PaRK International School - Alfragide vs TASIS Portugal

	P PaRK International School - Alfragide Lisbon, Portugal	T TASIS Portugal Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,380 - 20,850	Fees / year €13,007 - 24,308
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), Reggio Emilia Approach	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 950
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Portuguese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 2020
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Lisbon, Portugal. PaRK International School operates on three campuses in the Lisbon area: Alfragide, Praça de Espanha, and Restelo. The Alfragide campus is at Estrada de Alfragide, 94, Amadora; Praça de Espanha is at Av. Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, 52, Lisboa; Restelo is at Av. das Descobertas, 21, Lisboa.	Location Located in Linhó, Sintra, Portugal. The campus is at Alameda do Linhó, 2, 4, 6 e 8, Penaferrim, 2710-697 Sintra, Portugal.
Stages	Stages Early Learning School (Ages 1 to 5); Junior School (Grades 1 to 5); Lower Senior School (Grades 6 to 8); Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9 to 10); IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 to 12); A Levels (Grades 11 to 12).	Stages Serving students from pre-kindergarten through high school.
School type	School type Private international school	School type American international school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Nationalities represented: 65. Top five represented nations: United States, Portugal, United Kingdom, Brazil, Ukraine.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Learning Support: TASIS Portugal supports and recognizes the strengths and differences in each learner. There is a learning support program designed for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. In the Early Learning Center and Elementary School, the learning support teacher often acts as a third co-teacher in the room. Middle school and high school students may have learning support during the foreign language elective block. If more support is required, families must engage outside specialists; TASIS Portugal does not offer intensive student support services.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Portugal	Country affiliation The school has an American international affiliation.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Door-to-door bus service runs daily in mornings and evenings, with extensive routes including Restelo, Praça de Espanha, Alfragide, and other areas in Lisbon and surrounding districts (Oeiras, Algés, Campo de Ourique, Campolide, Alameda, Saldanha, Marquês de Pombal, Amoreiras, Chiado, Santos, Alcântara, Ajuda, Belém).	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration fee (first-time applicants, per student): €90 for all year groups. - Enrolment (one-time, new students): amounts vary by stream and year group: - Bilingual stream (1–5 year olds): €935. - Bilingual stream (Grades 1–4): €1,325. - English stream (Grades 1–5): €1,325. - Grade 6 (English stream): €1,880. - Grades 7–8 (English stream): €4,075. - IGCSE (Grades 9–10): €5,200. - IB / A Level (Grades 11–12): €5,250. - Re-enrolment fee (current students, non-refundable, charged in April): amounts vary by year group (examples: Bilingual 1–5: €590; Bilingual Grades 1–4: €700; Grade 6: €890; IGCSE: €950; IB/A Level: €1,080). Tuition fees by year group (academic year 2025/26) - Bilingual stream - 1–5 year olds: Annual €9,380; Termly (x3) €3,126.67; Monthly (x10) €938. (Includes annual student insurance and food service). - Grades 1–4: Annual €12,125; Termly €4,041.67; Monthly €1,212.50. (Includes insurance and food service until Grade 5). - English stream (Senior pathway and full English tuition levels) - Grades 1–5: Annual €13,500; Termly €4,500; Monthly €1,350. - Grades 6–8: Annual €13,700; Termly €4,566.67; Monthly €1,370. - IGCSE (Grades 9–10): Annual €17,150; Termly €5,716.67; Monthly €1,715. (Exams not included). - IB / A Level (Grades 11–12): Annual €20,850; Termly €6,950; Monthly €2,085. (Exams not included). Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency options: annual (September), termly (payments due in September, December and April) or monthly (payments spread over September–June). - Invoicing timing: school tuition invoices are issued by the 5th business day of the month in which they fall due; other charges are invoiced separately (within 10 business days of the following month). Parents/guardians should review invoices and raise queries within 48 hours. - Payment methods accepted: ATM reference (as shown on the invoice), direct debit, education tickets and bank transfer. Direct debit is normally collected mid-month (debited by the 12th each month for 2025/26 statements). If a direct debit fails, payment will be requested by ATM reference or bank transfer. - Overdue invoices: for the 2025/26 schedules, overdue invoices will incur an interest charge of 5% over the total amount due. - Sibling discount: families with three or more children enrolled receive a 10% discount on the annual tuition applicable to the third-youngest child onwards. