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Guides for families moving to Cascais
Everything we've written to help you choose a school and settle in, in one place.
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Moving with children brings a lot of questions at once. These guides answer them one at a time, in plain English. We check every fact against official sources and update the guides when things change.
Looking for a particular school? Browse all 44 schools, colégios and nurseries (22 international schools, 6 bilingual colégios, 14 Portuguese colégios and 2 nurseries) in our schools directory.
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International Schools in Cascais and Along the Lisbon Line
International schools from Lisbon west to Cascais and Sintra: curriculum, ages, town and the official fee page, checked on each school's own site.
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Lists, comparisons and the dates that matter when you shortlist and apply.
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American Schools Near Lisbon: CAISL vs TASIS Portugal (2026/27)
CAISL and TASIS Portugal side by side: curricula, ages, 2026/27 fees, school buses, admissions, IB results and accreditation, from official sources.
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IB Schools in Lisbon and Cascais, Compared (2026/27)
Which schools near Lisbon and Cascais offer the IB PYP, MYP, Diploma and CP, which are candidates, 2026/27 fee links and the results schools publish.
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Open Days and Enrolment Dates: International Schools in Cascais (2026/27)
Open days, 2027/28 applications and mid-year entry for 44 schools, colégios and nurseries near Cascais and Lisbon, checked on each school's site.
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Private and International Schools in Lisbon: 2026/27 Guide
British, French, German, Spanish and bilingual schools in Lisbon: area, curriculum, ages and 2026/27 fees, plus the commute from Cascais.
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Getting a School Place in Cascais: Waiting Lists and When to Apply
When to apply, how waiting lists work, deposits and tests at Cascais and Lisbon international schools, school by school. Checked October 2026.
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Portuguese schools & colégios
How Portuguese private colégios work, and how they compare with international schools.
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Other Colégios in Cascais: Smaller Portuguese Schools
Seven smaller Portuguese colégios and early-years schools in Cascais, with ages, area and official website. Taught in Portuguese. Checked October 2026.
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Portuguese schools & colégios
Portuguese Colégio or International School in Cascais?
Colégio or international school in Cascais? Curriculum, language, exams, university routes and 2026/27 fees side by side, from official sources.
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Fees and costs
What schools charge, and what to budget for on top of tuition.
Fees and costs
International School Fees in Cascais and Lisbon: 2026/27 Guide
What international schools, Portuguese and bilingual colégios and nurseries near Cascais and Lisbon charge in 2026/27, with official fee links.
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Fees and costs
The True First-Year Cost of an International School in Cascais and Lisbon
What the first year at a Cascais or Lisbon international school really costs: tuition plus entry fees, levies, meals, bus and extras, school by school.
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Moving to Cascais
Where to live, how the school year works and what your child will join.
Moving to Cascais
The Portuguese School Year 2026/27 and Age-to-Grade Guide
2026/27 term dates, the 15 September age rule, Portuguese years vs UK, US and IB, plus free creche and pre-school. In English, from official sources.
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Where to Live in Cascais with Kids: Areas by School Run
Which schools are in each area from Cascais to Lisbon, where school buses go, Cascais line train times and official rent data, to help you choose a home.
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