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TASIS Portugal

International School in Lisbon

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Quick answer

TASIS Portugal offers a multi-track American and IB programme. Well-suited to internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families. Note: American and IB curriculum.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: American, IB taught at TASIS Portugal.
  • Tuition: $15,000–$25,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 24 (max 24) Lisbon international school · 880 students total.
  • 60 nationalities top: American.
  • Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8.30am.
  • Accreditations: MSA-CESS, IBO, CIS listed accreditations.
American, IBAges 3-18English$15,000–$25,000/yr(12390-23160)
Est. all-in: $21,210/yr(+6%, modeled)Premium in LisbonModerate admissions84% data coverage
Students

880

Nationalities

60 (American)

Class Size

24 avg / 24 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

MSA-CESS, IBO, CIS

multi-curriculumamerican-curriculumibpremium-tierhighly-diverseinternationally-mobile

About TASIS Portugal

TASIS Portugal--the newest member of the TASIS family of schools--opened in beautiful Sintra September 2020. The School welcomes students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

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 Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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 TASIS Portugal
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$15,000–$25,000
Annual tuition (EUR)12390-23160
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$21,210(+6%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$22,710
Cost position in Lisbon81th percentile(premium tier)

Hidden costs & fee notes

American and IB curriculum. Part of TASIS Foundation (Swiss-based international school network). AP courses and IB Diploma. Capital fee on enrollment. Boarding option available for secondary students. Located in Sintra foothills.

Curriculum

American, IB

External examinations

IGCSE

Additional languages

Portuguese for all grades, French or Spanish for students Grade 6 to Grade 12.

Learning support

ELD Support

Special needs staff

Yes

ESL / EAL support

Yes, ELD support is available.

School hours

8.30am – 3.45pm (5.00pm if students chose to stay for After School Activities) for the Elementary, Middle and High School 3.00pm (4.00pm) for Pre-K and K

School busNo
Lunch

Yes, healthy lunch and two snacks every day. More on our Dining Services - https://www.tasisportugal.org/schoollife/dining-services

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

Yes, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, lactose free.

Recommended neighborhoods

Sintra, Queluz, Mem Martins, Agualva-Cacem

Reviewed: 2026-04-04Data source: manual+scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 84%2 named sources

Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Lisbon

Mid-range
Median
$5,000$15,000–$25,000$33,723

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
TASIS Portugal

Class Size

This school
24
City avg
17

Student Diversity

60nationalities880 students

Very diverse

Common: American

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