Redbridge International School - Campo de Ourique Campus vs United Lisbon International School

	R Redbridge International School - Campo de Ourique Campus Lisbon, Portugal	U United Lisbon International School Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,600 - 17,900	Fees / year €11,800 - 24,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum)
Pupils	Pupils 550	Pupils 615
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English, Portuguese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2020
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Lisbon, Portugal. Two campuses: Campo de Ourique Campus at Rua Francisco Metrass, Nº 97, 1350-164 Lisboa; Tapada da Ajuda Campus at Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa.	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 (3-5 years); CP to CM2 (French International Programme); 6ème to Terminale (French International Programme); 1º Ciclo and 2º Ciclo (Portuguese International Programme); Lower and Upper Secondary (Cambridge International Programme); IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme).	Stages K-12 school for children aged 3-18.
School type	School type International school	School type Private day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Nationalities represented: 36.	Pupil nationality mix Over 50 nationalities are represented.
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Country affiliation	Country affiliation Portugal	Country affiliation Portugal
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition fees (School Year 2026/2027) - Early Years (Petite, Moyenne, Grande Sections): EUR 890 per month; EUR 2,967 per term; EUR 8,900 per year. - French/English Pathway – Primary (CP to CM2): EUR 1,082 per month; EUR 3,607 per term; EUR 10,820 per year. - French/English Pathway – Lower Secondary (6ème to 3ème / Years 8–10): EUR 1,236 per month; EUR 4,120 per term; EUR 12,360 per year. - French/English Pathway – Upper Secondary (2nde, 1ère, Terminale / Years 11–13): EUR 1,339 per month; EUR 4,463 per term; EUR 13,390 per year. - Portuguese/English Pathway – 1.º Ciclo (1.º to 4.º ano): EUR 1,082 per month; EUR 3,607 per term; EUR 10,820 per year. - Portuguese/English Pathway – 2.º Ciclo (5.º and 6.º ano): EUR 1,082 per month; EUR 3,607 per term; EUR 10,820 per year. - Cambridge Secondary – Lower Cambridge (Year 8, Year 9): EUR 1,590 per month; EUR 5,300 per term; EUR 15,900 per year. - Cambridge Secondary – Upper Cambridge (Year 10, Year 11): EUR 1,800 per month; EUR 6,000 per term; EUR 18,000 per year. - IBDP (Year 12): EUR 1,800 per month; EUR 6,000 per term; EUR 18,000 per year. Application and enrolment fees - Application fee (paid at application): EUR 200. This fee is mandatory and non-refundable. - Enrolment fee (one-time payment on acceptance): EUR 4,000 for a new student; enrolment fee for second or subsequent child: EUR 1,750. The enrolment fee is mandatory and non-refundable. For new secondary students, a percentage of the enrolment fee is deducted from the first invoice (25% deducted from the first invoice for 6ème to 3ème/Years 8–10; 50% deducted for 2nde/Year 11 onwards). Administration & resource fee - Early Years, Primary years and 2.º Ciclo: EUR 625 per year (mandatory, non-refundable). - Secondary (6ème to Terminale; Year 8 to Year 12): EUR 750 per year (mandatory, non-refundable). School meals and related charges - Early Years: EUR 140 x 10 months (EUR 1,400 per year). Not refundable in case of absence. - Year 1 to Year 4 (CP / 1º ano to CM1 / 4º ano): EUR 150 x 10 months (EUR 1,500 per year). Not refundable in case of absence. - Year 5 and above (CM2 / 5º ano and above): EUR 160 x 10 months (EUR 1,600 per year). Not refundable in case of absence. Other annual fees and charges - Parent association membership (optional): EUR 10 per year (non-refundable). - Annual insurance fee: EUR 30. - Examination fees for external IGCSE/other external exams are not included in tuition and are charged separately. Sibling discounts and special discounts - Enrolment fee for the second child and other subsequent children: 25% discount on enrolment fee (resulting enrolment fee noted above as EUR 1,750 for second/subsequent child). Tuition fee discounts for concurrently enrolled siblings: second child tuition - 5% discount; third child tuition - 15% discount; fourth and subsequent children - 25% discount. Founder-family discounts on Early Years and Primary tuition for qualifying founding years are also recorded. Discounts apply to tuition only and do not apply to additional mandatory fees. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual payment option: the invoice for annual payment is issued mid-June 2026 for the full amount. A 2% refund (discount) on the yearly tuition is applied if the annual payment is received before 15 July 2026. - Instalment options historically offered and used for invoicing (examples of established practice): monthly payment by direct debit (10 monthly instalments), termly payment (three termly instalments) or annual payment in full. Termly invoices are normally due within 30 days of issue; monthly instalments are collected by direct debit or e-ticket arrangements. All amounts must be received net of bank charges. Specific due dates and allowed instalment plans are set on each year's invoice. - Consequences for late payment historically include interest charges on overdue sums and possible suspension of enrolment; payment deadlines and penalties are stated on invoices and in the school's admissions/terms documents. Refunds and non-refundable items - Application fee: non-refundable. - Enrolment fee: non-refundable in