Boa Ventura Montessori School
School in Lisbon
Quick answer
Boa Ventura Montessori School offers a Montessori curriculum. At $6,000–$10,000/year, it sits below the Lisbon average — offering strong value. Note: Authentic AMI Montessori methodology.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Montessori taught at Boa Ventura Montessori School.
- Tuition: $6,000–$10,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-12 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: AMI verified.
Rolling
AMI
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,000 – $10,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,500(+19%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,000 |
| Cost position in Lisbon | 5th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Authentic AMI Montessori methodology. Bilingual Portuguese-English environment. Small class sizes with mixed-age groupings. Registration fee €400. Annual materials fee €300. Strong parent community. Primary only — secondary transition to other schools needed.
Montessori
moderate
Recommended neighborhoods
Belem, Restelo, Ajuda, Alcantara
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Authentic AMI Montessori methodology. Bilingual Portuguese-English environment. Small class sizes with mixed-age groupings. Registration fee €400. Annual materials fee €300. Strong parent community. Primary only — secondary transition to other schools needed.
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