International Sharing School vs International Sharing School Lisbon

	I International Sharing School Lisbon, Portugal	I International Sharing School Lisbon Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,790 - 26,760	Fees / year €11,790 - 26,760
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2019	Opened 1980
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Av. Dr. Mário Soares 14, Porto Salvo, 2740-119 Portugal.	Location 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
Stages	Stages Foundation and Early Years; Primary Years Programme; Middle Years Programme; Diploma Programme.	Stages Foundations (1–3 years); Primary Years Programme (3–11); Middle Years Programme (11–16); Diploma Programme (16–18). sharingschool.org
School type	School type —	School type International school (IB World School) offering the IB continuum and a Foundations programme. sharingschool.org
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Students from 51 nationalities learning together.	Pupil nationality mix Over 50 nationalities represented; multilingual and multicultural student body. sharingschool.org
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support English Boosting Programme to help students improve their English. sharingschool.org
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Portugal	Country affiliation Portugal
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Bus service details	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
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application fee: EUR 200 (deductible from the Enrolment Fee). - Enrolment fee (one‑off, payable when a new student is accepted): EUR 1,200. - Renewal fee (payable annually for returning students; invoiced in February): EUR 600. Tuition fees by year group (2026/2027) — term and annual amounts - Foundations (Foundation 1 & 2): EUR 3,930 per term — EUR 11,790 per year. - Early Years (ages 3–5): EUR 4,240 per term — EUR 12,720 per year. - Grade 1: EUR 5,210 per term — EUR 15,630 per year. - Grade 2: EUR 5,570 per term — EUR 16,710 per year. - Grade 3: EUR 5,690 per term — EUR 17,070 per year. - Grade 4: EUR 6,170 per term — EUR 18,510 per year. - Grade 5: EUR 6,170 per term — EUR 18,510 per year. - Grade 6: EUR 6,470 per term — EUR 19,410 per year. - Grade 7: EUR 6,910 per term — EUR 20,730 per year. - Grade 8: EUR 7,005 per term — EUR 21,015 per year. - Grade 9: EUR 7,680 per term — EUR 23,040 per year. - Grade 10: EUR 7,770 per term — EUR 23,310 per year. - Grade 11 (DP1): EUR 8,560 per term — EUR 25,680 per year. - Grade 12 (DP2): EUR 8,920 per term — EUR 26,760 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms (2026/2027) - Invoicing and due dates for ongoing students: Term 1 invoiced 1 June 2026, due 1 July 2026; Term 2 invoiced 2 November 2026, due 2 December 2026; Term 3 invoiced 1 March 2027, due 1 April 2027. Renewal fee invoiced 1 February 2027, due 26 February 2027. Examination fees invoiced 1 June 2026, due 1 July 2026. - New‑student payment schedule: application fee paid on submission; enrolment fee paid when the student is accepted; 50% of the tuition for the first term the student will join is payable with the Enrolment Fee to secure the place; remaining fees then follow the standard schedule. - Invoicing frequency: families may be invoiced either termly or annually according to preference. Annual invoices may attract a payment discount (see Discounts). All invoices must be paid net of bank charges. Cash payments are not accepted. - Late payments: 5% monthly compounded fine on overdue payments; legal fees for recovery of debt may be charged to the debtor. Students with outstanding debts may have limited access to optional services and their renewal for the following year may not be processed. No debt may be carried into the next academic year. Boarding - Not applicable: there are no boarding fees listed for the Taguspark/Lisbon campus. The school operates as a day school; boarding provision is not in effect for the Lisbon campus. Other mandatory and regular additional costs - School meals (optional service): EUR 700 per term; school meals are not included in the tuition and are invoiced with Term 1 fees. The meal plan includes a three‑course lunch and two snacks per day. - School bus (optional service): EUR 1,200 per student per term. School bus tracking app: EUR 45 per student (annual fee). The school bus service is subject to a one‑term commitment; withdrawals before the end of a term do not entitle a refund. - Yearbook: EUR 32 (issued with Term 1 fees). Annual insurance: EUR 28 (issued with Term 1 fees). Examination fees and other specified items are invoiced as noted in the payment schedule. - After‑school activities and clubs: some clubs are included in tuition; others are optional and charged separately. Optional activities are subject to a one‑term commitment and are non‑refundable if withdrawn before term end. An example listed for Diploma extracurricular charge: EUR 203 (indicative). One‑to‑one Inclusion Team support is charged when required and determined case‑by‑case. - Student card replacement fee (MYP/DP): EUR 10 if lost. Late pick‑up fees: EUR 100 per term per student (or a one‑time EUR 10 per day if not enrolled in the termly late‑pick up option). Uniform costs - Welcome pack (required for new students; prices by division): Early Years / PYP welcome pack: EUR 185; MYP / DP welcome pack: EUR 270. Physical & Health Education equipment pack: EUR 95. Individual uniform item prices: polo shirt EUR 25; T‑shirt EUR 15; hoodie EUR 40; jacket EUR 