all cases. - Administration & Resource fee: mandatory and non-refundable; payment of this fee is required to secure re-enrolment. - School meals: not refundable in case of absence. - Annual tuition: no general refund for absences; refund rules (if any) and effective dates for withdrawal are specified in the school's terms and are applied per the admissions/terms documents. Early-payment 2% reduction is treated as a discount rather than a refund. Fee payment options (methods commonly used for application, enrolment and tuition invoices) - Bank transfer is the principal method for application and enrolment fee payments and for many termly/annual payments. All payments should be received net of bank charges. - Monthly payments are commonly processed by direct debit or via e-ticket systems (examples: Edenred / Cheque Infancia) for families using monthly instalments. Termly payments can be made by bank transfer, direct debit or e-ticket; annual payments are typically made by bank transfer and/or ticket systems. Historical practice also accepts cheque in some cases. Exact available payment channels for a given year and invoice are stated on that year's invoices and admissions documentation. Notes on mandatory items and inclusions - Administration & Resource fee covers the school's annual manuals, books and resources; parents are responsible for replacement charges for lost or damaged materials beyond normal wear. - Examination fees for external assessments (e.g., IGCSE) are additional to the tuition figures shown above. (Information validated January 2026 for the 2026/2027 tuition schedule and related fees.)	Fee details —
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school uses a plurilingual approach from Early Years with instruction in French, Portuguese and English. Primary Years offer two international pathways: French International Programme (French national curriculum) for CP to CM2, and Portuguese International Programme (Portuguese national curriculum) for 1.º to 6.º ano. Secondary School offers two pathways: French International Programme from 6ème to Terminale, delivered in a bilingual French/English setting and leading to Baccalauréat Français International; and the Cambridge International Programme from Year 8 to Year 11, leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Year 12 and 13. Cambridge is used for English language learning throughout the journey. The Campo de Ourique campus serves Early and Primary years, while the Tapada da Ajuda campus serves Secondary education.	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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Ideal-sized learner classes with a student/teacher ratio of 1:6.	Student teacher ratio —
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 French International Programme leads to Baccalauréat Français International. Cambridge International Programme leads to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12–13.	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 A differentiated enrichment programme includes Forest School, European exchanges, extracurricular activities, sports competitions, sustainable development initiatives and citizenship awareness.	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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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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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Register and create a profile. Start the admission process by creating an account. Your information is saved in the school's system for future reference. Create your account using an email address you will access throughout the admission season, as this will be the primary contact with the school. 2. Visit the School. After you have created an account and completed the application form, the admissions team will contact you to schedule a visit. The visit is led by a team member who shows you the facilities and explains the school's pedagogical project, life at school, and admission procedures. Your child should attend the visit; if you are applying from abroad, a virtual call can be arranged. 3. Submit your application. When ready, submit copies of the student's and parents' IDs/passports. Please note that the school's acceptance of the application form does not guarantee a place. Ensure all required documents are uploaded to complete the application. 4. Confirmation of Admission. Admission is determined by the Head of School with input from the relevant academic staff and is confirmed in writing by the Admissions Office. Upon admission, pay the enrolment fee within five working days to secure the place. Data transfer of personal information is part of the process and consent for forwarding of data is required.	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 Redbridge offers a Secondary School Scholarship Programme for new students entering Cambridge International Programme (Year 8–12) or French/English Programme (6ème–Terminale). It provides a reduction of 10% to 100% on fees, with potential coverage for some after-school activities, for one academic year subject to renewal. Applications require completing the Scholarship Application Form and submitting supporting documents such as a teacher reference, school reports, motivation letter from the student, and a guardian letter along with any required financial documents. The Board of Directors makes the final decision; renewal depends on continued academic performance, conduct, participation, and evidence of financial need.	Scholarships —
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