Redbridge International School Tapada da Ajuda Campus vs The Lisboan International School

	R Redbridge International School Tapada da Ajuda Campus Lisbon, Portugal	T The Lisboan International School Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,390 - 18,000	Fees / year €13,450 - 23,450
Age range	Age range 12 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary), IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 550	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English, Portuguese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2025
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location The Lisboan is in Lisbon, Portugal, in the Alcântara district. The campus address is R. Maria Luísa Holstein, 1300-388 Lisboa, Portugal.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Open from FS1 to Year 10. Founded in September 2025.
School type	School type —	School type British international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Portugal
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The Core Enrichment Programme takes place at the end of each school day.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application fee - A non-refundable application fee of EUR 250 is required to start the admissions process. Enrolment fee (registration / acceptance) - A non-refundable one‑off enrolment fee of EUR 2,500 applies for new students when paid by 31 March 2026. From 1 April 2026 the enrolment fee for new students is EUR 3,000. The school requires payment of the enrolment fee to secure an offered place. Tuition fees — 2025/26 (annual and termly; three terms per year) Primary school (annual / termly ×3): - Nursery: EUR 11,950 / EUR 3,983. - Reception: EUR 11,950 / EUR 3,983. - Year 1: EUR 13,950 / EUR 4,650. - Year 2: EUR 13,950 / EUR 4,650. - Year 3: EUR 15,950 / EUR 5,317. - Year 4: EUR 15,950 / EUR 5,317. - Year 5: EUR 16,950 / EUR 5,650. - Year 6: EUR 16,950 / EUR 5,650. Secondary school (annual / termly ×3): - Year 7: EUR 17,950 / EUR 5,983. - Year 8: EUR 17,950 / EUR 5,983. - Year 9: EUR 17,950 / EUR 5,983. - Year 10: EUR 19,950 / EUR 6,650. - Year 11: EUR 19,950 / EUR 6,650. - Year 12: EUR 21,950 / EUR 7,317. - Year 13: EUR 21,950 / EUR 7,317. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is expressed as an annual amount and divided into three termly instalments (Termly Fee × 3). Food service can be charged per term and is invoiced on the first day of each term. Re‑enrolment charges for current students are applied in March and are deducted from the following year's tuition. New offers must be secured (acceptance form and enrolment fee) within the timeframe set by admissions (payment of the enrolment fee secures the place). Boarding fees - The Lisboan does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees; the school operates as a day school and transport options are discussed as local public transport and potential future bus services. No boarding charges apply. Other costs and typical additional charges - Food service (meal plan) charged per term: EUR 500 (2025/26). - Re‑enrolment (current students, charged every March and deducted from next year's tuition): EUR 1,000. - Items commonly billed separately or noted as additional costs include uniforms, school trips (co‑curricular and city trips), optional co‑curricular activities provided by external providers, transport (when provided), BYOD / laptop requirement for Year 7 and above, and mandatory exam charges (IGCSE, IB or other external exam fees where applicable). Some items such as school books, certain curriculum trips and specified exams for the 2025/26 year are included in tuition as noted by the school. Refund information - The application fee is non‑refundable. The enrolment fee is non‑refundable. The re‑enrolment fee charged in March is non‑refundable and will be deducted from the following year's tuition. No other refund terms for tuition are specified in the published fee summary. Fee payment options - The application fee can be paid online through the school's application portal. Detailed payment instructions for the enrolment fee and other invoices are provided by the admissions team when an offer is made; families are required to follow the admissions instructions to transfer the enrolment fee and complete enrolment. Specific payment methods (credit card vs. bank transfer) are managed through the school's admissions/payment process.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The Lisboan has a uniform; P.E. kits will be purchased directly at the school.
