Estimate your monthly fee at a subsidised (IPSS) nursery or kindergarten in Portugal based on your household income.
| Escalão | Max per-capita income | Rate on household income | Est. fee * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escalão 1 | ≤ 153 € | 14.2% | 284 € |
| Escalão 2 | ≤ 255 € | 23.7% | 474 € |
| Escalão 3 | ≤ 356 € | 33.2% | 664 € |
| Escalão 4 | ≤ 509 € | 42.7% | 700 € |
| Escalão 5 | ≤ 764 € | 52.2% | 700 € |
| Escalão 6 | > 764 € | 66.3% | 700 € |
* Estimate for €2,000 monthly income, 3-person household.
IPSS stands for Instituição Particular de Solidariedade Social — a private social solidarity institution that receives state funding. Their nurseries and kindergartens charge income-scaled fees (comparticipação), making them significantly cheaper than fully private nurseries.
Yes — foreign residents with legal residency in Portugal can enrol children in IPSS nurseries. You will need a Portuguese tax number (NIF) and typically a Social Security number (NISS) or equivalent.
No — each IPSS sets its own fee table within the legal guidelines. The actual fee can vary. This calculator gives an estimate based on the Social Security standard tables.
Search and filter by school type on Skolvi to find IPSS nurseries in your area.