Expat Exchange
Free MembershipSign In
Punta do Sol on Madeira Island, Portugal

What are the schools in Portugal like?

Answer this Question

Portugal Residency Advisors
Portugal Residency Advisors
Portugal Residency Advisors
Portugal Residency Advisors

When we asked about the schools in Portugal, they said...

"The American International School of Lisbon (AISL) is one of the oldest and most respected international schools in Portugal. Founded in 1965, AISL is a bilingual school that offers an American-style educational program to students aged 4-18. It has an extensive language program and offers a range of extra-curricular activities. AISL is known for its commitment to preparing students for international universities. The International British School of Porto offers a British-style education to students aged 3-18. It is a bilingual school, with both English and Portuguese taught in the classroom, and it provides an excellent education for both local and international students. The school has an impressive array of extra-curricular activities, and its graduates regularly go on to prestigious universities. Lisbon's Anglo-American School (LAS) is a well-established, accredited international school that was founded in 1967. It is a bilingual school with both English and Portuguese integrating into the curriculum. In addition to a full academic program, LAS offers ambitious extracurricular activities, including sports, music and theatre. Finally, the International School of Macau is a bilingual school that has an excellent reputation among international students and parents. The school has been in operation since 1984 and offers an international curriculum with an emphasis on Chinese language and culture. It provides an inclusive academic program and a wide range of extra-curricular activities," said one expat in with children at .

"Look into other schools instead: Nobel and Aljezur are the only other international schools within a 30 minute radius. However, if you are British and looking to feel like you are still in Britain and not Portugal, you may enjoy the school as it is 85% British. The school lacks diversity and there is no integration with the local community or country in general. The teachers are largely not inspiring with some exceptions. The school is strict about the uniform. The school has terrible communication with parents," remarked one parent with kids at Vale verde international in Burgau.

Please login to continue reading this article.

Not a member? Join Today (it's free).

Other Questions:

What are the schools in Portugal like?

If you live in Portugal, newcomers to Portugal would love to hear your answer to this question.

If your answer relates to a specific city or town in Portugal, please include the name of the city/town below:


About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

Punta do Sol on Madeira Island, Portugal

Cigna Global Health
Cigna Global Health

Get a quote in 2 minutes from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
Get Quote

Cigna Global HealthCigna Global Health

Get a quote in 2 minutes from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
Get Quote

Contribute to Portugal Network Contribute
Help others in Portugal by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Portugal.

Portugal Residency Advisors
Portugal Residency Advisors

Copyright 1997-2024 Burlingame Interactive, Inc.

Privacy Policy Legal