CLIP Oporto International School vs Oporto British School

	C CLIP Oporto International School Porto, Portugal	O Oporto British School Porto, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,140 - 15,190	Fees / year €9,690 - 17,280
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 558
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1990	Opened 1894
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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.	Location Located in Foz do Douro, Porto, at the top of the hill overlooking the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean. The campus is compact and interconnected across age groups, with facilities including the Original Building, Farn Building, Primary Building, and Blue House. The address is Rua da Cerca, 338, 4150-201 Porto.
Stages	Stages Pre-kindergarten to Form 12 (K-12): Pre-kindergarten; Primary (1st cycle); Middle (2nd cycle); Secondary (9th–12th years).	Stages Early Years, Primary and Secondary
School type	School type International school	School type A British International School providing an exceptional educational experience for 3- to 18-year-olds.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 56 nationalities represented among 1,226 students.	Pupil nationality mix 577 students enrolled; 30 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The Learning Development Department provides support to 3-18 year old students who have significant potential; Gifted and Talented; English as an Additional Language (EAL); and Special Educational Needs (SEND). We offer inclusive, individually tailored education that celebrates the successes of all.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Portugal	Country affiliation British international school
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Schedule Monday to Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Registration and application fees - Pre-registration (non-refundable): €150 (paid on submission of the application form). - Acceptance fee (paid on acceptance; non-refundable): €600. - Annual registration fee (renewed yearly; non-refundable): €500. - Deposit / guarantee (refundable subject to conditions): €1,000. A full refund of the deposit is given only if written withdrawal notice is submitted at least 60 days in advance; the school may retain part or all of the deposit for outstanding debts or insufficient notice. Bank transfer fees for reimbursements may be deducted. Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as: per month — 10x; per trimester — 3x; single annual payment — 1x) First child (standard rate): - Kinder: €900 (10x) • €2,940 (3x) • €8,640 (1x). - Form 2: €1,000 (10x) • €3,265 (3x) • €9,600 (1x). - Form 6: €1,240 (10x) • €4,050 (3x) • €11,905 (1x). - Form 9: €1,410 (10x) • €4,605 (3x) • €13,535 (1x). - Form 11 and Form 12: €1,530 (10x) • €5,000 (3x) • €14,690 (1x). Second child (discounted rate): - Kinder: €845 (10x) • €2,765 (3x) • €8,120 (1x). - Form 2: €940 (10x) • €3,070 (3x) • €9,025 (1x). - Form 6: €1,165 (10x) • €3,805 (3x) • €11,190 (1x). - Form 9: €1,325 (10x) • €4,330 (3x) • €12,725 (1x). - Form 11 and Form 12: €1,440 (10x) • €4,700 (3x) • €13,805 (1x). Third child (and subsequent children — further discounted rate): - Kinder: €765 (10x) • €2,500 (3x) • €7,345 (1x). - Form 1: €850 (10x) • €2,775 (3x) • €8,160 (1x). - Form 6: €1,055 (10x) • €3,445 (3x) • €10,120 (1x). - Form 9: €1,200 (10x) • €3,915 (3x) • €11,505 (1x). - Form 11 and Form 12: €1,300 (10x) • €4,250 (3x) • €12,485 (1x). Discounts - Second child discount: 6% (applied on the 10-month tuition base). - Third and subsequent children: 15% (applied on the 10-month tuition base). Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly payments: due by the 5th business day of each month. - Trimester payments: due by 5 September (1st), 5 December (2nd), and 5 March (3rd). Trimester payments receive a 2% discount. - Single annual payment: must be made by 5 September to receive a 4% discount on the total. - Overdue payments: late payments incur a 5% penalty plus default interest at 1% per month; persistent non-payment may lead to suspension of enrolment or denial of re-enrolment. Boarding - CLIP is a day school and does not operate boarding facilities; no boarding fees apply. Students must reside with their parent(s) or legal guardian. Other costs and fees - Canteen (lunch): pre-booked lunch €6/meal; same-day (unreserved) lunch €8/meal; lunch charges are invoiced monthly. Meal cancellations must be made before 09:00 on the same day. - Supervised aftercare / late pick-up: supervised aftercare is available until 18:30; late supervised aftercare is charged at €5/hour and invoiced monthly. - CLIPClubs / extracurricular activities: charged according to published price lists and invoiced monthly by the 5th working day of the month to which they relate. - Special programmes: additional charges where applicable — Forum Foundation surcharge €250/month for participating students; Special Individual Support charged according to an agreed programme. - Repeating students: students repeating Form 12 (up to 2 subjects) pay €350 per subject in addition to registration (monthly fee for repeating does not apply for these subjects). - External exam fees: Cambridge IGCSE and A‑Level external exam fees are charged separately in accordance with the price list in effect. - Textbooks: textbooks supplied by the school remain school property; replacement charges apply if books are not returned in reusable condition. - Student accident insurance: compulsory and included in the annual registration fee. Refund and withdrawal rules - Pre-registration fee (€150): non-refundable. - Acceptance fee and annual registration fee: non-refundable. Deposit/guarantee: refundable subject to 60 days' written withdrawal notice; the school may retain part or all of the deposit for outstanding debts or late notice; bank transfer fees for reimbursements may be deducted. - Dropouts / withdrawals during a term: the parent or guardian is responsible for full payment of fees for the last term in which the student is enrolled and the last month of any extra-curricular activities; no discounts apply for partial attendance. If annual fees were paid and a refund is due for remaining full future terms, the corresponding amount will be reimbursed (subject to transfer charges). Fee payment options - Bank transfer is used for reimbursements and is the method referenced for refunds; related bank-transfer fees may be deducted from refunds. Invoices and the school's finance office provide the payment details used for all payments. Notes on incidental charges - Any administrative, banking or legal costs resulting from late or returned payments will be charged to the responsible party. - Additional services (transport, specialist tuition, other third-party services) are charged separately if used and will appear on the relevant monthly invoice.	Fee details Admission fees - Registration (application) fee: EUR 150, non-refundable and payable with the application. - Acceptance (matrícula) fee: EUR 450, one-off payment when accepting an offered place; non-refundable. - Refundable deposit: a refundable deposit equal to one term's tuition is required before admission; this deposit is returned when the pupil leaves provided a full term's written notice of withdrawal is given (or the pupil is a Form 12 leaver) and there are no outstanding debts. Interest is not paid on the deposit. Tuition fees (per year group) — amounts shown as annual / per term (3 terms) / monthly (10 months) - Pre-Prep, Prep & Reception: Annual EUR 8,990 / Term EUR 3,090 / Monthly (x10) EUR 965. - Primary (Forms 1–5): Annual EUR 10,475 / Term EUR 3,605 / Monthly (x10) EUR 1,125. - Secondary (Forms 6–8): Annual EUR 12,155 / Term EUR 4,180 / Monthly (x10) EUR 1,300. - IGCSE (Forms 9–10): Annual EUR 14,445 / Term EUR 4,960 / Monthly (x10) EUR 1,550. - IBDP (Forms 11–12): Annual EUR 16,580 / Term EUR 5,690 / Monthly (x10) EUR 1,770. Other mandatory charges - Capital and maintenance charge: Annual EUR 700 per pupil, charged at the start of the academic year. - Pupil insurance: Annual EUR 50, charged on the first invoice of the year. Details of cover are available from the school's finance office/portal. - Examination fees: variable; external exam costs for IGCSE/IB are invoiced to parents and must be paid in advance. (For the 2025/2026 year the school lists examination charges as variable.) Optional / additional recurring costs - Canteen (school lunches): Primary meals EUR 5.35 per meal; Secondary meals EUR 6.45 per meal. Meals are invoiced monthly. - After Care (Primary): EUR 5.00 per hour; charged monthly and applied after the stated school finishing times. - Co‑curricular activities, trips and events: some activities are free, others have a cost; associated costs and invoicing arrangements vary by activity and will be billed when applicable. Uniform and typical item costs (examples of compulsory items and prices) - Short- or long-sleeve striped polo shirt (badged): around EUR 20.50. - Jumper (badged with school logo): around EUR 37.50. - Long-sleeve shirt / blouse (2-pack): around EUR 47.50. - School trousers / skirts / shorts: typical prices around EUR 33–37.50 depending on item. - PE kit items (sports T-shirt, hoody, sports pants): typical prices EUR 20.50–35.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency options: (a) Annual payment — single annual payment due in September; (b) Termly payment — three payments due in September, January and April; (c) Monthly payment — ten monthly payments from September to June. Invoices are due by the 10th day of the corresponding month. For pupils who start or leave mid-year the Monthly payment option is the only available method. - Surcharges for late payment (per outstanding invoice, per month of delay) for 2025/2026: Annual payment option EUR 175; Termly EUR 100; Monthly EUR 60. Repeated late payment may lead to penalties, removal of fee discounts and refusal of readmission; unpaid debts may be pursued by legal means. Discounts and family reductions - Reduction for families with more than two children at the school: 25% reduction on the third child's tuition; 50% reduction on the fourth child's tuition and for any additional children. The reduction level will be adjusted if one child leaves. Notice of withdrawal and refund rules - Notice of withdrawal: parents must give one full term's written notice to the school when withdrawing a pupil. Failure to provide the required notice may affect return of the refundable deposit. The refundable deposit is returned only if the one-term notice requirement is met and there are no outstanding debts. Registration and acceptance fees are non-refundable. