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Portugal, Lisbon
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Among the staff there is a trained cook who prepares homemade meals daily, following the Swedish Food Agency's guidelines and prioritizing local ingredients. The school offers fruit, lunch, and snacks every day, with accommodations for dietary preferences and a well-stocked salad bar; the meals served are a hallmark of the school.
Governance is provided by Svenska Skolan i Lissabon's parent association, which is the school's governing body. The association follows the Swedish model for non-profit governance with volunteers, a nominating committee, an annual general meeting, and a board; the chair is Peter Wallqvist, and board members are Ana Matos, Miguel Engström, Micael Cwyl, Louise Bergöö, Constanze Melz, and Matilda Lindgren Rankin, with Lena Falk as the school representative and principal since August 2024.
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.
