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Lisbon International School (LIS)

International School in Lisbon

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Lisbon International School (LIS) is a British-curriculum school in Lisbon, Portugal. Annual tuition runs $6,000-$12,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $10,500 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It is accredited by COBIS and serves ages 3-11.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British taught at Lisbon International School (LIS).
  • Tuition: $6,000–$12,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 3-11 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: COBIS verified.
BritishAges 3-11English$6,000–$12,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $10,500/yr(+17%, modeled)Budget-friendly in LisbonModerate admissions
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Waitlist likely

Accreditations

COBIS

british-curriculumbudget-friendly

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 Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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 Lisbon International School (LIS)
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$6,000–$12,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$10,500(+17%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$12,000
Cost position in Lisbon19th percentile(budget-friendly)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Small British primary school. Limited places. Feed to St Julian's for secondary.

Curriculum

British

Learning support

limited

Recommended neighborhoods

Lapa, Estrela, Santos, Campo de Ourique

Reviewed: 2026-03-19Data 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$6,000–$12,000$33,723

Class size: Not published

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