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Portugal, Lisbon
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Lisbon area, Cascais, Portugal.
Three AMI-based Montessori programs for ages 2 years 10 months through 12 years.
The school is a co-educational not-for-profit authentic Montessori learning organization.
The school considers applicants with special needs, with priority given to the youngest applicants.
Portugal
Application and one-time fees
- Enrollment fee: EUR 500 per family (one-time).
- Facilities fee: EUR 500 per child per year.
- Pre-payment / deposit: EUR 500 payable at enrollment and deducted from the fourth (final) quarterly payment.
Tuition fees by programme (annual = 10 months)
- CASA (half-day): EUR 6,490 per year. Quarterly billing dates apply.
- CASA (full-day): EUR 8,690 per year. Quarterly billing dates apply.
- ELEMENTARY (lower and upper combined): EUR 9,390 per year. Quarterly billing dates apply.
Fees per term / billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule (quarterly payments):
- 1st quarter due before September 5.
- 2nd quarter due before November 5.
- 3rd quarter due before February 5.
- 4th quarter due before May 5 (the pre-payment/deposit is deducted from this payment).
- Payment timing options: parents may pay quarterly as scheduled or make a single advance annual payment; families who pay the year in advance receive a 5% discount on tuition.
- Late payment penalty: EUR 30 per week for payments made after the due date.
- Annual adjustment: fees increase annually by an amount approximating the inflation rate.
Boarding fees
- Boarding: Not applicable. The school offers day programmes and a July day-camp; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed.
Other costs and routine charges
- Snacks: Morning and afternoon snacks are included in the stated fees for all children. Full-day children are asked to bring a packed cold lunch.
- July day-camp/daycare: available at additional weekly rates (separate charge).
- Insurance: included in the fees.
- Uniform: no uniform fee is listed among the published fees.
Discounts and concessions
- Sibling discounts: 15% discount for the second child; 25% for the third child or more. Families with more than one child enrolled in the same school year are exempt from the enrollment fee for second and subsequent children.
- Income-based discount: families with monthly income under EUR 3,000 may be eligible for a tuition reduction of up to 35% (application requires an income/property disclosure form and submission of the family's last IRS return sheet). Discounts apply to tuition only and do not apply to enrollment fee, facilities fee, or deposit.
Refunds and absence
- Fees are non-refundable. In cases of absence due to illness or other reasons, no payments are returned. All children must attend through the end of June; July services are separate and charged additionally.
Fee payment options (formats and instruments)
- Payment frequency options: quarterly payments according to the schedule above, or a single annual advance payment with a 5% discount. Specific accepted payment instruments (for example bank transfer, credit card) are not detailed in the published fee information.
The school welcomes children of all nationalities.
Lisbon Montessori School offers a Montessori curriculum for children aged 2 to 12. As a co-educational not-for-profit Montessori learning organization, the school emphasizes child-led learning within structured classroom environments. Instruction is delivered in English, with Portuguese-speaking classroom assistants supporting interactions. In the Lower Elementary, students participate in a Portuguese Language Club, and older elementary students receive afternoon Portuguese as a second language with a specialist teacher. This language programming helps immerse students in both English and Portuguese while respecting the Montessori approach to independent activity and practical life skills. The school's size and organization align with a nurturing community where teachers observe and respond to individual pace and interests. Families new to the international education landscape will find a clear path from early childhood through elementary education, with continuity in language exposure and culturally supportive learning. This program fosters autonomy, curiosity, and meaningful collaboration among peers, within a Portuguese context.
