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Deutsche Schule Lissabon

International School in Lisbon

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Quick answer

Deutsche Schule Lissabon follows the German curriculum leading to the Abitur, as a large campus with 1,080 students. Note: German curriculum with Abitur.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: German taught at Deutsche Schule Lissabon.
  • Tuition: $5,000–$10,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • 20 nationalities top: Portuguese and German.
  • Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: KMK verified.
GermanAges 3-18German and Portuguese (bilingual)$5,000–$10,000/yr(8141-8364)
Est. all-in: $8,700/yr(+16%, modeled)Budget-friendly in LisbonGood valueModerate admissions76% data coverage
Students

1,080

Nationalities

20 (Portuguese and German)

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Fixed intake

Accreditations

KMK

german-curriculumbudget-friendlybilingual

About Deutsche Schule Lissabon

Deutsche Schule Lissabon is a German school situated in Lisbon. The school consists of a primary school with kindergarten and a secondary school.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

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: limited
  • Educational psychologist available

Not published

  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. 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.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Deutsche Schule Lissabon
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$5,000–$10,000
Annual tuition (EUR)8141-8364
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$8,700(+16%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$10,200
Cost position in Lisbon6th percentile(budget-friendly)

Hidden costs & fee notes

German curriculum with Abitur. German and Portuguese instruction. Affordable for EU standards.

Curriculum

German

External examinations

German Abitur

Additional languages

Portuguese, English, French

Learning support

limited

Education psychologistYes
School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo

Recommended neighborhoods

Telheiras, Lumiar, Campo Grande, Alvalade

Reviewed: 2026-04-27Data source: manual+scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 76%2 named sources

Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Lisbon

Budget-friendly
Median
$5,000$5,000–$10,000$33,723

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeDiversitySupport
Deutsche Schule Lissabon

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

20nationalities1,080 students

Moderately diverse

Common: Portuguese and German

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