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Deutsche Schule zu Porto

Portugal, Porto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Portuguese
Fees €2 - 5
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 1901
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese, English, French
Typical class size 21
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Porto is a private German school in Porto, operated by the Deutsche Schulverein zu Porto with involvement from the German Foreign Office and the German overseas representation. It offers a bilingual education from Kindergarten through Gymnasium, culminating in the International Abitur. The school serves ages 3 to 18 across three levels: Kindergarten, Grundschule (primary), and Gymnasium (secondary). Instruction is in German and Portuguese, with students developing language proficiency in German, Portuguese, English, and French. The Abitur is internationally recognized, and Portuguese universities recognize it as a university entrance qualification. The school has a history of more than 120 years and celebrated its 125-year anniversary in 2025. It provides a broad after-school program and a range of academic and cultural activities, including Jugend forscht regional science competitions, an interactive Shakespeare performance with the Calliope Theatre Company, and academic exchanges such as a seminar at FLUP with Master students in Transnational German Studies. Community initiatives include Amizade sem idade and a Solidaritätskonzert for REFOOD.

R. de Guerra Junqueiro 162, Porto, Portugal

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule zu Porto has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in German, Portuguese.

Location
The school is located at Rua Guerra Junqueiro, 162, 4150-386 Porto, Portugal. It sits between Rua do Campo Alegre and Avenida da Boavista in the western part of the city centre, not far from Rotunda da Boavista.

Stages
Kindergarten; Grundschule (primary); Gymnasium (secondary).

Type
Private German school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 93% of students have Portuguese as their mother tongue.

Additional learning support
Inklusionskonzept: Inclusive education with equal value for all students and staff. German is the primary language of instruction, and language learning is integrated. A multiprofessional team from primary didactics, special education, and psychology supports students and fosters inclusion.

Country affiliation
Germany; teachers are sent by the Federal Republic of Germany.

School day structure
School day runs from 08:15 to 17:50, with ten periods. Timings: 1) 08:15–09:00; 2) 09:05–09:50; 3) 10:05–10:50; 4) 10:55–11:40; 5) 11:55–12:40; 6) 12:45–13:30 (60-minute break); 7) 14:30–15:15; 8) 15:20–16:05; 9) 16:15–17:00; 10) 17:05–17:50.

Bus service
Bus service is available: take bus line 204 toward Foz (Casa da Música stop) at Rotunda da Boavista/Praça Albuquerque and alight after four stops at Planetário.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is mandatory in the kindergarten. In primary school, students wear sports pants and a school T-shirt for physical education. There is no uniform in the Gymnasium.

Food Options
The Schulkantine offers daily freshly and on-site prepared, balanced meals with a vegetarian option; participation is voluntary. The school works with the catering company Gertal S.A. to provide meals, and brought meals can be heated in the microwaves provided.

Governance and Ownership
The Deutsche Schule Porto is an accredited German Auslandsschule (German overseas school). It is governed by the DSP School Association (Schulverein DSP) and is part of the network of German overseas schools, with ties to the Verband der Deutschen Schulen Iberien.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule zu Porto ranges from EUR 2 to EUR 5 for 2026/27.

Application and enrollment fees
- First (initial) enrollment fee: EUR 620.00.
- Re-enrollment (returning student) fee: EUR 300.00.

Annual tuition (by school section) — full year and available installment amounts
- Kindergarten (per school year):
- 1st child: EUR 5,910.00 (single annual payment) / EUR 1,970.00 (3 installments) / EUR 591.00 (10 installments).
- 2nd child: EUR 5,615.00 / EUR 1,871.50 / EUR 561.45.
- 3rd child: EUR 5,024.00 / EUR 1,674.50 / EUR 502.35.
- 4th child: EUR 2,955.00 / EUR 985.00 / EUR 295.50.

- Grundschule (primary school) (per school year):
- 1st child: EUR 4,860.00 / EUR 1,620.00 / EUR 486.00.
- 2nd child: EUR 4,617.00 / EUR 1,539.00 / EUR 461.70.
- 3rd child: EUR 4,131.00 / EUR 1,377.00 / EUR 413.10.
- 4th child: EUR 2,430.00 / EUR 810.00 / EUR 243.00.