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered at PaRK International School campuses; there are no boarding fees in the school fee schedules. (PaRK IS references access to boarding at other Inspired schools but does not list boarding charges for its Lisbon campuses.) Mandatory charges and other regular fees - Global study / digital platform and related charges (invoiced annually in October): - Grades 4–5: Global Study Platform + Inspired AI + MDM — €75. - Grades 6–10: Global Study Platform + Inspired AI + Inspired Metaverse — €100. - Grades 11–12: Global Study Platform + Inspired AI + Inspired Metaverse + sweatshirt — €145. - Examination and assessment charges (invoiced annually as indicated): - IGCSE exams (Grade 10): €160. - AS level exams (Grade 11): €200. - A level exams (Grade 12): €300. - IB exam fees (Grade 12): €900. - Vocational programme (Grade 10, one-time when incurred): €50. - Other charges (examples and typical invoicing): - Extracurricular activities: termly commitment; fees vary by activity (see activity catalogue). - Transport: varies by route; invoiced termly (Nov, Jan, Apr); specific route prices vary. - School trips (internal/ external): termly invoicing; example internal trip fee shown as €24. - Student replacement card: €7 (when incurred). - Translation of documents: €0.10/word (when incurred). - Food service (Grades 6–12): €145 monthly (when incurred); for younger years food service is included in tuition and discounted in December/April as noted. - Supervision period (6:00 pm–6:30 pm): €70 monthly (when incurred) for 1-year-olds to Grade 5; late-collection penalties also apply. - English Second Language tuition (examples): Grades 1–5: €540 (5h/week); Grade 6 (6.5h/week): €660 (termly invoiced); Grades 7–8 (9h/week): €840 (termly invoiced). - Wellbeing individual support (Grades 6–12): €45/hour (monthly when incurred). - iPad acquisition for Grades 4–5 (Apple iPad Air 11" Wi‑Fi 128GB with keyboard, pencil and 1 year insurance): shown as €1,131 or an alternative entry figure €377 (invoice options listed); iPad rental (Grades 4–5): €105 (termly). Refund information and non-refundable charges - Enrolment fees for new students are non-refundable. Re-enrolment fees for current students are non-refundable and are charged in April. Registration and re-enrolment notes in the fee schedule indicate these items are non-refundable as specified. - Extracurricular activities require a full-term commitment; if a student withdraws or discontinues participation during the term, the full term fee remains chargeable (exceptions apply only if the activity is cancelled or minimum numbers are not met). Fee payment options and administrative notes - Accepted payment methods: ATM reference (on invoice), direct debit, education tickets, bank transfer. Direct debit is the standard monthly collection method; failed direct debits will be re-requested by ATM reference or bank transfer. - Invoicing and review: invoices are issued in advance according to the chosen billing frequency; parents/guardians must review invoices and notify the finance office within 48 hours if corrections are required. - Overdue handling and administrative charges: for 2025/26 schedules, overdue invoices attract a 5% interest charge; other administrative fees (for example, contract-change requests) are set out in the fee schedules.	Fee details Fees published for the 2026–2027 academic year (school's published schedule). Application fees - Early Learning Center (Pre‑K) applicants: EUR 150; nonrefundable. - Grade 1–11 applicants: EUR 100; nonrefundable. Tuition fees (per trimester and annual) — by year group - Pre‑kindergarten: EUR 4,337 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 13,007; application fee EUR 150. - Kindergarten – Grade 2: EUR 5,763 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 17,290; application fee EUR 100. - Grade 3 – Grade 5: EUR 6,415 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 19,246; application fee EUR 100. - Grade 6 – Grade 8: EUR 6,676 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 20,028; application fee EUR 100. - Grade 9 & Grade 10: EUR 7,698 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 23,093; application fee EUR 100. - Grade 11 & Grade 12: EUR 8,103 per trimester; annual tuition EUR 24,308; application fee EUR 100. Required one‑time and recurring fees - Annual re‑enrollment fee (all students): EUR 750; nonrefundable and secures a place for the upcoming academic year. - Pre‑K1 and Pre‑K2: nonrefundable enrollment deposit EUR 3,000; deposit is applied toward tuition (required to secure an admitted spot). - Kindergarten and higher: nonrefundable, one‑time Campus Enhancement Fee EUR 5,000 payable upon acceptance to secure the offered place. - External examination fees (IGCSE, IB DP) are not included in tuition and are billed separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard tuition billing follows a trimester schedule with due dates: 1st payment July 1; 2nd payment December 1; 3rd payment March 1. - Application fees are nonrefundable and paid at application time; the school issues receipts for application payments (no invoice issued for application fees). - Enrollment deposit and Campus Enhancement Fee are nonrefundable and required to hold an offered place; the Pre‑K deposit is applied to tuition. