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The Oporto British School (OBS) (Foz do Douro, Porto)

The oldest British international school in mainland Europe (founded 1894), offering an elite British-IB education in Porto’s prestigious Foz do Douro.

Verified · October 2026
Early Years€8,200 – €10,400 / year
Primary (Years 1–6)€11,800 – €14,600 / year
Secondary (Years 7–11 / IGCSE)€15,600 – €19,200 / year
IB Diploma (Years 12–13)€20,800 – €23,900 / year
Entry / Capital Levy€1,500 one-off

Curriculum & Accreditation

Follows the National Curriculum for England to IGCSE, followed by the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

Catchment, Commute & Relocation Reality

Steps from the Atlantic in Foz do Douro. Primary school catchment for families residing in Foz, Nevogilde, Boavista, and Matosinhos Sul.

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