Lisbon Montessori School
International School in Lisbon
Quick answer
Lisbon Montessori School is an international school serving expat families in Lisbon. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Lisbon averages. The student body draws from 27 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Lisbon Montessori School.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 25 (max 25) Lisbon international school · 100 students total.
- 27 nationalities top: Casa Level: In addition to the Portuguese students (20%) the remaining families are international. Elementary: Portuguese students make up 15 % and the remaining students are international..
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:15-8:25 - arrival of students.
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27 (Casa Level: In addition to the Portuguese students (20%) the remaining families are international. Elementary: Portuguese students make up 15 % and the remaining students are international.)
25 avg / 25 max
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About Lisbon Montessori School
LMS offers holistic Montessori education, which orients the student toward the path of independent learning endevours. Students work individually or in small groups and are guided through their choices of resources and presentations. LMS classrooms have an abundance of a wide range of Montesori learning materials, which cover most areas of life and science: the materials are available to students at all times, and a student may choose to work with a particular activity to which they have already been presented, this includes science experiments. Montessori education is preparation for life as an aid to life.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 9190-9890 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $10,800(+8%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $12,300 |
| Cost position in Lisbon | 64th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
Elementary students starting at age eight take an annual standardized test.
Montessori students score higher on standardized tests than students from most traditional schools.
Portuguese is learned by absorption in the casa level (ages 3-6). In elementary, students receive additional Portuguese lessons in the afternoon, Natives and Non-Natives programs.
Through holistic Montessori education, paying attention to the student's psychological needs. If a child works with a specialist who is hired by the family they may work with the child in the environment or utilise another space within the school.
Montessori teachers are qualified to work with children with some special learning needs; however, we ask that the family carries out a complex evaluation of the child's learning needs in a developmental centre. Admission is usually granted to very young students with special needs, up to age three-and-a-half or four years.
When the child joins us at the age of 3 we provide all the necessary support within our curriculum, no extra support is considered necessary. Starting at age 4&1/2 applicants must be fluent in English as we do not run an ELL program.
8:15-8:25 - arrival of students – 12:00 - half-day ends in Casa 15.30 - full-day ends in Casa 15:30 - the day ends in Elementary Level
We provide morning and afternoon snacks. There is a catering option as well as an option to bring a packed lunch.
Yes, some.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Lisbon
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Casa Level: In addition to the Portuguese students (20%) the remaining families are international. Elementary: Portuguese students make up 15 % and the remaining students are international.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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