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The Lisboan is part of Artemis Education.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Early Years focus on play, curiosity, and foundational skills, continuing into Primary with a broad and balanced curriculum. The Cambridge International framework guides the curriculum in Senior School, culminating in IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. In Senior School, the IB Diploma Programme is taken in Years 12 and 13. IGCSE subject options include English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, Design and Technology, Art and Design, Music, and Physical Education. At the end of Year 11, students sit the Cambridge International Education IGCSE examinations. Success provides a strong platform for progression to the IB Diploma Programme, A levels or vocational pathways. The Lisboan is part of the Artemis Education Family.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The IB Diploma Programme is recognised by leading universities worldwide. It develops critical and creative thinking, collaboration, independent research, self-management and communication, equipping students for higher education and for thriving in a rapidly changing world. Pathways beyond IGCSE include progression to the IB Diploma Programme, A levels or vocational pathways.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The Lisboan supports social and emotional development across academics, sport, creativity, and other aspects of the student experience. Staff provide guidance and support to foster emotional resilience and social-emotional learning through mentorship and open conversations.
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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is central to The Lisboan's culture and is underpinned by a safeguarding policy. Staff provide a secure, supportive environment where students can participate freely and grow in confidence. They offer guidance that fosters emotional resilience and social-emotional learning through mentorship and open conversations. Students are encouraged to take on new challenges with support, helping them develop independence and confidence to navigate change.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Wellbeing and safety of our students are above everything else. The safeguarding policy underpins school culture, providing a secure and trusted environment where children can participate freely and grow in confidence. Our staff offer guidance and support, fostering physical safety as well as emotional resilience and social-emotional learning through mentorship and open conversations. Students are encouraged to push their boundaries with the right support to build independence and courage to face new challenges.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview From a historic home in the Alcântara district, The Lisboan provides a learning environment that emphasizes innovation, sustainability and global citizenship. The facilities have been reimagined as innovative, flexible and forward-looking learning spaces. The campus is energy efficient, harnessing natural resources to support learning. Through its City as Our Classroom approach, learning is connected to Lisbon's culture and community. The Lisboan is a member of COBIS and will work towards CIS and WASC accreditation, and it is part of Artemis Education.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Through our partnership with Atlético CP, students have access to top-tier athletic facilities and coaching. Forest School is supported by Monsanto Forest Park as an extension of the classroom, enabling outdoor education and ecological learning. Rock climbing is introduced in partnership with Escala25. Padell is offered through Clube de Padel Alcântara. Music education is enhanced through a collaboration with the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The Lisboan combines the Cambridge International Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, progressing to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme from 2027. For 2025, ages 3 to 14, with plans to complete the full secondary programme by 2028. The City as Our Classroom approach links learning to Lisbon's culture and landscape. The school is a COBIS member and part of Artemis Education. The Artemis Experience and diverse co-curricular program enriches the academic journey.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Artemis Experience drives a dynamic co-curricular program that connects personal development with Lisbon's culture and landscape. Garden & Farming activities are offered in collaboration with ISA (Lisbon's Institute of Agronomia), providing hands-on learning about sustainability and food systems. Forest School activities extend into Monsanto Forest Park for outdoor education, ecology, and experiential learning. Rock climbing is available through Escala25. Padèl and music programs are offered through Clube de Padel Alcântara and the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra, respectively.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History The Lisboan is a British international school in the heart of Lisbon. It opened in September 2025 and is currently open from FS1 to Year 10, following the Cambridge International Curriculum and progressing to Cambridge IGCSEs; from 2027 it will offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school is a member of COBIS and will work towards CIS and WASC accreditation, and is part of Artemis Education. The Lisboan's building is a former pasta and flour factory dating back to 1908; the factory was acquired in 1926 by the Industrial Company of Portugal and Colonies and remained operational until 1970, and has since been renovated into a 21st-century learning space. The Lisboan is located in Alcântara, Lisbon, at the centre of a dynamic community, and it uses a City as Our Classroom approach to connect learning with Lisbon's culture and community, with a carbon-neutral education design that harnesses solar energy and aims to keep energy use low.
