Oporto British School
International School in Porto
577
30 (Portuguese)
15 avg / 20 max
Rolling
1894
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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At a Glance
Fee Position in Porto
PremiumSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Portuguese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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