Beyond International School vs Brave Generation Academy - Lisbon

	B Beyond International School Lisbon, Portugal	B Brave Generation Academy - Lisbon Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,390 - 11,540	Fees / year €7,100 - 10,640
Age range	Age range 3 - 10 years	Age range 12 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 120	Pupils 281
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 45
Instruction language	Instruction language Portuguese, English	Instruction language English, Portuguese
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Rua Soeiro Pereira Gomes, n.º 59, 2730-178 Barcarena – Queluz. Located in the Barcarena–Queluz area in the Lisbon region. It is reachable by road and offers a school bus service.	Location Portugal, with multiple hubs across the country. The Cascais hub is at Av. 25 de Abril, 901 Cave, Esq., 2750-515 Cascais. Other hubs are located in Lagoa, Lagos (1 & 2), Loulé, Tavira, Vila Sol, Madeira (Funchal), Caldas da Rainha, Campolide, Cascais (1 & 2), Cascais Baía (1 & 2), CCB, Ericeira, Expo, Guincho, Leiria, Parede, Setúbal, Braga, Fundão, Porto, and Ofir. If none suit, BGA Online offers education wherever you are.
Stages	Stages Ages 3 to 10; Early Years (3–5) and Primary (5–10).	Stages Secondary Education and Higher Education. The Higher Education programmes are Unique Pathway Degree Programmes in fields such as Business Management, Computing Science, Hospitality, and Sports.
School type	School type Private bilingual school offering Portuguese and English instruction.	School type International hybrid school with online and offline Hubs; British (IGCSEs and A-Levels), American, and Portuguese+ curricula; 24/7 online access and guidance from Course Managers and Learning Coaches.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Portugal
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Operating hours are 08:00–18:00. The school day runs 08:30–16:30, with optional after-school activities from 17:00–18:00.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is available, with routes scheduled according to the minimum number of participants.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Pre-registration (application) fee: EUR 100 — one-time payment made after the admissions process. - Enrolment fee (paid on acceptance to guarantee the vacancy): varies by year group. Typical values published for the 2025–26 fee schedule are EUR 850, EUR 950 or EUR 1,000 depending on the child's year group (see tuition section below for the enrolment amount shown for each year band). The enrolment fee is payable at acceptance and is non-refundable. - Annual insurance fee: EUR 40 (applies annually to all students). Tuition fees (by year group) — academic year 2025–26 Note: the published fee schedule gives annual tuition and an equivalent monthly figure presented as "Monthly Tuition Fees (x10)"; the school issues monthly instalments over 10 months (September–June). The values below are the published annual totals and the school's monthly instalment equivalent, followed by a per-term amount (annual ÷ 3) for convenience. - Early Years 3 (age 3) - Enrolment fee: EUR 850. - Monthly tuition (x10): EUR 850. - Annual tuition: EUR 8,500. - Per term (derived): EUR 2,833.33. - Early Years 4 (age 4) - Enrolment fee: EUR 850. - Monthly tuition (x10): EUR 850. - Annual tuition: EUR 8,500. - Per term (derived): EUR 2,833.33. - Reception (age 5) - Enrolment fee: (published band) EUR 850. - Monthly tuition (x10): EUR 900. - Annual tuition: EUR 9,000. - Per term (derived): EUR 3,000. - Years 1–3 (ages 6–8) - Enrolment fee: (published band) EUR 950. - Monthly tuition (x10): EUR 950. - Annual tuition: EUR 9,500. - Per term (derived): EUR 3,166.67. - Year 4 (age 9) - Enrolment fee: (published band) EUR 950. - Monthly tuition (x10): EUR 950. - Annual tuition: EUR 9,500. - Per term (derived): EUR 3,166.67. - Year 5 (age 10) - Enrolment fee: (published band) EUR 1,000. - Monthly tuition (x10): EUR 1,050. - Annual tuition: EUR 10,500. - Per term (derived): EUR 3,500. (Values are taken from the school's 2025–26 published fee schedule and are presented as the school lists them: enrolment fee, monthly instalment (x10) and annual tuition. Per-term figures above are a simple division of the annual tuition by three to provide a term-level reference.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Two payment formats are published: - Full annual payment due in September by bank transfer (or by vouchers/tickets where accepted). A prompt-payment discount is published for full payment if made by the published early-payment date. For 2025–26 the schedule shows a 3% discount if the annual tuition is paid in full by the stated deadline. - Ten monthly instalments: paid by direct debit (September through June). The school states that the ten monthly fees are mandatory and payable in full regardless of any change in the child's schooling during the academic year. - Re-enrolment for current pupils is processed in April and is handled via direct debit or vouchers/tickets. Payment of enrolment or re-enrolment confirms a commitment to the entire academic year and these fees are non-refundable. