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CJD International School Porto

Porto

Porto's newest international school — Cambridge pathway from ages 3–18, backed by 90+ years of Portuguese educational heritage from Colégio Júlio Dinis (founded 1934), part of Dukes Education.

Annual Fees
€9k – €11k/yr
Ages
3–18
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CLIB — The Braga International School

Braga

The only international school in Braga — 25+ years of history, Cambridge IGCSE and AICE Diploma, unique Learning through Research programme, part of Dukes Education.

Annual Fees
€6k – €8k/yr
Ages
3–18
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Montalvo International School

Faro

Premium secondary school opened 2023 in Loulé. Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A-Levels. Max class sizes, cutting-edge technology. €13,780–€18,100/year. Serious academic preparation for UK universities.

Annual Fees
€14k – €18k/yr
Ages
11–18
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Oporto British School

Porto

The oldest British school in mainland Europe (est. 1894) and the only IB school in Northern Portugal. 558 students, Foz do Douro location, parent-governed and non-profit.

Annual Fees
€9k – €15k/yr
Ages
3–18
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St. Julian's School

Cascais

The oldest and largest British international school in Portugal. Historic 18th-century campus in Carcavelos. Ranked top 15 private schools in Europe. The only school in Portugal with a bilingual Portuguese/English IB Diploma pathway.

Annual Fees
€12k – €29k/yr
Ages
3–18
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Algarve International School

Lagoa

A smaller, more intimate alternative to Nobel in the central Algarve — small class sizes, personalised learning, GCSEs and A-Levels, two bus routes covering central Algarve.

Annual Fees
€7k – €14k/yr
Ages
3–18
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Aljezur International School

Aljezur

⚠️ Verify operating status before applying. The most distinctive school in Portugal — 3-hectare farmland campus, 1:3 teacher ratio, Cambridge IGCSE, UNESCO member. Subject to ongoing licensing dispute as of April 2026.

Annual Fees
€7k – €8k/yr
Ages
10–18
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Aspire International School

Faro

Preschool through secondary on one campus in the central Algarve. Adapted British curriculum for an international student body. Growing school serving the central Algarve region.

Annual Fees
On request
Ages
3–18
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Barlavento International Primary School

Faro

Partner primary school to Aljezur International — together forming a complete Pre-K to 18 pathway in the western Algarve. Small, nature-based environment. Ideal for Lagos, Luz, Sagres families.

Annual Fees
On request
Ages
5–10
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CLIP — Oporto International School

Porto

Porto's second oldest international school — CIS-accredited, bilingual English/Portuguese, host of the prestigious OPOMUN conference, with 35+ years of history and alumni at top-10 global universities.

Annual Fees
€9k – €15k/yr
Ages
3–18
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Colégio Santiago Internacional

Tavira

The only international school in Tavira and the eastern Algarve — bilingual English/Portuguese, National Curriculum of England model, fees from €6,300/year.

Annual Fees
From €6k/yr
Ages
5–18
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Eupheus International School Algarve

Faro

STEM-focused British school in Loulé serving the Vilamoura/Almancil/Quarteira corridor. Ages 3–18. One of the newer Algarve schools growing in reputation.

Annual Fees
On request
Ages
3–18
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International School of Palmela

Setúbal

Unique school combining British curriculum with Islamic education. Serves Muslim families relocating to Portugal. One of few faith-based international schools outside the Christian tradition in Portugal.

Annual Fees
On request
Ages
5–18
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International School of the Algarve

Faro

Serving the expat community in the Algarve since 1972. British curriculum with a strong community feel and excellent outdoor facilities.

Annual Fees
€7k – €16k/yr
Ages
3–18
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International School Torres Vedras

Torres Vedras

The only international school serving the Torres Vedras/Óbidos/Peniche Silver Coast corridor north of Lisbon. British+Portuguese curriculum, ages 1–18.

Annual Fees
On request
Ages
1–18
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IPS Cascais — International Preparatory School

Cascais

British primary school in Cascais for ages 3–13. Fees on request. Focused on strong academic foundations in a nurturing environment.

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On request
Ages
3–13
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King's College School, Cascais

Cascais
BOARDING

The newest major international school in Cascais — brand-new 40,000sqm campus, Cambridge curriculum, bilingual option, boarding house (2025), and access to 80+ Inspired schools worldwide. IB Diploma candidate school.

Annual Fees
€10k – €24k/yr
Ages
1–18
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Leiria International School

Marinha Grande

Second international option for families in the Leiria/Silver Coast region. British curriculum, ages 3–18. Growing area for expat families seeking lower costs than Lisbon.

Annual Fees
On request
Ages
3–18
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Nobel Algarve British International School

Lagoa
BOARDING

The Algarve's dominant international school — 1,400+ students across two campuses. Lagoa (est. 1972, Algarve's oldest) and Almancil (purpose-built 2020, IB World School from Sept 2025).

Annual Fees
€7k – €17k/yr
Ages
3–18
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Prime School International

Lisbon
BOARDING

Three-campus Cambridge school with ISO 9001 certification, SEN provision at Sintra, boarding from age 13, and rare BTEC vocational pathways.

Annual Fees
€10k – €34k/yr
Ages
3–18
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Seixal International School

Almada

Bilingual British+Portuguese primary school serving the south bank of Lisbon (Margem Sul). The only international option for families in Almada/Seixal area. Ages 3–10.

Annual Fees
On request
Ages
3–10
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St. John's International School Cascais

Cascais

British primary school in Cascais. Bilingual English-Portuguese. Fees on request. Warm, family-oriented environment.

Annual Fees
On request
Ages
3–11
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The British School of Lisbon

Lisbon

The most centrally located British school in Lisbon — right at Cais do Sodré with metro, tram and train access. Non-profit, English National Curriculum to A-Levels, COBIS accredited. Ideal for British families in central Lisbon.

Annual Fees
€13k – €21k/yr
Ages
3–18
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The International School of Madeira (ISM)

Funchal

The most affordable Cambridge-accredited international school in Madeira — €5,300–€5,900/year, bilingual English/Portuguese from age 3, monthly payment option. Primary only (ages 3–10).

Annual Fees
€5k – €6k/yr
Ages
3–10
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Vale Verde International School (VVIS)

Lagos

One of Europe's few genuinely bilingual primary schools — Cambridge International Primary with Portuguese national curriculum fully integrated. Near Luz beach, Lagos. Secondary via Aljezur International partnership.

Annual Fees
€7k – €12k/yr
Ages
5–18
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Vilamoura International School (CIV)

Vilamoura

The academically highest-ranked school in the Algarve — 4th nationally, 1st in Algarve (Observador 2025). Two curriculum tracks: British/IB or Portuguese national. Founded 1984 by parents and teachers.

Annual Fees
€5k – €12k/yr
Ages
3–18
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