Portugal, Lisbon
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Brand new facilities on a purpose-built campus for ages 1–16. Fully inaugurated in September 2025, the 40,000 m² campus combines world-class academic, sports, and arts facilities. The site includes university-grade science laboratories, technology-rich classrooms, and modern creative and performing arts studios. Expansive green spaces and outdoor learning areas promote wellbeing, exploration and a strong connection with nature. From age 13 onwards, there is a boarding house option providing a safe, supportive residential experience.
The campus offers world-class sports facilities, including a 25 m competition-standard swimming pool. A full-sized football and rugby pitch is available. A sports pavilion provides more than 400 spectator seats. Two tennis courts and a basketball court complete the facilities. The Elite Sports Programme supports talented student-athletes to train and excel.
University-grade science laboratories enable hands-on experimentation. Technology-rich classrooms integrate digital tools into lessons. Modern creative and performing arts studios support music, drama, and dance. Expansive outdoor learning spaces promote wellbeing and hands-on learning.
All students learn a language until Year 6. Starting from Year 3, students begin learning French and Spanish, and by Year 5 they have the choice of studying French, Spanish, or Portuguese alongside English. A bilingual English-Portuguese stream is available through Year 5. Extra after-school language classes are offered as part of the co-curricular activities program. The Global Exchange Programme offers stays from 4 weeks to a full academic year, with destinations including Spain, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, South Africa and New Zealand. The Elite Sports Programme supports talented student-athletes to train and excel.
King's College School Cascais is a private international school in Portugal offering a blended Cambridge-IGCSE curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels pathway for senior students. The school delivers Cambridge International Primary and Secondary curricula up to Year 11, complemented by a bilingual Portuguese-English stream through Year 5. In Years 12 and 13, students may choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels, while the school is pursuing authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme as a candidate IB World School. The new private campus, inaugurated in September 2025 on a 40,000 m² site, provides university-grade science laboratories, technology-rich classrooms, and spacious performing and visual arts studios. A Boarding House for up to 50 students aged 13–18 offers a safe residential experience. The curriculum is enhanced by the Inspired global network, exchanges and collaborations, and sport facilities including a 25 m pool and full-size pitches for student wellbeing.