Park International School
International School in Lisbon
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $8,000–$14,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 23 Lisbon international school.
- 57 nationalities top: Portuguese.
- Ages: 3-10 school day starts at Early Learning School (1 & 2 Year Olds) - 9:30 am Early Learning School (3 - 5 Year Olds) - 9:00 am Lower Junior School (Grades 1-4) - 8:30 am Upper Junior School (Grades 5-6) - 8:20 am Senior School (Grades 7-10) - 8:20 am; (Grades 11-12) - 8:15 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE listed accreditations.
57 (Portuguese)
23 avg
Rolling
IBO, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About Park International School
We are highly committed to guiding and inspiring students to be successful and happy in their adult lives. PaRK IS is an international school with strong Portuguese roots. We have an innovative and rigorous programme. Each student is unique and we work every day to spark curiosity, creativity and love for learning needed for them to be happy and successful lifelong learners. Our curriculum prepares our students think glocally in this ever-changing world. Technology, sports and performing arts are an important part of the curriculum. We are a member of the Inspired Education Group which give us support and open new possibilities for our students, who are part of a big and global family with more than 65,000 students from 80 schools around the world.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $8,000–$14,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 9380-20850 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,100(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,600 |
| Cost position in Lisbon | 39th percentile(mid-range) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
IB PYP only (primary). Bilingual English-Portuguese option. Central Lisbon location.
IB
IGCSE and IB Diploma
Our students take the IGCSE's (Grade 10) and the IB Diploma exams (Grade 12)
We are thrilled with the IGCSE's 2022 results: with 47% of the grades within the A*- A grade range and 90% in the A*- C grade range. In May 2022 we had our first cohort of students with an outstanding average IB score of 35 points.
English and Portuguese are embedded in the curriculum from the age of 1. For Senior School students we also offer Spanish and French. Other languages are available as an extracurricular activity.
PaRK IS has a Well-Being Department responsible for looking after the well-being of the students as well as for the Social Skills programme, included in the curriculum from the Early Learning School up until Senior School. This department includes teachers specialised in special needs, so that each student can reach their potential and have an adapted programme for each one's needs.
Our unique Well-Being department guarantees that each student has their needs individually met - PaRK IS students receive personalised and all-rounded education from age 1 up until 18 years of age.
The school provides support in English and Portuguese for second language students.
Early Learning School (1 & 2 Year Olds) - 9:30 am Early Learning School (3 - 5 Year Olds) - 9:00 am Lower Junior School (Grades 1-4) - 8:30 am Upper Junior School (Grades 5-6) - 8:20 am Senior School (Grades 7-10) - 8:20 am; (Grades 11-12) - 8:15 am – Early Learning School: 4:30 pm Junior School: 4:30 pm Senior School: 4:00 pm
Yes - meals are included in the tuition up until Grade 6. From Grade 7 onward students can opt for the school meals or bring lunch from home.
Yes - PaRK IS meals are prepared by Go Natural, offering healthy and tasty food. Children with special diets and allergies have, of course, alternative menus.
Recommended neighborhoods
Restelo, Belem, Ajuda, Alcantara
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Lisbon
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Portuguese
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