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable: Oporto British School operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees. Fee payment arrangements and bank details - The published fee pages set out invoicing and due dates and the available payment frequencies; the school provides bank account details for transfers (example bank details published in school documentation: IBAN PT50 0007 0513 0000 7560 0053 4, SWIFT/BIC BESCPTPL, Novo Banco). Parents are asked to reference the pupil name when making transfers and to supply proof of transfer when required. Specific invoice payment instructions and the definitive bank details appear on the school invoices and finance communications. Refunds and non‑refunds (summary) - Registration/application fee and acceptance/matrícula fee: non-refundable. Refundable deposit: refunded only if the required one-term written notice is given (or on Form 12 leaving) and there are no outstanding debts. Other charges (capital/maintenance, insurance, exam charges when invoiced) are treated as billed and refunds are subject to the school's published policies and the notice conditions above. Notes on surcharges and changes - Fees are normally reviewed annually and may change at the start of a new academic year; the school reserves the right to adjust fees at other times with reasonable notice. Parents contract to pay fees on the published schedule and surcharges apply for late payment as stated.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a compulsory uniform. All students must wear the appropriate uniform at all times, including on field trips; waivers may be granted by the respective school directors and/or Head of School. Uniform items can be purchased from the CLIP Shop or via the CLIP Shop online.	Uniform requirement Uniform is required; all items must be purchased from Manzana Verde, the school's uniform provider. Summer Uniform is a white polo shirt with a mid-grey pinafore/skirt/skorts/shorts/trousers, grey or navy socks, and black or navy shoes. Winter Uniform includes a tie (from Form 1), a long-sleeved white shirt (from Form 1), a mid-grey pinafore/skirt/skorts/trousers, a navy blue jumper, and black or navy shoes; Pre-Prep wear an OBS hoodie and a grey dress for girls; coats should be navy blue or red; IBDP students dress smart casual.
Food options	Food options The school has a canteen and CLIP Café. The canteen offers a daily choice of four set menus and accommodates vegetarian and dietary options. Lunches are booked in advance on an online booking system; a login and password are issued to each student.	Food options A dining room is planned as part of the Future Campus, to be housed in the New Multipurpose Building.
House system	House system Every CLIP student from Form 5 to Form 12 and all Middle and Upper School teachers are allocated to a House. There are four Houses: Delta, Lambda, Kappa, and Sigma.	House system The school has three houses: Bragança Dragons, Lancaster Roses and Windsor Royals.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by the non-profit Associação Gestora do Colégio Luso-Internacional do Porto (AGECLIP), which led the creation of CLIP. CLIP is organized as a public limited company.	Governance and ownership The OBS was founded as a not-for-profit educational trust. The school is governed by an Association that elects the Board of Governors.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details 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.	Curriculum details The school offers a broad, logically sequenced international curriculum taught in English, spanning Early Years through Secondary and culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IGCSE. The programme includes Early Years (EYFS), Lower Primary, Upper Primary, KS3, IGCSE, and IBDP; Portuguese is taught in Lower Primary.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 1:6	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 16.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression The vast majority of CLIP graduates continue their studies at Portuguese and other foreign universities, mainly in the United Kingdom.	Higher education progression Secondary education culminates with the IB Diploma Programme, combining breadth of offer, independent extended research and presentation, preparation for life as a university student, and the opportunity to exercise further responsibility within the school community.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The Learning Development Department provides support for Gifted and Talented/Academically able students, EAL and SEND. Provisions include in-class support and targeted sessions, liaison with teachers and parents, access to OBS Educational Psychologist, and tailored groups to develop specific abilities; education is inclusive and designed to help all students reach their potential.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning 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.	Social & emotional learning The well-being, welfare and development of every individual in the school community is a cornerstone of Oporto British School. Each person is confident, secure, well-motivated and happy. Inter-personal relationships are fostered in an environment of mutual trust and respect, and individuals are encouraged to be independent while also working effectively as part of a team. There is an atmosphere of cooperation and friendliness, with a system for recognizing and addressing behaviour concerns. OBS provides a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where staff have pastoral roles and pupils can take on leadership responsibilities to support others.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) 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.	Special educational needs (SEN) OBS recognises students with special (or additional) needs as those with learning difficulties or disabilities requiring different or additional support from peers. Provision for SEND and English as an Additional Language (EAL) is coordinated by a dedicated Head of Learning Support (SENDCo). The SENDCo oversees IEPS and pupil passports and leads targeted interventions. EAL support is provided within the school to supplement language development.