Prime School Estoril

Portugal, Lisbon

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Fees €9,253 - 22,160

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 900

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Academic offering

Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Portuguese

Typical class size 17

Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Prime School is an international Cambridge Pathway school offering a seamless, bilingual education for ages 3 to 18 across three campuses in Sintra, Estoril, and Lisbon. The curriculum blends Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, and A Levels with a Bespoke Curriculum, delivered via two parallel paths: Cambridge in English and a bilingual Portuguese option. Preschool to Primary covers ages 3 to 11, Secondary 11 to 15, and Advanced 15 to 18, with Year 9 students choosing between the Cambridge route or Prime Technical Route 2 or 3, a practical, technical track with options such as sports and hospitality. The school offers premium boarding and holds ISO 9001 certification. Facilities include state-of-the-art sports facilities, robotics labs, and a flight simulator. Examination centers in Portugal and worldwide support university entry. Extracurriculars include aviation and sailing, robotics, music, drama, Model UN, and debate, fostering leadership and teamwork. It prepares students for universities worldwide successfully.

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The Essentials

Location

Lisbon, Sintra and Estoril, Portugal. Prime School operates across three campuses: Lisbon (Alvalade district), Sintra (Portela de Sintra) and Estoril (Alapraia). The Lisbon campus is located in Alvalade (Rua Carlos Lobo de Ávila 4, 1700-099 Lisbon). All campuses offer the Cambridge curriculum and pathways from preschool to A-Levels.

Stages

Cambridge Pathway from Preschool through A-Levels: Ages 3-5 Preschool; Ages 6-10 Primary; Ages 11-13 Lower Secondary; Ages 14-16 Upper Secondary; Ages 17-18 Advanced Levels.

Type

International Cambridge Pathway school with premium boarding; ISO 9001-certified.

Country affiliation

Portugal

Fees

Application & Registration Fees

- Registration fee: €850.
- Capital Levy (one-time): €3,800.
- Insurance (invoiced with first invoice): €250.
- Early re-enrolment fee: €600.
- Re-enrolment from 1st March: €800.
- Exam fee: €60 per applicable exam.

Tuition Fees (per Trimester and Annual) by Year Group

- Cambridge Preschool (ages 3–5, Kindergarten)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €3,765; Annual €11,285.
- Sintra: Trimester €3,085; Annual €9,253.

- Cambridge Primary Year 1 (ages 5–6 / Kindergarten)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €4,200; Annual €12,590.
- Sintra: Trimester €3,442; Annual €10,324.

- Cambridge Primary Year 2 (ages 6–7 / Lower Primary)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €4,760; Annual €14,275.
- Sintra: Trimester €3,903; Annual €11,707.

- Cambridge Primary Year 3 (ages 7–8 / Lower Primary)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €4,940; Annual €14,805.
- Sintra: Trimester €4,047; Annual €12,140.

- Cambridge Primary Year 4 (ages 8–9 / Upper Primary)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €4,965; Annual €14,880.
- Sintra: Trimester €4,068; Annual €12,202.

- Cambridge Primary Year 5 (ages 9–10 / Upper Primary)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €5,050; Annual €15,145.
- Sintra: Trimester €4,140; Annual €12,418.

- Cambridge Primary Year 6 (ages 10–11 / Upper Primary)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €5,160; Annual €15,465.
- Sintra: Trimester €4,228; Annual €12,681.

- Cambridge Secondary Year 7 (ages 11–12 / Lower Secondary)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €5,320; Annual €15,955.
- Sintra: Trimester €4,362; Annual €13,083.

- Cambridge Secondary Year 8 (ages 12–13 / Lower Secondary)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €5,805; Annual €17,405.
- Sintra: Trimester €4,758; Annual €14,273.

- Cambridge Secondary Year 9 (ages 13–14 / Lower Secondary)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €5,830; Annual €17,480.
- Sintra: Trimester €4,778; Annual €14,334.

- Cambridge Secondary Year 10 (ages 14–15 / Upper Secondary)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €6,185; Annual €18,550.

- Cambridge Secondary Year 11 (ages 15–16 / Upper Secondary)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €6,975; Annual €20,910.

- Cambridge Advanced Year 12 (ages 16–17 / Advanced Levels)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €7,320; Annual €21,945.

- Cambridge Advanced Year 13 (ages 17–18 / Advanced Levels)
- Estoril & Lisbon: Trimester €7,390; Annual €22,160.

Included in Tuition

- Learner books / textbooks (returnable).
- Uniform package: 1 T‑shirt, 1 Polo, 1 Hoodie, 1 Windbreaker (one new set issued per academic year; additional sets available to purchase).
- Study visits.

Sibling Discounts

- 15% off tuition for the 2nd child.
- 25% off tuition for the 3rd child.
- 40% off tuition for the 4th child.

Additional Fees & Optional Services

- Meals: €1,800 per year.
- Transportation (optional):
- One way (AM only) quarterly €633; yearly €1,900.
- One way (PM only) quarterly €633; yearly €1,900.
- Round trip (AM & PM) quarterly €1,168; yearly €3,504.
- Services depend on minimum student numbers and routes are set by administration.
- Academy Pathway (optional add-on): €8,900 per year (examples: Sports, Flight, Marine, Code, etc.).
- Boarding Program (optional): €22,000 per year; includes accommodation & room cleaning, all meals & snacks, laundry service, transport for school activities, weekend sponsored activities, academic support & tutoring, and 24/7 pastoral care. School holidays (Christmas, Easter, July, August) are not covered; additional invoices apply if a student remains in boarding during holidays.