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as part of the school's program fees; no boarding fees are published. (All published tuition and required fees are for day enrolment.) Other costs and fees - Uniforms and school shop items are available through the school shop; sample prices (school shop list): fleece zip jacket EUR 26; puffer jacket EUR 42.80; tracksuit jacket EUR 29; crew‑neck sweat EUR 27; polo shirts EUR ~EUR 22; PE shorts EUR 13. Payment is made on collection at the School Shop. - After‑School Activities (paid clubs/academies) are charged separately; paid activities are nonrefundable for the term once committed. - Transportation (bus) is not included in tuition; bus service is arranged separately and fees for transportation are additional. - School field trips, examination entry fees, and some optional services may be charged separately from tuition. Tuition explicitly includes books, instructional materials, daily lunch and two snacks, after‑school clubs & sports (as noted in the tuition inclusions), certain instrument provision (violins when required), and school field trips; external exam fees are excluded. Refund information - Application fees (ELC and Grades 1–11) are nonrefundable. Annual re‑enrollment fee, Campus Enhancement Fee, and Pre‑K enrollment deposit are nonrefundable. Paid after‑school activities are nonrefundable for the term once a student is enrolled. - The school's published pages list those nonrefundable fees but do not publish a detailed public schedule of tuition refunds for full or partial withdrawals (no publicly posted pro‑rata/withdrawal refund table was found on the published fee pages). Fee payment options - The school accepts bank transfer payments to a published IBAN and SWIFT account for activity and school payments, and uses Flywire for online international payments. Credit card payments can be made at the School Shop for shop and activity charges. The school's accounts contact is accounts@tasisportugal.org for billing questions. (Payment methods for specific invoices include bank transfer, Flywire, and in‑person card payments as shown in school payment instructions for activities and shop purchases.) Notes on routine charges and exclusions - Fees for external examinations (IGCSE, IB DP) are additional and billed separately. After‑school vendor‑run activities may be billed directly by external providers. Bus/transportation and certain optional activities are additional to published tuition. If you need exact numeric line items copied into your database fields, use the numerical values above (trimester and annual tuition figures, application fees, re‑enrollment and one‑time campus/enrollment fees, and sample uniform prices).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details PaRK International School provides a bilingual education from Early Learning through Grade 4, followed by the Cambridge International Pathway from Grade 5, including the IGCSE, A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum integrates technology and 21st-century skills across the subjects. Academic stages include Early Learning (Ages 1-5), Junior School (Grades 1-5), Lower Senior School (Grades 6-8), Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9-10) and the IB Diploma Programme or A Levels (Grades 11-12). The school operates on three campuses in Lisbon: Alfragide, Praça de Espanha, and Restelo. In 2025, IBDP results were strong with an average score of 35, 29% of students scoring 38 points or more, and a top score of 45.	Curriculum details TASIS Portugal is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for high school and Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10. The IBDP comprises six subject groups and a core including Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). Assessments include external examinations and internal assessments moderated by the IB, with the Diploma score calculated from the six subjects and the DP core, up to 45 points. The Cambridge IGCSE is taught in Grades 9–10 with core subjects such as English Language/Literature, Mathematics, Science, and History, and a range of language and elective options; progression to the IBDP requires passing at least six IGCSE subjects with a grade C or better. IGCSE results for 2024–2025 show 94% A–C, 54% A–A, 94% of candidates with six or more A–C, and 1 in 6 students earning straight A and A across all subjects.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Student-Teacher Ratio: ELC 7.1:1; Elementary School 9.0:1; Upper School 8.8:1. Average Class Size: ELC 17.7; Elementary 23; Middle School 19.9; High School 13.8.
