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.
The only international school in Braga — 25+ years of history, Cambridge IGCSE and AICE Diploma, unique Learning through Research programme, part of Dukes Education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
⚠️ 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.
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.
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.
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.
The only international school in Tavira and the eastern Algarve — bilingual English/Portuguese, National Curriculum of England model, fees from €6,300/year.
STEM-focused British school in Loulé serving the Vilamoura/Almancil/Quarteira corridor. Ages 3–18. One of the newer Algarve schools growing in reputation.
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.
Serving the expat community in the Algarve since 1972. British curriculum with a strong community feel and excellent outdoor facilities.
The only international school serving the Torres Vedras/Óbidos/Peniche Silver Coast corridor north of Lisbon. British+Portuguese curriculum, ages 1–18.
British primary school in Cascais for ages 3–13. Fees on request. Focused on strong academic foundations in a nurturing environment.
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.
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.
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).
Three-campus Cambridge school with ISO 9001 certification, SEN provision at Sintra, boarding from age 13, and rare BTEC vocational pathways.
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.
British primary school in Cascais. Bilingual English-Portuguese. Fees on request. Warm, family-oriented environment.
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.
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).
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.