CJD International School vs CLIP Oporto International School

	C CJD International School Porto, Portugal	C CLIP Oporto International School Porto, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,295 - 10,670	Fees / year €9,140 - 15,190
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 2,200	Pupils 1,000
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1934	Opened 1990
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Porto, Portugal. Rua do Porto Feliz s/n, 4350-016 Porto. The campus is served by a transport service with predefined routes and pickup points.	Location CLIP – Oporto International School is located at Rua de Vila Nova, 1071, 4100-506 Porto, Portugal. Public transport options include bus lines 501 (to/from Porto's downtown and Matosinhos) and 205 (to/from Foz and Campanhã). The Parque Real Metro Station (Line A - Blue) is about a 12-minute walk from the campus.
Stages	Stages Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary, Cambridge Advanced.	Stages Pre-kindergarten to Form 12 (K-12): Pre-kindergarten; Primary (1st cycle); Middle (2nd cycle); Secondary (9th–12th years).
School type	School type International school.	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Students come from over 50 countries.	Pupil nationality mix 56 nationalities represented among 1,226 students.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school provides a Psychology and Guidance Service and a Multidisciplinary Support Team for Inclusive Education (EMAEI) to support inclusive education, with universal, selective and additional measures; Special Education support can be provided in small groups or individually, and a Health Space supports student health.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Portugal.	Country affiliation Portugal
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Schedule Monday to Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school offers a transport service with predefined routes and pick-up points.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & one-time entry fees - Application fee (one‑time, paid on application): €250. - Enrolment fee (one‑time, to confirm a place): €400. - Renewal fee (annual, for returning students): €350. - An initial three‑month tuition deposit is required to secure places for September; the application fee, enrolment fee and this initial three‑month deposit are non‑refundable. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑month; billed in 11 instalments) - Primary (Years 1–6): €9,295 per year — billed as €845 per month over 11 instalments. - Lower Secondary (Years 7–9): €9,460 per year — billed as €860 per month over 11 instalments. - Upper Secondary (Years 10–11): €10,505 per year — billed as €955 per month over 11 instalments. - Advanced / Sixth Form (Years 12–13): €10,670 per year — billed as €970 per month over 11 instalments. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is divided into 11 monthly instalments, payable from September through July inclusive. Payments must be received by the 8th of each month. - Late‑payment charges: €5 if paid between the 9th and 11th of the month; €10 if paid between the 12th and 20th; €20 if paid from the 21st onwards. Students may be denied access if previous outstanding fees remain unpaid. - Optional services (for example extended hours, study support, and curricular enrichment activities) are billed monthly and changes or withdrawals of optional services must be requested in writing by the 8th of the month prior to the change. Boarding fees - CJD operates as a day school; boarding accommodation is not offered as part of the international school programme. Other costs and optional fees - Meal plan (lunch and afternoon snack): €120 per month (optional). - Extracurricular activities, school trips, summer and holiday camps, end‑of‑year events, externally administered exam fees (e.g., Cambridge exams), intensive English programmes, individualised learning support, transportation, and special materials (art supplies, coursebooks and workbooks) are charged in addition to tuition where applicable. - School uniform: Primary uniform is mandatory and available via the school's eCommunity online store. - Siblings discount: 10% reduction on siblings' tuition fees; the discount applies to tuition only and is applied to the youngest child(s). Refunds and fee reductions - The application fee, the enrolment fee and the initial three‑month deposit that secure places for September are non‑refundable. No refunds will be issued after the start of school activities or service provision. Tuition fees will not be reduced for non‑attendance or non‑use of optional services. Fee payment administration and payment options - Billing, enrolment validation and account management are administered by the school's administrative office and via the school's eCommunity platform; invoices and monthly billing follow the schedule above and are issued to families through those channels. - Specific payment methods (for example bank transfer, card or other online payment options) are provided on the invoices and account statements issued to families and through the school's eCommunity administration. Parents should follow the payment instructions shown on their invoice or account statement.	Fee details Registration and application fees - Pre-registration (non-refundable): €150 (paid on submission of the application form). - Acceptance fee (paid on acceptance; non-refundable): €600. - Annual registration fee (renewed yearly; non-refundable): €500. - Deposit / guarantee (refundable subject to conditions): €1,000. A full refund of the deposit is given only if written withdrawal notice is submitted at least 60 days in advance; the school may retain part or all of the deposit for outstanding debts or insufficient notice. Bank transfer fees for reimbursements may be deducted. Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as: per month — 10x; per trimester — 3x; single annual payment — 1x) First child (standard rate): - Kinder: €900 (10x) • €2,940 (3x) • €8,640 (1x). - Form 2: €1,000 (10x) • €3,265 (3x) • €9,600 (1x). - Form 6: €1,240 (10x) • €4,050 (3x) • €11,905 (1x). - Form 9: €1,410 (10x) • €4,605 (3x) • €13,535 (1x). - Form 11 and Form 12: €1,530 (10x) • €5,000 (3x) • €14,690 (1x). Second child (discounted rate): - Kinder: €845 (10x) • €2,765 (3x) • €8,120 (1x). - Form 2: €940 (10x) • €3,070 (3x) • €9,025 (1x). - Form 6: €1,165 (10x) • €3,805 (3x) • €11,190 (1x). - Form 9: €1,325 (10x) • €4,330 (3x) • €12,725 (1x). - Form 11 and Form 12: €1,440 (10x) • €4,700 (3x) • €13,805 (1x). Third child (and subsequent children — further discounted rate): - Kinder: €765 (10x) • €2,500 (3x) • €7,345 (1x). - Form 1: €850 (10x) • €2,775 (3x) • €8,160 (1x). - Form 6: €1,055 (10x) • €3,445 (3x) • €10,120 (1x). - Form 9: €1,200 (10x) • €3,915 (3x) • €11,505 (1x). - Form 11 and Form 12: €1,300 (10x) • €4,250 (3x) • €12,485 (1x). Discounts - Second child discount: 6% (applied on the 10-month tuition base). - Third and subsequent children: 15% (applied on the 10-month tuition base). Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly payments: due by the 5th business day of each month. - Trimester payments: due by 5 September (1st), 5 December (2nd), and 5 March (3rd). Trimester payments receive a 2% discount. - Single annual payment: must be made by 5 September to receive a 4% discount on the total. - Overdue payments: late payments incur a 5% penalty plus default interest at 1% per month; persistent non-payment may lead to suspension of enrolment or denial of re-enrolment. Boarding - CLIP is a day school and does not operate boarding facilities; no boarding fees apply. Students must reside with their parent(s) or legal guardian. Other costs and fees - Canteen (lunch): pre-booked lunch €6/meal; same-day (unreserved) lunch €8/meal; lunch charges are invoiced monthly. Meal cancellations must be made before 09:00 on the same day. - Supervised aftercare / late pick-up: supervised aftercare is available until 18:30; late supervised aftercare is charged at €5/hour and invoiced monthly. - CLIPClubs / extracurricular activities: charged according to published price lists and invoiced monthly by the 5th working day of the month to which they relate. - Special programmes: additional charges where applicable — Forum Foundation surcharge €250/month for participating students; Special Individual Support charged according to an agreed programme. - Repeating students: students repeating Form 12 (up to 2 subjects) pay €350 per subject in addition to registration (monthly fee for repeating does not apply for these subjects). - External exam fees: Cambridge IGCSE and A‑Level external exam fees are charged separately in accordance with the price list in effect. - Textbooks: textbooks supplied by the school remain school property; replacement charges apply if books are not returned in reusable condition. - Student accident insurance: compulsory and included in the annual registration fee. Refund and withdrawal rules - Pre-registration fee (€150): non-refundable. - Acceptance fee and annual registration fee: non-refundable. Deposit/guarantee: refundable subject to 60 days' written withdrawal notice; the school may retain part or all of the deposit for outstanding debts or late notice; bank transfer fees for reimbursements may be deducted. - Dropouts / withdrawals during a term: the parent or guardian is responsible for full payment of fees for the last term in which the student is enrolled and the last month of any extra-curricular activities; no discounts apply for partial attendance. If annual fees were paid and a refund is due for remaining full future terms, the corresponding amount will be reimbursed (subject to transfer charges). Fee payment options - Bank transfer is used for reimbursements and is the method referenced for refunds; related bank-transfer fees may be deducted from refunds. Invoices and the school's finance office provide the payment details used for all payments. Notes on incidental charges - Any administrative, banking or legal costs resulting from late or returned payments will be charged to the responsible party. - Additional services (transport, specialist tuition, other third-party services) are charged separately if used and will appear on the relevant monthly invoice.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge International Programme is the core curriculum at CJD International School, implemented through Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Levels). Cambridge Upper Secondary centers on the Cambridge IGCSE, with subjects earning 1 credit (2 for Coordinated Sciences); to progress to Cambridge Advanced, students must accumulate at least 7 credits and pass at least 5 of them in IGCSE. Cambridge ICE (International Certificate of Education) is a group award with five groups: Group I Languages (English, Spanish); Group II Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics, Geography, Cambridge Global Perspectives); Group III Sciences (Co-ordinated Sciences – Double Award); Group IV Mathematics; Group V Professional and Creative (Art and Design, Cambridge Global Perspectives, ICT). English is the official language of instruction and all classes are taught in English; home languages are valued and may be used as learning resources in appropriate contexts; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available; Global Perspectives is compulsory in CJD.	Curriculum details The Oporto International School offers an international curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, with modifications to suit the school's philosophical and pedagogical objectives and CLIP's local context in Porto.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 1:6
