St. Dominic's International School
International School in Lisbon
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at St. Dominic's International School.
- Tuition: $13,651–$26,849/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 18) Lisbon international school · 636 students total.
- 52 nationalities top: Portuguese is our largest single nationality, within a community that is over 70% international.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8h20.
- Accreditations: IBO, NEASC, ECIS listed accreditations.
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52 (Portuguese is our largest single nationality, within a community that is over 70% international)
15 avg / 18 max
Rolling
IBO, NEASC, ECIS
About St. Dominic's International School
St Dominic’s International School is a welcoming, diverse IB continuum school (ages 3 to 18) where students feel safe, valued, and supported. With over 50 nationalities and a strong sense of belonging, SDIS fosters global mindedness, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Small class sizes, personalised attention, and an experienced faculty ensure an inclusive and academically rigorous environment
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
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $13,651–$26,849 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 11778-23166 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $21,900(+8%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $23,400 |
| Cost position in Lisbon | 84th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) Certificate International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) Certificate International Baccalaureate (IB) Bilingual Certificate
An average of 39.5 total points in the IB MYP Certificate An average of 31 total points in the IB DP Certificate
Portuguese, Spanish, French and Mandarin.
St. Dominic’s supports each student through an individualised approach, both in the classroom and in small‑group settings. The school has a multidisciplinary team made up of counsellors, educational psychologists, and English‑as‑an‑additional‑language teachers, and also works with external specialists when needed. The school's team supports students across all grade levels, cooperating closely with mainstream teachers and parents to achieve the best possible outcome for each student.
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8h20 – 15h30
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Lisbon
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Portuguese is our largest single nationality, within a community that is over 70% international
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