International Schools in Portugal
Compare 14 international schools in Portugal. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 5,694), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 14
- Curricula
- 13
- Average annual fee
- EUR 6,131
- Fee range
- EUR 2,200 – 13,950
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge (Primary) (5 schools)
- Average school size
- 473 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Lycée Français International Porto
- Oldest
- Deutsche Schule zu Porto (1901)
About international schools in Portugal
Portugal offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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5 international schools in Algarve
See all 5 →4 international schools in Porto
See all 4 →2 international schools in Lisbon
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1 international school in Coimbra
See all 1 →1 international school in Setúbal
See all 1 →1 international school in Madeira
See all 1 →Choosing an international school in Portugal
Curricula
There are 14 international schools in Portugal covering 13 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge (Primary) (5), Bespoke Curriculum (4), British Curriculum (4), IB (DP) (2), Cambridge A Levels (2). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Portugal runs from about EUR 2,200 to EUR 13,950, averaging roughly EUR 6,131. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Portugal run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Portugal we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.