PaRK International School

What PaRK International School does

PaRK International School is a private international school operating across three purpose-built campuses in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (Alfragide, Praça de Espanha, and Restelo), serving more than 2,000 students aged 1 to 18. The school is legally constituted as O Parque, Ensino De Crianças S.A. and operates as a member institution of Inspired Education Group, a global network of 110+ premium schools across 24 countries. The core offering is a bilingual K-12 educational pathway: bilingual Portuguese-English instruction from Early Learning through Grade 4, Cambridge International curriculum from Grade 5 including IGCSE (Grades 9-10) and A Levels (Grades 11-12), and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12, supplemented by the Inspired Sports Programme, PaRK Music Academy, and an exclusive Grade 11 Internship Programme.

The underlying technology stack is composed primarily of third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: OpenApply for admissions and enrollment processing, iSAMS for the parent portal and student information management, Unifrog for career and university research from Grade 7, Dynamics 365 for operations, and a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme with classroom video conferencing and learning management systems. Curriculum delivery is integrated with Inspired Education's Global Study Platform, and AI-assisted tools are referenced in the privacy policy but not specified in product detail. Accreditations include IB World School, Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, UCAS centre, and Official SAT Exam Centre designations, enabling direct qualification pathways to universities in Portugal, the UK, and the US.

The business model is recurring tuition-based: families pay non-public tuition fees billed annually, with a €100 non-refundable registration fee and an admissions cycle that opens May 15 and closes July 22. Ancillary revenue streams include door-to-door bus service (covering 17 Lisbon areas, annual or termly billing with sibling discounts), Go Natural catering, school uniforms (via partner yeslda.pt), summer and spring camps, and music academy fees. The go-to-market is sales-led through Open Days at each campus, personalized on-campus and online tours, and a multi-step inquiry-to-enrollment funnel. Marketing emphasizes IBDP outcomes (35-point average vs. 31.98 world average, 90% first-choice university placement, one-third to Ivy League/Russell Group) and holistic development positioning the school as a premium Lisbon offering.

Name

PaRK International School

Legal name

O Parque, Ensino De Crianças S.A.

Website

https://park-is.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PaRK International School is a private Lisbon-based international school operating three campuses serving 2,000+ students aged 1-18 through bilingual, Cambridge, and IB Diploma programmes, as a member of Inspired Education Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International school education
• Bilingual early childhood
• University preparation services
• Cambridge international curriculum
• IB Diploma programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The primary revenue stream is tuition fees charged to families for educational services. The school offers education from Early Learning (ages 1-5) through Secondary/IB/A Levels (Grades 11-12). Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website and requires inquiry. The school also generates revenue from ancillary services including transportation (door-to-door bus service), catering (healthy meals through Go Natural), uniforms, and extracurricular activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

PaRK International School is a private international school in Lisbon offering bilingual education from ages 1 to 18 across three campuses. The school delivers a unique pathway combining Portuguese national curriculum, Cambridge International (IGCSE and A Levels), and the IB Diploma Programme, supplemented by elite sports, music, university counselling, and global exchange programmes. It operates as a member of the Inspired Education Group network of 110+ premium schools.

Product overview

PaRK International School is an international private school operating as part of the Inspired Education Group, offering a comprehensive educational pathway from Early Learning (ages 1) through secondary education (age 18) across three campuses in Lisbon. The school provides a unique blend of bilingual education, Cambridge International curriculum (IGCSE, A Levels), and the IB Diploma Programme. Supplementary offerings include the Inspired Sports Programme for elite athletes, PaRK Music Academy, an exclusive Internship Programme for Grade 11 students, and a comprehensive University & Careers Programme with personalized counseling. Additional services include summer/spring camps, door-to-door bus transportation, and a Parent Portal powered by iSAMS. The school integrates platforms including OpenApply for admissions, Unifrog for career guidance, and participates in the Inspired Global Exchange Programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PaRK Music Academy: Music academy offering instrumental lessons and musical education as part of extracurricular activities.
• PaRK Internship Programme
• Inspired Sports Programme
• Nsouli Scholars Programme

