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✓ What we like
The established international school in Braga — open since 1999, still led by its co-founder Helena Pina Vaz, with students from over 50 nationalities
One Cambridge pathway from age 3 to 18, taught in English: Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, IGCSE, then AS and A Levels within the AICE Diploma
Moderate fees for a full Cambridge school from age 3 to 18: €6,300–€9,450 a year
Recognised by the Portuguese Ministry of Education, so certificates are valid in Portugal and students can move into the national system or Portuguese universities
Strong Portuguese alongside English: up to eight Portuguese lessons a week in primary, Portuguese history and geography, Portuguese as a Second Language for newcomers, Spanish from Form 5
Closed, green campus in Gualtar with science labs, music, dance and drama spaces; school bus available
◎ Worth noting
Lunch is included only in the Infant Department; for older students meals, uniform (compulsory), bus and the enrolment invoice are extra and their prices are not published
No international accreditation (CIS, NEASC, COBIS) found, and no exam results or university destinations published
A small school — over 370 students across ages 3–18, so some year groups and A Level options may be limited
CLIB — Colégio Luso Internacional de Braga, also called The Braga International School — is a private, co-educational, non-denominational school in Gualtar, on the eastern edge of Braga near the University of Minho. It was founded in 1999; co-founder Helena Pina Vaz is still the principal. The school has more than 370 students aged 3 to 18 from over 50 nationalities, and has been owned since 2024 by Dukes Education, a UK group with schools across Europe, including CLIP in Porto.
Teaching is in English throughout. The Infant Department (ages 3–5) follows Cambridge Early Years, the Lower School (Reception to Form 4) Cambridge Primary, and the Upper School Cambridge Lower Secondary, then IGCSEs and the Cambridge AICE Diploma with AS and A Levels. Portuguese language, history and culture are taught alongside, and the C.A.S.E. programme (Creative, Action, Service, Enrichment) counts towards the final graduation mark. The campus is closed and green, with two buildings joined by a glass corridor.
School profile
Programme
British · Cambridge
Students
370+ · 50+ nationalities
School hours
8:40–16:00 · Infants 9:00–17:00
Programme authorisations
✓ Cambridge International School · IGCSE, AS & A Level, AICE DiplomaTrinity College London music exams
Institutional accreditations
Portuguese education licence
✓ Registered international school recognised by the Ministry of Education
Owner / type
Dukes Education (UK) — owner since 2024; also owns CLIP in Porto and schools in Lisbon
Academics
Infant Department (3–5)
Cambridge Early Years · Pre Prep and Prep
Lower School (5–10)
Cambridge Primary · Reception to Form 4 · English, Portuguese, Maths, Science, Art, PE, Music, PSHE
Upper School (11–13)
Cambridge Lower Secondary · English, Portuguese, Portuguese History, Spanish, Maths, Science, Geography, Learning Through Research
IGCSE (13–16)
Cambridge IGCSE · English, Portuguese, Spanish, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Business Studies, Geography, International History, Art
Sixth form (16–18)
Cambridge AICE Diploma · AS and A Levels · AS Global Perspectives & Research for all
Teaching language
English · EAL support
Extra languages
Portuguese (immersion and Portuguese as a Second Language) · Spanish from Form 5
Exam results
Not published
Sport & activities within curriculum
C.A.S.E.
Creative, Action, Service, Enrichment — counts for 10% of the final graduation mark
Music
Partnership with Bomfim Conservatory · Trinity College London exams
Extracurricular
Football, tennis, karate, swimming, horse riding, summer programme — extra fee
Fees · 2026/27
Infant Department (3–5) · meals included
€6,700
Reception – Form 4 (5–10)
€6,300
Forms 11–12 (16–18)
€9,450
* Annual totals calculated from the monthly fees published by the school for 2026/27 (10 instalments). Always verify fees directly with the school — they change annually.
Frequently asked questions
How much does CLIB cost?
For 2026/27, tuition is €6,300 – €9,450 a year depending on age, paid in 10 monthly instalments of €630 – €945. In the Infant Department (€6,700) meals are included; for older students meals, uniform, bus and enrolment are charged separately.
Does CLIB offer the IB?
No. CLIB follows the Cambridge pathway — IGCSE, then AS and A Levels within the AICE Diploma. To compare the two systems, see our guide
IB vs Cambridge.
Is CLIB recognised in Portugal?
Yes. CLIB is a registered international school recognised by the Portuguese Ministry of Education, so its certificates are valid in Portugal and students can apply to Portuguese universities or move into the national system.
How do admissions work?
Admissions are open all year. Families send an enquiry and visit the school; depending on age the child has a trial day or an interview, and may take an English assessment. A place is confirmed by signing the contract and paying the enrolment invoice.
Source: school website (2026) — school fees 2026/27, admissions, campus and curriculum pages; Dukes Education (founding year, student numbers)