Billing Schedule & Payment Terms

- Initial fees (Registration, Capital Levy, Insurance) are payable on registration or re-registration and are non-refundable. Failure to settle the first trimester's fees by the due date results in loss of the reserved place; invoiced amounts remain due and payable.
- Annual payment option: pay the full annual tuition by 31 August (before the academic year starts).
- Trimester payment option: invoices are issued on 1 August (covering Sep–Nov), 1 November (covering Dec–Feb), and 1 February (covering Mar–Jun).
- Late admission: if a student starts during a trimester, the fee to reserve the place includes tuition for the full trimester plus Registration Fee and Capital Levy where applicable.
- Late payments: a 10% late fee plus 1% monthly interest applies to payments made after the deadline; students with unsettled accounts may be refused attendance or excluded from grade lists until accounts are regularized.

Refunds & Withdrawal

- Registration fee, Capital Levy, and Insurance are non-refundable once paid.
- Early withdrawal requires written notice to the Admissions Office at least 90 days before withdrawal. Failure to provide the required notice will result in the full trimester's fees becoming due and payable.
- If enrolment is withdrawn during the registration process, non-refundable fees (registration and capital levy) will not be reimbursed. Late or incomplete payments do not relieve families of invoiced obligations.

Fee Payment Options

- Accepted payment methods: MB (Entity/Reference), credit card machine at the campus, or bank transfer. Proof of payment should be emailed to financeiro@primeschool.pt.

Notes

- Books for IGCSE and A‑Levels generally cover two years and are subject to return in good condition as part of the book policy.

Academics

Curriculum

From ages 3 to 18, Prime School offers two paths: the Cambridge Curriculum, taught exclusively in English, and a bilingual approach that values the Portuguese language. Preschool & Primary covers 3 to 11 years old, Secondary covers 11 to 15 years old, and Advanced covers 15 to 18 years old.

Student Teacher Ratio

Average class size is 17 students.

Higher Education Progression

The Cambridge Curriculum and Prime School's technical offerings open doors to top global universities.

Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

From ages 3 to 18, students have two paths: the Cambridge Curriculum, taught exclusively in English, or a bilingual approach, which values the Portuguese language.

Admissions

Prime School offers two curriculum paths: Cambridge Curriculum taught exclusively in English, and a bilingual approach that includes Portuguese. From ages 3 to 18, students can pursue either Cambridge or a bilingual path, and at year 9 (14 years old) they choose between continuing the Cambridge pathway or the Prime Technical Route 2 and 3, emphasizing practical and technical education with options such as sports and hospitality. The school has examination centers in Portugal and around the world and operates campuses in Lisbon, Estoril, and Sintra. To learn more about admissions, send an enquiry.

FAQs

What curriculum does Prime School follow?

Prime School follows a Cambridge curriculum. From ages 3 to 18, Prime School offers two paths: the Cambridge Curriculum, taught exclusively in English, and a bilingual approach that values the Portuguese language. Preschool & Primary covers 3 to...

Where is Prime School located?

What age range does the school serve?

Prime School serves students from age 3 to 18, covering Cambridge Pathway from Preschool through A-Levels: Ages 3-5 Preschool; Ages 6-10 Primary; Ages 11-13 Lower Secondary; Ages 14-16 Upper Secondary; Ages....

How many students attend Prime School?

Approximately 900 students are enrolled at Prime School.

What are the tuition fees?

Annual tuition ranges from PHP 9,253 to PHP 22,160 depending on year group.

What languages are taught at the school?

Languages taught are English and Portuguese. The Cambridge Curriculum is taught exclusively in English. The bilingual pathway values the Portuguese language. Education spans ages 3 to 18.

What facilities does the school offer?

Prime School operates three campuses in Sintra, Estoril, and Lisbon. Sintra Campus serves ages 3 to 11 (Preschool and Primary), Estoril Campus serves ages 11 to 18 (Secondary), and Lisbon Campus serves ages 3 to 18 (Preschool, Primary, and Secondary). From ages 3 to 18, students can pursue two acade

What is the admissions process?

What extracurricular activities are available?

Prime School offers two pathways for students aged 3 to 18: the Cambridge Curriculum taught exclusively in English, and a bilingual pathway that values the Portuguese language. At Year 9 (age 14), students decide whether to continue with Cambridge or join Prime Technical Route 2 or 3, which emphasiz

What accreditations does Prime School hold?

Cambridge International network member — Cambridge International's global network is present in over 160 countries.

Does Prime School offer boarding?

Boarding is offered at Prime Boarding Lisbon for students aged 13–18. Boutique residences provide twin and quad suites with 24/7 care, including on-site nursing, a safeguarding officer, and a resident psychologist. The programme blends Cambridge IGCSE/A Levels with electives in sports, arts and busi

Who is the head of school?

The head of school at Prime School is Mrs. Costa.

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