Brave Generation Academy - Lisbon vs Svenska Skolan Lissabon

	B Brave Generation Academy - Lisbon Lisbon, Portugal	S Svenska Skolan Lissabon Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,100 - 10,640	Fees / year €6,937 - 7,380
Age range	Age range 12 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 281	Pupils 90
Typical class size	Typical class size 45	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Portuguese	Instruction language Swedish
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Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Svenska Skolan i Lissabon is located at Rua Quelimane 174, 2775-620 Carcavelos, Portugal. It sits on the coast between Lisbon and Cascais, five minutes' walk from the sea and two minutes from the train station. It is an official Swedish international school following the Swedish curriculum.
Stages	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.	Stages Preschool (from age 3); preschool class; and primary grades 1–6.
School type	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.	School type Swedish international school following the Swedish curriculum.
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Country affiliation	Country affiliation Portugal	Country affiliation Sweden
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application fees - Waiting-list (to register on the queue): EUR 200. This is a one-time, non‑refundable fee. - Confirmation of place (upon acceptance): EUR 300. This is a one-time, non‑refundable fee. Tuition fees by year group (full detail per year and term) - School age range covered: Förskola (ages 3–5) and Grundskola (years F–6 / ages 6–12). The same annual tuition is applied across the school's age range. - Annual tuition – Full rate (Heltid, 30 timmar): EUR 7,380 per year. - Autumn term (45% of the annual fee): EUR 3,321.00. - Spring term (55% of the annual fee): EUR 4,059.00. - Annual tuition – Reduced rate when the school is awarded state subsidy (Heltid, 30 timmar med statsbidrag): EUR 6,937 per year. - Autumn term (45% of the reduced annual fee): EUR 3,121.65. - Spring term (55% of the reduced annual fee): EUR 3,815.35. - After‑school care (fritids) day fee, 16:00–17:00: EUR 10 (standard) or EUR 7 (reduced / where subsidy applies). Billing schedule and payment terms - For the academic year indicated, tuition is billed in two term invoices: 45% charged for the autumn term and 55% charged for the spring term. - In February/March the school issues a non‑refundable advance (holding) invoice of EUR 1,000 to reserve a place for the next school year; this EUR 1,000 is deducted from the spring‑term invoice for the next year. Payment of the holding fee reserves the place and is non‑refundable. - When the holding fee is paid to reserve the next academic year, the school may invoice the full annual fee even if the child does not start, unless the place is cancelled in writing by the stated cancellation deadline. (The school specifies the cancellation deadline in its fee notes for the relevant year.) Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered by this school; there are no boarding fees. The school operates as a day school for children aged 3–12. Other costs and what the school fee covers - The annual school fee includes: school textbooks, consumable materials, homemade school lunch (plus fruit and a snack), accident insurance, and access to the school nurse. - The fees listed above do not show any mandatory uniform charge. No separate uniform fee is published on the school's fee page. Refund information and cancellation conditions - Application fees (waiting-list and confirmation fees) are explicitly non‑refundable. - The EUR 1,000 holding / advance payment is non‑refundable; if paid to reserve a place for the next academic year it will be deducted from the spring invoice but will not be returned if the family withdraws. The school may still invoice the full annual fee even if the child does not start, unless the place is cancelled in writing by the school's stated cancellation date. Fee payment arrangements and contact for payments - Payment arrangements and invoicing are handled by the school's finance office. For questions about invoices or payment arrangements, contact the school's finance/economy address: geral.escola@escolasueca.pt. Notes: - The annual fee figures above are presented per year and split into the terms according to the school's stated billing split (45% / 55%) for the academic year referenced.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The school follows the Swedish curriculum Lgr22 for preschool through grade 6. Instruction is in Swedish. The timetable is based on the Swedish schedule but with extensions in Portuguese, physical education, and crafts. Preschool begins at age 3, with a preschool class and grades 1–6, and small class sizes with close contact between students, parents, and teachers. The school has specialized subject teachers in music, art, crafts, home economics, Portuguese and physical education.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes; close contact between students, guardians, and teachers.
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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.	Higher education progression —
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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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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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 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.	Admissions Applications to the school and preschool are accepted year‑round. The shortest period you can apply for is one term, but priority is given to full‑year students; if the school is temporarily full, chances of securing a place for only one term are small. The school aims to be inclusive for all children, but due to its size and physical environment, teachers are hired based on class size and there is no additional support staff. The school cannot admit students who require special support. For admitted students who show special needs, an educational assessment must be carried out with the help of the school's resources. If a follow‑up assessment is required, it is arranged and paid for by the guardians. Based on the educational assessment, the school, in cooperation with the guardian, draws up an action plan. The measures in the action plan may include special aids, a special education teacher, a speech therapist, a counselor, a psychologist or a personal assistant. The provision of special aids and staff not already available at the school is financed by the guardians. The school wants all children to develop according to their prerequisites. The school wants to help all students with special needs, but there are limits where the school must say no given the extent of the student's needs relative to the school's resources. Relevant legal provisions: Education Act 2010:800; School Ordinance 2011:185, Chapter 5, Section 3; Regulation on subsidies for the education of overseas Swedish children and youths (SFS 1999:519) §§ 17 and 20. Policy adopted by Svenska Skolan i Lissabon Board January 2012. I have taken note of the above information: Date: ............................
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