Carlucci American International School of Lisbon
- IB Diploma
- American
Per yearabout USD 13.6K–26.3K
EUR 12.1K–23.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
American international school in Linhó, Sintra, Portugal, serving Early Childhood through Grade 12. Governed by a not-for-profit foundation, Fundação Escola Americana de Lisboa. Founded in 1956.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
700
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1956
- Ownership
- Foundation
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| EC-K | EUR 12,128≈ USD 13.6K |
| 1-2 | EUR 14,060≈ USD 15.7K |
| 3-5 | EUR 15,632≈ USD 17.5K |
| 6-8 | EUR 17,756≈ USD 19.9K |
| 9-12 | EUR 23,532≈ USD 26.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| EC-K | EUR 12,128 (about USD 13.6K) |
| 1-2 | EUR 14,060 (about USD 15.7K) |
| 3-5 | EUR 15,632 (about USD 17.5K) |
| 6-8 | EUR 17,756 (about USD 19.9K) |
| 9-12 | EUR 23,532 (about USD 26.3K) |
Source: school website (caislisbon.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Carlucci American International School of Lisbon (this school) | EUR 12,128 (about USD 13.6K) | EUR 23,532 (about USD 26.3K) |
| International Sharing School - Lisbon | EUR 11,790 (about USD 13.2K) | EUR 26,760 (about USD 30K) |
| Santo António International School | EUR 10,950 (about USD 12.3K) | EUR 14,700 (about USD 16.5K) |
| Aprendizes | EUR 10,923 (about USD 12.2K) | EUR 17,589 (about USD 19.7K) |
| Lisbon Montessori School | EUR 6,790 (about USD 7.6K) | EUR 9,790 (about USD 11K) |
Source: school website (caislisbon.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 100
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 600
- Capital levy
- EUR 1,953
- Bus
- EUR 3,632
- Lunch
- EUR 1,212
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Eal test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Device policy
- Laptop programme
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Sports field
- Lab
- Dance studio
Sports
- Soccer
- Athletics
Arts
- Fine arts
- Dance
- Music
After-school activities
- After hours care
- Extracurricular activities
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, MSA
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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