The Deutsche Schule zu Porto says it was founded in 1901 and now teaches around 800 students from Kindergarten to the Abitur. It is a recognised German school abroad that follows German education standards and builds in Portuguese language and culture.
The school says most of its pupils have Portuguese as their first language, and that it runs as a full-day school with a canteen, afternoon care and clubs.
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | €6,058 |
| Grundschule (primary) | €4,982 |
| Gymnasium (secondary) | €5,535 |
From the school's 'Schulgeld 2026/27' page. Annual figures are the first-child price paid in one payment; paying in 3 or 10 instalments is slightly higher. Second, third and fourth children pay less (for example €5,755, €5,149 and €3,029 a year in the Kindergarten). Lunch (€811.80 a year), the primary afternoon programme (€1,168.50 a year), extended hours, materials (€95 to €130 a year), books, trips and other extras are charged separately and are not discounted.
Children can join the Kindergarten from age 3, and the school continues to the Abitur. The school asks families to register before the child's second birthday.
The school leads to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA), which the school says gives access to universities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal.
The school says no prior knowledge is needed in the Kindergarten. Moving into higher years from a non-German system depends on free places and language level.
For the first child, annual tuition is €6,058 in the Kindergarten, €4,982 in the Grundschule and €5,535 in the Gymnasium, paid in one payment. First enrolment is €635. Lunch and extras are charged separately.
Yes, according to the school, with lunch, study time, afternoon care and clubs.
Facts checked on the school's own website on 8 November 2026. Schools update fees and programmes every year, so please confirm details with the school before you apply.
Sources: dsporto.de/aufnahme/schulgeld · dsporto.de/die-schule/ueber-uns · dsporto.de/die-schule/faq-haeufig-gestellte-fragen · dsporto.de/die-schule/warum-unsere-schule
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