Portugal, Lisbon
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English is the language of instruction for all schooling ages (3–18). Portuguese is taught as a second language. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and Intensive English Learning (IEL) are available to support students with English-language needs, with IEL arranged if required and sometimes at the parent's expense. Additional language classes are offered through the extracurricular program.
The school teaches in English; Portuguese is taught as a second language.
United Lisbon International School (ULIS) is a private day school in central Lisbon, Portugal, serving ages 3–18. The curriculum runs from the IEYC (Early Years) to the IPC (Primary), IMYC (Middle), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. Instruction is in English, with Portuguese as a second language. ULIS centers learning on five pillars—Technology, Global Citizenship, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, and Sports. The Park of Nations campus houses science and technology labs, STEAM and maker spaces, a library and media center, arts and performance spaces, and 6,500 square meters of outdoor space. A 2024 renovation and a 2025 expansion added a sports hall and auditorium. The school has over 600 students from around 50 nationalities. Founded circa 2020, ULIS is part of the Dukes Education family, delivered its first IB graduates in 2024, and is a NEASC candidate as well as an IB World School, with diverse students worldwide.