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International Schools in Sintra
Forests, palaces and a growing international community in the hills west of Lisbon.
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Schools in Sintra
See all →CAISL – Carlucci American International School of Lisbon
Linhó, Sintra
- English
- 08:00 - 19:00
- €14,060/year
Preschool
Centro Social Paroquial de São João das Lampas
São João das Lampas, Sintra
- Portuguese
- 07:30 - 18:30
- Income-based (IPSS)
Subsidised
Nursery
Creche Jardim Infantil O Caracol
Queluz, Sintra
- Portuguese
- 07:30 - 18:30
- Income-based (IPSS)
Subsidised
Nursery
Frequently asked questions
Are there international schools in Sintra?
Sintra has private and bilingual schools, though the full range of IB and British-curriculum schools is more concentrated in Cascais and Estoril. Families in Sintra sometimes commute to schools in Cascais or central Lisbon.
Is Sintra good for families?
Yes — Sintra is known for its beautiful natural setting, safety and quality of life. It has a growing expat community, particularly from Northern Europe. The train to Lisbon takes about 40 minutes.
What is the commute from Sintra to Lisbon like?
The Sintra train line runs frequently (every 20–30 min peak) to Rossio in central Lisbon, taking approximately 40 minutes. The main challenge is that the Sintra and Cascais lines don't connect directly — you'd need to go through Lisbon to cross between them.
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Quick facts
- Distance to Lisbon
- 40 min by train (Sintra line)
- Known for
- UNESCO palaces, nature, cooler climate
- Community
- Growing international community
- School types
- Private Portuguese, some bilingual options
- Typical fees
- €6,000–€18,000/year