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Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Situated in Lisbon's Restelo district, L'École Trilingue serves pupils aged 2 to 11 with a trilingual immersion programme in English, French and Portuguese. The school follows the French curriculum for the Early Years Foundation Stage, organized around five areas of learning: language, physical and artistic expression, thinking and learning tools, and world exploration. Portuguese is taught daily for 30-45 minutes, and the school day is split between English and French instruction. The teaching is accredited by the French Ministry for Education and certified by the Portuguese Ministry, reflecting a cross-border partnership with France and Portugal and linking to the sister school in London. Housed in a refurbished 1940s building, classrooms are bright and arranged to support group work, personalised teaching, and sensorial exploration. A large garden supports biodiversity education and offers a Pre-nursery zone for 2-3 year olds. Breakfast and after-school care run beyond hours; offerings vary yearly in Lisbon.
L'École Trilingue has instruction in English, French, Portuguese.
Location
Located in Lisbon, Portugal, in the Restelo district at Rua Dom Loureno de Almeida, 21, 1400-314 Lisboa.
Stages
First cycle including CP (Y2) and CE1 (Y3).
Type
International school offering trilingual immersion (English, French and Portuguese).
Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils come from all backgrounds and nationalities.
Country affiliation
France and Portugal
School day structure
Days are split into two half-days with a lunch break. Classes are taught half the day in English and half the day in French. Portuguese is taught for 30-45 minutes per day.
Bus service
Transportation includes tram lines 15E and 18E, bus lines 79B, 201, 714, 723, 728, 729, 732, and 751, and suburban train Linha de Cascais.
Academics
L'École Trilingue teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.
Curriculum
Early years foundation stage teaching is based on the French curriculum. The five areas of learning are: 1) Using and experiencing language in all its forms; 2) Doing, expressing oneself and understanding through physical activity; 3) Doing, expressing oneself and understanding through artistic activity; 4) Acquiring the tools for thinking and learning; 5) Exploring the world. Play promotes social skills, confidence and respect for others. The school provides trilingual immersion in English, French and Portuguese, with Portuguese taught for 30–45 minutes per day. The school day is split into two half-days, with half the day taught in English and the other half in French.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a nurturing, inclusive, multilingual environment that helps pupils grow, learn and blossom, building confidence, autonomy and mutual respect for a diverse community.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English, French and Portuguese are taught by immersion.
Mental Wellbeing
The school offers a safe, nurturing setting that supports pupil wellbeing and aims to develop confidence and autonomy.
Safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Admissions
Admissions
Registrations are now open for CP (Y2) and CE1 (Y3).
FAQs
What curriculum does L'École Trilingue follow?
Early years foundation stage teaching is based on the French curriculum. The five areas of learning are: 1) Using and experiencing language in all its forms; 2) Doing, expressing oneself and understanding through physical activity; 3) Doing, expressing oneself and understanding through artistic acti...
Where is L'École Trilingue located?
Located in Lisbon, Portugal, in the Restelo district at Rua Dom Loureno de Almeida, 21, 1400-314 Lisboa.
What age range does the school serve?
L'École Trilingue serves students from age 2 to 11, covering First cycle including CP (Y2) and CE1 (Y3)..
How many students attend L'École Trilingue?
Approximately 44 students are enrolled at L'École Trilingue.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 7,000 to PHP 9,500 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
L'École Trilingue is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
English, French and Portuguese are taught by immersion. The early years foundation stage is based on the French curriculum. The language environment emphasizes using and experiencing language in all its forms, with opportunities to read aloud and to link sounds and letters to support language develo
What facilities does the school offer?
The school is housed in a refurbished 1940s building that has been extended to meet the needs of a modern school. Classrooms are arranged to maximise natural light and support group work, personalised teaching, sensorial exploration, and intellectual curiosity. Restelo is a leafy district in Lisbon,
What is the admissions process?
Registrations are now open for CP (Y2) and CE1 (Y3).
Does L'École Trilingue offer a bus service?
Transportation includes tram lines 15E and 18E, bus lines 79B, 201, 714, 723, 728, 729, 732, and 751, and suburban train Linha de Cascais.
What accreditations does L'École Trilingue hold?
The French Ministry for Education accredits the school and the Portuguese Ministry of Education certifies it.
