International Sharing School Lisbon vs St. Dominic's International School
International Sharing School Lisbon and St. Dominic's International School are both in Lisbon, about 4 km apart. Both schools follow an IB curriculum. Published annual fees are €11,790 - 26,760 at International Sharing School Lisbon and €11,500 - 22,000 at St. Dominic's International School, which puts International Sharing School Lisbon roughly 15% higher. International Sharing School Lisbon takes pupils from 1 to 18, and St. Dominic's International School from 3 to 18. Typical class sizes are 20 at International Sharing School Lisbon and 22 at St. Dominic's International School.
Av. Dr. Mário Soares 14, 2740-119 Porto Salvo, Portugal. It is in the Lisbon metropolitan area. The school offers home-to-school transport to Lisbon, Oeiras, Cascais and Sintra. sharingschool.org
Location
Rua Maria Brown, Outeiro de Polima, 2785-816 São Domingos de Rana, Portugal. Alvará No. 2178 of 10/09/1975 was issued by the Ministério da Educação e Cultura. St. Dominic's International School is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of schools.
Stages
Stages
Foundations (1–3 years); Primary Years Programme (3–11); Middle Years Programme (11–16); Diploma Programme (16–18). sharingschool.org
Stages
The Junior School comprises eight grade levels including the Early Years (Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception). The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (IBDP).
School type
School type
International school (IB World School) offering the IB continuum and a Foundations programme. sharingschool.org
School type
St. Dominic's International School is an IB World School offering the full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Over 50 nationalities represented; multilingual and multicultural student body. sharingschool.org
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
English Boosting Programme to help students improve their English. sharingschool.org
Additional learning support
Personalised programmes to support students with learning difficulties and for students who are new to the English language.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Portugal
Country affiliation
Portugal
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Catholic (Dominican Sisters)
School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
Junior School Day runs from 8:20 to 15:30 with eight 40‑minute periods and a 60‑minute lunch; Senior School Day runs from 8:40 to 15:50 with eight 40‑minute periods and a 60‑minute lunch.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Home–school–home transportation from Lisbon, Oeiras, Cascais and Sintra; transportation not included in tuition and subject to availability. sharingschool.org
Bus service details
School bus service is available for registered students; bus routes cover Lisboa Este–Bobadela, Expo, Miraflores, Linda-a-Velha and Oeiras; Lisboa/Algés–Areeiro, Restelo and Algés; Lisboa–Praça de Espanha, Alto dos Moinhos, Alfornelos, Queluz and Massamá; Cascais–Cascais, Qta. da Marinha, Qta. da Bicuda, Aldeia de Juzo; Estoril–Alcabideche, Estoril, Parede and Carcavelos; Odivelas–Odivelas. Barraqueiro Transportes operates the service; enrolment is for the full year and requests after September 15 are subject to availability.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application & Admission Fees - Application Fee: €200 (deductible from the Enrolment Fee). - Enrolment Fee (new students): €1,200, payable once the student is accepted. - Renewal Fee (existing students): €600, invoiced annually in February.
Tuition Fees by Year Group (per term / per year) - Early Years (Foundations 1 & 2): €3,930 per term / €11,790 per year. - Early Years (ages 3–5): €4,240 per term / €12,720 per year. - Primary Years (PYP): - Grade 1: €5,210 per term / €15,630 per year. - Grade 2: €5,570 per term / €16,710 per year. - Grade 3: €5,690 per term / €17,070 per year. - Grade 4: €6,170 per term / €18,510 per year. - Grade 5: €6,170 per term / €18,510 per year. - Middle Years (MYP): - Grade 6: €6,470 per term / €19,410 per year. - Grade 7: €6,910 per term / €20,730 per year. - Grade 8: €7,005 per term / €21,015 per year. - Grade 9: €7,680 per term / €23,040 per year. - Grade 10: €7,770 per term / €23,310 per year. - Diploma Programme (DP): - Grade 11: €8,560 per term / €25,680 per year. - Grade 12: €8,920 per term / €26,760 per year.
Billing schedule & Payment Terms - Invoice cadence and key invoice due dates for continuing students: - Term 1 invoiced 1 June 2026; due by 1 July 2026. - Term 2 invoiced 2 November 2026; due by 2 December 2026. - Term 3 invoiced 1 March 2027; due by 1 April 2027. - Renewal Fee invoiced 1 February 2027; due by 26 February 2027. - Examination fees invoiced 1 June 2026; due by 1 July 2026. - Payment schedule for new students: the Application Fee is paid on application; the Enrolment Fee is paid on acceptance; 50% of the first term's tuition that the student will join must be paid with the Enrolment Fee to secure the place. Remaining tuition follows the ongoing student schedule. - Payment methods accepted: bank transfer (parents must include student name/number on transfer), debit/credit card payments accepted in person at the school office (Visa and Mastercard), and educational vouchers (Edenred, Coverflex, Ticket). Cash payments are not accepted. - Bank details for bank transfers (fees to be received net of bank charges): - Bank: Millennium BCP. Beneficiary: ISS-OEIRAS. IBAN: PT50 0033 0000 4530 8575 3560 5. BIC/SWIFT: BCOMPTPL. - Late payment and debt policy: a 5% monthly compounded fine is charged on overdue payments; legal recovery fees may be charged to the debtor. Students with outstanding debts may have limited access to optional services, reports, exam results and renewal may be withheld. No debt may be carried into the next academic year. - Discounts: sibling discounts are applied as follows — 10% for two siblings, 15% for three siblings, 20% for four or more siblings; 5% school-bus sibling discount on the second and subsequent siblings. A 3% discount is available on annual tuition if the full-year payment is received by 1 July 2026. Discounts are void if fees are not paid according to the payment schedule.
