Oporto British School
International School in Porto
Quick answer
Oporto British School (OBS), founded 1894, is one of Europe's oldest British international schools serving 577 students from 30 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England with IGCSE and the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by IBO, CIS and COBIS. Located 300 metres from the beach. Tuition $9,690-$17,280 per year. Long-established premier choice for British, Portuguese and international expat families on Porto assignments.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $9,690–$17,280/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) Porto international school · 577 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: Portuguese.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8.35 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, COBIS verified.
577
30 (Portuguese)
15 avg / 20 max
Rolling
1894
IBO, CIS, COBIS
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About Oporto British School
Oporto British School, located in Foz do Douro, Porto, Portugal, is the oldest British school in Continental Europe, established in 1894. It is a private, day school for both boys and girls, aged 3 to 18. It follows a British curriculum until the completion of the IGCSE and Senior pupils study the IB Diploma Programme. The high quality education received by the pupils as evidenced by outstanding IB results, have led to the school achieving full dual accredited status by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS).
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,690 – $17,280 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 9690-17280 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $14,585(+8%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $16,085 |
| Cost position in Porto | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
Cambridge Primary Checkpoints, Cambridge and EdExcel IGCSE and IB Diploma
Above world average
Portuguese, French, Spanish, Mandarin as a co-curricular activity
• support to staff by sharing strategies • liaison with staff • training to staff to raise awareness • observations of students in class • initial assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses • register with needs, support offered and strategies available to all staff • in class support • withdrawals • interventions • liaison with parents and outside agencies
The school has a full Learning Development team to support all support, including AG&T , EAL and SEND.
The school offers a comprehensive support programme for all EAL students.
8.35 am – Between 3.10 and 3.30pm for EYFS and Lower Primary, 3.50pm for Upper Primary and Secondary.
Yes
We have daily vegetarian option in the canteen, which can sometimes be vegan, we do cater for some specific dietary requirements, but not all.
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Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Portuguese
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