Portugal, Lisbon
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The Lisboan supports social and emotional development across academics, sport, creativity, and other aspects of the student experience. Staff provide guidance and support to foster emotional resilience and social-emotional learning through mentorship and open conversations.
Wellbeing is central to The Lisboan's culture and is underpinned by a safeguarding policy. Staff provide a secure, supportive environment where students can participate freely and grow in confidence. They offer guidance that fosters emotional resilience and social-emotional learning through mentorship and open conversations. Students are encouraged to take on new challenges with support, helping them develop independence and confidence to navigate change.
Wellbeing and safety of our students are above everything else. The safeguarding policy underpins school culture, providing a secure and trusted environment where children can participate freely and grow in confidence. Our staff offer guidance and support, fostering physical safety as well as emotional resilience and social-emotional learning through mentorship and open conversations. Students are encouraged to push their boundaries with the right support to build independence and courage to face new challenges.
The Lisboan International School is a British international school in central Lisbon. Opened in September 2025, it currently serves students from FS1 to Year 10, following the Cambridge International Curriculum and progressing to Cambridge IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. From 2027 it will offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school occupies a historic building in Alcântara that has been renovated into flexible, innovative learning spaces powered by solar energy and designed for low energy use. The City as Our Classroom approach links learning to Lisbon's culture and community, fostering curiosity, confidence and global citizenship. The Artemis Education network supports the school, alongside COBIS membership and ongoing accreditation work toward CIS and WASC. A strong emphasis on outdoor education and sport is supported by partnerships with Atlético CP, Monsanto Forest Park and Escala25, while music and arts flourish through collaboration with the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra, inspiring education.