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Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Svenska Skolan i Lissabon is a Swedish international school on the Carcavelos coast between Lisbon and Cascais, a five‑minute walk from the sea and two minutes from the train station. It serves children aged 3 to 12, with preschool, a preschool class, and grades 1–6, small class sizes, and close contact among students, families, and teachers. Instruction is Swedish and follows the Swedish curriculum Lgr22 for preschool through grade 6; the timetable mirrors the Swedish schedule but adds extensions in Portuguese, physical education, and crafts. Specialized teachers cover music, art, crafts, home economics, Portuguese, and physical education. The school is one of the oldest Swedish schools abroad and operates as a member association, encouraging parental involvement, swift decision‑making, and open communication. The after‑school program Fritidsverksamhet supports social‑emotional development with activities such as baking, painting, drawing, sewing, gardening, and swimming when weather allows. The Nordic community includes Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish families, creating a Nordic environment and a focus on individuality and safety.
Svenska Skolan Lissabon has 90 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in Swedish.
Location
Svenska Skolan i Lissabon is located at Rua Quelimane 174, 2775-620 Carcavelos, Portugal. It sits on the coast between Lisbon and Cascais, five minutes' walk from the sea and two minutes from the train station. It is an official Swedish international school following the Swedish curriculum.
Stages
Preschool (from age 3); preschool class; and primary grades 1–6.
Type
Swedish international school following the Swedish curriculum.
Country affiliation
Sweden
Fees
Annual tuition at Svenska Skolan Lissabon ranges from EUR 6,937 to EUR 7,380 for 2026/27.
Application fees - Waiting-list (to register on the queue): EUR 200. This is a one-time, non‑refundable fee. - Confirmation of place (upon acceptance): EUR 300. This is a one-time, non‑refundable fee.
Tuition fees by year group (full detail per year and term) - School age range covered: Förskola (ages 3–5) and Grundskola (years F–6 / ages 6–12). The same annual tuition is applied across the school's age range.
- Annual tuition – Full rate (Heltid, 30 timmar): EUR 7,380 per year. - Autumn term (45% of the annual fee): EUR 3,321.00. - Spring term (55% of the annual fee): EUR 4,059.00.
- Annual tuition – Reduced rate when the school is awarded state subsidy (Heltid, 30 timmar med statsbidrag): EUR 6,937 per year. - Autumn term (45% of the reduced annual fee): EUR 3,121.65. - Spring term (55% of the reduced annual fee): EUR 3,815.35.
- After‑school care (fritids) day fee, 16:00–17:00: EUR 10 (standard) or EUR 7 (reduced / where subsidy applies).
Billing schedule and payment terms - For the academic year indicated, tuition is billed in two term invoices: 45% charged for the autumn term and 55% charged for the spring term. - In February/March the school issues a non‑refundable advance (holding) invoice of EUR 1,000 to reserve a place for the next school year; this EUR 1,000 is deducted from the spring‑term invoice for the next year. Payment of the holding fee reserves the place and is non‑refundable. - When the holding fee is paid to reserve the next academic year, the school may invoice the full annual fee even if the child does not start, unless the place is cancelled in writing by the stated cancellation deadline. (The school specifies the cancellation deadline in its fee notes for the relevant year.)
Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered by this school; there are no boarding fees. The school operates as a day school for children aged 3–12.
Other costs and what the school fee covers - The annual school fee includes: school textbooks, consumable materials, homemade school lunch (plus fruit and a snack), accident insurance, and access to the school nurse. - The fees listed above do not show any mandatory uniform charge. No separate uniform fee is published on the school's fee page.
Refund information and cancellation conditions - Application fees (waiting-list and confirmation fees) are explicitly non‑refundable. - The EUR 1,000 holding / advance payment is non‑refundable; if paid to reserve a place for the next academic year it will be deducted from the spring invoice but will not be returned if the family withdraws. The school may still invoice the full annual fee even if the child does not start, unless the place is cancelled in writing by the school's stated cancellation date.
Fee payment arrangements and contact for payments - Payment arrangements and invoicing are handled by the school's finance office. For questions about invoices or payment arrangements, contact the school's finance/economy address: geral.escola@escolasueca.pt.
Notes: - The annual fee figures above are presented per year and split into the terms according to the school's stated billing split (45% / 55%) for the academic year referenced.
