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Private and international schools in Cascais

Moving to Cascais with children? This independent guide helps you compare private schools along the Cascais coast and the Lisbon line, covering international schools, bilingual Portuguese colégios and nurseries, with fees, curricula and admissions explained in plain English.

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International schools in Cascais and the Lisbon lineAll 29 schools and nurseries in one place, grouped by type, curriculum and area, with a profile for each.International school fees in Cascais and LisbonWhat schools charge for 2026/27, with links to each school's official fee page.IB schools in Lisbon and Cascais, comparedWhich schools offer the PYP, MYP, Diploma and CP, from what age, and the results they publish.Where families live, by school runWhich schools are in each area from Cascais to Lisbon, where the school buses go, and the train times.

Schools close to Cascais

International schools in Cascais, Estoril and Carcavelos, listed alphabetically. We don't rank schools.

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  • Pupils walking across the International Christian School of Cascais grounds, seen from behind
    International Christian School of Cascais logo

    International school

    Alcabideche

    International Christian School of Cascais

    • American HS Diploma

    PreK to Grade 12

  • IPS Cascais Secondary School building and sports pitch
    IPS Cascais British International School logo

    International school

    Alcabideche

    IPS Cascais British International School

    • English National Curriculum
    • IGCSE

    Nursery (age 3) to Year 11; A Levels for Years 12–13 announced

  • King's College School, Cascais campus
    King's College School, Cascais logo

    International school

    Cascais

    King's College School, Cascais

    • IB DP
    • Cambridge Primary
    • Cambridge Lower Secondary
    • IGCSE
    • A Levels
    • Bilingual PT/EN

    Early Years 1 to Year 13 · Ages 1–18

  • Prime School International Estoril campus
    Prime School International logo

    International school

    Estoril · Lisbon · Sintra

    Prime School International

    • Cambridge Primary
    • Cambridge Lower Secondary
    • IGCSE
    • A Levels

    Early Years to Year 13 · Ages 3–18

  • Estoril coastline at sunset
    Area photoSanto António International School (SAIS) logo

    International school

    Monte Estoril

    Santo António International School (SAIS)

    • IGCSE
    • A Levels
    • AICE

    Early Years to Year 13 · Ages 2–19

  • St. Dominic's International School campus
    St. Dominic's International School logo

    International school

    São Domingos de Rana

    St. Dominic's International School

    • IB PYP · MYP · DP

    Nursery to Grade 12 · Ages 3–18

  • Aerial view of the St. Julian's School campus in Carcavelos
    St. Julian's School logo

    International school

    Carcavelos

    St. Julian's School

    • IB DP · CP
    • English National Curriculum
    • GCSE
    • Bilingual PT/EN
    • Portuguese national

    Nursery to Year 13 · Ages 3–18

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What you'll find here

  • Honest profiles of private and international schools from Cascais to Lisbon.
  • Fees, curricula and age ranges, taken from each school's own website.
  • Open days and enrolment dates, so you don't miss a deadline.
  • Practical notes on family life in Cascais: where to live, activities and settling in.

Curriculum comparisons are on the way.

How we check our facts

Every fee, curriculum and date links back to the school's official source. Schools change their fees every year, so always confirm the final numbers with the school before you apply.

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