PaRK International Primary is the junior school of the bilingual PaRK group on our Lisbon city hub, the stage where the early years immersion turns into a structured primary education. The programme combines the best of the Portuguese national curriculum and the Cambridge curriculum, and parents choose between a bilingual stream and an English stream up to Grade 4. From Grade 5 pupils move fully onto the Cambridge International pathway, so the primary years are the bridge between a bilingual start and an international senior school.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
The primary programme is deliberately dual. It combines the Portuguese national curriculum with the Cambridge primary curriculum, so children keep their Portuguese alongside a recognised international framework. Families pick a bilingual stream, with substantial teaching in both languages, or an English stream, up to Grade 4. From Grade 5 every pupil moves onto the Cambridge International pathway that runs through the secondary school to IGCSE and beyond, which makes the choice of stream in the primary years a meaningful one.
That blend suits families who want their child to stay rooted in Portuguese while building toward an English medium international education, and families relocating who want a soft landing rather than an immediate full switch. Parents weighing the streams can read our Cambridge curriculum guide and think about where they want their child by Grade 5 before choosing.
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PaRK International Primary fees
Primary tuition sits in the middle of the PaRK range, above the early years and below the senior Cambridge and Diploma years, with the group as a whole pricing toward the upper part of the Lisbon market. Read any quoted figure against the bands in our Lisbon international school fees guide, where primary tuition typically runs below the senior tuition at the same school.
Budget for the usual extras. Expect a registration or application fee, possibly a deposit, and separate charges for meals, transport and the materials a primary year needs. The choice of bilingual or English stream does not usually change tuition, but extended day and activity options can move the monthly total, so confirm the schedule for the specific campus and model a full year before committing.
Admissions
Primary admission follows the school calendar, with the main entry in September and places offered through the year where a campus and year group have room. Entry into the primary years usually involves a friendly assessment of where the child sits academically and in each language, so the school can place them in the right stream and group rather than to screen them out.
Families should expect to provide recent school reports, meet the team and visit the campus. For a relocating child, the bilingual or English stream decision is part of the conversation, shaped by current language level and how long the family plans to stay. Confirm the current intake dates, the assessment and the fee schedule directly with admissions.
Location and who goes there
The primary years run across PaRK campuses in the Lisbon area, with the full age Alfragide campus carrying primary through to Grade 12 and the Praça de Espanha and Restelo campuses also serving the younger and primary years. That gives families a choice of location on the western side of the city, from central Praça de Espanha to riverside Restelo and Alfragide just outside the centre.
The primary community mixes international and Portuguese families, many of whom value the bilingual route precisely because it keeps Portuguese alive while opening an international pathway. Parents comparing primary options can use the Lisbon city hub and our compare tool to set PaRK primary against other Lisbon schools side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are PaRK International Primary fees?
Primary tuition sits in the middle of the PaRK range, above the early years and below the senior school, with the group pricing toward the upper part of the Lisbon market. Add registration, any deposit, meals, transport and materials, and confirm the schedule for the specific campus before committing.
What curriculum does PaRK International Primary follow?
A blend of the Portuguese national curriculum and the Cambridge primary curriculum, with families choosing a bilingual stream or an English stream up to Grade 4, after which pupils move fully onto the Cambridge International pathway.
Does PaRK International Primary offer an English stream?
Yes. Up to Grade 4 parents choose between a bilingual Portuguese and English stream and an English stream, after which all pupils follow the Cambridge pathway from Grade 5.
When do PaRK International Primary applications open?
The main intake is September, with places offered through the year where a campus and year group have space. Apply early for popular cohorts and confirm dates and the assessment with the admissions team.
Where is PaRK International Primary?
The primary years run across PaRK campuses in the Lisbon area, including the full age Alfragide campus and the Praça de Espanha and Restelo campuses.
