CLIB — Colégio Luso-Internacional de Braga (The Braga International School) is the only international school in Braga and the sole English-medium option for the entire Braga metropolitan area. Founded in 1999, CLIB has over 25 years of history and is part of the Dukes Education group alongside CJD International School Porto. The school is co-educational, non-denominational and operates a closed campus with a strong security focus. The curriculum follows a modified English National Curriculum in the lower years (ages 3–13), transitioning to Cambridge IGCSE and the Cambridge AICE Diploma (A-Levels) in upper secondary. A distinctive feature is the Learning through Research (LTR) programme for Forms 5–8 — an innovative autonomous learning methodology that develops independent research skills rather than relying on traditional teaching approaches. Class sizes average around 20 students. The campus includes science labs, sports fields, libraries, art studios and a technology centre. Braga is one of Portugal's fastest-growing cities and increasingly popular with expat families who find Porto too expensive — CLIB is the only international school serving this growing community.
CLIB is the only international school serving Braga and its metropolitan area — one of Portugal's fastest-growing cities and increasingly popular with expat families priced out of Porto and Lisbon. With 25+ years of history and a unique Learning through Research programme, it is the natural and only choice for families relocating to Braga.
“We moved to Braga specifically because of the lower cost of living. CLIB was the obvious choice — and it's been excellent. The LTR programme has made our daughter genuinely curious and independent as a learner.”
British family, moved from Bristol — Form 6
“The closed campus and small class sizes were important to us. The teachers know every child by name. It feels like a proper community school, not a factory.”
Irish family, Braga — ages 8 and 12
What families tell us — the things the school's own website won't say
Fees are not publicly listed — you need to contact the school directly, which makes early cost comparison harder than with schools that publish their fees. The monthly range (€562–€845) translates to roughly €5,600–€8,450/year — broadly comparable to Deutsche Schule and Lycée Français pricing. Braga is 45 minutes from Porto — families relocating specifically to Porto should not consider CLIB as a commutable option. For families moving to Braga specifically, however, CLIB is the only international school in the city. There is no alternative English-medium school — so it is worth visiting carefully and speaking to current families before committing.
Rua da Igreja Velha, Gualtar, 4710-069 Braga, Portugal
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