# Portugal School Match

> Find the perfect school in Portugal for your child with personalized recommendations

Portugal School Match is a free online tool that helps families discover and compare schools across Portugal. Whether you're an expat relocating to Portugal, a local family exploring educational options, or planning a move, our questionnaire-based matching system provides personalized school recommendations.

## What We Offer

- [School Matching Questionnaire](https://portugalschoolmatch.com/questionnaire): Answer questions about your child's age, preferred curriculum, language requirements, location preferences, and budget to receive personalized school recommendations ranked by compatibility.

- [School Directory](https://portugalschoolmatch.com/schools): Browse and filter our comprehensive database of schools in Portugal including international schools, bilingual schools, Portuguese public schools, and private institutions.

- [School Details](https://portugalschoolmatch.com/schools): View detailed information about each school including curriculum type, grade levels, fees, location, languages of instruction, extracurricular activities, and contact information.

## Key Features

- **Personalized Matching**: Our algorithm scores schools based on your family's specific needs and priorities
- **Comprehensive Database**: International schools, bilingual schools, Portuguese curriculum schools, French lycées, British schools, and more
- **Detailed School Profiles**: Fees, curriculum, languages, location, age ranges, and special features
- **Interactive Map**: View school locations across Portugal
- **No Registration Required**: Free to use with no account needed

## School Types Covered

- International Baccalaureate (IB) schools
- British curriculum schools
- American curriculum schools
- French curriculum schools (Lycée)
- German curriculum schools
- Portuguese national curriculum schools
- Bilingual schools (Portuguese/English, French/English, etc.)
- Montessori and alternative pedagogy schools
- Public schools
- Private schools

## Geographic Coverage

Currently focused on the Lisbon metropolitan area including:
- Central Lisbon (Chiado, Baixa, Príncipe Real)
- Campo de Ourique
- Lapa / Santos
- Avenidas Novas
- Parque das Nações
- Cascais / Estoril
- Sintra
- Oeiras
- Almada

## Target Audience

- Expat families relocating to Portugal
- Digital nomads with children
- Portuguese families exploring private education options
- Families seeking bilingual or international education
- Parents researching school options before moving

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How does the school matching work?
You complete a short questionnaire about your child's age, your budget range, preferred curriculum type, language requirements, and location preferences. Our algorithm then scores each school in our database against your criteria and presents ranked recommendations.

### Is Portugal School Match free to use?
Yes, the service is completely free. No registration or payment required.

### What age ranges are covered?
We cover schools from early childhood (ages 3+) through secondary education (up to age 18), including preschool, primary, and secondary levels.

### How accurate is the school information?
We regularly update our database with information from official school sources, but we recommend contacting schools directly to verify current fees, availability, and admission requirements.

### Can I browse schools without taking the questionnaire?
Yes, you can access our full school directory and filter by type, location, curriculum, and other criteria without completing the questionnaire.

## Contact

For questions or to suggest a school to add to our database, visit our website at https://portugalschoolmatch.com

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## Technical Details

- **Website**: https://portugalschoolmatch.com
- **Technology**: React, TypeScript, Vite
- **Data Format**: JSON school database
- **API**: RESTful API for school data
- **Last Updated**: 2025