Aprendizes and TASIS Portugal are both in Lisbon, about 6 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke and Cambridge IGCSE programmes. Aprendizes also offers Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, and TASIS Portugal also offers IB and Singapore. Published annual fees are €10,604 - 16,786 at Aprendizes and €13,007 - 24,308 at TASIS Portugal, which puts TASIS Portugal roughly 36% higher. Aprendizes takes pupils from 3 to 18, and TASIS Portugal from 3 to 17. TASIS Portugal is the larger school, with around 950 pupils to Aprendizes's 575. Typical class sizes are 18 at Aprendizes and 22 at TASIS Portugal.
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
Located in Linhó, Sintra, Portugal. The campus is at Alameda do Linhó, 2, 4, 6 e 8, Penaferrim, 2710-697 Sintra, Portugal.
Stages
Stages
Pre-School, Primary, Middle (Grade 5-8), and Secondary (Grade 9-12). The school path spans from early years through adolescence.
Stages
Serving students from pre-kindergarten through high school.
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
American international school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
Nationalities represented: 65. Top five represented nations: United States, Portugal, United Kingdom, Brazil, Ukraine.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Learning Support: TASIS Portugal supports and recognizes the strengths and differences in each learner. There is a learning support program designed for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. In the Early Learning Center and Elementary School, the learning support teacher often acts as a third co-teacher in the room. Middle school and high school students may have learning support during the foreign language elective block. If more support is required, families must engage outside specialists; TASIS Portugal does not offer intensive student support services.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
The school has an American international affiliation.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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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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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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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
Fees published for the 2026–2027 academic year (school's published schedule).
Application fees - Early Learning Center (Pre‑K) applicants: EUR 150; nonrefundable. - Grade 1–11 applicants: EUR 100; nonrefundable.
Required one‑time and recurring fees - Annual re‑enrollment fee (all students): EUR 750; nonrefundable and secures a place for the upcoming academic year. - Pre‑K1 and Pre‑K2: nonrefundable enrollment deposit EUR 3,000; deposit is applied toward tuition (required to secure an admitted spot). - Kindergarten and higher: nonrefundable, one‑time Campus Enhancement Fee EUR 5,000 payable upon acceptance to secure the offered place. - External examination fees (IGCSE, IB DP) are not included in tuition and are billed separately.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard tuition billing follows a trimester schedule with due dates: 1st payment July 1; 2nd payment December 1; 3rd payment March 1. - Application fees are nonrefundable and paid at application time; the school issues receipts for application payments (no invoice issued for application fees). - Enrollment deposit and Campus Enhancement Fee are nonrefundable and required to hold an offered place; the Pre‑K deposit is applied to tuition.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as part of the school's program fees; no boarding fees are published. (All published tuition and required fees are for day enrolment.)
Other costs and fees - Uniforms and school shop items are available through the school shop; sample prices (school shop list): fleece zip jacket EUR 26; puffer jacket EUR 42.80; tracksuit jacket EUR 29; crew‑neck sweat EUR 27; polo shirts EUR ~EUR 22; PE shorts EUR 13. Payment is made on collection at the School Shop. - After‑School Activities (paid clubs/academies) are charged separately; paid activities are nonrefundable for the term once committed. - Transportation (bus) is not included in tuition; bus service is arranged separately and fees for transportation are additional. - School field trips, examination entry fees, and some optional services may be charged separately from tuition. Tuition explicitly includes books, instructional materials, daily lunch and two snacks, after‑school clubs & sports (as noted in the tuition inclusions), certain instrument provision (violins when required), and school field trips; external exam fees are excluded.
Refund information - Application fees (ELC and Grades 1–11) are nonrefundable. Annual re‑enrollment fee, Campus Enhancement Fee, and Pre‑K enrollment deposit are nonrefundable. Paid after‑school activities are nonrefundable for the term once a student is enrolled. - The school's published pages list those nonrefundable fees but do not publish a detailed public schedule of tuition refunds for full or partial withdrawals (no publicly posted pro‑rata/withdrawal refund table was found on the published fee pages).
Fee payment options - The school accepts bank transfer payments to a published IBAN and SWIFT account for activity and school payments, and uses Flywire for online international payments. Credit card payments can be made at the School Shop for shop and activity charges. The school's accounts contact is accounts@tasisportugal.org for billing questions. (Payment methods for specific invoices include bank transfer, Flywire, and in‑person card payments as shown in school payment instructions for activities and shop purchases.)
