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Oceanus International School

Portugal, Porto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese, English
Fees €5,458 - 5,944
Ages 1 - 10 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary)
Taught languages Portuguese, English
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Primary School
Introduction

Oceanus International School offers a bilingual English-Portuguese education within the Cambridge Curriculum for ages 1 to 10. The Early Years Programme (Pre-Primary) and the Primary Programme (1st Cycle) are aligned with the national framework, with Cambridge-recognised certification possible by the end of Year 4. The Nursery and Pre-School use a project-based approach that supports holistic development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, social-emotional skills, and multilingualism. In Primary, the curriculum builds solid academic foundations, learning-to-learn skills, creativity, and global citizenship, with English central alongside Portuguese. The school joined MB Education Group in 2025 and became part of the Cambridge International network, reflecting its emphasis on academic excellence, global outlook, and meaningful learning. Facilities are designed for independent exploration, with nature contact, open-ended materials, healthy meals, and reliable transport. It is an Apple Distinguished School (since 2022) with two Apple Distinguished Educators among staff. Extracurriculars include Chess, Robothink, and Dance, among others.

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R. Aldeia 238, 4405-540 Valadares, Portugal

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The Essentials

Oceanus International School has instruction in Portuguese, English.

Location
Rua da Aldeia nº 238, 4405-540 Valadares, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Portugal. The school is in the Valadares area of Vila Nova de Gaia. Coordinates: 41° 5'34.59″N 8°37'38.83″W. A reliable school transport service is provided for arrival at school and return home.

Stages
Nursery; Pre-School Education; Primary Education; Cambridge Curriculum.

Type
Bilingual international school offering Cambridge Curriculum; Apple Distinguished School.

Additional learning support
Therapeutic Support Services including Psychology; Speech and Language Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Special Education support; in partnership with Liane Marques Therapeutic Centre (CTLM).

Bus service
Safe transport: A reliable school transport service.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Oceanus International School ranges from EUR 5,458 to EUR 5,944 for 2026/27.

Academic year covered
Fees and charges below apply to the 2025/2026 academic year.

Application and enrolment fees
- Pre‑registration (Pré‑inscrição): EUR 50 — non‑refundable.
- Registration (Inscrição): EUR 320 — includes school insurance.
- Annual renewal fee (Renovação): EUR 220 — charged in January.

Tuition fees (by year group) — monthly and annual
- Creche: EUR 460 per month; annual amount shown as EUR 5,354.40 (monthly billing x 12).
- Pré‑Escolar: EUR 450 per month; annual amount shown as EUR 5,238.00 (monthly billing x 12).
- 1.º Ciclo (1st cycle): EUR 470 per month; annual amount shown as EUR 5,470.80 (monthly billing x 12).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing basis: monthly fees billed on a 12‑month basis.
- The tuition portion for August is paid in advance in two instalments (collected in November and May).
- Annual payment option: if paying the full year in one payment, that payment must be made in August.
- Late payments: invoices settled after the stated deadlines are subject to a penalty (multa) as defined in the school's Internal Regulations.
- Sibling discounts on monthly tuition only: 10% for the second child and 15% for the third child; discounts apply to the younger sibling(s).

Boarding
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule for this academic year.

Other costs and optional services
- Alimentação (meals and snacks): EUR 140 per month; this includes lunch and morning and afternoon snacks. There is a possibility of occasional single meal service (refeição avulso) during July and August.
- Transporte escolar (school transport): provided by a contracted/partner company and charged under a separate price schedule.
- Atividades extracurriculares (extracurricular activities): charged under a separate price schedule (activities run October–June).
- Uniforme: mandatory daily uniform purchased through the school (school store).
- Serviços especializados (specialist services such as psychological consultation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and individualized support) are offered and have their own pricing where applicable; some therapeutic screening and certain support services are included in the monthly fee as specified for early years and 1.º ciclo.

Refunds and charge reversals
- The Pre‑registration fee of EUR 50 is explicitly non‑refundable.
- No other explicit refund policy for tuition or other fees is detailed in the published fee schedule; penalties for invoices paid outside stated deadlines are applied as described under payment terms.

Fee payment options
- Specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer, Multibanco/reference, credit card) are not detailed in the published fee schedule.

Notes on what is included in tuition
- The monthly tuition for the stated year groups explicitly includes curricular components and a set of listed items and supports (example: hygiene and diaper products where applicable, school bedding, art aprons, psychopedagogical support, and screening for occupational therapy and speech); some digital learning services for 1.º ciclo are also included.
Academics

Oceanus International School teaches Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 1 to 10.

Curriculum
Oceanus International School offers a bilingual education in English and Portuguese. The Cambridge Curriculum is fully integrated, with an Early Years Programme in Pre-Primary Education and a Primary Programme in the 1st Cycle, aligned with the national curriculum. By the end of Year 4, pupils achieve a high level of English and may obtain Cambridge-recognised certification. The Nursery and Pre-School programmes adopt a project-based methodology with a focus on holistic development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, social-emotional skills, and multilingualism. In Primary Education, the curriculum emphasizes solid academic foundations, learning-to-learn skills, personal and social development, creativity, and global citizenship, with English playing a central role alongside Portuguese. Cambridge is designed to strengthen academic excellence and global opportunities.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Pre-registration can be completed online or in person. It does not guarantee a place; it only secures a position on the waiting list. Pre-registrations can be submitted at any time and for any future academic year, with online registration available throughout the year. They allow the candidate to be considered in the class allocation process. 2. Introduction Meeting: After online pre-registration, a meeting with a member of the Pedagogical Management Team is scheduled to learn about the school's educational programme, facilities, and offerings. The meeting is ideally attended by both the student and the parent or guardian, and provides an opportunity to ask questions about the programme and the school's approach. 3. Enrollment: If a place is confirmed by the school, the parent or guardian will be contacted by phone and provided with information required to complete enrollment in accordance with the Educational Project and Internal Regulations. Following the introduction meeting, pre-registration is confirmed upon payment of the applicable fee, which is set annually in the school's fee schedule. Enrollment requires submitting the required documentation and paying the enrollment fee. 4. Waiting list and admission criteria: A waiting list is established once all available places have been filled, based on the date of pre-registration, with an exception for siblings currently attending the school. Siblings have priority; admission is contingent upon an interview with a Pedagogical Management Team member during a pre-scheduled visit and adherence to the school's Educational Project and Internal Regulations. Enrollment is confirmed after completing the necessary procedures (enrollment form, documentation, enrollment payment) and, during the process, information about fees, timetables, and services is provided. If a place is available, families are contacted in line with the admission criteria. Pre-registration fee is non-refundable.

Waitlist
A waiting list is established once all available places have been filled, based on the date of pre-registration, with an exception for siblings currently attending. The admissions process gives priority to siblings of currently enrolled students. Admission is contingent upon an interview with a Pedagogical Management Team member and adherence to the school's Educational Project and Internal Regulations.
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