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Colégio Luso Internacional de Braga

Portugal, Braga

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €6,050 - 9,100
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1999
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Portuguese, Spanish
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Colégio Luso Internacional de Braga (CLIB) is a private, co-educational day school in Braga serving students aged 3–18. The school follows a British-model framework with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels, supporting progression from early years through high school. English is the principal language of instruction in most classes, complemented by Portuguese language studies and immersion in Portugal's history and culture. The school is organized into three departments: Infant (3–4), Lower School, and Upper School, with Spanish as a compulsory third language from Form 5. From Form 9–10, students undertake IGCSE assessments; Forms 11–12 prepare for the AICE Diploma. The campus emphasises cross-cultural education, modern facilities, and the integration of new technologies. Extra-curricular activities, via CLIBclubs, build creativity, arts, movement, and expression, reinforcing social values and international-mindedness while preparing students for university study in Portugal or abroad, globally.

R. da Igreja Velha - Gualtar, 4710-069 Braga, Portugal

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The Essentials

Colégio Luso Internacional de Braga has instruction in English.

Location
R. da Igreja Velha – Gualtar, 4710-069 Braga, Portugal. The school is located in the city of Braga, in northern Portugal. The campus is a closed campus. It serves the Portuguese and international community.

Stages
Lower School (3-9 years); Early Upper School (10-13 years); Upper School (14-18 years). The Lower and Early Upper School curricula are based on the English National Curriculum, adapted for an international community. The Upper School prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE and the AICE Diploma (AS and A2).

Type
Private/independent; co-educational; non-denominational.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Portuguese and international students; multilingual and multicultural community.

Additional learning support
Psychology services and support for students with special educational needs.

Country affiliation
Portugal

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Colégio Luso Internacional de Braga ranges from EUR 6,050 to EUR 9,100 for 2026/27.

Application & enrolment fees
- New-student enrolment fee: EUR 400, payable at the moment of enrolment; non‑refundable.
- Renewal fee (returning students): EUR 220 if paid within the established re‑enrolment deadline; non‑refundable.
- First monthly fee: Payment of the first monthly instalment is required at enrolment for all new students and for students entering Forms 10, 11 or 12; this payment is non‑refundable if the student fails to attend.

Tuition fees — monthly, annual (10 instalments) and per term (calculated)
Note: fees are charged as 10 monthly instalments. Annual totals below equal the listed monthly fee multiplied by 10; per‑term amounts are shown as an academic‑term approximation (annual ÷ 3) for database use. The listed monthly amounts are the school's published instalment rates.
- Pre Prep / Prep (Infant Department)
- Monthly: EUR 645.00.
- Annual (10 instalments): EUR 6,450.00.
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,150.00.
- Reception / F1 / F2 / F3 / F4 (Year 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5)
- Monthly: EUR 605.00.
- Annual (10 instalments): EUR 6,050.00.
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,016.67.
- Form 5 / 6 (Year 6 / 7)
- Monthly: EUR 685.00.
- Annual (10 instalments): EUR 6,850.00.
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,283.33.
- Form 7 / 8 / 9 (Year 8 / 9 / 10)
- Monthly: EUR 765.00.
- Annual (10 instalments): EUR 7,650.00.
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,550.00.
- Form 10 (Year 11)
- Monthly: EUR 855.00.
- Annual (10 instalments): EUR 8,550.00.
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,850.00.
- Form 11 / 12 (Year 12 / 13)
- Monthly: EUR 910.00.
- Annual (10 instalments): EUR 9,100.00.
- Per term (calculated): EUR 3,033.33.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Instalment schedule: 10 instalments per academic year — the first payment is due by 1 September and the remaining nine payments are due on the first working day of each month between October and June inclusive.
- Payment method: Direct debit (DDC / debit to bank account) is the only form of payment accepted; authorization for DDC is required at the time of enrolment or re‑enrolment.
- Sibling discount: 5% discount on monthly fees for families with two children; 12% discount for families with three or more children.
- Rejected‑payment charges: The school may pass on any bank charges and administrative costs resulting from a returned or rejected direct‑debit payment; such charges are typically between EUR 8.00 and EUR 10.00.
- Security deposit: On renewal the school reserves the right to require a security deposit equal to two monthly instalments (equivalent to the first and last month of the school year) where parents/guardians have previously failed to meet payment obligations.

