The British School of Lisbon
School in Lisbon
WhereNext registry · 1 listed records · fee years 2025-2026. Record observations 26 Apr 2026–26 Apr 2026; 0 undated. Imported details are unverified. All-in costs, first-year budgets, value, diversity and admissions scores are WhereNext models, not current school quotations or measured outcomes. Method and assumptions.
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at The British School of Lisbon.
- Tuition: $14,000–$23,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 22) Lisbon private school · 160 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: We don't have a most common nationality..
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: COBIS listed accreditations.
160
30 (We don't have a most common nationality.)
18 avg / 22 max
Fixed intake
COBIS
About The British School of Lisbon
Our school’s mission is to be “A World Leading School,” which means nothing less than having the highest of standards in everything we do. We are unashamedly ambitious with the education we provide, ensuring our children thrive not just academically, but also personally and socially. Every child who attends our school is uniquely special to us and we endeavour to instil, not only a love for learning, but the values and experiences that will remain with them throughout their lives.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $14,000–$23,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 13110-21375 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,150(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,650 |
| Cost position in Lisbon | 71th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
English National Curriculum. Students sit same public exams as in England (GCSE, A-Level). EUR 3,000 non-refundable enrolment fee per family.
British
SATs
Portuguese
moderate
Limited
Yes
8:30 – 16:30
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Carcavelos, Cascais, Estoril, Oeiras
At a Glance
Fee Position in Lisbon
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: We don't have a most common nationality.
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