International Schooling

Find out about the schooling options for expatriates in Portugal...

There are a number of International Schools throughout Portugal. They are well-attended, with a mixture of international and Portuguese pupils. Pupils may study on the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) programme, or for the British GCSE and A-level examination systems. Term dates and school holidays may differ from those of Portuguese schools.

For listings of English-language schools in Portugal, see:

• Angloinfo Algarve's International Schools Directory
• Angloinfo Lisbon's International Schools Directory

Further Information

• Directorate-General for Education 
• Ministry of Education and Science (Ministério da Educação e Ciência)
• Europa is the official EU website with specific reference to education and learning opportunities
• European Council for International Schools (ECIS)
• The Good Schools Guide International lists, select, and independently reviews top international schools in Portugal (and worldwide).

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• International Schools
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