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language 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.	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction in all but Modern Foreign Languages and Portuguese History. OBS provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) support within the school to supplement an existing or developing level of language.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing 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.	Mental wellbeing OBS promotes positive mental health and wellbeing for the whole school community. Mental health and emotional wellbeing are recognised as crucial factors in learning and achievement. All staff have a role to help everyone learn about maintaining positive mental health and to access help when needed, and the school works to reduce stigma and provide support networks.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding CLIP is committed in safeguarding pupils and promoting their welfare.	Safeguarding OBS recognises its moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. There is a dedicated Safeguarding Team and all staff receive annual safeguarding training. Staff are alert to signs of children in need, including those under severe academic pressures, at risk from eating disorders and mental health concerns, and follow procedures to ensure that pupils receive effective support, protection and justice. The Child Protection Policy sets out roles and responsibilities, safeguarding training and procedures for dealing with concerns.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview CLIP's premises are in a desirable area of Porto and cover more than 25,000 m2. The space is multi-functional and built with advanced techniques to provide a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for users of all ages. Ground Floor features a 200-seat auditorium, two 100-seat amphitheatres, two canteens with an industrial kitchen, a café, a Music Centre, a Drama Room, and three Art Rooms, together with offices and meeting rooms, plus a 25-metre heated indoor swimming pool. Floor 1 includes an entrance hall, classrooms, a 500-seat multi-purpose pavilion, offices, two Physics laboratories, a preparation room, a photocopy centre and the CLIP Shop. Floor 2 houses administration offices, a staff room, Biology laboratories (two) and Chemistry laboratories (two), a preparation room, two Media Resource Centres and classrooms. Outdoor facilities include two tennis courts, a football pitch, a basketball court, a climbing wall and play areas.	Facilities overview OBS is located in Foz do Douro, Porto, at the top of a hill overlooking the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean. The campus is compact and interconnected across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary, ensuring a natural progression between stages. Current facilities include a Primary Building with EYFS and Primary classrooms, a Library, and IT rooms, with specialist spaces in the Farn and Teage buildings. Teage Hall hosts music, drama, and performance spaces, and Blue House houses administrative offices and learning spaces. A Campus Development Plan adds a New Primary Building with 16 classrooms, a dining room, aftercare, reading corners, and a New Multipurpose Building with labs, a science prep room, a Pastoral and Learning Hub, and a multimedia room, along with New Sports Facilities including indoor basketball, volleyball, and football, and an outdoor football field.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Outdoor facilities include two tennis courts, a football pitch, a basketball court, a climbing wall and play areas. The Ground Floor also houses a 25-metre heated indoor swimming pool.	Sports facilities New Sports Facilities include indoor basketball, volleyball, and football. There is an outdoor football field on campus. The school has a Sports Pavilion and other sports facilities to support a range of activities. The development plan includes athletic spaces as part of the expanded facilities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include classrooms, Physics laboratories (two), Biology laboratories (two) and Chemistry laboratories (two), two Media Resource Centres and a 500-seat multi-purpose pavilion.	Academic facilities The Primary Building houses EYFS classrooms, Primary classrooms, a Library, and an IT room. The Farn Building includes an Art room and IT room. The Teage Building and Blue House host administrative offices and learning spaces. The Campus Development Plan adds a New Primary Building with 16 classrooms, a dining room, aftercare, and reading corners, and a New Multipurpose Building with Labs, a Science Prep room, a Pastoral and Learning Hub, and a Multimedia room, plus an Auditorium/Multipurpose room. The New Multipurpose Building includes a dining room and labs, a science prep room, and spaces for pastoral work and multimedia activities.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extra and co-curricular activities include Model United Nations and Community Service, which are encouraged and form a major part of school life. The Fine and Performing Arts are integral to the programme.	