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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

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R. de Guerra Junqueiro 162, Porto, Portugal

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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
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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.
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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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