Aprendizes vs PaRK International School - Praça de Espanha

	A Aprendizes Lisbon, Portugal	P PaRK International School - Praça de Espanha Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,604 - 16,786	Fees / year €9,380 - 12,700
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 10 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Reggio Emilia Approach
Pupils	Pupils 575	Pupils 2,240
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Portuguese, English	Instruction language English, Portuguese
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Aprendizes International Active Learning School is located at Rua dos Depósitos de Águas, 2750-561 Cascais, Lisboa, Portugal. The campus is in Cascais, within the Lisbon region. The school serves families in the Cascais area.	Location —
Stages	Stages Pre-School, Primary, Middle (Grade 5-8), and Secondary (Grade 9-12). The school path spans from early years through adolescence.	Stages —
School type	School type The school is an International Active Learning School. It operates as a multi-level institution serving pre-school through secondary.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
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Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school opens at 8:00 and closes at 18:00. Pre-School hours are 8:45-16:15, Primary hours are 8:45-16:00, Middle hours are 8:30-15:00 or 15:50, and Secondary hours are 8:30-15:50 or 16:40 depending on the grade.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission Fees - New-student admission fee: equal to two monthly tuition payments (non‑refundable). - Annual registration fee (new students): equal to one monthly tuition payment (non‑refundable). - Re-enrolment (current students): re‑enrolment fee equal to one monthly tuition payment (non‑refundable). Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as monthly and annual; tuition is billed as 11 monthly payments from September to July) - Pre‑school: EUR 964 per month — EUR 10,604 per year. - 1st to 4th grade: EUR 1,126 per month — EUR 12,386 per year. - 5th and 6th grade: EUR 1,291 per month — EUR 14,201 per year. - 7th and 8th grade: EUR 1,355 per month — EUR 14,905 per year. - 9th and 10th grade (IGCSE): EUR 1,500 per month — EUR 16,500 per year. - 11th and 12th grade (A‑levels): EUR 1,526 per month — EUR 16,786 per year. Approximate per‑term amounts (parent reference only — annual fee divided by three standard academic terms) - Pre‑school: approx. EUR 3,535 per term (EUR 10,604 ÷ 3). - 1st–4th: approx. EUR 4,129 per term (EUR 12,386 ÷ 3). - 5th–6th: approx. EUR 4,734 per term (EUR 14,201 ÷ 3). - 7th–8th: approx. EUR 4,968 per term (EUR 14,905 ÷ 3). - 9th–10th (IGCSE): EUR 5,500 per term (EUR 16,500 ÷ 3). - 11th–12th (A‑levels): approx. EUR 5,595 per term (EUR 16,786 ÷ 3). How admission/registration fees translate into euro amounts (examples) - Admission fee (new student) = 2 × monthly tuition. Example: Pre‑school admission fee = EUR 964 × 2 = EUR 1,928. Registration fee (new student) = 1 × monthly tuition (Pre‑school example = EUR 964). These admission and registration fees are non‑refundable. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented as an annual amount and divided into 11 monthly payments (September through July); monthly invoices are issued accordingly. - Invoices must be settled by the 5th day of each month. - Late payment penalty: an additional 5% is applied for each week, or fraction thereof, of delayed payment. - Sibling discounts: 10% for the first sibling (applied to the younger sibling) and 20% for the second sibling and any subsequent siblings. - Field trips that are curricular are included in the monthly fee; other optional activities are charged separately. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with core opening hours and optional extended care; parents are charged for late collection as indicated below. Optional care / late‑collection charges - Normal school hours: 08:00–18:00. Time after 17:00 until 18:00 is considered extended care. After 18:00, a late‑collection fee of EUR 15.00 is charged for every 15 minutes of delay. Other annual or one‑off costs - Student personal accident insurance: EUR 50 per year. - Contribution to school materials (annual): Pre‑school EUR 20; 1st–4th EUR 30; 5th–8th EUR 40; 9th–12th (IGCSE & A‑levels) EUR 50. - Cambridge (exam) fees: IGCSE — EUR 160 per subject (single), EUR 320 per double‑credit subject; A‑levels — AS EUR 188 per subject, A2 EUR 188 per subject, Full A‑level (when staged examination is not available) EUR 272; Global Perspectives EUR 303; AICE Diploma EUR 198. An administrative monthly Cambridge fee and occasional/'sporadic' charge are also listed in the school fee schedule. Refund information - Admission, annual registration and re‑enrolment fees are explicitly non‑refundable (including in the case of withdrawal). Fee payment options - The published school fee schedule does not list specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card, direct debit, etc.) in the public fee document. Notes on billing mechanics - The school calculates the fees on an annual basis and divides the annual amount into 11 monthly instalments (September–July); monthly instalments are payable in full regardless of the number of teaching days in any particular month.	Fee details —
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers Portuguese National Curriculum and Cambridge International Curriculum. In Pre-School and Primary, instruction follows the Portuguese National Curriculum with enrichment subjects. The teaching language is Portuguese as the main language and English as the second language in Preschool and Primary. In Middle School (5th–8th grade), 6th grade follows the Portuguese curriculum while 5th, 7th and 8th grades follow the Cambridge International Curriculum; English is the teaching language for Grades 5, 7 and 8, while Portuguese remains key for Grade 6. For the 2025–26 academic year, the school will transition to the Cambridge curriculum starting at Grade 5; Cambridge is described as diverse, flexible and supportive for future university and career choices.	Curriculum details —
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Exam results	Exam results Academic Achievements 2024-25: IGCSE — 83% pass rate (C or above); 39% A/A; 58% A–B; 82% A–C; 100% pass in Global Perspectives; Spanish 10/11 A; Special mention: Maria Luisa (A/A). A-Level — 93% pass rate; 40% A–B; Portuguese 100% A/A; 3 students achieved the AICE Diploma with Distinction; Special mentions: Emilia Prevost and José Schmitt.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression University offers from prestigious universities worldwide include University of Plymouth, University of Vilnius, Cardiff University, Royal Holloway University of London, Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Greenwich, Maastricht University, IE University, University of San Francisco, University of Exeter, and King's College London.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step by Step Guide. We warmly welcome you to our community! Admissions begin in the fall prior to the desired year of attendance. If you would like to join during the current academic year, contact us directly by EMAIL. We would like to emphasize that our school is currently at full capacity, so being pre-registered does not guarantee admission. Pre-Registration: We recommend reviewing our school policy and procedures before completing the pre-registration. School Tour & Meeting: We will contact you to arrange a meeting with members of the school team. If asked, we can arrange a school tour. The school tour takes about 1 hour and we encourage both parents/guardians and students to come visit our school. If the visit can't take place, we will be happy to schedule an online interview. Through the admissions process, we might request additional documentation. School Experience: Eventually, a school experience can be organised for your child to come join us for 1 day. Experiencing school is the best way to understand what it means to be a part of our community. If needed, to better identify possible needs for the student adaptation, an interview can be scheduled between the parents, homeroom teacher and/or a member of the multidisciplinary support team. English Test (7th grade onwards): For children who will enter directly into the Cambridge system, an English proficiency test is required. Lower secondary students who need additional language support can get assistance from school. Confirmation of Admission, Payment & Registration: Accepted students/families will be notified by e-mail and then have 3 days to pay the annual, non-refundable, Registration Fee (per student) and a onetime Admission Fee (per student). Your child is considered enrolled when the above fees have been received by the school on time. Availability of place cannot be guaranteed in case payments are not received on time, and other students may be admitted.	Admissions —
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