Boarding fees
- Not applicable: CLIB does not operate a boarding provision; no boarding fees are published.

Meals and optional charged services
- Meals included in tuition for certain age groups: Pre Prep & Prep monthly fee includes lunch, morning and afternoon snacks.
- Unit cost for additional meals (where charged separately): Reception–Form 4: EUR 7.50 per meal; Form 5–Form 12: EUR 8.00 per meal.
- Optional/extra services billed separately: meal plans (where applicable), curricular‑complement activities, extracurricular activities, transport, extended hours, telephone usage, canteen/bar consumption, photocopying and other optional services are charged in addition to tuition and appear on monthly invoices.
- Included extras: Attendance in Choir or Percussion from Reception onward and participation in Sports Teams (2x/week) from Form 4 onward are included in the published fees, subject to availability.

Uniforms, books and instructional materials
- Uniform: It is compulsory for new students to purchase all required uniform items at the moment of enrolment; most items require only a single purchase except those changed daily for hygiene. Costs for uniform items are charged separately.
- Books and materials: External exams, books, printed copies and other instructional materials or educational visits that involve extra costs are not included in the tuition instalments; the school supplies or arranges required books/materials and those costs are invoiced separately on monthly statements.

Refund policy and deposits
- Enrolment and renewal fees (EUR 400 / EUR 220) are not refundable.
- The first monthly payment required at enrolment is non‑refundable if the student fails to attend.
- The school may require a deposit equal to two monthly instalments on renewal where prior payment obligations were unmet; terms for return or retention of such deposits are governed by school regulations.

Fee payment options
- Accepted method: Direct debit from a bank account (DDC) only; DDC authorization must be provided at enrolment or re‑enrolment. No alternative payment methods (for example, card or cheque) are published as accepted.
- Administrative banking charges arising from payment rejection may be passed to the payer.
Academics

Colégio Luso Internacional de Braga teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Braga International School (CLIB) is a private, co-educational, non-denominational school for children aged 3 to 18. The program is academically rigorous with a cross-cultural character, open and modern, and integrates new technologies while focusing on the student. English is the principal language used in the majority of classes, while students gain proficiency in Portuguese and become familiar with Portugal's history, culture and geography. The curricular programme is designed to be equivalent with the Portuguese educational system and other international schools, and facilitates access to universities in Portugal or abroad. The school is organized into three departments: Infant (3–4), Lower School (Reception–Form 4), and Upper School (Form 5–12), with Spanish as a compulsory third language from Form 5. From Form 9–10, students follow Cambridge IGCSE; Forms 11–12 prepare for Cambridge AICE exams. Extra-curricular activities are offered through CLIBclubs to complement the academic program and develop creativity, arts, movement, and expression.

Higher Education Progression
The curricular programme provides equivalency with the Portuguese educational system and other international schools and facilitates access to universities, whether in Portugal or abroad.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Documentation review and interview: Admission is based on assessment of documentation and an interview with the prospective candidate and their family. The interview is conducted by a member appointed by the Board of Directors. The school is a co-educational and non-denominational institution, and essential information about CLIB's educational model is presented during the interview. The Principal oversees the registration of all students.

2. Candidate profile development: A profile of each candidate is developed, including quantitative data such as test results, grades, and progress reports, and qualitative data including interviews, home assessments, and staff observations. Psychological and/or psychiatric assessments may be included as part of the data. This information helps determine placement and fit. The process relies on multiple sources of information to form a holistic view of the candidate.

3. Group placement: Students are integrated into work groups according to age, maturity, and other factors such as attainment level. The number of students per group is defined annually based on the characteristics of the groups. Group placement aims to support appropriate instructional and collaborative learning. Placements are reviewed to ensure equitable opportunities for all students.

4. Registration and nondiscrimination: The Principal is responsible for the registration of all students. Admissions decisions are made without regard to ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin. Upon admission, students are enrolled following CLIB procedures.
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