- Gymnasium (secondary school) (per school year):
- 1st child: EUR 5,400.00 / EUR 1,800.00 / EUR 540.00.
- 2nd child: EUR 5,130.00 / EUR 1,710.00 / EUR 513.00.
- 3rd child: EUR 4,590.00 / EUR 1,530.00 / EUR 459.00.
- 4th child: EUR 2,700.00 / EUR 900.00 / EUR 270.00.

Meals, supervision and extended-day services
- School lunch (annual): EUR 792.00 / EUR 264.00 (3 installments) / EUR 79.20 (10 installments).
- Morning supervision (08:00–09:00): whole-week rate EUR 309.00 / EUR 103.00 (3 installments) / EUR 30.90 (10 installments); daily price EUR 3.00.
- Afternoon programme (until 17:00) for Grundschule: EUR 1,140.00 / EUR 380.00 / EUR 114.00.
- Extended care (17:00–18:30) for Kindergarten/Grundschule (whole week): EUR 470.00 / EUR 156.67 / EUR 47.00. Options for part-week participation are offered with monthly rates (e.g., 3 days/wk EUR 37.50 monthly; 2 days/wk EUR 25.00 monthly; 1 day/wk EUR 12.50 monthly); daily price EUR 5.00.

Other fees and recurring costs
- Lockers: EUR 10.00 (one-off).
- Material / photocopy / consumables fees (annual): Kindergarten EUR 95.00; Grundschule EUR 130.00; Gymnasium EUR 80.00.
- Additional services and extracurricular activities (books, trips, excursions, theatre, cafeteria, after‑school activities, etc.) are billed separately and are excluded from discounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is set for one school year and may be paid in one single payment, three installments, or ten installments. Payments made in three or ten installments are collected by direct debit.
- For students admitted during the school year, tuition is calculated on the basis of the 10-installment plan; the tuition for the month of entry, the month of June and all months in between must be paid.

Refunds and cancellations
- No specific refund terms for tuition or enrollment fees are published alongside the fee schedule; additional services and extracurricular activities are charged separately.

Boarding / accommodation
- The school is organized as Kindergarten, Grundschule and Gymnasium and does not provide boarding facilities.

Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment methods: cash, direct debit (Bankeinzug) arranged through the school office, or bank transfer. Payments in 3 or 10 installments require direct debit.
- Bank account details provided for transfers:
- NIB: 0010 0000 1247147 0001 05 (Banco BPI)
- IBAN: PT50 0010 0000 1247 1470 0010 5
- SWIFT/BIC: BBPIPTPL.

Notes on calculation and special billing rules
- Sibling discounts are already reflected in the different rates listed for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th children.
- Ancillary products and services (lockers, materials, extended-day care, extracurricular activities, trips and similar) are invoiced separately and are not subject to the tuition discounts.

If a parent requires a specific amount presented differently (for example monthly totals from a chosen installment plan) or needs any numeric clarification, use the amounts above to calculate the desired breakdown.
Academics

Deutsche Schule zu Porto teaches German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Deutsche Schule Porto offers bilingual education from Kindergarten through the International Abitur. The school operates with three levels: Kindergarten, Grundschule (primary), and Gymnasium (secondary). Instruction is conducted in German and Portuguese, and students develop language proficiency in German, Portuguese, English, and French. The Abitur is internationally recognized, and Portuguese universities recognize the Abitur as a university entrance qualification. Graduates study at universities worldwide.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size is 21 students per class, with a maximum of 24 students per class.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates study at universities worldwide. The Abitur prepares students for national and international universities. The school provides Berufs- und Studienberatung (career and study guidance) and hosts academic exchanges, such as a seminar with FLUP (Faculty of Arts of the University of Porto).