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The published schedule and school information cover day-school tuition and day services only; no boarding fees are listed. Other costs and optional charges - Items explicitly listed as not included in tuition (additional costs): uniforms (formal, sports and everyday), textbooks and school supplies, nappies where applicable, regular educational outings (field trips), optional extended care (after-school extension hours), optional school photographs, optional extracurricular activities, optional holiday camps / holiday activities, school transport and transport to external activity venues. The school states that morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack are included in the tuition fee (as published for 2025–26). Aftercare (supervised care 17:00–18:00) is published at EUR 150 per month for the 2025–26 schedule. Holiday camps and other optional services incur additional charges. Sibling discounts and concessions - A 10% discount is applied to the tuition fees for the third-youngest enrolled child in a family. - A 20% discount is applied to the tuition fees for the fourth-youngest enrolled child in a family. Refund and cancellation terms - Payment of the enrolment or re-enrolment fee confirms a commitment to the entire academic year and is non-refundable. - The published schedule states that all published values are definitive and non-refundable. Further specific refund rules (for example, for partial-year withdrawals or exceptional circumstances) are covered in the school's internal regulations and fees policy. The enrolment/re-enrolment fee and payment-for-year commitments are explicitly non-refundable in the 2025–26 fee document. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods shown in the published schedule for 2025–26 include: - Bank transfer (used for full annual payment and for enrolment fee payments in many cases). - Direct debit (used for the ten-month instalment plan). - Educational vouchers / ticket-based payment schemes where the school confirms acceptance for certain payments (the schedule notes which items can be paid by vouchers/tickets). - The published schedule does not list credit-card payment as a primary method; bank transfer and direct debit are the explicitly referenced payment methods for the options shown. Short practical notes for parents (factual) - Meals (morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack) are included in the tuition as published for the 2025–26 academic year. - Aftercare is available at EUR 150 per month (17:00–18:00) for the 2025–26 schedule; an optional extension (18:00–18:30) may be offered with separate charges noted under additional costs. (Information above is taken from the school's published 2025–26 fee schedule for Beyond International School.)	Fee details Application / One‑time fees - Admissions (one‑time) fee charged prior to enrolment: 1,450€ for learners on the British International Curriculum, the American Core Curriculum, or for those following the school's Own Curriculum. 950€ for learners on the Portuguese curriculum. Tuition fees by curriculum (monthly and annual totals) - Tuition is billed as a flat monthly charge by curriculum and is the same across the secondary year groups; the school publishes a 12‑payment (monthly) billing structure. Annual totals below equal the monthly amount multiplied by 12. - British International Curriculum: 595€ per month (12 monthly payments) → annual total if paid monthly: 7,140€ per year. - American Core Curriculum: 845€ per month (12 monthly payments). AP courses incur an additional charge of 650€ per AP course. Annual total if paid monthly: 10,140€ per year (excluding any AP course fees). - Portuguese Curriculum: 595€ per month (12 monthly payments) → annual total if paid monthly: 7,140€ per year. - Own Curriculum (Hub Attendance Fee option): 550€ per month (12 monthly payments) → annual total if paid monthly: 6,600€ per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing structure: 12 monthly payments (monthly invoices). Paying 12 months upfront is accepted and gives a 3% discount on the total yearly fee. A Registration Renewal Fee of 500€ is payable after the completion of the learner's first 12 months and in subsequent years. Sibling discounts: 5% off the total monthly fee for the second child and 7.5% off for the third child. Proof of payment is required as part of enrolment completion; the contract and payment details are provided during the admissions process. Boarding fees - Boarding is not part of the school's hybrid Hub model for secondary education and no boarding fees are published for the Portugal Hubs. The model is described around Hub attendance and hybrid online/offline provision. Other costs and fees - AP course surcharge (American curriculum): 650€ per AP course. - Exam entry fees (sample published schedule for January exam session): fees vary by qualification and by whether the candidate is a BGA learner or an external private candidate. Example published amounts (January session): - IAL (per single unit/paper): BGA learners 100€; external private candidates 200€. - International AS/A2 Level: BGA learners 200€; external private candidates 400€. - International A‑Level (all papers): BGA learners 300€; external private candidates 600€. - Remote invigilation service (per unit + qualification entry fee): BGA learners 800€; external private candidates 1,600€. - The published exam schedule also sets normal and late entry deadlines and stage‑based late fee multipliers. Special accommodation or assessment costs for subjects not offered by the school are charged to the candidate. - No separate uniform, daily lunch plan, transport/bus or boarding charges are listed in the school's published secondary Hub fee schedule. Additional discretionary charges (for specific external assessments, remote invigilation, or optional services) are itemised where applicable. Refund information - The school's published fee and admissions materials set the one‑time Admissions Fee, monthly tuition