CLIP — Oporto International School

Rua de Vila Nova, 1071, 4100-506 PortoAges 3–18~1,000 studentsFounded 1988

🇬🇧 British curriculumEnglishPortuguese

CIS (Council of International Schools)Cambridge International Education

Annual fees from

€9,140 – €15,190

Nationalities

40+

Max class size

—

Campus size

1,000 students

About the school

CLIP — Oporto International School (Colégio Luso-Internacional do Porto) is a non-profit private international school founded in 1988 and opened in 1990, located between Foz do Douro and central Porto in one of the city's most desirable residential areas. With around 1,000 students from 40+ nationalities — 35% of the student body international — CLIP is the second most established international school in Porto after OBS. The school follows the National Curriculum for England, adapted to CLIP's own philosophical and pedagogical objectives, and offers both an English-stream and a bilingual Portuguese/English stream. This dual-stream model makes CLIP popular with Portuguese families seeking bilingual education as well as expat families. The curriculum leads to Cambridge IGCSE and the Cambridge AICE Diploma (A-Level equivalent). CLIP has been fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) since 2013. The school hosts the annual Oporto Model United Nations (OPOMUN) — now in its 19th edition — one of the most prestigious MUN conferences in Iberia, attracting 250+ student delegates from international schools across the region. Strong EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is available within the academic programme. The school is 12 minutes' walk from Parque Real Metro (Blue Line) and served by bus lines 501 and 205.

Key highlights

CIS-accredited since 2013 — rigorous international quality standard
Hosts OPOMUN — one of Iberia's most prestigious MUN conferences, now in its 19th edition with 250+ delegates
Bilingual English/Portuguese stream — unique offering in Porto international schools
Non-profit school — fees reinvested into education, not shareholders
35+ years of history — alumni accepted at top-10 global universities
Sibling discounts: 6% second child, 15% third child and above
Located in Foz do Douro — one of Porto's most desirable residential areas
Strong EAL (English as an Additional Language) support within the academic programme
Fees €9,140–€15,190/year — notably lower than Lisbon equivalents

Curriculum & qualifications

PrimaryNational Curriculum for England (adapted)

SecondaryCambridge IGCSE

Sixth formCambridge AICE Diploma (A-Levels)

Additional pathwayBilingual English/Portuguese stream

Language of instructionEnglish, Portuguese

Age range3–18 years

What families say

“We applied 18 months before moving and just made the waitlist. Worth every bit of planning. Our son settled in within weeks.”

British family, moved from London — Year 4

“The campus is stunning — it genuinely doesn't feel like a school. The results are strong and university guidance is excellent.”

Irish family, 3 children across primary and secondary

Things to know before applying

What families tell us — the things the school's own website won't say

Strengths

CIS-accredited since 2013 — rigorous international quality standard
Bilingual English/Portuguese stream — unique in Porto international schools
Hosts OPOMUN — one of Iberia's most prestigious Model United Nations conferences (19th edition)
Non-profit school — fees reinvested into education, not shareholders
35+ years of history — strong alumni network at top-10 global universities
Strong EAL support within the academic programme
Sibling discounts: 6% second child, 15% third child+
Excellent location — Foz do Douro, one of Porto's most desirable areas
Fees notably lower than Lisbon equivalents — Porto's real advantage

Consider carefully

No new students accepted in Forms 10 or 12 — significant restriction if relocating mid-cycle
Admissions preference to siblings and alumni children — apply very early
Bilingual stream means some classes are Portuguese-medium — clarify stream on enquiry
Non-refundable pre-registration fee does not guarantee a place
Competitive admissions — not a guaranteed option for late applicants

Annual fees 2025/26

€9,140 – €15,190

First year ~€10,890 inc. one-off fees

Fees €9,140–€15,190/year. First year approx. €10,890 including one-off fees. Non-refundable pre-registration fee (does not guarantee a place). Refundable deposit €750. Sibling discounts: 6% second child, 15% third child and above.

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