Notes on routine charges and exclusions - Fees for external examinations (IGCSE, IB DP) are additional and billed separately. After‑school vendor‑run activities may be billed directly by external providers. Bus/transportation and certain optional activities are additional to published tuition.
If you need exact numeric line items copied into your database fields, use the numerical values above (trimester and annual tuition figures, application fees, re‑enrollment and one‑time campus/enrollment fees, and sample uniform prices).
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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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
TASIS Portugal is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for high school and Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10. The IBDP comprises six subject groups and a core including Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). Assessments include external examinations and internal assessments moderated by the IB, with the Diploma score calculated from the six subjects and the DP core, up to 45 points. The Cambridge IGCSE is taught in Grades 9–10 with core subjects such as English Language/Literature, Mathematics, Science, and History, and a range of language and elective options; progression to the IBDP requires passing at least six IGCSE subjects with a grade C or better. IGCSE results for 2024–2025 show 94% A*–C, 54% A*–A, 94% of candidates with six or more A*–C, and 1 in 6 students earning straight A* and A across all subjects.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio: ELC 7.1:1; Elementary School 9.0:1; Upper School 8.8:1. Average Class Size: ELC 17.7; Elementary 23; Middle School 19.9; High School 13.8.
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
IGCSE results for 2024–2025 are strong: 94% A* to C, 54% A* to A, 94% of candidates with six or more A* to C, and 80% A* to B; about one in six students earned straight A* and A across all IGCSE subjects.
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
University destinations include Lynn University, University of San Diego, Wake Forest University, Kings College, University of Exeter, IE University, Esade Barcelona, and Bocconi University. TASIS Portugal's first graduating class will be in the spring of 2026.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
Academic enrichment classes and a wide range of elective options continue through the IGCSE years and into the DP to support advanced learners.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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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
Applications are considered throughout the year, and families are invited to visit the campus. The online application is powered by OpenApply, and you create your account by filling out the TASIS Portugal inquiry form. Complete and submit the application for the appropriate grade level; Early Learning Center (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten) ages 3 to 5, with PK1 needing to be 3 by September 1 and toilet trained, PK2 needing to be 4 by September 1, and Kindergarten needing to be 5 by September 1; Elementary is Grades 1–5, Middle School 6–8, and High School 9–12 (with limited entry to 10th grade if coming from an IGCSE program in alignment with the program). Transcripts from the previous year and current year records are requested starting from Grade 1; recommendations from educators are required; submit results of any standardized tests (e.g., MAP, ERB); English Language Development may be required and tested. Interviews or visits are scheduled by contacting Admissions; Early Learning Center candidates will have an assessment with ELC staff (virtual options available). Submit any educational testing or IEPs if applicable. The nonrefundable application fee is €100 (€150 for ELC applicants). Admission decisions for the 2026–2027 school year note that Grades 2–8 are currently full; availability for Grades 3–8 in 2026–2027 is determined after the re-enrollment process; admissions for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 9 (IGCSE), and Grade 11 (IB Diploma Programme) operate on a rolling basis as spaces become available. The school maintains a Wait Pool for full classes; it is not ranked, and completed applications are required for Wait Pool consideration; space is opened as openings arise and requires balancing factors such as gender and language diversity, sibling enrollment, and academic readiness. A Note to Families: being in the Wait Pool should not discourage applications. Re-enrollment for the following year requires a non-refundable €750 Re-Enrollment Fee by February 15; payment of Campus Enhancement Fund (CEF) is required for Kindergarten and higher (CEF amount set annually) and is non-refundable; withdrawal and refund policies apply, and outstanding fees can affect re-enrollment. For questions, contact the Admissions Office.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
University and scholarship applications are supported by TASIS Portugal through the University and Career Counseling program.
Waitlist
Waitlist
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Waitlist
The Wait Pool is used when classes are full; applications are always welcome, and only completed applications are eligible for Wait Pool consideration. The Wait Pool is not ranked; the Admissions Committee reviews each applicant as openings arise, weighing factors such as gender and language diversity, sibling enrollment, and academic readiness. When space becomes available, a candidate from the Wait Pool may be offered a place, and families are encouraged to contact Admissions for more information or to schedule a campus tour.
