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Portugal, Porto
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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.
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.
