How much does an international private school in Lisbon cost?

Tuition fees at international schools in Lisbon range from €10,000 to €20,000 per year. At Colégio Astoria, the annual fee is €6,900, with monthly fees starting at €575, and a multilingual educational programme from nursery through to secondary school.

When parents start researching the fees for international schools in Lisbon, they often find a wide range of prices and struggle to understand what is and isn’t included in each offer.

Choosing a private school in Lisbon with a truly international educational programme involves considering not only the monthly fees, but also the range of services, the quality of teaching and the values the school instils throughout the pupils’ educational journey.

Astoria International School is, in fact, a leading example in this field. As a bilingual and multilingual school, it combines academic rigour, language training and a multicultural environment from Nursery through to Year 13.

In this article, we explain the factors that influence the cost of an international private school and present, in detail, Astoria School’s fees for the 2026 academic year.

What influences the price of a private school in Lisbon?

Before comparing fees, it is important to understand what determines the cost of a private school.

Location, facilities, the teacher-to-pupil ratio, supplementary curricula, international accreditations and extracurricular activities are factors that directly influence the final price.

At a school offering bilingual education and internationally recognised accreditations, the investment tends to be proportionally higher, as the level of specialisation of the teaching staff and the curriculum structure require additional resources.

Astoria School fees in 2026

At Astoria International School, price transparency is a core value. The fee schedule in force since January 2026 sets out the following conditions for the current academic year:

1. Enrolment and renewal

Enrolment for new pupils costs €575, with school insurance already included.

For students renewing their enrolment, the fee is reduced to €495, payable in February and non-refundable.

2. Annual fees

The annual fee for all levels (Nursery/Daycare/Kindergarten, Primary and Lower/Upper Secondary) ranges from €6,900 to €6,908 per academic year, well below the market average charged by international schools in Portugal (between €10,000 and €20,000 per year).

For families seeking a truly international education without the financial burden of more expensive options, this is a difference that is hard to ignore.

3. Payment options

Depending on their needs, families can choose from the following payment methods:

• Annual payment: a single payment by 25 July;
• 3 instalments: payment in July, December and April; this option is available exclusively to new pupils;
• 11 monthly instalments: €628/month, available for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles;
• 12 monthly instalments: €575/month, available for the Nursery, Daycare and Kindergarten.

With monthly fees starting at just over €600/month, and considering everything included in the educational programme, this is a highly competitive price given the current climate.

4. Meals

Astoria offers various meal options, including a morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and an evening snack. The following prices vary depending on the type of menu:

• Standard meal (11 instalments): €132 per month in the Nursery, €157 per month in the other sections;
• Gluten-free: €192 per month in the Nursery, €217 per month in the other sections;
• Vegetarian: €162 in the Nursery, €187 per month in the other departments;
• Lunch and snack brought from home (includes reheating and snacks): €95 per month;
• Daily pay-as-you-go meals (includes lunch and three snacks): €14.10 per day.

5. Extracurricular activities

One of the great strengths of Colégio Astoria is its range of extracurricular activities, available from 12 months of age:

• Yoga, Ballet: €65/month;
• Judo: €55/month (€30 registration fee);
• Piano, violin and guitar: €80/month;
• Football: €40/month (€20 registration fee);
• Chess: €30/month (€20 registration fee);
• French, English and Portuguese for foreigners (annual course): €70/month (€155 registration fee);
• Astoria Choir: free of charge.

Why is this investment worthwhile?

The academic and socio-emotional benefits of an international education are widely recognised: multilingual development from an early age, critical thinking, adaptability and globally recognised qualifications.

At Astoria, the educational model is based on three pillars – Learning to Be, Learning to Do and Learning to Innovate – which place the holistic development of each child at the heart of everything we do.

With Cambridge and Trinity accreditations and the status of an Intercultural School, the school offers an education that supports pupils far beyond the classroom.

Experience Astoria School first-hand

If you still have questions about Astoria International School’s fees, request the full price list directly via the form on our homepage.

Alternatively, book a private tour or check out our Open Days and come and see for yourself the atmosphere, the team and the educational programme that have made a difference in the lives of so many families in Lisbon.