CLIP, officially known as Colégio Luso-Internacional do Porto, is an independent, coeducational day school delivering a comprehensive British curriculum from early years through senior school. Setting itself apart in northern Portugal, the school provides a rigorous academic continuum featuring IGCSEs, AS and A Levels, and the Cambridge AICE diploma. This international pathway offers families in Porto a thoroughly British, non-denominational education designed to prepare students directly for global university entrance.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong English fluency and British curriculum standards, preparing students effectively for top international and local universities.
- Modern, well-equipped campus facilities, featuring comprehensive sports, arts, science, and tech resources.
- Diverse and welcoming multicultural community, supported by an active parent association and extensive extracurriculars.
Negatives
- Very high tuition and ancillary costs, frequently cited as one of the most expensive schooling options in northern Portugal.
- Severe waitlists and inflexible admissions, making short-notice enrollment difficult due to heavy demand and sibling priority.
- Address
- Rua De Vila Nova 1071Porto, 4100-506Portugal
- Website
- http://www.clip.pt
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Portugal (+351) +351 22619-9160
- System
- British
- National education system
- Portugal
- Curriculum
- A Level, AICE, AS Level, IGCSE
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Faculty
- 107
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- None/independent
