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Oeiras International School

International School in Lisbon

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Oeiras International School (OIS) serves 463 students from 48+ nationalities aged 3 to 18 across a 5-hectare campus near Lisbon, with a 1:6 teacher-student ratio. The school is an IB Continuum World School (PYP, MYP, DP), non-academically-selective. Accredited by IBO, CIS, NEASC and ECIS. Strong fit for diplomatic, tech-industry and remote-work expat families on Greater Lisbon assignments seeking IB-track education with strong personal-growth focus.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB taught at Oeiras International School.
  • Tuition: $14,000–$24,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 16 (max 16) Lisbon international school · 460 students total.
  • 50 nationalities top: American/British.
  • Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:15.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC plus 1 more.
IBAges 3-18English$14,000–$24,000/yr(13547-21713)
Est. all-in: $20,650/yr(+9%, modeled)Above average in LisbonGood valueModerate admissions86% data coverage
Students

460

Nationalities

50 (American/British)

Class Size

16 avg / 16 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, CIS, NEASC, ECIS

ibib-continuumpremium-tiersmall-schoolhighly-diverseinternationally-mobile

About Oeiras International School

Oeiras International School is committed to promoting a respectful community of independent and passionate lifelong learners who are aware of their roles and responsibilities in an ever-changing world. To this end, OIS offers a variety of learning experiences within a supportive and challenging environment of rigorous academic programmes.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

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: moderate
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Oeiras International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$14,000–$24,000
Annual tuition (EUR)13547-21713
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$20,650(+9%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$22,150
Cost position in Lisbon74th percentile(above average)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Historic campus in 17th-century palace grounds. 5% discount for 2nd child, 20% for 3rd.

Curriculum

IB

External examinations

IB Diploma

Exam results

98% pass rate

Additional languages

Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German

Learning support

Varies depending on individual needs.

Special needs staff

Yes

ESL / EAL support

English as an Additional Language

School hours

8:15 – 15:45

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Recommended neighborhoods

Oeiras, Carnaxide, Linda-a-Velha, Alges

Verified: 2026-04-27Data source: manual+scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 86%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Lisbon

Mid-range
Median
$5,000$14,000–$24,000$33,723

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Oeiras International School

Class Size

This school
16
City avg
17

Student Diversity

50nationalities460 students

Very diverse

Common: American/British

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