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Portugal, Porto
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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.
CLIP – Oporto International School is an international, non‑profit day school in Porto, Portugal, serving learners from ages 3 to 18. The school offers an international curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels as the assessment pathway, tailored to CLIP's local context. The campus covers more than 25,000 square metres in a desirable area of Porto, with a multi‑functional layout that supports learning across age groups. Facilities include a 200‑seat auditorium, two 100‑seat amphitheatres, multiple art rooms, a Music Centre, a Drama Room and extensive science labs, plus a 25‑metre heated indoor pool. Outdoor sports facilities feature two tennis courts, a football pitch, basketball court and climbing wall. Extra‑curricular activity emphasises Model United Nations and Community Service, with Fine and Performing Arts integrated throughout. Notable opportunities include OPOMUN 2026, an All Day F8 English Talk Competition, and a CERN trip for senior students.