Academics
Svenska Skolan Lissabon teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 12.
Curriculum
The school follows the Swedish curriculum Lgr22 for preschool through grade 6. Instruction is in Swedish. The timetable is based on the Swedish schedule but with extensions in Portuguese, physical education, and crafts. Preschool begins at age 3, with a preschool class and grades 1–6, and small class sizes with close contact between students, parents, and teachers. The school has specialized subject teachers in music, art, crafts, home economics, Portuguese and physical education.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes; close contact between students, guardians, and teachers.
Wellbeing
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school generally does not accept students with special needs, but there are exceptions. As a Swedish international school, there is no obligation to accept students with special needs. This should always be discussed with the principal in advance.
Mental Wellbeing
The school has a part-time school nurse; the nurse's role is somewhat different from Sweden. Vaccinations and height/weight measurements are not performed at the school in Portugal; they are handled by other health services. Each year all students are summoned to health consultations with the school nurse. The school follows the Swedish curriculum.
Admissions
Admissions
Applications to the school and preschool are accepted year‑round. The shortest period you can apply for is one term, but priority is given to full‑year students; if the school is temporarily full, chances of securing a place for only one term are small. The school aims to be inclusive for all children, but due to its size and physical environment, teachers are hired based on class size and there is no additional support staff. The school cannot admit students who require special support. For admitted students who show special needs, an educational assessment must be carried out with the help of the school's resources. If a follow‑up assessment is required, it is arranged and paid for by the guardians. Based on the educational assessment, the school, in cooperation with the guardian, draws up an action plan. The measures in the action plan may include special aids, a special education teacher, a speech therapist, a counselor, a psychologist or a personal assistant. The provision of special aids and staff not already available at the school is financed by the guardians. The school wants all children to develop according to their prerequisites. The school wants to help all students with special needs, but there are limits where the school must say no given the extent of the student's needs relative to the school's resources. Relevant legal provisions: Education Act 2010:800; School Ordinance 2011:185, Chapter 5, Section 3; Regulation on subsidies for the education of overseas Swedish children and youths (SFS 1999:519) §§ 17 and 20. Policy adopted by Svenska Skolan i Lissabon Board January 2012. I have taken note of the above information: Date: ............................
FAQs
What curriculum does Svenska Skolan Lissabon follow?
The school follows the Swedish curriculum Lgr22 for preschool through grade 6. Instruction is in Swedish. The timetable is based on the Swedish schedule but with extensions in Portuguese, physical education, and crafts. Preschool begins at age 3, with a preschool class and grades 1–6, and small clas...
Where is Svenska Skolan Lissabon located?
Svenska Skolan i Lissabon is located at Rua Quelimane 174, 2775-620 Carcavelos, Portugal. It sits on the coast between Lisbon and Cascais, five minutes' walk from the sea and two minutes from the train station. It is an official Swedish international school following the Swedish curriculum.
What age range does the school serve?
Svenska Skolan Lissabon serves students from age 3 to 12, covering Preschool (from age 3); preschool class; and primary grades 1–6..
How many students attend Svenska Skolan Lissabon?
Approximately 90 students are enrolled at Svenska Skolan Lissabon.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 7,380 to PHP 7,380 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
Svenska Skolan Lissabon is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
All instruction is conducted in Swedish and follows the Swedish curriculum (Lgr22). The preschool follows the Swedish preschool curriculum (Lpfö98, revised 2011) and accepts children aged 3–5; the program operates Monday–Friday from 09:00 to 16:00, with aftercare from 16:00 to 17:00 available for an
What facilities does the school offer?
Svenska Skolan i Lissabon is an official overseas school following the Swedish curriculum. It serves children aged three to twelve, including preschool from age three, a preschool class, and grades 1–6. The school is located on the Carcavelos coast, between Lisbon and Cascais, a five‑minute walk fro
Does Svenska Skolan Lissabon offer special educational needs support?
There is no publicly disclosed dedicated SEN provision at Svenska Skolan Lissabon.
What is the admissions process?
Applications to the school and preschool are accepted year‑round. The shortest period you can apply for is one term, but priority is given to full‑year students; if the school is temporarily full, chances of securing a place for only one term are small. The school aims to be inclusive for all childr
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Svenska Skolan Lissabon is Lena Falk.