50; hat EUR 18; house T‑shirt EUR 20; PHE items (T‑shirt EUR 15, shorts EUR 15, trousers EUR 25, hoodie EUR 40). If a student arrives without correct uniform, a replacement will be provided and invoiced at the listed price. Refund and withdrawal rules - Notice of withdrawal: parents/guardians must notify the school in writing by email one full term before the student's intended departure. Specific notice deadlines to leave at the end of each term for 2026/27 are: to leave at the end of Term 1 — notice before 30 September 2026; end of Term 2 — before 4 January 2027; end of Term 3 — before 12 April 2027. Failure to provide required notice will result in charges for the subsequent term. - Non‑refundable items: the Enrolment Fee, the Application Fee and any payments made to the school are stated as non‑refundable under any circumstance. Optional service fees (bus, after‑school activities) are subject to the one‑term commitment and withdrawals before end of term do not entitle a refund. Temporary suspensions or permanent expulsions do not entitle any refund. Payment options and bank details - Accepted payment methods: bank transfer (specify student name/number on transfer), debit/credit card payments accepted in person at the school office (Visa and Mastercard), and approved educational vouchers (Edenred, Coverflex, Ticket). Cash payments are not accepted in line with Portuguese legislation. - Bank details for transfers (as provided for payments): Bank Name: Millennium BCP; Beneficiary: ISS‑OEIRAS; IBAN: PT50 0033 0000 4530 8575 3560 5; BIC/SWIFT: BCOMPTPL. All fees must be received net of bank charges. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discount on tuition: 10% for two siblings; 15% for three siblings; 20% for four or more siblings. A 5% discount applies to the second and subsequent siblings on the school bus fee. Discounts are void if fees are not paid according to the published payment schedule. - Annual payment discount: 3% discount on annual tuition fees if paid in full by 1 July 2026 (annual invoice must be fully settled by that date to retain the discount). (Information above reflects the published tuition and terms for the 2026/2027 academic year.)	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.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IB Continuum taught in English from Nursery to Grade 12, including Early Years Programme, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme and IB University Prep. The curriculum is inquiry-based and cross-disciplinary with specialist teachers in arts, languages, STEAM and outdoor learning.	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).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Maximum class size is 20 students; EY and PYP classes have two teachers per class in addition to subject specialists.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results IB Diploma Programme results: average score of the top 40% students in 2025 was 36; the highest DP score achieved by ISS was 45/45; DP average score in 2025 was 32. University destinations include admission to over 40 top universities worldwide. University and careers counselling are provided, with weekly sessions during the DP and a Future Pathways Programme to guide transitions from MYP to DP and beyond; Dukes Plus offers additional university and careers support.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at over 40 top-tier universities worldwide. The school provides weekly sessions with the careers counsellor during the Diploma Programme and structured guidance through the Careers and University Counselling Team; the Future Pathways Programme supports transitions from the MYP to the Diploma Programme and beyond; there is collaboration with Dukes Plus for university and careers support.	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme prepares students for higher education with a certificate that is recognised worldwide.
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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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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Send an enquiry. ISS offers an IB education for children aged 3-18. To begin the admissions journey, fill out the enquiry form. A member of the Admissions Team will respond with information for the next steps. The school is currently accepting enquiries for the Academic Year 2026-27 for all age groups. Step 2: Book a school tour. Families are encouraged to book a school tour to see ISS in action. Tours can be conducted in person or online. During the visit, a tour of the school is provided and the educational philosophy is explained. This step helps families understand the learning environment before applying. Step 3: Submit your formal application. Complete the application form and provide a recent report card. Pay the application fee. These materials initiate the formal review of the applicant. Step 4: Assessment / interview. After reviewing the application, families are invited to an interview. The child will undertake an English language assessment as part of the process. The admissions team will communicate the outcome of the assessment. Step 5: Confirmation of enrolment. If a place is offered, the family will be informed by the Admissions Team. Enrolment is confirmed only after payment of all required fees. The school will provide next steps and onboarding information after enrolment.	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.
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