Boarding - The school operates as a day school (no boarding provision).
Optional services and other recurring fees - School Bus: €1,200 per student per term; School Bus Tracking App fee €45 per student (annual). Use of bus service requires a one-term commitment and withdrawals before the end of the term do not entitle a refund. - After-School Activities: charged per term and subject to a one-term commitment; withdrawals before the end of the term do not entitle a refund. Example after-school (Diploma) fee listed: €203 for specific items; optional activities vary in price. - Inclusion / one-to-one support: charged per session when required; the fee is determined based on the individual support required and confirmed by the Inclusion Team. - Late pick-up fees: €100 per term per student for staying on campus after 17:30 until 18:00; or €10 per day as a one-time late pick-up fee if not enrolled in the termly late-pick-up option.
Other mandatory and incidental fees - Uniform Welcome Pack (mandatory): Early Years €185; Primary & Middle Years €270; Diploma €20. Individual uniform unit prices: polo shirt €25; t-shirt €15; hoodie €40; jacket €50; hat €18; house t-shirt €20; PHE equipment package €95. Replacement uniform provided and charged if a student arrives without correct uniform. - Annual insurance: €28. - Yearbook: €32 (issued with Term 1 fees). - School meals: €700 per term (issued with Term 1 fees). - Examination Fees: MYP 5 cohort example €900; DP 2 cohort example €950 (invoiced as listed). - Student card replacement: €10 if lost.
Refunds, withdrawal and notice requirements - Notice of withdrawal: parents/guardians must notify the school in writing (email to admissions) one full term before the student's intended departure. Specific notice deadlines for leaving at the ends of terms are listed in the school terms and conditions. - Refund policy: the Application Fee, Enrolment Fee and any payments made to the school are non-refundable under any circumstance. If a student does not attend at the beginning of the school year, the Enrolment Fee and Term 1 fees are not refundable. Temporary suspensions or permanent expulsions do not entitle any refund.
Summary of immediate extra charges commonly invoiced with Term 1 - School Meals (per term), Annual Insurance, and Yearbook are invoiced with Term 1 fees. Uniform welcome packs, bus registration and any optional services selected will be invoiced according to their respective schedules and commitments.
Fee details
Application and Registration Fees
- A Registration fee (annual) and a one‑time Capital Levy are payable when a place is confirmed. The Capital Levy is €5,000 (one‑off). The school requires payment of the Registration Fees, comprising the Annual Registration and the applicable Capital Levy, to confirm admission.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual €11,500 — Per term €3,833 (annual ÷ 3). - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual €11,800 — Per term €3,933 (annual ÷ 3). - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual €13,000 — Per term €4,333 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 1 (age 6): Annual €14,200 — Per term €4,733 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 2 (age 7): Annual €14,400 — Per term €4,800 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 3 (age 8): Annual €14,600 — Per term €4,867 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 4 (age 9): Annual €14,900 — Per term €4,967 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 5 (age 10): Annual €15,000 — Per term €5,000 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 6 (age 11): Annual €17,100 — Per term €5,700 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 7 (age 12): Annual €17,200 — Per term €5,733 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 8 (age 13): Annual €17,400 — Per term €5,800 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 9 (age 14): Annual €20,500 — Per term €6,833 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 10 (age 15): Annual €20,500 — Per term €6,833 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 11 (age 16): Annual €22,000 — Per term €7,333 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 12 (age 17): Annual €22,000 — Per term €7,333 (annual ÷ 3).
(Note: the school invoices three times per year; the per‑term figures above are the annual fee divided by three and are shown to give per‑term amounts consistent with the school's termly billing structure.)
First‑year total for new families
- For a new enrolment the first year total includes the one‑time Capital Levy plus the annual tuition. Example: Kindergarten 1 first‑year total €11,500 (annual tuition) + €5,000 (Capital Levy) = €16,500.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Termly payment schedule: Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 payments are required; the school publishes specific due dates for each term (Term 1 due 1 July 2026; Term 2 due 1 December 2026; Term 3 due 1 March 2027). An annual payment option is available with an advanced‑payment discount of 5% if paid prior to the school's published deadline. Late payments incur staged interest/penalties (for example 5% for 30–60 days late; 10% for 60–90 days late; more than 90 days may incur 10% plus possible legal proceedings). The school invoices and requires payment by the stated due dates.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- St. Dominic's operates as a day school; it does not publish boarding provision or boarding fees for this campus.