Gifted and Talented
AGs and the after-school program include Talente entdecken with clubs such as music, theater, science clubs, robotics, sports, cooking, dance, debate club, and yoga. The after-school program is pedagogically designed, bilingual, and includes homework time, learning support, creative free time, and physical activity. In Grundschule, children experience a broad range of creative and athletic impulses; in the secondary grades, students deepen their talents or try new ones, often over several years.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social learning is a key element of the Grundschule's pedagogical concept. All participants in the educational process contribute to students' emotional stability, support their autonomy, and encourage individuality and responsibility. The Klassenleitungsstunde in early grades provides time to address organizational and social tasks, and the Ethik subject invites reflection on identity and relationships while exploring norms and cultures. Students can access Kindersprechstunde for confidential, solution‑oriented support when they are angry, sad, or dealing with conflicts. The school uses a No‑Blame approach to bullying and offers mediation and social projects to strengthen community, respect, and belonging.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school operates an inclusive system with a multiprofessional team drawn from primary education, special education, and psychology. All students and staff are valued equally and have access to the school's culture and community. German and Portuguese cultures are represented together in teaching, and language learning is universal, with German as the primary instructional language. The approach recognizes heterogeneity as an opportunity and connects internal collaboration with external partnerships when needed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language learning is embedded throughout the school, with German as the primary language of instruction. The school has bilingual education from kindergarten through the International Abitur, preparing students to engage with the world.

Mental Wellbeing
The school psychology and counseling team provide listening, guidance and support for students across all developmental stages, through confidential individual talks, preventive programs and group formats. They assist with academic, social or emotional challenges such as exam anxiety, conflicts, concentration difficulties, self‑esteem issues or personal burdens. The team also advises parents and teachers to foster well‑being and early identification of difficulties, and acts preventively with workshops and projects on mental health, media literacy, violence prevention and social group work. The aim is to promote well‑being within a connected system that supports cognitive, emotional and psychosocial development.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are integral to the school, with the school psychology team collaborating with teachers and families on safeguarding and crisis situations. The No‑Blame approach to bullying involves students as ‘experts for help' and mediation to resolve conflicts without punishment, supported by a mediation program and dedicated spaces for dialogue. The school emphasizes a safe environment built on trust, clarity and relationships.
Parent Experience

History
Deutsche Schule Porto is operated by the Deutsche Schulverein zu Porto, a non-profit association based at Rua Guerra Junqueiro, 162, 4150-386 Porto. The association's purpose is the maintenance and operation of a general-education school, including a kindergarten, with the aim of familiarizing young people of foreign and German nationality with the languages and cultural contents of Portuguese and German culture, and to promote personal encounters among students, parents, and teachers of different nations. The school's governance is arranged by the Schulverein Vorstand with involvement of the German Foreign Office and the German overseas representation. The school has existed for more than 120 years and offers bilingual education from kindergarten through the International Abitur. In 2025, the DSP celebrated its 125-year anniversary.

Community
The DSP lives through a cooperative community where parents are active co-designers of daily school life. Parents are elected from year groups to bring concerns, suggestions and feedback to school development in constructive, transparent dialogue with the school leadership and faculty. PTA members meet regularly, organize events, advise on pedagogical questions and accompany school projects. They act as a bridge between parents and the school, always with the children's best interests in mind. Volunteer involvement appears in festivals, in the library, at the Saint Martin's Day parade, in the school garden and in working groups.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Elternbeirat: Voice and connection. The PTA is the central involvement body of the parents, elected from the year groups to bring concerns, suggestions and critique to school development in a constructive, transparent dialogue with the school leadership and the faculty. Members meet regularly, organize events, advise on pedagogical questions and accompany school projects, serving as a bridge between parents and the school with the children's interests in mind. Volunteers participate in festivals, in the library, the Saint Martin's Day parade, the school garden and various workgroups. Officers include President Peter Koppitz, Vice-President Inês Rangel da Fonseca, and Secretary Filipa Lencastre. For inquiries, contact [email protected].
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Deutsche Schule Porto offers a bilingual, international educational environment with values-based education and a long-standing history of over 120 years. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a successful future.

Sports Facilities
The school emphasizes a broad program of after-school activities and extracurriculars that complement the academic day and extend learning beyond regular classes.