Extra curricular facilities OBS offers a range of co-curricular clubs, activities and sports delivered through internal clubs and partnerships with external providers. Students can explore arts and drama clubs, chess, robotics and coding activities. They can join competitive sports teams across a variety of sports to participate in inter-school tournaments. A peripatetic music teaching team provides instrumental lessons and platforms for performances and musical examinations. Older students may participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History CLIP was founded in 1986 by the Fundação Luso-Internacional for Education and Culture in the North of Portugal. The non-profit AGECLIP (Associação Gestora do Colégio Luso-Internacional do Porto) was created in 1990-1991 to lead the international school, and its first class consisted of 24 students. CLIP became a public limited company in 1993-1994 and opened that school year with 140 students. The school moved to its current premises in 2002-2003, joined the Violas Group in 2004-2005, and achieved full accreditation by the Council of International Schools in 2013-2014. In 2019-2020, the school rebranded as CLIP – Oporto International School and began the year with more than 1,200 students.	History OBS opened in 1894 with 11 British boys under Reverend William Slyman Picken. The school house in Foz do Douro, initially rented, was purchased in 1922 and remains part of the facilities. Non-British boys were admitted in 1902 and girls in 1914; after the Second World War the roll exceeded 100. In the 1960s a parallel Portuguese course was introduced alongside the English curriculum, and a major building programme in the 1970s and 1980s expanded capacity to more than 200 pupils. In the early 1990s OBS introduced post-IGCSE pathways leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma; the school now hosts a mix of international and local families with pupil numbers in excess of 570.
Community	Community CLIP recognises the importance of families and promotes a supportive, open relationship with parents and ongoing communication between families and the school. The CLIP Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) is elected by parents and aims to promote CLIP's vision and values, foster cooperation among parents, students, the Head, and staff, develop understanding of educational matters, and support school life through cultural, social, sports, leisure and charitable activities. The CLIP Alumni Association (CAA) is the official alumni body recognised by the Portuguese Ministry of Education and the Portuguese Youth Institute, and alumni participate in school life through events such as Alumni Talks. The Events pages show ongoing activities and opportunities to join the CLIP spirit.	Community OBS maintains a family-focused community with a broad co-curricular life. The school hosts a varied events calendar including a Solidarity Concert, an International Food Festival, La Fête de La Francophonie for Form 6 to 9, a Duke of Edinburgh journey, a photography competition, and an IB Art exhibition. The Carol Service at Stella Maris Church has become a highlight of OBS life. Alumni gatherings and other community events are part of school life.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) is the elected board formed by CLIP parents. The PTA aims to promote CLIP's vision, mission and values, and to foster permanent cooperation among members, students, the Head, the Senior Leadership Team and CLIP staff to advance the students' educational project. It seeks to develop understanding of educational matters among its members and to collaborate with the Head and Senior Leadership Team to define or carry out projects for the students and CLIP. It protects the interests of members and students, communicates parents' views on health, security, fees, catering and school uniform, and participates in, sponsors or promotes cultural, social, sports, leisure and charitable activities to strengthen the CLIP community and raise funds for CLIP projects.	Parent teacher association All parents and teachers can join the PTA. The PTA promotes strong links between families and the school and organises fundraising and community events. Interim Membership for current pupils' parents/guardians enables attendance and voting at the AGM. The annual membership fee is €10 per year.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual OPOMUN 2026 is a student debate conference that brings together young delegates to discuss humanitarian crises, climate security, economic development, disarmament, health, and governance. The event emphasizes diplomacy, collaboration, and global problem-solving, developing critical thinking and public-speaking skills. The school also hosts an All Day F8 English Talk Competition to develop English-language presentation skills. Forms 11 and 12 participate in a CERN trip to explore science in real-world contexts.	Academic & intellectual The school has a range of co-curricular clubs, activities and sports delivered through internal clubs and partnerships with external providers. The school has chess, robotics and coding activities, and there are Science Club activities for secondary students. The school has peripatetic music teachers offering instrumental lessons and platforms for performance as well as musical examinations.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative An Evening Solidarity Concert and a Forms 3 & 4 Play provide cultural and artistic opportunities. The school supports music and theatre through extra-curricular activities, including performances and artistic expression.	Arts & creative The school has arts clubs and drama as part of the co-curriculum. The School Orchestra, School Band and OBS Choir provide performance platforms and opportunities for musical examinations. There are primary and secondary visual arts clubs including Art Club Primary, Portuguese Art Club Primary and Escola das Artes Secondary.