CJD International School vs Oporto British School

	C CJD International School Porto, Portugal	O Oporto British School Porto, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,295 - 10,670	Fees / year €9,690 - 17,280
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 EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 2,200	Pupils 558
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1934	Opened 1894
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 Located in Foz do Douro, Porto, at the top of the hill overlooking the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean. The campus is compact and interconnected across age groups, with facilities including the Original Building, Farn Building, Primary Building, and Blue House. The address is Rua da Cerca, 338, 4150-201 Porto.
Stages	Stages Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary, Cambridge Advanced.	Stages Early Years, Primary and Secondary
School type	School type International school.	School type A British International School providing an exceptional educational experience for 3- to 18-year-olds.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Students come from over 50 countries.	Pupil nationality mix 577 students enrolled; 30 nationalities represented.
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 The Learning Development Department provides support to 3-18 year old students who have significant potential; Gifted and Talented; English as an Additional Language (EAL); and Special Educational Needs (SEND). We offer inclusive, individually tailored education that celebrates the successes of all.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Portugal.	Country affiliation British international school
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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 Admission fees - Registration (application) fee: EUR 150, non-refundable and payable with the application. - Acceptance (matrícula) fee: EUR 450, one-off payment when accepting an offered place; non-refundable. - Refundable deposit: a refundable deposit equal to one term's tuition is required before admission; this deposit is returned when the pupil leaves provided a full term's written notice of withdrawal is given (or the pupil is a Form 12 leaver) and there are no outstanding debts. Interest is not paid on the deposit. Tuition fees (per year group) — amounts shown as annual / per term (3 terms) / monthly (10 months) - Pre-Prep, Prep & Reception: Annual EUR 8,990 / Term EUR 3,090 / Monthly (x10) EUR 965. - Primary (Forms 1–5): Annual EUR 10,475 / Term EUR 3,605 / Monthly (x10) EUR 1,125. - Secondary (Forms 6–8): Annual EUR 12,155 / Term EUR 4,180 / Monthly (x10) EUR 1,300. - IGCSE (Forms 9–10): Annual EUR 14,445 / Term EUR 4,960 / Monthly (x10) EUR 1,550. - IBDP (Forms 11–12): Annual EUR 16,580 / Term EUR 5,690 / Monthly (x10) EUR 1,770. Other mandatory charges - Capital and maintenance charge: Annual EUR 700 per pupil, charged at the start of the academic year. - Pupil insurance: Annual EUR 50, charged on the first invoice of the year. Details of cover are available from the school's finance office/portal. - Examination fees: variable; external exam costs for IGCSE/IB are invoiced to parents and must be paid in advance. (For the 2025/2026 year the school lists examination charges as variable.) Optional / additional recurring costs - Canteen (school lunches): Primary meals EUR 5.35 per meal; Secondary meals EUR 6.45 per meal. Meals are invoiced monthly. - After Care (Primary): EUR 5.00 per hour; charged monthly and applied after the stated school finishing times. - Co‑curricular activities, trips and events: some activities are free, others have a cost; associated costs and invoicing arrangements vary by activity and will be billed when applicable. Uniform and typical item costs (examples of compulsory items and prices) - Short- or long-sleeve striped polo shirt (badged): around EUR 20.50. - Jumper (badged with school logo): around EUR 37.50. - Long-sleeve shirt / blouse (2-pack): around EUR 47.50. - School trousers / skirts / shorts: typical prices around EUR 33–37.50 depending on item. - PE kit items (sports T-shirt, hoody, sports pants): typical prices EUR 20.50–35.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency options: (a) Annual payment — single annual payment due in September; (b) Termly payment — three payments due in September, January and April; (c) Monthly payment — ten monthly payments from September to June. Invoices are due by the 10th day of the corresponding month. For pupils who start or leave mid-year the Monthly payment option is the only available method. - Surcharges for late payment (per outstanding invoice, per month of delay) for 2025/2026: Annual payment option EUR 175; Termly EUR 100; Monthly EUR 60. Repeated late payment may lead to penalties, removal of fee discounts and refusal of readmission; unpaid debts may be pursued by legal means. Discounts and family reductions - Reduction for families with more than two children at the school: 25% reduction on the third child's tuition; 50% reduction on the fourth child's tuition and for any additional children. The reduction level will be adjusted if one child leaves. Notice of withdrawal and refund rules - Notice of withdrawal: parents must give one full term's written notice to the school when withdrawing a pupil. Failure to provide the required notice may affect return of the refundable deposit. The refundable deposit is returned only if the one-term notice requirement is met and there are no outstanding debts. Registration and acceptance fees are non-refundable. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable: Oporto British School operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees. Fee payment arrangements and bank details - The published fee pages set out invoicing and due dates and the available payment frequencies; the school provides bank account details for transfers (example bank details published in school documentation: IBAN PT50 0007 0513 0000 7560 0053 4, SWIFT/BIC BESCPTPL, Novo Banco). Parents are asked to reference the pupil name when making transfers and to supply proof of transfer when required. Specific invoice payment instructions and the definitive bank details appear on the school invoices and finance communications. Refunds and non‑refunds (summary) - Registration/application fee and acceptance/matrícula fee: non-refundable. Refundable deposit: refunded only if the required one-term written notice is given (or on Form 12 leaving) and there are no outstanding debts. Other charges (capital/maintenance, insurance, exam charges when invoiced) are treated as billed and refunds are subject to the school's published policies and the notice conditions above. Notes on surcharges and changes - Fees are normally reviewed annually and may change at the start of a new academic year; the school reserves the right to adjust fees at other times with reasonable notice. Parents contract to pay fees on the published schedule and surcharges apply for late payment as stated.
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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 school offers a broad, logically sequenced international curriculum taught in English, spanning Early Years through Secondary and culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IGCSE. The programme includes Early Years (EYFS), Lower Primary, Upper Primary, KS3, IGCSE, and IBDP; Portuguese is taught in Lower Primary.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 16.
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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 Secondary education culminates with the IB Diploma Programme, combining breadth of offer, independent extended research and presentation, preparation for life as a university student, and the opportunity to exercise further responsibility within the school community.
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 The Learning Development Department provides support for Gifted and Talented/Academically able students, EAL and SEND. Provisions include in-class support and targeted sessions, liaison with teachers and parents, access to OBS Educational Psychologist, and tailored groups to develop specific abilities; education is inclusive and designed to help all students reach their potential.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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
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Reputation	Reputation
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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 Visit the School. Contact the admissions office to arrange a visit. Inquiries can be directed to the admissions officer, Alexandra Monteiro, at +351 226 166 665 (landline) or +351 935 140 160 (mobile/WhatsApp). Applications are considered throughout the year. Fill in the Application Form. Complete one Application Form per child applying. After you submit, you will be asked to settle the non-refundable registration fee. The Apply Now option is available to submit the application. Assessment and Interview. We will contact you to arrange an interview and assessment with the relevant Academic Coordinator or Head of Section. Wherever possible presential interviews will be held at the school. Prior to the assessment meeting you will have to submit copies of your child's previous school reports, as well as any documentation to support Learning Needs (if applicable). Offer of a Place. Within 10 days of the assessment, we will inform you of the decision on whether a place will be offered. If there are no vacancies, your child will be placed on the waiting list and you will be updated on the status of your application. Acceptance of a Place. Once a place is offered, you have 15 days to accept the offer. You will be asked to return the signed Acceptance Form and payment of the Acceptance Fee and submit any missing documentation. You are then required to pay the refundable deposit within five weeks to guarantee your child's place.
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 If there are no vacancies, the child will be placed on the waiting list and you will be updated on the status of your application.
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