CLIP Oporto International School

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.

Pre-kindergarten to Form 12 (K-12): Pre-kindergarten; Primary (1st cycle); Middle (2nd cycle); Secondary (9th–12th years).

International school

56 nationalities represented among 1,226 students.

Portugal

Schedule Monday to Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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.

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The vast majority of CLIP graduates continue their studies at Portuguese and other foreign universities, mainly in the United Kingdom.

The school believes there is a strong link between social and emotional competence and learning outcomes. A student's well‑being is central to their learning and academic success. Students who behave in pro-social ways and demonstrate high levels of social competency also achieve highly and are more likely to have productive relationships with peers, teachers, family and community. The development of social competencies requires self‑regulation in the form of: managing negative emotions; goal setting; thinking about the rights of others; being flexible; and being resilient.

CLIP is committed to supporting students with special educational needs and those requiring additional assistance with English. The school has significantly adapted its teaching and non‑teaching structures to respond to students' needs, but capacity to meet all needs is limited by the number of students requiring support, the type of support measures needed, and the constraints of the Cambridge International Programmes and Qualifications. Admission decisions are made by the School Director in consultation with the Head of School and relevant academic staff to ensure each child can fully benefit from the curriculum. Where external support is necessary, parents may be required to provide or contribute to those resources, and CLIP reserves the right to deny admission or review enrolment if necessary external support cannot be guaranteed.

English is the language of instruction at all year levels. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available. Before offering a place, applicants are assessed, and EAL support is considered as part of the admissions process.

Wellbeing is central to CLIP's approach to learning, with an emphasis on the link between social and emotional competence and learning outcomes. The school promotes development of social competencies and self‑regulation skills, including managing negative emotions, goal setting, consideration of others' rights, flexibility, and resilience, to support students' mental well‑being.

CLIP is committed in safeguarding pupils and promoting their welfare.

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.

Vacancies are based on the number of students who leave; admissions operate on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability.