St Julian's School
International School in Lisbon
Quick answer
St Julian's School is a British international school in Greater Lisbon for ages 3-18, serving 1,289 students from 61 nationalities and named among the Top 10 Private Schools in Europe by Spear's Schools Index 2026. The school offers IGCSE and IB Diploma pathways accredited by COBIS, IBO, and CIS, on a campus near Carcavelos beach. Annual tuition runs $10,000-$22,000 USD (true cost ~$17,650, +10%). Best suited to British-curriculum families seeking academic excellence in Lisbon.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, IB leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $10,000–$22,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 19 Lisbon international school · 1,289 students total.
- 61 nationalities top: Portuguese.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:20 am.
- Accreditations: COBIS, IBO, CIS verified.
1,289
61 (Portuguese)
19 avg
Fixed intake
COBIS, IBO, CIS
IGCSE and IB Diploma
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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $10,000 – $22,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 12384-29097 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $17,650(+10%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $19,150 |
| Cost position in Lisbon | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Oldest British school in Portugal. IGCSE, A-Level, and IB Diploma. Portuguese language classes included.
British, IB
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSE, IB Diploma
Portuguese, French, Spanish, German
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.
St Julian’s is an inclusive school, meaning it supports students with a variety of needs and adapt methods of learning to the student.
English as an Additional Language
8:20 am – 4:00 pm
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Carcavelos, Cascais, Estoril, Oeiras
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Lisbon
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Portuguese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Oldest British school in Portugal. IGCSE, A-Level, and IB Diploma. Portuguese language classes included.
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