Inspires critical thinking, problem-solving and resilience. A Levels launching September 2027. Ages 3–16.
Oldest and largest private school group in southern Portugal. Two campuses in Lagoa and Almancil. Nearly 1,000 students. Co-educational day school ages 3–18.
Independent co-educational school. Bilingual English and Portuguese instruction following the National Curriculum of England model. Ages 5–18.
Leading private school for the international and local community. Pioneer of bilingual programmes with a reputation for innovative teaching methods and world-class facilities. Ages 5–18.
Educating for Freedom and Independence. Warm family-like environment teaching confidence, empathy, curiosity and a globalised understanding of the world. Ages 3–15.
Micro-classes with inquiry-based learning, innovative methods and a personalised curriculum. British curriculum in small, focused class groups. Ages 5–16.
Certified Cambridge micro-school in Fernão Ferro, South Bay. Very small groups, tutor-like teaching, and a personalised approach. Ideal for families south of the Tagus wanting Cambridge quality without the scale of Lisbon schools.
Pioneer of international education in Central Portugal since 1990. Bilingual Cambridge curriculum serving the Leiria/Marinha Grande community. Known for stable faculty and strong arts programme.
Cambridge curriculum with clear educational objectives and graduation exams. Tried-and-tested improvements in methodology and school culture. Education that contributes to a great life. Ages 3–18.
Stands out for its exceptional community of staff, parents and students, its beautiful building, grounds and location in Lisbon. Ages 3–15.
Cambridge curriculum across campuses in Estoril, Sintra and Lisbon. First international school in Portugal with ISO 9001 quality certification. SEN focus at Sintra campus. Ages 3–18.
A home away from home in the historic Fundição de Oeiras. Inquiry, exploration and play-based British learning. Character development as the highest priority. Ages 18 months–11.
Holistic bilingual education in a context of great cultural diversity. Valuing all facets of the human being in English and Portuguese. Ages 1–10.
Small classes ensuring individual attention. Pupils taught equally in English and Portuguese by qualified staff. British and Portuguese curricula. Ages 6–10.
Multilingual, inquiry-based British school rooted in creativity, critical thinking and community. Trilingual English/French/Portuguese. Nurturing, inclusive and globally minded. Ages 3–16.
Nurturing the whole person — mind, heart and spirit. From Primary to A Levels, pupils think deeply, act kindly and lead with empathy. The SAIS Pathway honours effort, resilience and integrity. Ages 5–18.
Inclusive active learning school in Cascais. Educating for change — a safe space for teaching excellence that encourages individuality and develops balanced human beings. Ages 3–18.
Humanistic British school valuing respect, justice, honour, love, liberty and solidarity. Bilingual English and Portuguese. Ages 10–18.
Small, friendly and very international British school in Cascais. Happy children are the priority — a unique atmosphere where pupils love learning and achieve their potential. Recently expanded into Year 9. Ages 3–15.
Future-focused British education equipping learners with academic excellence and strong social-emotional skills. Preparing students to thrive in an AI-driven world. Ages 3–13.
50+ years of King's College academic excellence. Specialist subject teachers from Primary, state-of-the-art facilities and an Elite Sports Programme for student-athletes. Ages 1–16.
Private co-educational school founded in 1932. Strong record of academic achievement and extra-curricular activity. Three sections: Primary, Portuguese and Secondary. Ages 3–18.
Newest member of the TASIS family of schools, opened in Sintra in September 2020. British and American curriculum from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12. Ages 3–18.
Oxford's oldest tutorial college (est. 1967) brought to Portugal in 2017. Individualised programmes rooted in the Oxford tutorial system. Face-to-face, online or blended. Ages 14–18.
Innovative, participatory and differentiated educational project. Respects individuality through the arts, scientific and technological knowledge and bilingual education. Ages 3–15.
The only international school in Braga. Cambridge IGCSE and AICE Diploma. Founded 1999, part of Dukes Education. Unique Learning through Research (LTR) programme. Ages 3–18.
A community that inspires excellence, creativity and innovation. Bilingual British and Portuguese curriculum. Discover your full potential. Ages 3–19.
Inspiring students to dream bigger, learn more, do more and grow in their personal journeys. Bilingual British and Portuguese school. Ages 1–11.
British National Curriculum for England with modifications for the local context. Internationally recognised standards providing equivalency in many countries including Portugal. Ages 3–18.
Vibrant community where each child is seen in their individuality and each family finds trust and closeness. Bilingual British and Portuguese education. Ages 1–11.
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