King's College School Cascais vs United Lisbon International School

	K King's College School Cascais Lisbon, Portugal	U United Lisbon International School Lisbon, Portugal
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Fees / year	Fees / year €11,754 - 21,750	Fees / year €11,800 - 24,000
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum)
Pupils	Pupils 720	Pupils 615
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Portuguese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2025	Opened 2020
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location King's College School, Cascais is located in Cascais, Portugal, in the Lisbon area. The school operates on two campus sites: Early Learning School & Primary School (up to Year 2) at Rua Cesário Verde, 395, Cascais 2750-657, and Primary School (from Year 3) & Senior School at R. Doctor Manuel Antonio Costa Matos, 164, Cascais 2750-290. The new campus was inaugurated in September 2025 and sits on a 40,000 sqm site, with boarding facilities for up to 50 students aged 13–18.	Location Located in central Lisbon at Avenida Marechal Gomes da Costa No 9, 1800-255 Lisbon, Portugal. The campus is centrally located in downtown Lisbon, next to the Park of Nations (Parque das Nações).
Stages	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage (Age 1–4); Cambridge International Curriculum through Year 11 (Age 5–16); International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12–13 (Age 17–18). Enrolling Now: Early Years Foundation Stage (Age 1) – Year 12 (Age 17).	Stages K-12 school for children aged 3-18.
School type	School type Private international school with boarding facilities (Boarding House for up to 50 students aged 13–18).	School type Private day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 50 nationalities are represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Tracking of student progress with interventions to support academic and personal development; wellbeing and pastoral support are part of the school approach.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Portugal	Country affiliation Portugal
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration & Enrolment Fees - Registration (first-time applicants, per family): EUR 250. - Enrolment (paid at acceptance): Early Years–Year 6: EUR 2,000; Year 7–Year 11: EUR 5,000; Boarding enrolment (where applicable): EUR 5,000. Enrolment fees are non-refundable and include annual student insurance where indicated. - Re‑enrolment fee (charged annually in April to confirm place): EUR 580 (non‑refundable). Tuition fees by year group (annual and termly) - Early Years 1 – Early Years 4: Annual EUR 11,754; Termly (x3) EUR 3,918. - Years 1 – 2: Annual EUR 15,576; Termly (x3) EUR 5,192. - Years 3 – 5: Annual EUR 17,502; Termly (x3) EUR 5,834. - Years 6 – 9: Annual EUR 18,300; Termly (x3) EUR 6,100. - Years 10 – 11: Annual EUR 21,750; Termly (x3) EUR 7,250. (IGCSE exam entry fees are additional per subject as noted below.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing options: School fees are invoiced either annually (September) or in three terms (August, December and April) per academic year; exceptions apply for boarding students. Invoices are issued by the 5th business day of the month in which they fall due (September invoices may be delayed). Specified charges are invoiced separately by the 10th business day of the following month. - Deposit / timing at enrolment: 50% of the Tuition and Boarding fees must be paid at the time of enrolment; the remaining 50% is due by 1 September. - Overdue invoices: Overdue amounts incur interest of 5% over the total amount due. - Sibling discount: 10% tuition discount for the third child; 25% for the fourth child (and onwards) applied to the youngest children. Boarding fees and terms (where applicable) - Full boarding (annual): EUR 23,965 (this is additional to tuition). - Weekly boarding (annual): EUR 19,950 (this is additional to tuition). - Mandatory health insurance for boarding students (annual): EUR 1,000; the school arranges a policy and all boarding students must have valid health insurance. Boarding fees cover accommodation (shared double room with private WC), cleaning, laundry, meals, Wi‑Fi, guided after‑school study and weekend activities as specified, but exclude tuition, uniforms, extracurricular activities, non‑educational residential trips and health insurance where noted. Mandatory charges and other regular fees - EdTech VR (virtual reality platform, Y7–Y11): EUR 50 (one‑time October charge). - EdTech AI (personalised study support, Y3–Y11): EUR 50 (one‑time October charge). - Mobile Device Management (MDM, Y3–Y6): EUR 20 (invoiced). - IGCSE exam entry fees (Y11): EUR 160 per subject (one‑time charge in April). - Transport (KCS Coastal Route): morning & afternoon EUR 810 (termly — Nov, Jan, Apr); one way (morning or afternoon) EUR 405 (termly). - Supervision period (17:00–18:00): EUR 100 (monthly) where applicable. - Extracurricular activities: invoiced termly (Nov, Jan, Apr); fees vary by activity (catalogue). Residential trips: charged separately, on a case‑by‑case basis. - English language support (EAL) and Special Educational Needs support (SEN): EUR 35/hour (when applicable). - Miscellaneous: student replacement card EUR 15; document translation EUR 0.10/word; Yondr pouch replacement EUR 20. - iPad purchase option: Apple iPad Air 11" Wi‑Fi 128GB (with keyboard cover, pencil and 1 year insurance) EUR 1,131 (or a split option EUR 377 as referenced); iPad rental (model subject to availability) EUR 105 (termly). Refund information - Registration, enrolment and re‑enrolment fees are identified as non‑refundable in the fee schedule (re‑enrolment is charged in April). There is no separate tuition‑refund clause detailed in the schedule beyond the stated non‑refundable items and the terms for extracurricular cancellations (full term charged if a student withdraws mid‑term). Accepted fee payment methods - Payment options listed: ATM reference (as shown on the invoice), direct debit, education tickets and bank transfer. Direct debit collections are debited by the 12th of each month; if a direct debit fails the payment will be requested by ATM reference or bank transfer. (Fees and terms above correspond to the published Fees schedule for the 2025/26 academic year.)	Fee details —
