International Schools in Porto

Oporto British School (OBS)

Founded in 1894 — the oldest British school in continental Europe. British curriculum with IB Diploma in the final years, located in Foz do Douro.

• Fees ~€12,000–€17,000/year
• Strong academics and a tight-knit community
• British-curriculum primary, then IGCSE + IB

CLIP — The Oporto International School

British curriculum from primary through A-Levels, on a modern campus in Boavista. Diverse student body and strong university placement (UK, Netherlands, US).

• Fees ~€11,000–€16,000/year
• IGCSE + A-Level pathway
• Excellent science and maths reputation

Colégio Luso-Internacional do Porto

Bilingual Portuguese-English curriculum option for families wanting strong integration into Portugal alongside an international diploma.

• Fees ~€8,000–€12,000/year
• Portuguese national curriculum + Cambridge IGCSE

Lycée Français International de Porto

French national curriculum in central Porto. Smaller than its Lisbon counterpart but fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education.

• Fees ~€5,000–€8,000/year
• Direct path to the French baccalaureate

Deutsche Schule zu Porto

German curriculum leading to the German Abitur. Long-established, academically rigorous.

• Fees ~€6,000–€9,000/year
• Strong route to German universities
• Pre-school + primary in German immersion

What about Portuguese schools?

Porto has excellent public and private Portuguese schools. If you're staying long-term, this is often the best route — your kids will be fluent within a year and pay nothing (public) or a fraction of international fees (private).