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Portugal, Lisbon
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English is used by all Lead Teachers, with Portuguese used by Lower and Upper Elementary Assistant Teachers. Elementary students have afternoon Portuguese-as-a-second-language lessons with a specialist language teacher. A Portuguese as a Non-Native Language program offers CEFR-based levels (A1–A2) for non-native learners, with progression toward mother-tongue Portuguese classes. A Lower Elementary Portuguese Language Club supports ongoing Portuguese development.
The school uses English as the language of instruction for Lead Teachers and AMI guides, and Lower and Upper Elementary Assistant Teachers may use Portuguese in the classroom. English and Portuguese are both used in the classrooms.
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.
