Oporto British School
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 10.6K–19.6K
EUR 9.53K–17.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
A British International School providing an exceptional educational experience for 3- to 18-year-olds. Small, well-staffed classes; Early Years, Primary and Secondary, with IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-01 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
IGCSE · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
577
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 30
- Founded
- 1894
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep, Prep & Reception | EUR 9,530≈ USD 10.6K |
| Primary (Forms 1-5) | EUR 11,105≈ USD 12.4K |
| Secondary (Forms 6-8) | EUR 12,885≈ USD 14.4K |
| IGCSE (Forms 9-10) | EUR 15,315≈ USD 17.1K |
| IBDP (Forms 11-12) | EUR 17,570≈ USD 19.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep, Prep & Reception | EUR 9,530 (about USD 10.6K) |
| Primary (Forms 1-5) | EUR 11,105 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Secondary (Forms 6-8) | EUR 12,885 (about USD 14.4K) |
| IGCSE (Forms 9-10) | EUR 15,315 (about USD 17.1K) |
| IBDP (Forms 11-12) | EUR 17,570 (about USD 19.6K) |
Source: school website (obs.edu.pt) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Oporto British School (this school) | EUR 9,530 (about USD 10.6K) | EUR 17,570 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Deutsche Schule zu Porto | EUR 3,029 (about USD 3.38K) | EUR 6,058 (about USD 6.76K) |
Source: school website (obs.edu.pt) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 160
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 475
- Capital levy
- EUR 745
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Cognitive reasoning
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
- Average class size
- 16
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- After Care
- Co-curricular activities
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- Accreditations
- BSO, CIS, COBIS, IB
- Memberships
- COBIS, COIS
Location
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