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St. Julian's School is in Carcavelos, in Greater Lisbon, Portugal. It sits between Carcavelos beach and historic Lisbon. The campus is centered on an elegant 18th‑century palace surrounded by gardens, sports facilities, woodland areas and sea air. The location blends natural beauty with urban convenience.
The school is organized into four divisions: Pre-Prep Ages 3-4; Prep Ages 5-10; Secondary Ages 11-18; and Bilingual Ages 6-14. This structure supports continuity from early years through to secondary education.
British international school. For ages 3-18.
UK-affiliated.
Bus service with partner F-Irmãos, providing door-to-door transport. Morning collections aim for arrivals between 8:00 and 8:10am; afternoon collections run 3:15pm (Nursery–Year 2 and 1º ano) or 4:05pm (all other students) Monday–Thursday, and 2:00pm on Fridays, with return journeys typically 30–35 minutes. Zones are defined by an interactive map; enrolment is for the full academic year; buses are certified by the IMT and drivers licensed. Fees are per term or per year by zone, and there are sibling discounts.
Application & admission fees
- Application fee: EUR 250 (payable at submission; non‑refundable).
- Registration fee: EUR 750 (payable on acceptance to secure a place).
- Capital levy (one‑off): EUR 5,000 (payable on acceptance).
Tuition fees — annual and per term (fees shown in EUR)
For each year group the table below shows the published annual tuition and the equivalent per‑term amount (school operates over three terms per academic year). Per‑term = Annual ÷ 3.
- Kindergarten / Age 3 (Kindg. 1): Annual EUR 12,384 — Per term EUR 4,128.
- Kindergarten / Age 4 (Kindg. 2): Annual EUR 12,384 — Per term EUR 4,128.
- Kindergarten / Age 5 (Kindg. 3): Annual EUR 14,868 — Per term EUR 4,956.
- Grade 1 / Age 6: Annual EUR 14,868 — Per term EUR 4,956.
- Grade 2 / Age 7: Annual EUR 15,786 — Per term EUR 5,262.
- Grade 3 / Age 8: Annual EUR 15,786 — Per term EUR 5,262.
- Grade 4 / Age 9: Annual EUR 16,707 — Per term EUR 5,569.
- Grade 5 / Age 10: Annual EUR 17,907 — Per term EUR 5,969.
- Grade 6 / Age 11: Annual EUR 18,579 — Per term EUR 6,193.
- Grade 7 / Age 12: Annual EUR 18,579 — Per term EUR 6,193.
- Grade 8 / Age 13: Annual EUR 18,579 — Per term EUR 6,193.
- Grade 9 / Age 14: Annual EUR 22,809 — Per term EUR 7,603.
- Grade 10 / Age 15: Annual EUR 22,809 — Per term EUR 7,603.
- Grade 11 / Age 16: Annual EUR 29,097 — Per term EUR 9,699.
- Grade 12 / Age 17: Annual EUR 19,134 — Per term EUR 6,378.
Example — first year total for a child in Kindergarten 1
- Tuition (Kindg. 1): EUR 12,384
- Application fee: EUR 250
- Registration fee: EUR 750
- Capital levy (one‑off): EUR 5,000
- Total for the first year (example): EUR 18,384.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoices are normally issued approximately 90 days prior to the start of each term. School fees for each term are due as cleared funds before the commencement of the term to which they relate. All invoices have a payment term of 30 days.
- Parents may request an annual invoice or choose to pay monthly by direct debit in ten monthly instalments; the monthly‑instalment option is available only by direct debit and requires authorisation. Alternative payment‑in‑instalment agreements may be arranged in writing with the School.
- Late or outstanding fees incur an administrative charge (7% of the outstanding amount) and interest as permitted under Portuguese law; prolonged arrears may result in suspension of services or withdrawal of the student's place.
Boarding
- St. Julian's School is a day school only; no boarding provision is offered.
Other compulsory or common extra costs
- School lunches: Yearly lunch plans are available. For 2025/26, lunch cost examples were EUR 1,209 per year for Nursery to Year 1 and EUR 1,410 per year for Year 2 (1.º ano) and above; a daily lunch pay‑as‑you‑go option is EUR 9.00 per day.
- Uniforms: Uniforms are not included in tuition and are charged separately.
- Examination / certification charges: Examination fees for external qualifications are billed in addition to tuition (example charges published for recent years include IGCSE and IB DP examination costs; sample figures previously published include IB DP Year 13 ≈ EUR 890 and IGCSE Year 11 ≈ EUR 785).
- Some curriculum trips, external extracurricular activities run by third parties, transport to/from school, additional learning‑support costs, and certain special events are charged in addition to tuition. The tuition fee covers the majority of curriculum materials and most school‑arranged trips unless specifically notified.
Discounts and concessions
- Large‑family discount: a 15% discount is applied to the third child attending simultaneously and 25% for each subsequent child. If multiple discounts apply, the second discount is applied on the reduced fee after the first discount.
- Staff discount: full‑time staff with at least two years' tenure may be eligible for a staff discount (commonly 25% per child, subject to conditions and the School's financial position).
Refunds and leaving‑notice
- Admission fees (application, registration and capital levy) are paid to secure a place and are not refundable. The school requires at least one term's written notice before removing a student; failing to give one term's notice will normally result in a charge equal to one term's fees in lieu of notice. Specific deadlines for giving notice are set against the academic calendar.
Accepted payment methods and practical rules
- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer, direct debit and cheque. Cash payments in excess of EUR 100 are not accepted; any banking charges incurred by the School (for returned cheques, etc.) will be added to the amount due.
- For families requesting instalment plans or special payment arrangements, agreements must be made in writing and signed by both parties. Payments received are allocated to the oldest outstanding debts first.
Notes and practical points for parents (factual)
- Tuition is billed by term; the School operates on a three‑term academic calendar. Per‑term figures above are the annual tuition divided by three.
- Some items typically excluded from the tuition fee are: admission fees, uniforms, certain school meals and transport, some school trips and exam fees, external extracurricular providers, and specialised learning support.
St. Julian's School is a British international school in Greater Lisbon, Portugal, welcoming students from ages 3 to 18 and international families worldwide. It has educated region since 1932 and offers pathways: English Curriculum and Bilingual Curriculum. The English pathway follows the National Curriculum for England from Nursery to Year 13, leads to GCSEs in Year 11, and provides IB Diploma or Career-related Programme in Years 12–13. The Bilingual Curriculum teaches the Portuguese National Curriculum in English and Portuguese for ages 6–15, with a foundation to GCSE before IB Year 12. Portuguese is compulsory to Year 9 in both routes. The school is accredited by CIS, COBIS, NEASC and the International Baccalaureate Organisation, and its Head is a member of the Heads' Conference. Its 18th-century palace sits on grounds at Carcavelos beach, with a €50 million Second Century project enhancing facilities and green spaces. Activities include MUN, Eco-Schools and CAS.
