CLIP Oporto International School vs Oporto British School

	C CLIP Oporto International School Porto, Portugal	O Oporto British School Porto, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,140 - 15,190	Fees / year €9,690 - 17,280
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 558
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1990	Opened 1894
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	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 Pre-kindergarten to Form 12 (K-12): Pre-kindergarten; Primary (1st cycle); Middle (2nd cycle); Secondary (9th–12th years).	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 56 nationalities represented among 1,226 students.	Pupil nationality mix 577 students enrolled; 30 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Schedule Monday to Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	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 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.	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 1:6	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 16.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The vast majority of CLIP graduates continue their studies at Portuguese and other foreign universities, mainly in the United Kingdom.	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 —	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 —
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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	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.
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Waitlist	Waitlist Vacancies are based on the number of students who leave; admissions operate on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability.	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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