British School of Lisbon

What British School of Lisbon does

The British School of Lisbon (BSL) is a private international school delivering the English National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 13 to expatriate and internationally-oriented families in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in 2019, it operates two campuses: a Primary campus at Cais do Sodré (Rua São Paulo 89) and a Secondary campus at BSL Restelo (Rua de Alcolena 10), the latter opened in two phases beginning September 2024 with over 6,000 square metres of landscaped outdoor space and situated within the sports complex of CF Os Belenenses. The student body represents 35+ nationalities, and the school prepares pupils for IGCSE and A Level examinations with pathways to universities in the UK, Europe, Portugal, the United States, and beyond.

The school's core technology layer is the EDUGO student information system and its associated Parent App, which delivers timetabling, messaging, attendance, reports, and assignments to families in real time. The broader offering includes a broad enrichment programme (sailing via Associação Naval de Lisboa, violin, judo, ballet, robotics and coding, chess, and a summer camp) and affiliations with COBIS, AEEP, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The school holds Portuguese Ministry of Education Authorisation No. 266/EPC/Lisboa e Vale do Tejo/2022 and received a 2023 British Government Award from the Department of Business and Trade.

Revenue is generated through tuition fees, payable annually or in three termly instalments; tuition covers stationery and learning materials, with uniforms, meals, transport, and excursions billed separately. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the school's website, enquiry forms, private tours, and an online application process. Following a February 2026 partnership announcement, BSL operates within the Dukes Education group of premium schools.

Name

British School of Lisbon

Legal name

The British School of Lisbon

Website

https://britishschool.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The British School of Lisbon is a private international school founded in 2019 that delivers the English National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 13 to expatriate and internationally-oriented families in Lisbon, Portugal, across two campuses at Cais do Sodré and Restelo, preparing students for IGCSE and A Level examinations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

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

• British international school
• K-12 education
• English National Curriculum
• IGCSE A Level preparation
• International secondary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees which are payable either annually before the start of the academic year or in three equal instalments before each term. Tuition includes stationery, learning materials, and consumables but excludes school excursions, uniforms, school bus, and school meals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The British School of Lisbon delivers British international education from Nursery through Year 13 following the English National Curriculum, preparing students for IGCSE and A Level examinations across two Lisbon campuses (Cais do Sodré Primary and Restelo Secondary). The school offers core academic programmes (Early Years, Primary, Middle, Secondary) alongside enrichment activities such as sailing, music, robotics, and summer camps, supported by a Parent App for family communication.

Product overview

British School of Lisbon offers a unified British international school providing education from Nursery through Year 13, delivered via two campuses (Cais do Sodré Primary and Restelo Secondary). The school operates as a single integrated programme following the English National Curriculum, with dedicated phases for Early Years, Primary, Middle, and Secondary. All students prepare for IGCSE and A Level examinations. The school also embeds the Parent App (built on the EDUGO student information system) as a core communication tool for families, alongside a broad enrichment and extracurricular programme (including sailing, music, robotics, and summer camp) that extends the educational offering beyond the classroom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Programme Nursery and Reception education for the youngest pupils, focusing on learning through play, independence, and holistic development using the English National Curriculum.
• Primary School Programme Key Stages 1 and 2 education delivering the English National Curriculum, covering core subjects and specialist lessons in music, art, PE, and modern foreign languages.
• Middle School Programme Secondary education for Years 7–9 delivering the English National Curriculum, preparing students for IGCSE examinations.
• Secondary School Programme Years 10–13 secondary education delivering the English National Curriculum, preparing students for IGCSE and A Level examinations, with pathways to universities in the UK, Europe, Portugal, the United States, and beyond.
• Enrichment & Extracurricular Activities After-school and optional activities including Sailing (partnered with Associação Naval de Lisboa), Violin, Judo, Ballet, Roller Skating, Chess, Choir, Science, and Robotics & Coding, designed to promote curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, resilience, and self-confidence.
• Summer Camp A blend of academic and enrichment activities during summer holidays, including yoga, surfing, fencing, art, and market visits, set in the local Lisbon environment.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dukes EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2026Partnership with Dukes Education, a leading global family of premium schools. This marks a significant milestone in BSL's development and reinforces its ambition to be a world-leading provider of British education in Lisbon. The partnership provides access to educational best practices and strengthens the school's market position.
• CF Os BelenensescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial partnership with CF Os Belenenses, one of Portugal's most historic and beloved football clubs. The new Restelo Campus is nestled within the sports complex of the club. Upon joining, all students become members of this prestigious club. This unique relationship offers access to exceptional sporting facilities and connects students to Lisbon's society and traditions.
• Associação Naval de LisboaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the oldest nautical association in the Iberian Peninsula to provide students with sailing instruction. Led by fully qualified instructors, the introductory course teaches students basic principles of sailing so they can steer a small sailing boat autonomously and acquire elementary nautical knowledge.
• COBIS (Council of British International Schools)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with COBIS, the Council of British International Schools. The school has received a positive COBIS Inspection Report.
• AEEP (Association of English Schools in Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in AEEP, the Association of English Schools in Portugal.
• Duke of Edinburgh's AwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme, an internationally recognized award programme for young people.
• Portuguese Ministry of Education (DGE)coreOthersLicensed by the Portuguese Ministry of Education under Authorisation No. 266/EPC/Lisboa e Vale do Tejo/2022.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Julian's School: Established British international school in Lisbon serving Nursery through secondary, following a UK-style curriculum. Most directly comparable to BSL by curriculum, target families, and Lisbon geography.
• International School of Lisbon: Lisbon-based international school targeting expat families with multilingual programmes. Overlaps with BSL on geography, premium positioning, and international family customer base.
• Deutsche Schule Lissabon: German international school in Lisbon serving the German expat community with full German curriculum. Competes with BSL for international families seeking premium international schooling in Lisbon.
• Lycée Français Charles Lepierre: French international school in Lisbon offering another premium international pathway. Competes with BSL within the same expat family pool for premium Lisbon international education slots.
• St. Dominic's International School: Lisbon-based international school following IB programmes. Comparable premium positioning and serves a similar international family demographic in the Lisbon area.
• Carlucci American International School of Lisbon: Lisbon-based international school offering an American-based curriculum to a similarly diverse expat community. Competes with BSL for international families seeking premium international education in Lisbon.
• Oeiras International School (OIS): International school in the Greater Lisbon area (Oeiras) offering international curricula to expat families. Comparable in target market and premium positioning to BSL.

Broad incumbents

• King's College School Madrid: British-curriculum premium international school within the Dukes Education group, providing a sister-school benchmark for BSL's curriculum, governance, and operating model post-partnership.
• Dukes Education: BSL's strategic partner and parent organization — a leading global family of premium schools. Provides group-level benchmarks for operating model, governance, and capital structure that contextualize BSL's standalone economics.

Regional players

• Oporto British School: British-curriculum school located in Porto, Portugal. Comparable curriculum model and Portuguese regulatory environment but operating in a different regional market from BSL.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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