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Redbridge International School

International School in Lisbon

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Redbridge International School Lisbon serves 550 students from 36 nationalities aged 3 to 18 with a 1:6 teacher-student ratio. The school uniquely offers four parallel programmes: French International, Portuguese International, Cambridge International (IGCSE/A Level) and the IB Diploma — exceptional multi-pathway flexibility. Accredited by Cambridge International, IBO, AEFE and CIE. Strong fit for francophone and international families seeking quad-curriculum option in Lisbon.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British, French leaving qualifications include IGCSE and French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
  • Tuition: $9,000–$19,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 15 (max 21) Lisbon international school · 515 students total.
  • 47 nationalities top: French and Portuguese.
  • Ages: 3-18 school day starts at The school is open Monday to Friday from 8:15 until 18:00. For Early Years, school starts at 8:45, Monday to Friday. For Primary Years, school starts at 8:30, Monday to Friday. For Secondary School, school starts at 8:30, Monday to Friday..
  • Accreditations: Cambridge, IBO, AEFE plus 1 more.
British, FrenchAges 3-18English, French, and Portuguese (trilingual)$9,000–$19,000/yr(8600-17900)
Est. all-in: $15,100/yr(+8%, modeled)Mid-range in LisbonGood valueOpen admissions89% data coverage
Students

515

Nationalities

47 (French and Portuguese)

Class Size

15 avg / 21 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

Cambridge, IBO, AEFE, CIE

Qualifications

IGCSE and French Baccalaureate and Brevet

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About Redbridge International School

At Redbridge International School, we are defined by our multilingual, inquiry-based approach, rooted in creativity, critical thinking, and a strong sense of community. We offer a nurturing, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to be curious, compassionate, and globally minded. With a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and wellbeing, we prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world while remaining true to themselves.

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 Redbridge International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$9,000–$19,000
Annual tuition (EUR)8600-17900
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$15,100(+8%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$16,600
Cost position in Lisbon48th percentile(mid-range)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Trilingual school (English, French, Portuguese). Cambridge IGCSE and French Baccalaureate tracks. IB DP candidacy in progress. Montessori/Reggio influenced early years.

Curriculum

British, French

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and French Baccalaureate and Brevet

External examinations

At Redbridge International School, students begin their academic journey by following the Cambridge English curriculum from the Early Years, laying a strong foundation in language and literacy from the start. We follow the Cambridge International Education pathway and are proud to be Cambridge examiners. As part of our expanding academic offering, we will introduce the IGCSE programme from September 2025. In addition, students will have the opportunity to pursue the French Baccalauréat International, and from 2026, we will also offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). These internationally recognised qualifications reflect our commitment to academic excellence and preparing students for success in universities around the world.

Additional languages

Spanish

Learning support

Our Learning Support Team offers suppor to various students with special educational, social and emotional needs as well as their families. We support teachers to implement Universal Measures across the school to promote inclusion, following guidance from the Universal Design for Learning. We support individual and small groups of children in particular areas of academic, motor, social and emotional learning

Special needs staff

Yes

ESL / EAL support

Yes

School hours

The school is open Monday to Friday from 8:15 until 18:00. For Early Years, school starts at 8:45, Monday to Friday. For Primary Years, school starts at 8:30, Monday to Friday. For Secondary School, school starts at 8:30, Monday to Friday. – For Early Years, School ends at 15:30 For Primary Years, School ends at 15:50 For Secondary School, School ends at 16:00

School busNo
Lunch

We see our canteen as an extension of our classroom and also one of the tools in our quest for a more sustainable world. Our nutritious menus complement our programme of physical and outdoor activities to ensure good personal health and well-being for every child.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Recommended neighborhoods

Costa da Caparica, Almada, Trafaria

Verified: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 89%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Lisbon

Budget-friendly
Median
$5,000$9,000–$19,000$33,723

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Redbridge International School

Class Size

This school
15
Max class
21
City avg
17

Student Diversity

47nationalities515 students

Highly diverse

Common: French and Portuguese

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