St. Dominic's International School vs The Lisboan International School

	S St. Dominic's International School Lisbon, Portugal	T The Lisboan International School Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,500 - 22,000	Fees / year €13,450 - 23,450
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 668	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1975	Opened 2025
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Rua Maria Brown, Outeiro de Polima, 2785-816 São Domingos de Rana, Portugal. Alvará No. 2178 of 10/09/1975 was issued by the Ministério da Educação e Cultura. St. Dominic's International School is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of schools.	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 The Junior School comprises eight grade levels including the Early Years (Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception). The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (IBDP).	Stages Open from FS1 to Year 10. Founded in September 2025.
School type	School type St. Dominic's International School is an IB World School offering the full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for students aged 3 to 18.	School type British international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Personalised programmes to support students with learning difficulties and for students who are new to the English language.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Portugal	Country affiliation Portugal
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic (Dominican Sisters)	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Junior School Day runs from 8:20 to 15:30 with eight 40‑minute periods and a 60‑minute lunch; Senior School Day runs from 8:40 to 15:50 with eight 40‑minute periods and a 60‑minute lunch.	School day structure The Core Enrichment Programme takes place at the end of each school day.
Bus service details	Bus service details School bus service is available for registered students; bus routes cover Lisboa Este–Bobadela, Expo, Miraflores, Linda-a-Velha and Oeiras; Lisboa/Algés–Areeiro, Restelo and Algés; Lisboa–Praça de Espanha, Alto dos Moinhos, Alfornelos, Queluz and Massamá; Cascais–Cascais, Qta. da Marinha, Qta. da Bicuda, Aldeia de Juzo; Estoril–Alcabideche, Estoril, Parede and Carcavelos; Odivelas–Odivelas. Barraqueiro Transportes operates the service; enrolment is for the full year and requests after September 15 are subject to availability.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - A Registration fee (annual) and a one‑time Capital Levy are payable when a place is confirmed. The Capital Levy is €5,000 (one‑off). The school requires payment of the Registration Fees, comprising the Annual Registration and the applicable Capital Levy, to confirm admission. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual €11,500 — Per term €3,833 (annual ÷ 3). - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual €11,800 — Per term €3,933 (annual ÷ 3). - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual €13,000 — Per term €4,333 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 1 (age 6): Annual €14,200 — Per term €4,733 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 2 (age 7): Annual €14,400 — Per term €4,800 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 3 (age 8): Annual €14,600 — Per term €4,867 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 4 (age 9): Annual €14,900 — Per term €4,967 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 5 (age 10): Annual €15,000 — Per term €5,000 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 6 (age 11): Annual €17,100 — Per term €5,700 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 7 (age 12): Annual €17,200 — Per term €5,733 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 8 (age 13): Annual €17,400 — Per term €5,800 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 9 (age 14): Annual €20,500 — Per term €6,833 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 10 (age 15): Annual €20,500 — Per term €6,833 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 11 (age 16): Annual €22,000 — Per term €7,333 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 12 (age 17): Annual €22,000 — Per term €7,333 (annual ÷ 3). (Note: the school invoices three times per year; the per‑term figures above are the annual fee divided by three and are shown to give per‑term amounts consistent with the school's termly billing structure.) First‑year total for new families - For a new enrolment the first year total includes the one‑time Capital Levy plus the annual tuition. Example: Kindergarten 1 first‑year total €11,500 (annual tuition) + €5,000 (Capital Levy) = €16,500. Billing schedule and payment terms - Termly payment schedule: Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 payments are required; the school publishes specific due dates for each term (Term 1 due 1 July 2026; Term 2 due 1 December 2026; Term 3 due 1 March 2027). An annual payment option is available with an advanced‑payment discount of 5% if paid prior to the school's published deadline. Late payments incur staged interest/penalties (for example 5% for 30–60 days late; 10% for 60–90 days late; more than 90 days may incur 10% plus possible legal proceedings). The school invoices and requires payment by the stated due dates. Boarding fees (if applicable) - St. Dominic's operates as a day school; it does not publish boarding provision or boarding fees for this campus. Other costs and fees - IB examination fees (for IBDP and certain external examinations) are not included in the tuition and are charged separately for candidates in the relevant grades. - International sports, cultural and academic trip costs are not included in tuition and are invoiced separately when arranged. - After‑school (extra‑curricular) activities led by external providers carry additional charges. Co‑curricular activities led by school staff are stated as free of charge. - Annual bus service: bus registration