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✓ What we like
Part of Inspired Education — global group with 120+ premium schools across 5 continents; strong institutional backing
One of the best campuses in Portugal — brand-new 40,000 m² site inaugurated in 2025 with a 25m pool, full-size football and rugby pitch, sports field with 40-seat spectator stand, and modern learning spaces
Offers both Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels, with IB Diploma in the pipeline as a candidate school
Boarding available — full and weekly options, with meals, laundry and weekend activities included
◎ Worth noting
School opened in 2022 — no public exam results yet; first IGCSE/A-Level graduates expected in 2026
King's College School Cascais is an international day and boarding school opened in September 2022, part of the global Inspired Education group. The school follows the Cambridge International curriculum (Primary through IGCSE) and A-Levels, with English as the primary language of instruction. It is currently a candidate school for the IB Diploma Programme.
The school accepts students from age 1 to 18 (nursery from age 1, Early Years from age 3). Additional languages offered include Portuguese.
School profile
Founded
2022
Programme
Cambridge · A-Level · IB (candidate)
Ages
1–18 years (nursery from age 1)
Boarding
Yes
Programme authorisations
✓ Cambridge International
✓ A-Level
⏳ IB Diploma — candidate school
Institutional accreditations
None confirmed (school opened 2022)
Portuguese education licence
None confirmed
Owner / type
Private · Inspired Education — global premium school group, 120+ schools across 5 continents. King's College Schools brand has 50+ years of heritage.
Academics
Programme
Cambridge/ IB/ A-Level
Teaching language
English
Extra languages
Portuguese
Sport & activities within curriculum
Info
Details available from the school directly
After school activities
Total offering
80+ activities — one of the largest enrichment programmes of any school in Portugal
Sports
Swimming (25m competition pool) · Football · Rugby · Tennis · Basketball · Cricket · Athletics · Elite Sports Programme for talented student-athletes
Creative & Performing Arts
Music · Drama · Dance · Visual Arts — dedicated studios and a full performance hall on campus
Academic clubs
Curriculum enhancement clubs across subjects — science, technology and more
Global programmes
Global Exchange Programme · Inspired Global Camps · King's Cascais Camps (spring & summer)
Fees · 2026/27
Year group
Annual
Per term
Early Years 1 – 4 (ages 3–6)
€12,500
€4,167
Years 1 – 2 (ages 6–8)
€16,525
€5,509
Years 3 – 5 (ages 8–11)
€18,625
€6,209
Years 6 – 9 (ages 11–15)
€19,500
€6,500
Years 10 – 11 · IGCSE (ages 15–17)
€22,950
€7,650
Years 12 – 13 · A-Level / IB (ages 17–19)
€27,500
€9,167
Boarding (additional to tuition)
Full boarding (incl. meals, laundry, weekends)
€25,900 /yr
Weekly boarding (Mon–Fri)
€21,950 /yr
Mandatory health insurance
€1,000 /yr
School bus (annual price · 10% discount vs per-term)
Sintra · Beloura · Quinta Patino · Estoril
€2,759 /yr
Santos · Algés · Oeiras · Carcavelos
€2,897 /yr
Carcavelos · Parede · Estoril · Qta da Marinha Sul
€2,614 /yr
S. Domingos de Rana · Trajouce · Bicesse · Cascais
€2,897 /yr
Malveira da Serra · Murches · Birre · Qta da Marinha Norte
€2,614 /yr
Siblings discount: 3rd child −10%, 4th child −25% off tuition.
IGCSE exam entry (Y11): €165/subject. IB Diploma / A-Level (Y13): €920 all subjects.
Not included in tuition: uniforms, iPads/laptops, residential trips, extracurriculars, visa costs.
* Always verify fees directly with the school — they change annually.
IGCSE exam entry (Y11): €165/subject. IB Diploma / A-Level (Y13): €920 all subjects.
Not included in tuition: uniforms, iPads/laptops, residential trips, extracurriculars, visa costs.
* Always verify fees directly with the school — they change annually.
Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does King's College School Lisbon follow?
King's College School Lisbon follows the Cambridge/ IB/ A-Level curriculum. Always verify the latest programme details directly with the school, as curricula can evolve.
How much does King's College School Lisbon cost per year?
Annual tuition at King's College School Cascais for 2026/27 ranges from €12,500 (Early Years) to €27,500 (Years 12–13 / IB / A-Level). The one-time enrolment fee is €3,000 for EY1–Y6 or €5,250 for Y7–Y13, plus a €250 registration fee per family. Annual re-enrolment is €600. Boarding is an additional €21,950–€25,900/year. Always verify fees directly with the school.
What ages does King's College School Lisbon accept?
King's College School Cascais accepts students from age 1 to 18 (nursery from age 1, Early Years from age 3). Please contact the school directly to confirm current availability for specific age groups.
Where is King's College School Lisbon located?
King's College School Lisbon is located at R. Doctor Manuel Antonio Costa Matos 164, 2750-290 Cascais. Please check Google Maps or the school website for precise directions and parking information.
Does King's College School Lisbon offer boarding?
Yes, King's College School Cascais offers full boarding (€25,900/yr) and weekly boarding Monday–Friday (€21,950/yr), both additional to tuition. Boarding includes accommodation, all meals, laundry, sports access, guided study, Wi-Fi and weekend activities. Mandatory health insurance (€1,000/yr) is also required for boarders.