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Portugal, Lisbon
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The school is one of the oldest Swedish schools abroad. The program includes a preschool from age three, a preschool class, and grades 1–6. It is located on the Carcavelos coast, between Lisbon and Cascais, just a five-minute walk from the sea and two minutes from the train station. If the goal is a small school with a strong focus on individuality and safety, this is the right place.
The school is run as a cooperative association, with opportunities for member involvement, fast decision-making, and good communication.
The Svenska Skolan i Lissabon is a parent association. The parent association is the school's main body. The association follows the Swedish model for association work with volunteers, a nominating committee, an annual general meeting and a board. Chair: Peter Wallqvist. Board: Louise Bergöö, Constanze Melz, António Costa, Jesper Brännmark, Juliane Stanford. School representative: Lena Falk, rector as of August 2024. Board meeting minutes are published for 2026, 2025 and 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.
