
An independent guide for families
Private and international schools in Cascais, Lisbon and the Ericeira area
Choosing a school for your children? This independent guide helps you compare private and international schools in Cascais, Lisbon and the Ericeira area: international schools, bilingual Portuguese colégios and nurseries, with fees, curricula and admissions explained in plain English.
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Schools close to Cascais
International schools in Cascais, Estoril and Carcavelos, listed alphabetically. We don't rank schools.


International school
Alcabideche
International Christian School of Cascais
- American HS Diploma
PreK to Grade 12

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

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


International school
Estoril · Lisbon · Sintra
Prime School International
- Cambridge Primary
- Cambridge Lower Secondary
- IGCSE
- A Levels
Early Years to Year 13 · Ages 3–18
- Area photo

International school
Monte Estoril
Santo António International School (SAIS)
- IGCSE
- A Levels
- AICE
Early Years to Year 13 · Ages 2–19


International school
São Domingos de Rana
St. Dominic's International School
- IB PYP · MYP · DP
Nursery to Grade 12 · Ages 3–18


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
Looking for something else near Cascais? Seebilingual colégios,Portuguese colégios ornurseries and pre-schools.
Living further up the coast? See schools and nurseries in the Ericeira area (Ericeira and Mafra).

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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