International Schools in LisbonCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data
Based on 58 schools · 31 with published fee data · Updated April 2026
Translate this market data into a personalised shortlist — answers, deadlines, hidden fees, fit ranking.
Build family shortlist (free) →58
$16,000
per year
+10%
above published tuition
68/100
Lisbon, Portugal has 58 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $16,000. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 10%. Admissions are moderately selective. The most common curricula are IB, British, American.
Quick answer
Key facts
- 58 international schools 31 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
- Median true cost: $16,000/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
- Hidden-fee markup: +10% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
- Top curricula IB (18) · British (12) · American (4).
- Admissions mix 27 open · 27 moderate · 3 competitive · 1 highly selective.
Now apply this to YOUR family
10% hidden fee markup is the city average. What's it for the schools your family fits?
Curriculum Breakdown
Admissions Difficulty
27
Open / Rolling
27
Moderate
3
Competitive
1
Highly Selective
Best Value Schools
Highest value-for-money — class size, diversity, accreditations, and support relative to cost.
Most Affordable
Most Internationally Diverse
Which school in Lisbon is right for YOUR family?
Also relevant
Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 58 schools in Lisbon, 31 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.
True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.
Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.
School profiles are decision aids, not endorsements. Always verify fees and admissions directly with schools.