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language OPOMUN is a Model UN-style conference that promotes intercultural understanding and diplomacy. The All Day F8 English Talk Competition develops English-language presentation skills. An Evening Solidarity Concert and Forms 3 & 4 Plays offer opportunities to engage with culture and language in collaborative settings. Students also participate in international experiences such as a CERN trip.	Cultural & language Model United Nations is offered through OBSMUN. OBSMUN conferences bring delegates from international schools to debate topics across multiple committees. The 2025 conference includes committees such as WHO, DISEC, Security Council, ECOSOC, HRC and the General Assembly. OBSMUN is open to secondary students who can apply to be delegates and may take staff roles.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies CLIP Teams runs sport programs including football, basketball, and swimming. The facilities include a heated 25m indoor pool and a synthetic football pitch. Students compete in inter-school events and have recorded athletic achievements in swimming. CLIP also hosts cultural events such as concerts and theatre performances that contribute to student life.	Social & hobbies The school has a wide range of social and hobby clubs including Chess Primary, Art Club Primary, Drama for Primary, and the Escola das Artes. There are performance and music groups such as School Orchestra, OBS Choir and School Band. There are many sports and movement clubs including Tennis, Running, Rugby, Football and Yoga.
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional OPOMUN 2026 fosters leadership, diplomacy, and public-speaking through a conference-style setting. Participation in debates and team activities builds collaboration and professional communication. The school's emphasis on student-led, collaborative activities provides opportunities to develop leadership and teamwork.	Leadership & professional Older students can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The co-curriculum provides leadership opportunities through clubs and student involvement. The Inventors and Robotic Academy clubs and the School Orchestra, Drama and performing groups offer teamwork and leadership experiences.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport programs are central to CLIP's wellbeing, including football, basketball, and swimming. Facilities include a heated indoor pool and a synthetic football pitch. The school also offers active after-school and summer options, including events such as the Easter Camp.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school has sports teams and activities across age groups, including Football, Rugby, Tennis, Running and Volleyball. Yoga is offered for younger pupils and movement-based activities such as Ballet and Hip Hop are available. Karate and other movement clubs are also offered.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The Oporto International School offers an international curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, with modifications to fit the school's philosophical and pedagogical objectives and its local context in Porto, Portugal.	Language provision 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.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching 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.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations Council of International Schools; Cambridge School; Educational Collaborative for International Schools; Eco-Schools; UNESCO associated Schools Network; Escola Azul; Instituto Confúcio	Accreditations CIS, COBIS, IB; ISI and IGEC inspections; IB Diploma Programme accreditation; Headmaster part of HMC; ISI inspection March 2025; CIS reaccreditation May 2016; IAPS member.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 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.	Admissions Visit the School. Contact the admissions office to arrange a visit. Inquiries can be directed to the admissions officer, Alexandra Monteiro, at +351 226 166 665 (landline) or +351 935 140 160 (mobile/WhatsApp). Applications are considered throughout the year. Fill in the Application Form. Complete one Application Form per child applying. After you submit, you will be asked to settle the non-refundable registration fee. The Apply Now option is available to submit the application. Assessment and Interview. We will contact you to arrange an interview and assessment with the relevant Academic Coordinator or Head of Section. Wherever possible presential interviews will be held at the school. Prior to the assessment meeting you will have to submit copies of your child's previous school reports, as well as any documentation to support Learning Needs (if applicable). Offer of a Place. Within 10 days of the assessment, we will inform you of the decision on whether a place will be offered. If there are no vacancies, your child will be placed on the waiting list and you will be updated on the status of your application. Acceptance of a Place. Once a place is offered, you have 15 days to accept the offer. You will be asked to return the signed Acceptance Form and payment of the Acceptance Fee and submit any missing documentation. You are then required to pay the refundable deposit within five weeks to guarantee your child's place.
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Waitlist	Waitlist Vacancies are based on the number of students who leave; admissions operate on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability.	Waitlist If there are no vacancies, the child will be placed on the waiting list and you will be updated on the status of your application.
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