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Portugal, Porto
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The language of instruction in many Secondary subjects is English. Portuguese is taught as either Portuguese Language and Literature or Portuguese as a Foreign Language, along with Portuguese History and French as a Foreign Language. Portuguese is offered at IGCSE as either First or Foreign Language, with Spanish and French among the available IGCSE options. For the IB Diploma Programme, a wide range of subjects is offered, including Spanish and French.
English is the language of instruction for many Secondary subjects. Subjects taught in English include Mathematics, Science, English Language and Literature, History, Geography, Computing, Physical Education, Music, Art and Drama. Portuguese is taught as either Portuguese Language and Literature or Portuguese as a Foreign Language, along with Portuguese History and French as a Foreign Language. In the IB Diploma Programme, a wide range of subjects is offered, including Spanish and French.
Oporto British School (OBS) is a British international school in Foz do Douro, Porto, educating pupils from age 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the Early Years Foundation Stage and the British framework with Cambridge IGCSE studies and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, offering an international education from Early Years through Secondary. Portuguese is taught in Lower Primary, reflecting the local context. Founded in 1894, OBS sits on a campus overlooking the Douro River. Facilities include a Primary Building with EYFS and Primary classrooms, a Library, IT rooms, and the Farn and Teage Buildings for specialist spaces; Teage Hall hosts music and drama. Campus Development Plan adds a Primary Building with 16 classrooms, a dining room, and a Multipurpose Building with labs and a pastoral hub, plus expanded sports facilities. Notable programs include OBSMUN, robotics and coding, science and arts clubs, School Orchestra, Choir, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
