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🏫 PaRK IS has 3 campuses in Lisbon — you're viewing Alfragide
PaRK International School operates three campuses across Lisbon. Each campus follows the same curriculum structure and belongs to the same school community. View the other campuses:
PaRK International School is one of Lisbon's most distinctive private schools — an international school with genuine Portuguese roots, operating three purpose-built campuses across the city. The Alfragide campus, the school's original location, sits in central Lisbon and caters to children from ages 1 to 8 (Early Years through Grade 4).
The school is part of Inspired Education Group, a global network of over 100 premium schools across 25 countries. This means students benefit from access to international exchange programmes, a globally-connected community, and shared academic resources — while studying in a school with deep local roots in Portugal.
The curriculum at PaRK IS is thoughtfully structured across all three campuses: children receive a bilingual (English + Portuguese) education from Early Years through Grade 4. From Grade 5, the school follows the Cambridge International pathway — Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A Levels. In the final two years (Grades 11–12), students can additionally choose the IB Diploma Programme alongside A Levels — a strong offering that gives families real flexibility for university applications worldwide.
Note that the Alfragide campus serves Early Years and Primary only (ages 1–8). Older students continue their education at the Alfragide or Restelo campuses, which host the full Cambridge and IB Diploma programmes through to Grade 12.
Schools Reviews assessment
✓ What we like
Strong curriculum offering — bilingual foundation (English + Portuguese) from Early Years, Cambridge IGCSE / A Levels through secondary, with IB Diploma available as an option in Grades 11–12
Part of Inspired Education Group — access to global network of 100+ schools, international exchange, and shared resources
Central Lisbon location — easy access from most parts of the city
Strong arts, music and sports programme — PaRK Music Academy, theatre, and elite sports pathways from Grade 6
50+ nationalities — genuinely multicultural community with Portuguese roots
School bus available — covers broad area across Lisbon
◎ Worth noting
This campus serves Early Years and Primary only (ages 1–8). For Grades 5–12, children continue at the Alfragide or Restelo campus
Very popular — the school recommends applying at least one year in advance as places fill quickly
Bilingual programme means Portuguese is heavily present — not ideal for families planning to leave Portugal within a year or two
School profile
Programme
Bilingual → Cambridge → IB
Ages at this campus
1–18 years (EY–Grade 12)
Total students (all campuses)
2,000+
School hours · Early Years
9:30 – 4:00 pm
School hours · Grades 1–4
9:00 – 4:00 pm
Group
Inspired Education Group
Campuses
3 (Alfragide · Alfragide · Restelo)
Academics
Early Years – Grade 4
Bilingual programme — English + Portuguese
Teaching language
English (bilingual with Portuguese in EY–Grade 4)
Extra languages
Portuguese (core in bilingual stream)
Note
Cambridge and IB Diploma taught at Alfragide & Restelo campuses (Grades 5–12)
After school activities
Sports
Acrotramp, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Gymnastics, Swimming
Music
PaRK Music Academy — Gymboree Music, Musical Theatre, Guitar, Music Initiation
Digital / coding
RoboThink (AI, Robotics & Coding)
Other activities
Aloha Mental Arithmetic, Cathequism, Future Kidz, The Inventors Club
Fees · 2025/26
Bilingual programme (EN+PT)
Nursery – Grade 4
Nursery / Toddler (1–2 yrs)
€9,830
Kindergarten (3–5 yrs)
€9,830
English stream (Cambridge / IB)
Grade 1 – Grade 12
* Fees shown are for the English stream. Bilingual stream fees — contact admissions. Families with 3+ children enrolled receive a 10% discount on the 3rd youngest child onwards. Always verify fees directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How many campuses does PaRK International School have?
PaRK IS operates three campuses across Lisbon: Alfragide (Early Years and Primary), Alfragide (the largest campus, all ages 1–18), and Restelo (all ages 1–18). All three campuses share the same curriculum structure and belong to the same school community within the Inspired Education Group.
Does PaRK IS offer the IB Diploma?
Yes — but only in the senior school (Grades 11–12), and at the Alfragide and Restelo campuses. The primary and middle school programme follows a bilingual foundation (Early Years–Grade 4) and then the Cambridge International pathway (Grades 5–10, including IGCSE). In the final two years, students can choose between Cambridge A Levels or the IB Diploma Programme.
What is the Inspired Education Group?
Inspired Education is a global network of over 100 premium schools across 25+ countries, educating more than 85,000 students. Being part of this group gives PaRK IS students access to international exchange programmes, global competitions, and guaranteed entry to Inspired boarding schools worldwide.
How much does PaRK International School cost?
At the Alfragide campus, annual tuition ranges from €9,380 (Early Years) to €12,125 (Grades 1–4). Additional costs include an enrollment fee (€950–1,350), annual re-enrollment (€600–710), school bus (€2,390–2,528/yr), and lunch. For Grades 5–12 at Alfragide or Restelo, fees are higher — see those campus pages for details.
How strong are the academic results at PaRK IS?
PaRK IS publishes its IB Diploma results on the school website. The average score is 35 out of 45 — above the global IB average of around 30. 29% of students scored 38 or higher, and at least one student achieved the maximum possible score of 45. These are strong results for a school of this size and profile.
Is PaRK IS a good choice for families new to Portugal?
It depends on your plans. The bilingual English + Portuguese programme is excellent for families planning to stay in Portugal for several years and wanting their children to develop Portuguese to a high level. For shorter stays, a fully English-language school may be more practical. The school welcomes 50+ nationalities and has strong pastoral support for new arrivals.