Prime School - Lisbon vs Theodore International Startup Academy (TISA Lisbon)

	P Prime School - Lisbon Lisbon, Portugal	T Theodore International Startup Academy (TISA Lisbon) Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,253 - 22,160	Fees / year €18,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Pupils	Pupils 900	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Portuguese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2023
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location The Lisbon campus is located at R. São Sebastião da Pedreira 27, 1050-010 Lisbon. The campus operates Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 18:30. The school also has a campus in Leiden, the Netherlands.
Stages	Stages —	Stages TISA Lisbon is a private international primary school for ages 3–12, offering an inquiry-based core curriculum with a kids-Business program and STEM (Science & Business) / CAD (Creative Arts & Design) tracks.
School type	School type —	School type Private international primary school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 20+ nationalities represented; international community.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Our inclusive approach provides tailored support to children with learning differences, ensuring every student can reach their potential.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The school day begins at 08:30. The Core Programme runs until 13:00. The afternoon tracks run 13:00–17:30. The day ends at 17:30, with optional after-school swimming on Wednesday afternoons.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application fee - No separate application fee is published. Families submit an online application and confirm a place by paying a deposit and signing the School Fee Agreement; the deposit holds the child's place for one week. Tuition fees (by year group / age band) - TISA Lisbon charges a single all‑inclusive annual tuition for all year groups (ages 3–12): EUR 18,000 per year. There is no different published annual tuition by year group — the same annual fee applies across the school's age range. Included in the annual tuition are books, school meals, and the school uniform. Per-term / per-installment detail - The school offers two payment options: annual payment or monthly installments. An annual payment receives a 5% discount. - For reference calculation only: dividing EUR 18,000 by 12 results in EUR 1,500 per month if a 12‑month monthly schedule is used; the school states tuition is payable in monthly installments but does not publish the exact number of installments in the public fee summary. The 5% annual discount on EUR 18,000 equals EUR 900, so an annual prepayment with discount would be EUR 17,100. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is payable either in monthly installments or annually in advance. A deposit and a signed School Fee Agreement are required to confirm a place; the deposit holds a place for one week while the Fee Agreement is signed. Specific billing dates, the deposit amount, late‑payment penalties, and the detailed billing schedule are set out in the School Fee Agreement and by the Admissions Office. Boarding fees - TISA Lisbon operates as a day primary campus (ages 3–12); no boarding provision or boarding fees are published. Optional services (transport, wraparound activities) are offered separately at additional cost. Other costs and optional fees - Uniform: included in the annual tuition. - School meals and books: included in the annual tuition. - Optional extras charged in addition to tuition and priced on request: pick‑up & drop‑off (transport), swimming lessons, tennis lessons, museum visits and school trips, and other optional programmes. These items are listed as “price on request” and are billed separately when selected. - Sibling discounts: 10% for the second child and 15% for the third child (applies to tuition). Refunds and withdrawal - The contractual terms for deposits, refunds, withdrawals, and any liability for unpaid fees are governed by the School Fee Agreement signed at enrolment. A deposit is required to confirm a place; the School Fee Agreement defines the specific refund or withdrawal conditions. No separate refund schedule is published in the school's public fee summary. Fee payment options (methods) - The school's public fee summary states the available payment frequencies (monthly or annual) and the 5% discount for annual payment. Specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit, or credit card) are not listed in the published fee summary and are confirmed in the School Fee Agreement and by the Admissions Office.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The school offers an international, English-medium, inquiry-based curriculum. The Core Programme covers Mathematics, English, Science, Sports, Arts, and Digital Literacy. The TISA Business Programme presents 24 modules for entrepreneurship from age 4 to 17, with students building real startups. There are two professional tracks: STEM (Robotics, Programming, 3D Modelling, Electronics, Advanced Mathematics) and Creative Arts (Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Graphic Design, Creative Writing). Cambridge Exams are administered for early-year students (G0–G6/7) annually. The program emphasizes full immersion in English and small class sizes, with a maximum of 16 students per class.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Max class size is 16 students per class.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	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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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
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
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Application: Submit your child's application with basic family and school information to confirm registration. The Admissions Team reviews the application and may request supporting documents. Required documents include birth certificate or passport copy, previous school records, immunization records, recent passport-sized photos, and parent or guardian identification. Applications are accepted year-round with rolling admissions; apply about three months ahead of your child's start date. 2. Tour & Meeting: The Admissions Team reviews your application and schedules a campus visit. Visit the Lisbon campus at R. São Sebastião da Pedreira 27 to meet the team and see the learning environment. English is the language of instruction and English Language Support (ELS) is available for non-native speakers. The visit helps families understand the program and next steps for placement. 3. Deposit & Fee Agreement: Confirm the place with a deposit and sign the School Fee Agreement. Placement confirmation is issued after signing. Your spot is held for one week pending the deposit while you review and sign. Tuition is paid monthly or annually in advance.
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