Portugal
Lisbon
Five climates: British Carcavelos, a Dominican IB house in São Domingos de Rana, American Linhó, an IB valley in Barcarena, and a city-proper English campus. The train is not the only Monday.
School portraits in this city
Carlucci American International School of Lisbon
day · Age 3 through Grade 12
Barcarena, OeirasOeiras International School
day · Year 1–Year 13 (IB continuum)
São Domingos de RanaSt. Dominic’s International School
day · Ages 3–18
CarcavelosSt. Julian’s School
day · 3–18
LisbonUnited Lisbon International School
day · Ages 3–18, Pre-K3 through Grade 12
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