Academic Facilities
The school operates a three-tier structure: Kindergarten, Primary (Grundschule), and Gymnasium (secondary). The Kindergarten is an intercultural, safe learning environment for children of different nationalities. The Primary fosters curiosity, joy in learning, and supports personal, social, and academic development with emphasis on teamwork, curiosity, and love of learning. The Gymnasium develops academic depth and helps students find their own path with engagement, talent discovery, and cultural learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A diverse after-school program offers supervised activities for students from Kindergarten through Gymnasium, expanding learning opportunities beyond the standard timetable.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school hosts a range of academic and intellectual activities beyond regular classes. Jugend forscht 2026—the regional science competition—featured reports from our student researchers. An interactive Shakespeare performance is staged for classes 8–12 in collaboration with the Calliope Theatre Company, exploring questions about role models and resistance. The school also hosts academic exchanges, including a seminar of Deutsche Schule Porto at FLUP (Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto) with Master students in Transnational German Studies.

Arts & Creative
The school hosts music events such as a solidarity concert with international schools in Porto, where the school choir performs German classics and, together with partner schools, sings in Portuguese; funds raised support REFOOD. The Grundschule presents a concert with musical contributions from its students. An interactive Shakespeare performance for older classes, and ongoing literary activities like a Reading Week, showcase the school's commitment to the arts, theatre, and literature.

Cultural & Language
The school has existed for over 120 years, offering innovative bilingual education from kindergarten through the International Abitur. The Kindergarten is an intercultural space where children of different nationalities come together to learn German in a playful, respectful environment, fostering independence and tolerance. The school celebrates both German and Portuguese culture and provides a truly intercultural and inspiring environment across the primary and secondary levels.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers Working Groups (Arbeitsgemeinschaften) at the Kindergarten and Grundschule, providing after-school and enrichment opportunities. The Grundschule lists an after-school program (Nachmittagsprogramm) as part of its offerings. In 2026, students participate in intercultural and collaborative activities such as music and theatre performances and cross-school projects.

Community & Service
The school engages in community service projects, including Amizade sem idade, where classes write postcards to residents in an elderly home as part of Portuguese instruction. The Solidaritätskonzert for REFOOD is a community fundraiser supporting food rescue and aid for those in need in Porto.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a DSP School Association (Schulverein DSP) and an active Parents' Council (Elternbeirat), along with an Alumni network, reflecting structured student and parent leadership and ongoing community engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school runs an after-school program and holiday care to support families. It hosts sports events such as Sportbegegnung 2026, providing opportunities for physical activity and team-building as part of a holistic school life.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches German and Portuguese. It offers bilingual instruction from kindergarten through Abitur. Graduates earn the German International Abitur after 12 school years and the Portuguese '12º ano' diploma. This dual qualification opens study opportunities in Germany and worldwide.

Bilingual Teaching
The school operates as a bilingual encounter school where German and Portuguese students learn together and enrich each other. Approximately 93% of students have Portuguese as their mother tongue, and they discover the German language and culture as a gateway to new perspectives. From kindergarten through Abitur, the school fosters an atmosphere in which cultural diversity is a strength.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Pre-enrollment: For the 2026/2027 school year, pre-enroll your child if they will have turned 3 by December 31, 2026. Enrollment for transfers from other educational institutions to Deutsche Schule Porto is generally possible. Admission depends on available places and a language and scholastic assessment. We admit children with German, Portuguese or other heritage languages; in Kindergarten no German knowledge is required.
2. Information meeting: After pre-enrollment, you and your child are invited to a personal information meeting. The meeting provides an opportunity to learn about the school, ask questions, and meet staff. It helps assess fit and clarify any questions about the admission process. The information session supports a smooth onboarding into the school.
3. Application submission: The pre-enrollment form can be completed online. Through our secretariat you receive all documents required for the registration. The 2026/2027 enrollment forms include new enrollments in our kindergarten as well as transfers from other educational institutions. The secretariat coordinates the provision and collection of these documents.
4. Place allocation: After completion of the process, you receive a written acceptance. This acceptance confirms admission and makes you part of our school community. Admission depends on available places and the student's German language level. If accepted, complete the enrollment and join Deutsche Schule Porto.
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