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Oporto British School

Portugal, Porto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €9,690 - 17,280
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 558
Type Co-educational
Opened 1894
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Portuguese, French
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Oporto British School (OBS) is a British international school in Foz do Douro, Porto, educating pupils from age 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the Early Years Foundation Stage and the British framework with Cambridge IGCSE studies and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, offering an international education from Early Years through Secondary. Portuguese is taught in Lower Primary, reflecting the local context. Founded in 1894, OBS sits on a campus overlooking the Douro River. Facilities include a Primary Building with EYFS and Primary classrooms, a Library, IT rooms, and the Farn and Teage Buildings for specialist spaces; Teage Hall hosts music and drama. Campus Development Plan adds a Primary Building with 16 classrooms, a dining room, and a Multipurpose Building with labs and a pastoral hub, plus expanded sports facilities. Notable programs include OBSMUN, robotics and coding, science and arts clubs, School Orchestra, Choir, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

www.obs.edu.pt

Rua da Cerca, 338 - Foz do Douro, Porto, Portugal, 4150-201

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The Essentials

Oporto British School has 558 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.

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
Early Years, Primary and Secondary

Type
A British International School providing an exceptional educational experience for 3- to 18-year-olds.

Pupil Nationality Mix
577 students enrolled; 30 nationalities represented.

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
British international school
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Oporto British School ranges from EUR 9,690 to EUR 17,280 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Oporto British School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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
Average class size is 16.

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
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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Admissions

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.

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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