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International School of Europe — Lisbon (ISE)

International School in Lisbon

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Quick answer

International School of Europe — Lisbon (ISE) offers a multi-track British and IB programme. Well-suited to internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families. Note: British curriculum with IB Diploma option.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British, IB taught at International School of Europe — Lisbon (ISE).
  • Tuition: $8,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: Cambridge, IBO listed accreditations.
British, IBAges 3-18English$8,000–$15,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $13,000/yr(+13%, modeled)Mid-range in LisbonOpen admissions
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

Cambridge, IBO

multi-curriculumbritish-curriculumibmid-range-costopen-admissionsinternationally-mobile

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

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

  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. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  4. 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.
  5. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  6. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for International School of Europe — Lisbon (ISE)
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$8,000–$15,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$13,000(+13%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$14,500
Cost position in Lisbon42th percentile(mid-range)

Hidden costs & fee notes

British curriculum with IB Diploma option. Cambridge IGCSE pathway through secondary. Registration fee €600. Annual materials levy €300-500. Smaller school with a close community feel in Cascais area.

Curriculum

British, IB

Learning support

limited

Recommended neighborhoods

Cascais, Estoril, Carcavelos, Sao Joao do Estoril

Reviewed: 2026-04-04Data source: manualConfidence: mediumData completeness: 38%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$8,000–$15,000$33,723

Class size: Not published

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