The British School of Lisbon (BSL) is a co-educational, all-through school and adds to the Dukes Education presence in the UK, Croatia, Czechia, Greece, Ireland, Poland, Romania, Spain and Switzerland and is Dukes Education’s fifth school in Portugal.
The new partnership with Dukes Education opens up an array of benefits for The British School of Lisbon community that includes access to a global talent pool of exceptional educators, opportunities for student and teacher exchanges, and a platform for sharing best practice on an international scale. The collaboration offers The British School of Lisbon’s students and staff unprecedented learning and development opportunities.
The British School of Lisbon was founded in 2019 and was a member of The Schools Trust. The school currently serves students from Nursery (age 3) to Year 10 and will grow to offer A-levels from September 2027. BSL follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales adapted to allow a more international perspective and includes studies of local culture, language and heritage.
Founder and Chairman of Dukes Education, Aatif Hassan, whose passion for the transformational power of education, and whose commitment to educational quality and student wellbeing is at the heart of the Dukes Education ethos, said, “The British School of Lisbon’s mission is to be a world leading school – meaning nothing less than having the highest standards in everything they do. The school is unashamedly ambitious for its pupils, ensuring that children thrive not just academically, but also personally and socially. Alongside academic excellence, BSL instils confidence in young people. That mission resonates strongly with Dukes Education, the organisation I founded ten years ago. The British School of Lisbon is dedicated to the best of traditional educational values and at the same time, offers a truly international experience for its students in the heart of Lisbon. We extend a very warm welcome to the parents, students and staff of The British School of Lisbon.”
Jessica Ordovas, Trustee of The Schools Trust said, “Joining Dukes Education is a very significant moment for our school community. Our partnership marks a significant step forward in our ability to develop the British School of Lisbon and create a full K12 offering. The school is already ambitious for all pupils and joining with Dukes Education will create even more exceptional opportunities and outcomes for our students.”