Portugal, Lisbon
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Boarding is offered at Prime Boarding Lisbon for students aged 13–18. Boutique residences provide twin and quad suites with 24/7 care, including on-site nursing, a safeguarding officer, and a resident psychologist. The programme blends Cambridge IGCSE/A Levels with electives in sports, arts and business, supported by wellbeing and leadership programming. The annual residence is €22,000 and includes five daily meals, weekly laundry, study coaching and career mentoring, plus transport to Lisbon, Sintra and Estoril campuses.
Chef-led dining with allergy-safe stations and nutrition coaching. Five daily meals are provided as part of the boarding package (plus sports nutrition).
Wellbeing and safeguarding are managed through a 360° system with weekly updates and open channels with house parents. On-site care includes a nurse, safeguarding officer, and resident psychologist; families receive updates via the family portal.
Executive Headteacher Mrs. Costa leads Prime School International. The group operates three campuses in Portugal—Lisbon, Estoril, and Sintra—and offers the Cambridge Curriculum paths as well as a bilingual option.
Prime School is an international Cambridge Pathway school offering a seamless, bilingual education for ages 3 to 18 across three campuses in Sintra, Estoril, and Lisbon. The curriculum blends Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, and A Levels with a Bespoke Curriculum, delivered via two parallel paths: Cambridge in English and a bilingual Portuguese option. Preschool to Primary covers ages 3 to 11, Secondary 11 to 15, and Advanced 15 to 18, with Year 9 students choosing between the Cambridge route or Prime Technical Route 2 or 3, a practical, technical track with options such as sports and hospitality. The school offers premium boarding and holds ISO 9001 certification. Facilities include state-of-the-art sports facilities, robotics labs, and a flight simulator. Examination centers in Portugal and worldwide support university entry. Extracurriculars include aviation and sailing, robotics, music, drama, Model UN, and debate, fostering leadership and teamwork. It prepares students for universities worldwide successfully.