There are many private and co-operative schools teaching the Portuguese national curriculum. There are others teaching in foreign languages, following international curricular. Few of these international schools go up to secondary level. All private schools charge fees and should be registered with the Ministry of Education. The recognition of an international curriculum by the Portuguese [...]
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Grants and Subsidies
Additional support for fees, school meals and books. School students from families with limited incomes (generally families with less than the national minimum wage per family member) may also be eligible for free meals, school books and extra curricular activities. Secondary students may also obtain assistance with accommodation and fees. There is a special system [...]
Recognition of Qualifications
Professional and technical qualifications are usually accredited to EU recognised levels. However, professional requirements do vary from country to country, and there is still no guarantee that qualifications from one EU country will be recognised in another. In principle, the certificate of general education provides for access to further education courses in other EU countries. [...]
Access to Portuguese State Schools
All residents of compulsory school age should attend school. Residents also have access to secondary schooling and higher education. Registration with pre-schools normally occurs during June and July at the school. They usually require a medical check, birth certificate, health card and inscription form. First time registration in primary schools takes place early in June [...]
Education System Ages 3-18
Jardims de Infância will take children from 3 years old (sometimes younger) to 6 years. Run by professional teachers and are often combined with a day centre for the elderly and sometimes a kitchen for meals on wheels. Normally closing at 3.30pm they often provide after school activities until 6pm. Primary education (Ensino Básico) is [...]