Exam results	Exam results IBDP exam results 2025 show an average score of 35, with 29% of students scoring 38 points or more, and a top score of 45.	Exam results IGCSE results for 2024–2025 are strong: 94% A* to C, 54% A* to A, 94% of candidates with six or more A* to C, and 80% A* to B; about one in six students earned straight A* and A across all IGCSE subjects.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression PaRK IS provides individualised university and careers counselling from Grade 10. One in three Inspired students secures a place in Russell Group or Ivy League universities. About 90% of Inspired students are accepted to their first-choice university. The school offers an SAT pathway with an official SAT centre on campus and partner SAT prep providers, Arete Education and The Classroom Door, for additional admissions support.	Higher education progression University destinations include Lynn University, University of San Diego, Wake Forest University, Kings College, University of Exeter, IE University, Esade Barcelona, and Bocconi University. TASIS Portugal's first graduating class will be in the spring of 2026.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Nsouli Scholars is an Inspired initiative enabling up to 50 students at any one time to attend Inspired schools on full scholarships. The programme supports access to academics, arts and sports, and PaRK IS participates in this global programme. In 2022, Inspired's IB Diploma Average Point Score was 35 (world average 31.98), with 27% of A Level grades being A*, illustrating the level of exceptional performance within Inspired schools.	Gifted and talented Academic enrichment classes and a wide range of elective options continue through the IGCSE years and into the DP to support advanced learners.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Enquiry Form: Fill in the Enquiry Form to apply to any of our campuses (Alfragide, Praça de Espanha or Restelo). This form should also be completed if you wish to book a visit or to learn more about PaRK International School. 2. Application Form: Complete the Application Form sent by our team. If applying to Junior School onwards, upload the latest school reports in the Open Apply portal or send them to our Admissions team. 3. Campus Meeting: After the application forms are complete, book a meeting with the campus of your choice (Alfragide, Praça de Espanha or Restelo) at a convenient date and time. This meeting can be a campus visit or an online meeting, depending on the family's preference. 4. Registration Fee: If you would like to continue with the admissions process, there is a non-refundable €100 Registration Fee. 5. Interview: Interview with the Psychologist (from Grade 1 onwards). For IGCSE and IB / A Levels applicants, if necessary there may be an extra interview with the Deputy Head of Academics or IB / A Levels Coordinator to discuss IGCSE and IB / A Levels subject choices, respectively. 6. Evaluation: From Grade 5 onwards, there is an Evaluation following the interview - an online, age-related objective assessment test (GL Cognitive Ability Test 4). There can also be an online language assessment test (English or Portuguese) at this stage if required. 7. Offer Letter: Each student's admission is determined by the School Board with the advice of the respective Head. The decision is communicated by email to the parents along with the necessary steps to complete the enrolment, including the payment of the enrolment fee. Based on this, the child will be given a conditional or unconditional offer (conditional offers may require the parents to agree to booster lessons in English prior to admission to PaRK IS). 8. Formal Registration: The official registration takes place in June. At that time, the Parent/Guardian needs to deliver the required documents for the student's process. Your child is now a PaRK IS student!	Admissions Applications are considered throughout the year, and families are invited to visit the campus. The online application is powered by OpenApply, and you create your account by filling out the TASIS Portugal inquiry form. Complete and submit the application for the appropriate grade level; Early Learning Center (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten) ages 3 to 5, with PK1 needing to be 3 by September 1 and toilet trained, PK2 needing to be 4 by September 1, and Kindergarten needing to be 5 by September 1; Elementary is Grades 1–5, Middle School 6–8, and High School 9–12 (with limited entry to 10th grade if coming from an IGCSE program in alignment with the program). Transcripts from the previous year and current year records are requested starting from Grade 1; recommendations from educators are required; submit results of any standardized tests (e.g., MAP, ERB); English Language Development may be required and tested. Interviews or visits are scheduled by contacting Admissions; Early Learning Center candidates will have an assessment with ELC staff (virtual options available). Submit any educational testing or IEPs if applicable. The nonrefundable application fee is €100 (€150 for ELC applicants). Admission decisions for the 2026–2027 school year note that Grades 2–8 are currently full; availability for Grades 3–8 in 2026–2027 is determined after the re-enrollment process; admissions for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 9 (IGCSE), and Grade 11 (IB Diploma Programme) operate on a rolling basis as spaces become available. The school maintains a Wait Pool for full classes; it is not ranked, and completed applications are required for Wait Pool consideration; space is opened as openings arise and requires balancing factors such as gender and language diversity, sibling enrollment, and academic readiness. A Note to Families: being in the Wait Pool should not discourage applications. Re-enrollment for the following year requires a non-refundable €750 Re-Enrollment Fee by February 15; payment of Campus Enhancement Fund (CEF) is required for Kindergarten and higher (CEF amount set annually) and is non-refundable; withdrawal and refund policies apply, and outstanding fees can affect re-enrollment. For questions, contact the Admissions Office.
Scholarships	Scholarships Nsouli Scholars Programme: The Nsouli Scholars Programme is a global initiative that enables 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 endowment honours Nadim Nsouli. In recognition of Mr Nsouli's Lebanese heritage and Inspired's commitment to inclusivity, several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin.	Scholarships University and scholarship applications are supported by TASIS Portugal through the University and Career Counseling program.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The Wait Pool is used when classes are full; applications are always welcome, and only completed applications are eligible for Wait Pool consideration. The Wait Pool is not ranked; the Admissions Committee reviews each applicant as openings arise, weighing factors such as gender and language diversity, sibling enrollment, and academic readiness. When space becomes available, a candidate from the Wait Pool may be offered a place, and families are encouraged to contact Admissions for more information or to schedule a campus tour.
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