Barbara Queiróz Updated: September 19, 2025
Relocating to a new country comes with its own set of opportunities and challenges. When you are moving to a new place with your family, especially children, there are various things that you need to keep in mind, such as real estate prices, healthcare, and the education system. If you are planning to move to Portugal, there are many neighborhoods with international schools that you may want to consider for your children.
In this article, we will help you navigate the best international schools in the Cascais region of Portugal.
Top International Schools in Cascais
We have prepared a handy list of the best schools in Cascais that follow an international framework. If you are planning on buying property in Cascais to move with your family, it will be useful to know about these schools and where they are located so that you can decide on a home nearby. Investing in Cascais real estate can be a smart financial move, as properties appreciate in value each year.
Aprendizes
Situated in Cascais, Aprendizes is an international school that has opened its doors to students from all ethnicities and backgrounds. This school offers bilingual education and follows an international student-centric curriculum for holistic learning and growth. The school was established in 2007 and allows students from 3 to 18 years to take classes. The annual fees for this school range between €9,108 to €12,852.
Contact details:
Address – Rua dos Depósitos de Águas, 2750-561 – Cascais
Telephone – (+351) 214 83 5803; Email – admissions@osaprendizes.pt
Website – aprendizes.pt
Brave Generation Academy
Established in 2021, the Brave Generation Academy follows a British curriculum and offers a one-of-a-kind academic experience for its students. The school is a recognized online Cambridge school and offers learning programs to students across all levels – lower secondary students, IGCSEs, and A-level students.
Contact details:
Address – Av. 25 de Abril, n.º 901 Cave, Esq. 2750-515 – Cascais
Telephone – (+351) 913 578 362; Email- contact@bravegenerationacademy.com
Website – bravegenerationacademy.com
International Christian School of Cascais
Established in 1982, the International Christian School of Cascais follows an American curriculum focused on active learning. Children aged between 3-19 years can attend this school, nurture their creativity and critical thinking, and pursue academic excellence. In addition to this, the school works towards ensuring a family-like environment for its students.
Contact details:
Address – Av. de Sintra 1154, 2755-322 – Cascais
Telephone – (+351) 214 842 279; Email- admin@icsc.pt
Website – icsc.pt
IPS Cascais
The International Preparatory School was established in 1982 and offers a multilingual education to students from all over the globe. The school offers children a global perspective and nurtures their innovative spirit. IPS has a creative and playful learning environment. The tuition fees for this school range between €9,200 to €13,400.
Contact details:
Address – Rua da Lagoa, n.º 171, 2645-344 Alcabideche – Bicesse
Telephone- (+351) 214 570 149; Email- info@ipsschool.org
Website- ipsschool.org
St. Dominic's International School
Established in 1975, St Dominic’s International School in Cascais follows an IB curriculum and is one of the best international schools in Portugal. Children aged 3-18 can attend this school, and the annual fees range between €10,500 and €19,200. The school is committed to the personal development as well as the professional development of its students.
Contact details:
Address- R. Maria Brown, n.º 311A, 2785-816 São Domingos de Rana – Cascais
Telephone- (+351) 214 440 434; Email- school@dominics-int.org
Website- dominics-int.org
St George's School
St George’s School offers a unique learning environment for international students. The school follows a British/Portuguese curriculum and molds its students to focus on academic achievement. If your children are between the ages of 10 and 16, then they can attend St George’s School.
Contact details:
Address- Rua dos Depósitos de Água, n.º 339, 2750-561 – Cascais
Telephone- (+351) 214 864 755; Email- office@stgeorgesschool.pt
Website- stgeorgesschool.pt
Where are there other international schools in Portugal?
Although Cascais has its fair share of international schools, you will also find top education opportunities across the country. You’ll find some of the best international schools in Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, while the Algarve and Porto are also home to very good options, with a range of learning styles, curricula, and languages.
International schools in Algarve can be found across the Southern region of Portugal, with more families than ever before seeking to relocate to the sunny south of the country.
You will also find very good international schools in Porto, as the country’s second city has revitalized itself in recent years, with Foz do Douro one of the favorite neighborhooods amongst expat families.
There is also the Braga International School in Braga, a beautiful historic city to the north of Porto.
Elsewhere you will also find a couple of very good international schools in Madeira, one of the two autonomous islands of Portugal (the other being the Azores).
