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St. Julian's School

International School in Lisbon

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St. Julian's School in Carcavelos near Lisbon serves 1,289 students from 61 nationalities aged 3 to 18. Listed in the Top 10 Private Schools in Europe by Spear's Schools Index 2026, the school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma at sixth form. Accredited by IBO, CIS, COBIS and NEASC — a four-accreditation set. Long-established premier choice for diplomatic and corporate expat families in Greater Lisbon.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
  • Tuition: $14,353–$33,723/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 19 Lisbon international school · 1,289 students total.
  • 61 nationalities top: Portuguese.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:20 am.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIS, COBIS plus 1 more.
IB, BritishAges 3 to 18$14,353–$33,723/yr(12384-29097)
Est. all-in: $25,688/yr(+7%, modeled)Premium in LisbonGood valueCompetitive entry86% data coverage
Students

1,289

Nationalities

61 (Portuguese)

Class Size

19 avg

Admissions

Rolling

Founded

1932

Accreditations

IBO, CIS, COBIS, NEASC

Qualifications

IGCSE and IB Diploma

multi-curriculumibbritish-curriculumcompetitive-admissionshighly-diverse

About St. Julian's School

St Julian's School is a private co-educational school founded in 1932 with a strong record of academic achievement and extra-curricular activity. St Julian's has three sections, each with its own Principal: the Primary School, the Portuguese Section, and the Secondary School.

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 St. Julian's School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$14,353–$33,723
Annual tuition (EUR)12384-29097
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$25,688(+7%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$27,188
Cost position in Lisbon100th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

IB, British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and IB Diploma

External examinations

IGCSE, IB Diploma

Additional languages

Portuguese, French, Spanish, German

Learning support

The Learning Support Department at St Julian’s bases its philosophy and practice upon this principle of Inclusion, which “has to do with people and society valuing diversity and overcoming barriers.” (Topping and Maloney, 2005). Inclusive Education reflects how schools respond to diversity and difference in learning styles, ability and interest within the student population. The SSD works with and monitors the progress of students and implements various strategies to ensure that each student is making progress.

Special needs staff

St Julian’s is an inclusive school, meaning it supports students with a variety of needs and adapt methods of learning to the student.

ESL / EAL support

English as an Additional Language

School hours

8:20 am – 4:00 pm

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredYes
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 86%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Lisbon

Premium
Median
$5,000$14,353–$33,723$33,723

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
St. Julian's School

Class Size

This school
19
City avg
17

Student Diversity

61nationalities1,289 students

Very diverse

Common: Portuguese

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