is for the full year, withdrawal from the annual bus service is not allowed, and bus fees are treated as non‑refundable once paid. Routes are managed through the school's contracted transport partner. - Uniforms: all uniform items are purchased at the designated supplier (El Corte Inglés, Avenida António Augusto Aguiar 31, Lisbon). Uniform purchase is an additional parental expense; the school does not publish fixed uniform pricing on its public pages. - Summer school, supervision and incidental charges: summer‑programme fees and certain supervision charges (for example late pick‑up penalties) are charged separately as shown in the school's summer‑school materials. Refunds and withdrawal policy - One full term's notice (90 days) is required to withdraw a student during the academic year. If the required notice is not given, tuition for the following term will be charged in lieu of notice. Capital Levy, Tuition Fees, Registration Fees, and Annual Bus Fees are non‑refundable once paid. The school's published policy also states that any payments made for examinations or trips will first be used to settle outstanding tuition fees; refunds and pro‑rations are governed by the school's formal fee and withdrawal rules. Fee payment options (published information) - The school issues invoices and sets due dates and penalties; specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, SEPA direct debit) are not published in detail on the publicly available fee pages. Parents receive billing information and invoice terms through the admissions and administration process. Notes for families (practical points) - Tuition fees are stated to include school materials, some local field trips and school accident insurance; they do not include major international trips or IB examination fees. Annual fees are reviewed and may change from year to year. Bus service must be registered for the full year and is billed separately. Sibling discounts are published in fee summaries (the school database summary shows typical sibling discounts of 5% for a second child, 15% for a third child and 25% for fourth and subsequent children).	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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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the IB Continuum of education: PYP, MYP and DP. The Primary Years Programme is delivered Nursery to Grade 5 as a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach with six transdisciplinary themes. The Middle Years Programme covers Grade 6 to 10 and bridges PYP and DP, using Global Contexts and including Service as Action and the Personal Project, across eight subject groups. The Diploma Programme is for Grade 11 and 12, with core elements Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Action and Service and the Extended Essay, across six subject groups; DP Courses are offered as well. The school is authorized to offer the full IB Continuum.	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.
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Exam results	Exam results The highest DP score awarded to a candidate has been 45. The number of Diploma candidates has more than doubled in the last four years, and the average DP grade has risen. Graduates have gained places at top universities including Monash University (Australia), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, KU Leuven (Belgium), the University of Kent, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow, Imperial College London and the University of Coimbra.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have pursued higher education primarily at UK universities, with expanding options across Europe. Examples include Aberdeen University (Psychology); Brunel University London (Global Challenges with Innovation); City, University of London (Mathematics and Finance). Additional destinations include Durham University (Criminology), University of Edinburgh (Vet Medicine), University of Glasgow (Neuroscience), Imperial College London (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), and Universidade de Coimbra (Pharmacy Biomedical).	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.
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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
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 —
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school has an open admission policy and accepts students with a broad range of academic ability and learning needs. All applications are reviewed prior to confirming availability to ensure the resources to support the student, with focus on student wellbeing within the International Baccalaureate Programmes. Expression of Interest: submit the requested information to be contacted by a member of the admissions team. Visit to the Campus and Meeting with Admissions Team: during the school tour you meet a member of the teaching staff and, where possible, a student of a similar age; if applying to Grade 6 or above, a placement test may be requested during your visit or at your child's current school. Students not fluent in English or with special educational needs may be referred to Learning Support professionals. Offer Email: after the visit the application is reviewed to confirm availability; placement is offered according to space and the date of your application. Registration Forms, Documents and Fees: to complete registration and secure a place, you will receive and complete forms including Registration details, Health Questionnaire, School Consents, Rules and Regulations, Tuition Fees; it is important to disclose any health or learning concerns to avoid difficulties, and a Registration fee payment is required. Registration Confirmation: on receipt of the completed forms and payment of the Annual Registration and the applicable Capital Levy, the School will confirm admission.	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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