Products and services

• Early Learning School
• Junior School
• Lower Senior School
• Cambridge IGCSE
• IB Diploma Programme
• A Levels
• Inspired Sports Programme
• PaRK Music Academy
• Internship Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 points average IBDP score (2025 results)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Inspired Education GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaRK IS is a proud member of Inspired Education Group, a world-leading network of 110+ premium private schools across 24 countries serving 80,000+ students. This membership provides access to global best practices, exchange programmes, summer camps, guaranteed entry to Inspired boarding schools, and the Nsouli Scholars scholarship programme. Inspired provides innovative educational practices, global collaboration opportunities, and shared professional development across the network.
• International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited IB World School authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme. Students consistently achieve above world average IBDP scores (35 average vs 31.98 world average in 2025).
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorised Cambridge International School offering the Cambridge pathway from Grade 5, including IGCSE (Grades 9-10) and A Levels (Grades 11-12).
• Go NaturalcoreOthersCatering partner providing healthy, nutritious meals for all students daily. Menus are updated monthly with fresh, seasonal ingredients and approved by nutritionists. Provides vegetarian options and accommodates dietary requirements and allergies.
• OpenApplycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline application and enrollment management platform used for the admissions process. Families complete inquiry forms and applications through the OpenApply portal. Bus service enrollment also processed through OpenApply.
• UnifrogcoreTechnology or IntegrationCareer exploration and university research platform introduced to students from Grade 7. Used for personality and career assessments, university research, personal statement and CV creation, and interview training.
• Pearson EdexcelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation centre for Pearson Edexcel qualifications as part of the examination board network.
• Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial UCAS centre enabling students to apply to UK universities through the UCAS system.
• yeslda.ptminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal uniform supplier. All school uniform items must be purchased through this partner. Families order online through the yeslda.pt website.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Dwight School Lisbon: Newer international K-12 in the greater Lisbon area focused on IB curriculum; an emerging competitor growing its presence against established schools like PaRK.

Direct peers

• St. Julian's School: Leading Lisbon international school offering IB Diploma and IGCSE/A Levels to expat and local families; one of PaRK's closest direct competitors in the premium Lisbon K-12 segment.
• United Lisbon International School: Lisbon-based international school offering IB programmes in a multilingual environment, competing head-to-head with PaRK for internationally-oriented families in the city.
• Aloha College Marbella: Spanish sister school within the Inspired Education network offering IB Diploma and A Levels with similar premium positioning, providing a direct benchmark for PaRK's model and an instance of the Inspired platform synergy.
• Oeiras International School: IB World School in the greater Lisbon area offering an international education pathway for children from early years through secondary; targets the same Lisbon-region family demographic as PaRK.
• Carlucci American International School of Lisbon: Long-established Lisbon international school offering IB curriculum with a similar target market of expat and affluent Portuguese families seeking American-style international K-12 education.
• The British School of Lisbon: Lisbon-based British international school with EY-12 offering IGCSE and A Levels, targeting expat and local families seeking English-language British curriculum — highly comparable to PaRK's Cambridge pathway.
• Britannica International School Lisbon: Lisbon international school offering British curriculum and IB programmes to a comparable affluent and expat family base, competing in the same admissions funnel.

Regional players

• International School of Madrid: Madrid-based IB international school serving a similar Iberian expat/affluent demographic; useful benchmark for validating Lisbon-specific pricing and operating assumptions in the Iberian peninsula.

Broad incumbents

• Inspired Education Group: Parent organisation of PaRK and operator of 110+ premium schools globally; comparable as the broader portfolio context for valuing PaRK within a multi-school education group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PaRKIS/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/PaRKInternationalSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/park-international-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/park_international_school

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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