arrangements, the Registration Renewal Fee, and exam entry fee rules (including late entry penalties). Specific general tuition refund schedules are not itemised in the school's public fee summary; exam entry and remote invigilation fee terms (including late‑entry and additional charges) are published for exam sessions. For trial/onboarding steps and proof of payment, the admissions process indicates a trial day (where applicable) and that a signed contract plus proof of payment finalises enrolment. Fee payment options and required steps - Payment methods and detailed payment instructions are provided with the contract and payment details issued during the admissions process; proof of payment must be supplied to complete enrolment. The school accepts upfront annual payments (with the stated 3% discount) and monthly payments under the 12‑payment structure. Specific accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, payment portal providers) are provided to families in the contract and payment instructions. Summary of headline amounts (for quick reference) - Admissions (one‑time): 1,450€ (British/American/Own curricula) or 950€ (Portuguese curriculum). - Monthly tuition (12 payments): British 595€, American 845€ (plus 650€ per AP course), Portuguese 595€, Own Curriculum 550€. - Registration renewal fee (annual after 12 months): 500€. - Exam entry fees and remote invigilation fees: see published exam schedule for session‑specific amounts and late‑entry rules.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Education for the 21st century is at the core of Beyond International School's curriculum. The school uses a holistic 4D model—knowledge, skills, character and meta-learning—developed by Harvard researchers and aligned with OECD Education 2030. The curriculum is competency-based, with modular and adapted knowledge emphasizing STEM, digital literacy, global awareness and systems thinking, reinforced through a dedicated Be Hour. It features active, student-centred pedagogy that promotes student agency, project-based learning, and continuous, intentional feedback. Social and emotional skills are integrated into learning, focusing on character, values, leadership, empathy and resilience, with a growth culture for both students and teachers. Instruction is bilingual, with two teachers in every classroom (one Portuguese-speaking and one English-speaking), language development driven by inquiry and projects, and meaningful integration of the Portuguese National Curriculum alongside English development.	Curriculum details British (IGCSEs and A-Levels), American, and Portuguese+ curricula are offered for secondary education. Learners study through a hybrid model with online learning and in-person Hub sessions, progressing at their own pace. The curricula are accredited and internationally respected, with qualifications recognized by universities worldwide. The Portuguese+ track provides Portuguese-language materials and assessments, includes preparation for Exames Nacionais, and enables direct entry to Portuguese universities while still operating within English-speaking Hubs, developing both Portuguese and English communication skills.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The programmes are internationally recognized and open doors to universities worldwide. The British, American, and Portuguese+ curricula support pathways to higher education across multiple countries. Learners can pursue university entry in Portugal or abroad through the global university network that recognises BGA qualifications.
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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 —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
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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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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Six steps make up our admissions process: 1. Form and initial contact: Parents fill out the form available on our site (one form per child). The Head of Admissions confirms the visit by email. 2. In-person meeting: A school visit is scheduled where you can tour the campus; a joint session where the Head of Admissions explains the school's culture and clarifies information. 3. Educational interview: The Academic and School Leadership team meets with the parents to get to know the child; both sides share expectations, values and the school's philosophy. 4. Submit the application: Complete the application form; submit the required documents: previous school reports; copy of Passport/National ID; photographs of the child; vaccination proof; provide proof of payment of the reservation fee (100€). 5. Decision and offer: The Admissions team analyzes the process, documentation and interview feedback; a formal offer is sent by email with all information, tuition and enrollment conditions. 6.	Admissions How to Get Started with the BGA Admissions Process. Your Guide to Joining Our Journey. Know more at bravegenerationacademy.com. The admissions content highlights personalised guidance, academic and social balance, and steps made simple. Get in touch: +351 913 578 362. Contact: Av. 25 de Abril, 901 Cave, Esq., 2750-515 Cascais. Get clarity on enrolment, curriculum, and how to begin your child's journey with BGA. Your Next Step includes downloading the eBook to learn more about: the Learning Model and its foundations – Knowledge, Skills, and Community; Life in a BGA Hub; and how technology powers our flexible education model.
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