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Blended curriculum combines Cambridge International Primary and Secondary curricula, including IGCSEs, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. A bilingual Portuguese-English pathway is available up to Year 5. In Years 12 and 13 (ages 17–18), students may choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels. The school is a candidate IB World School pursuing authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme.	Curriculum details ULIS provides an international educational program in English for ages 3–18. In Early Years and Primary, IEYC and IPC frameworks guide the curriculum. In Middle School, the IMYC framework shapes learning. The High School program culminates in the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. Portuguese is taught as a second language to ensure students reach an adequate level of Portuguese for life in Portugal.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB Diploma Programme results for 2024: average total score 32.2 with an 89.7% overall pass rate. Four students scored 40 or above, with a high score of 42. The average grade across subjects was 5.1 and the TOK/EE matrix averaged 1.8, with no core components failing.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have access to specialist university counselling. Over 90% of Inspired graduates go to their first-choice university, and about one in three join Russell Group or Ivy League universities. Destinations include universities such as University of St Andrews, University of Strathclyde, Warwick University, and numerous leading institutions worldwide.	Higher education progression Graduates progress to a broad range of international universities worldwide. Destinations include University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Brown University, UC Davis, King's College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Amsterdam, University of Toronto, ESCP Business School, The University of Auckland, IE Business School, and EHL.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school offers a broad enrichment programme with weekly co-curricular clubs across sports, arts and academics. There is a Signature Enrichment Programme and weekend enrichment for boarders, plus specialist coaching to support top university destinations.	Gifted and talented —
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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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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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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 Early Years & Primary School 1. Application: An application is created on Open Apply, including uploading relevant reports. Prospective families book a General Tour of the School Campus, which can be in person or online. Prospective families who are following the Admission Process should pay the €250 registration fee per family (non-refundable). 2. Entry Assessments: EY2–EY4 applicants are invited to Stay & Play on campus, which includes a tour of the school. Years 1 & 2 applicants are invited to schedule an assessment with the Well‑being team. Years 3–6 applicants are invited to take an online entrance test to assess suitability for an academically selective school. If the applicant's results indicate readiness for the demands of King's College School Cascais, they will be invited to the Academic Interviews stage. 3. Academic Interviews: An academic interview with relevant staff is conducted, which includes a reading comprehension and maths skills activity. 4. Admission Decision: Applicants who demonstrate the relevant academic potential during the Academic Interview stage will receive either a Guaranteed Place Offer or a Conditional offer. 5. Enrolment: On the receipt of all necessary documentation and appropriate payment, and acceptance of terms and conditions, enrolment proceeds. Senior School 1. Application: An application is created on Open Apply, including uploading relevant reports. Prospective Families book a group General Tour of the School to meet the Head of Senior School, and have a tour as part of this led by Senior School students. Prospective families who are interested in following the Admissions Process should pay the €250 Registration Fee per family (non-refundable). 2. Entry Assessments: Applicants are invited to take an online entrance test to assess their suitability to be part of an academically selective school. If the applicant's results from these entry assessments are deemed high enough to cope with the demands of such a school, they will be invited to the Academic Interviews stage. 3. Academic Interviews: An academic interview with relevant staff, which includes a reading comprehension activity. Students applying for a Boarding Place will meet the Head of Boarding. 4. Admission Decision: Applicants who demonstrate the relevant academic potential during the Academic Interview stage will receive either a Guaranteed Place Offer or a Conditional offer. 5. Enrolment: On the receipt of all necessary documentation and appropriate payment, and acceptance of terms and conditions, enrolment proceeds.	Admissions Enquire: submit an Enquiry form; responses provide information about eligibility and spaces. Visit: schedule a campus tour (in person or virtual). Apply for a Place: complete the online application for each student and submit required documents, including school transcripts; an application fee is payable online. Prepare your documents: passport-sized photo; academic transcripts from the past two years and the current year (official translations if not in English or Portuguese); documentation for special needs (if applicable); copies of student and parents' IDs. Assessment and Interview: depending on age, assessments and/or family interviews may be required; remote assessments are available for overseas applicants. Receive an Offer: after review, the admission decision is communicated by email; if accepted, an offer to join is issued. Enrolment: secure your child's place by completing the enrolment process, signing the enrolment contract, and paying the enrolment fee; confirmation within 10 working days. Prepare for the First Day: admissions team will assist with preparations. Rolling admissions: applications are accepted year-round, depending on space availability. Language: language proficiency requirements vary by grade level per CEFR; English language support is available for non-native speakers.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Nsouli Scholars Programme is an exciting global initiative that promises to transform lives by enabling 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any of Inspired's prestigious schools on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The ambition is that the scholarship will provide hundreds of children with an opportunity to receive a truly transformative education. This endowment honours Nadim Nsouli, who founded Inspired in 2013, in recognition of his Lebanese heritage; several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. The Inspired group includes top-rated day and boarding schools worldwide, providing access to a global network and opportunities across sports, the arts and exchanges. The Nsouli Scholars Programme is an investment in education and in shaping future leaders.	Scholarships —
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