Other costs and fees
- IB examination fees (for IBDP and certain external examinations) are not included in the tuition and are charged separately for candidates in the relevant grades. - International sports, cultural and academic trip costs are not included in tuition and are invoiced separately when arranged. - After‑school (extra‑curricular) activities led by external providers carry additional charges. Co‑curricular activities led by school staff are stated as free of charge. - Annual bus service: bus registration is for the full year, withdrawal from the annual bus service is not allowed, and bus fees are treated as non‑refundable once paid. Routes are managed through the school's contracted transport partner. - Uniforms: all uniform items are purchased at the designated supplier (El Corte Inglés, Avenida António Augusto Aguiar 31, Lisbon). Uniform purchase is an additional parental expense; the school does not publish fixed uniform pricing on its public pages. - Summer school, supervision and incidental charges: summer‑programme fees and certain supervision charges (for example late pick‑up penalties) are charged separately as shown in the school's summer‑school materials.
Refunds and withdrawal policy
- One full term's notice (90 days) is required to withdraw a student during the academic year. If the required notice is not given, tuition for the following term will be charged in lieu of notice. Capital Levy, Tuition Fees, Registration Fees, and Annual Bus Fees are non‑refundable once paid. The school's published policy also states that any payments made for examinations or trips will first be used to settle outstanding tuition fees; refunds and pro‑rations are governed by the school's formal fee and withdrawal rules.
Fee payment options (published information)
- The school issues invoices and sets due dates and penalties; specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, SEPA direct debit) are not published in detail on the publicly available fee pages. Parents receive billing information and invoice terms through the admissions and administration process.
Notes for families (practical points)
- Tuition fees are stated to include school materials, some local field trips and school accident insurance; they do not include major international trips or IB examination fees. Annual fees are reviewed and may change from year to year. Bus service must be registered for the full year and is billed separately. Sibling discounts are published in fee summaries (the school database summary shows typical sibling discounts of 5% for a second child, 15% for a third child and 25% for fourth and subsequent children).
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 teaches the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme across four stages: Foundations Programme (1–3 years old); Primary Years Programme (3–11 years old); Middle Years Programme (11–16 years old); Diploma Programme (16–18 years old).
Curriculum details
The school offers the IB Continuum of education: PYP, MYP and DP. The Primary Years Programme is delivered Nursery to Grade 5 as a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach with six transdisciplinary themes. The Middle Years Programme covers Grade 6 to 10 and bridges PYP and DP, using Global Contexts and including Service as Action and the Personal Project, across eight subject groups. The Diploma Programme is for Grade 11 and 12, with core elements Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Action and Service and the Extended Essay, across six subject groups; DP Courses are offered as well. The school is authorized to offer the full IB Continuum.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
The highest DP score awarded to a candidate has been 45. The number of Diploma candidates has more than doubled in the last four years, and the average DP grade has risen. Graduates have gained places at top universities including Monash University (Australia), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, KU Leuven (Belgium), the University of Kent, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow, Imperial College London and the University of Coimbra.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
The Diploma Programme prepares students for higher education with a certificate that is recognised worldwide.
Higher education progression
Graduates have pursued higher education primarily at UK universities, with expanding options across Europe. Examples include Aberdeen University (Psychology); Brunel University London (Global Challenges with Innovation); City, University of London (Mathematics and Finance). Additional destinations include Durham University (Criminology), University of Edinburgh (Vet Medicine), University of Glasgow (Neuroscience), Imperial College London (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), and Universidade de Coimbra (Pharmacy Biomedical).
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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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
Send an Enquiry. Our Admissions Team will be glad to send all information you need. Just fill out the form in OpenApply. Year-round enrolment up to Grade 10 is available.
Book a School Tour. Take 60 minutes to get to know us and what our community stands for, either in person or online.
Submit Final Application. Submit the application form, the most recent report card and complete the payment of the application fee.
Assessments & Interviews. After confirming the student's eligibility, an English assessment and interview will be conducted.
Confirmation of Enrolment. Enrolments are only confirmed once the school confirms it has received payment for all invoiced fees.
Admissions
The school has an open admission policy and accepts students with a broad range of academic ability and learning needs. All applications are reviewed prior to confirming availability to ensure the resources to support the student, with focus on student wellbeing within the International Baccalaureate Programmes. Expression of Interest: submit the requested information to be contacted by a member of the admissions team. Visit to the Campus and Meeting with Admissions Team: during the school tour you meet a member of the teaching staff and, where possible, a student of a similar age; if applying to Grade 6 or above, a placement test may be requested during your visit or at your child's current school. Students not fluent in English or with special educational needs may be referred to Learning Support professionals. Offer Email: after the visit the application is reviewed to confirm availability; placement is offered according to space and the date of your application. Registration Forms, Documents and Fees: to complete registration and secure a place, you will receive and complete forms including Registration details, Health Questionnaire, School Consents, Rules and Regulations, Tuition Fees; it is important to disclose any health or learning concerns to avoid difficulties, and a Registration fee payment is required. Registration Confirmation: on receipt of the completed forms and payment of the Annual Registration and the applicable Capital Levy, the School will confirm admission.
