CJD International School Porto is the international wing of Colégio Júlio Dinis — one of Porto's most respected private Portuguese schools, founded in 1934 and named after the celebrated 19th-century Porto writer Júlio Dinis. The international programme opened in 2023/24, making CJD Porto's newest international school. It is part of Dukes Education, an established international education group. The school delivers the full Cambridge International pathway from ages 3 to 18 — Cambridge Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and A-Levels — entirely in English. Students from 50+ countries attend. Fees of €9,300–€11,000/year make it one of the most affordable English-medium options in Porto. The Paranhos location is near the University of Porto and Hospital São João. The school's values of respect, responsibility and resilience reflect its Portuguese roots, and the 90-year community relationships in Porto give it a distinctive character that newer international schools typically lack.
CJD International is the international wing of Colégio Júlio Dinis, one of Porto's most respected private schools with over 90 years of history. Named after the 19th-century Porto writer Júlio Dinis, it brings genuine Portuguese roots to a full Cambridge curriculum — at €9,300–€11,000/year, one of the most affordable English-medium options in Porto.
“We chose CJD because of the Portuguese heritage combined with Cambridge. Our children feel genuinely connected to Porto — not just passing through like at some international schools.”
British family, moved from London — Year 4 and Year 7
“The fees are very reasonable for a full Cambridge school. It's new, yes, but the staff are experienced and the community is warm. We're happy we took the chance.”
American family, Porto — Year 9
What families tell us — the things the school's own website won't say
CJD International is very new as an international school — it opened in 2023/24 and has no published international exam results yet. Families who need proven IGCSE or A-Level track records should look at OBS or CLIP first. The Paranhos location is more eastern/central Porto rather than the desirable Foz do Douro coastal area. That said, the combination of 90-year Portuguese heritage, affordable fees and the full Cambridge pathway is genuinely distinctive. If you're comfortable with a newer school and value the Portuguese roots and community feel, CJD International is worth visiting — it has real promise.
Rua do Porto Feliz, 4350-162 Porto
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