Community	Community —	Community The Lisboan is a British international school in the heart of Lisbon, founded in September 2025 and open from FS1 to Year 10. The Lisboan's location in the heart of Alcântara puts it at the centre of a dynamic community that attracts entrepreneurs, creative minds and forward-thinkers from around the world. The City as Our Classroom approach connects learning with Lisbon's culture and community, and the school collaborates with local partners to enrich student experiences, including Atlético CP, ISA Lisboa, Monsanto Forest Park, Escala25, Clube de Padel Alcântara, and the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The Lisboan teaches the Cambridge International Curriculum, progressing to Cambridge IGCSEs and, from 2027, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The City as Our Classroom approach connects learning with Lisbon's culture and community, developing curiosity, confidence and compassion. The Lisboan is a COBIS member and works toward CIS and WASC accreditation.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Music education is provided through collaboration with the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra, offering instrument instruction and performance opportunities. The Lisboan's eight-pillar Experience includes a 'Performance' pillar that supports exhibiting talents in the performing arts. The co-curricular program integrates arts and performing opportunities alongside academic and sporting activities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language City as Our Classroom connects learning with Lisbon's culture and community. Internationalism is one of the Lisboan Experience pillars, guiding cross-cultural understanding and global-mindedness. The school's culture-focused approach is reinforced by its status as part of Artemis Education and its city-based learning ethos.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The Lisboan Experience offers a broad range of options that mix academics, recreation, instrumental, sporting and performing arts activities as part of daily life. The eight pillars include Wellbeing, Social Responsibility and Outdoor Education, guiding students' leisure and personal development. In addition, external providers in Lisbon offer activities such as rowing, surfing, padel, mountain biking and specialist performing arts.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Social responsibility is one of the Lisboan Experience pillars, with opportunities for community engagement through sustainability projects and local partnerships. Students participate in citywide sustainability efforts, from beach cleanups to urban gardening. Eco-Centric Education emphasizes partnerships and community involvement in real-world environmental projects.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Leadership and Entrepreneurship are two of the Lisboan Experience pillars, providing guidance to develop leadership skills, creative problem solving and an entrepreneurial mindset. The eight-pillars framework encourages students to take initiative, collaborate, and apply enterprise thinking across activities. These opportunities are integrated into the Experience Programme under expert guidance.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is one of the Lisboan Experience pillars, guiding students' health, resilience and social-emotional development. Outdoor Education is another pillar, supporting learning through outdoor experiences. Physical Education & Sport is delivered through a partnership with Atlético CP, giving access to top-tier athletic facilities and coaching. The eight-pillars framework positions physical and mental health as central to student development.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision On-site EAL support is available. The Lisboan follows the National Curriculum for England adapted for an international setting and uses the Cambridge International framework, with Cambridge IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme.
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 The Lisboan is an international school for students aged 3 to 18. In 2026 the school serves ages 3 to 15 (Nursery through Year 10), with Year 11 opening in 2026, Year 12 in 2027, and Year 13 in 2028. The school follows the National Curriculum for England adapted for an international setting, delivering Cambridge IGCSEs and, from 2027, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Admissions are rolling with no application deadline; assessments may be conducted during the academic year. Applications are online and the six‑step process is: 1. Enquire; 2) Gather Documents (child's Passport, both parent/guardian passports, Vaccination Record, End of Year Report, Passport‑size Photo); 3) Application (online form and documents) with a €250 application fee; 4) Assessment (if applicable) to determine placement; 5) Offer by email with next enrolment steps; 6) Secure the place within 10 working days by submitting the Acceptance form, Parent/Guardian Contract, paying the enrolment fee, and signing The Lisboan Values and Data Protection Agreements. The Age Placement Guide maps birth dates to Nursery through Year 13 (examples include 1 September 2021–31 August 2022 = Nursery 3–4 yrs; 1 September 2020–31 August 2021 = Reception 4–5 yrs, etc.). The Lisboan is a member of COBIS and will work toward CIS and WASC accreditation. The application fee is €250 and the enrolment fee is €2,500 (until 31 March 2026; otherwise €3,000).
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