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CLIP Oporto International School

Portugal, Porto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €9,140 - 15,190
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1990
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

www.clip.pt

Rua de Vila Nova 1071, 4100-506 Porto, Portugal

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The Essentials

CLIP Oporto International School has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.

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.

Stages
Pre-kindergarten to Form 12 (K-12): Pre-kindergarten; Primary (1st cycle); Middle (2nd cycle); Secondary (9th–12th years).

Type
International school

Pupil Nationality Mix
56 nationalities represented among 1,226 students.

Country affiliation
Portugal

School day structure
Schedule Monday to Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Fees

Annual tuition at CLIP Oporto International School ranges from EUR 9,140 to EUR 15,190 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

CLIP Oporto International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:6

Higher Education Progression
The vast majority of CLIP graduates continue their studies at Portuguese and other foreign universities, mainly in the United Kingdom.
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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.

Waitlist
Vacancies are based on the number of students who leave; admissions operate on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability.
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