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression The Office to Support Access to Higher Education provides career development support to help students plan their future path, including personalized consultations, group sessions, participation in career fairs, and guidance for higher education choices.	Higher education progression The vast majority of CLIP graduates continue their studies at Portuguese and other foreign universities, mainly in the United Kingdom.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Special Education services include Gifted and Talented students as part of the school's SEND provisions.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Book a visit to begin the admissions process. The admissions process is open to children from Primary 1 to Year 13. CJD International School operates on a rolling basis, offering enrolment throughout the school year until the end of the first term, contingent on availability and meeting admission requirements. If a grade level reaches capacity, a waiting list is maintained and applicants are notified when places become available. 2. Special Educational Needs. The school welcomes students with diagnosed or suspected special educational needs, provided staff and facilities can adequately accommodate them. Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's requirements during the admission process and provide a copy of an educational psychologist's report or a medical report if available. As part of this process, the applicant may be interviewed by the school psychologist, and the school reserves the right to request a psycho-educational evaluation before making a decision if deemed necessary. The school commits to discussing accommodations with parents and medical advisers if the child becomes a student. 3. Fluency in English. The school assesses students' English proficiency based on their expected time at the school. If it is believed students can develop sufficient academic English to transition into the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum during their time with us, they are admitted even if not initially proficient. Generally, Primary 3 is the last year we admit students with limited English proficiency. Parents can choose to arrange English as an additional language tuition at their own expense. 4. Grade placement. Placement is based on the student's previous academic journey (with required equivalences) and age as of September 1 of entry. A student may be placed in a lower grade if appropriate. Placement in a higher grade than the student's age group is considered only in exceptional circumstances, particularly if transcripts show the student has already completed the year. If placed above age, the placement is tentative and a change may be recommended after careful observation. 5. Rolling admissions and waitlist. The admissions process is rolling, with new students admitted throughout the year subject to availability and meeting admission requirements. If a grade level is full, a waiting list is maintained and applicants are notified when places become available. Families are encouraged to start the admissions process early to minimise the risk of missing a place. 6. Enrolment, contracts and fees. Enrollment takes place on the school's premises, following signing of a contract in person with the parent or guardian. The fees include an Enrolment Fee of 400€ and an Application Fee of 250€. An initial three-month deposit secures places for September, and these payments are non-refundable. The contract governs the terms of enrollment and the school calendar applies.	Admissions 1. Admissions for the 2026/27 academic year are open for Pre-K (Born 2023), Reception (Born 2021), and Form 5. Admissions for Kindergarten (Born 2022), Form 1, Form 2, Form 3, Form 4, Form 6, Form 7, Form 8, Form 9 and Form 11 will open on March 16, 2026, 14:00 GMT+0. Form 10 and Form 12 are not accepted. Applications for 2027/2028 and beyond are currently closed. 2. The application form will be available when admissions open on March 16, 2026, 14:00 GMT. Vacancies are limited, and the pre-registration fee (non-refundable) does not guarantee a place. You must attach to the application form a photocopy of the applicant's ID/Passport, the latest school report and specialist reports (if applicable). If you are re-applying, you do not need to pay the pre-registration fee again. 3. All applicants are considered, regardless of ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin. If a place is available, applicants are interviewed and assessed by the respective Director of the relevant School or their representative. Each candidate's profile is developed, including quantitative data (testing results, school records, exam results, etc) and qualitative data (interviews, home assessments). English is the language of instruction in all year groups, and English as Additional Language (EAL) support is available within the academic programme. 4. CLIP will reach out to your child's current school to obtain a reference. We look forward to getting to know you and your family and helping you embark on this exciting educational journey with us. 5. Scheduling visits: Access to the school is restricted; book your visit using the admissions visits platform. You can learn more about CLIP on the virtual School Tour. 6. Our Admission Officers will notify you about availability and provide guidance on next steps.
Scholarships	Scholarships Siblings discount: 10% discount on tuition fees. The discount applies only to tuition fees; other fees are not discounted. The discount is always applied to the youngest student(s).	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist If a grade level reaches full capacity, the school maintains a waiting list and applicants will be notified when places become available. The admissions process is open to children from Primary 1 to Year 13 and runs on a rolling basis, with enrolment throughout the year subject to availability and requirements. Families are encouraged to initiate the admissions process at their earliest convenience to avoid missing a place.	Waitlist Vacancies are based on the number of students who leave; admissions operate on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability.
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