4. Optional for children aged 3 till
compulsory education
Provided by state-run or private
nursery schools
State-run nursery provision is free
5. Basic First Stage
Type of school providing this
education: Ensino Básico – 1º Ciclo
Length of programme in years: 4
Age level from: 6 to 10
6. Type of school providing this education:
Ensino Básico – 2º Ciclo
Length of programme in years: 2
Age level from: 10 to 12
7. Type of school providing this education: Ensino
Básico – 3º Ciclo
Length of programme in years: 3
Age level from: 12 to 14
Certificate/diploma awarded: Certificado/Diploma 9º
ano
8. Type of school providing this education:
Escola Secundária
Length of programme in years: 3
Age level from: 15 to 18
Certificate/diploma awarded: Diploma de
Ensino Secundário (Secondary Education
Certificate)
9. Type of school providing this education:
Universities and polytechnics
Structured according to Bologna
Academic qualification:
•First Degree (Licenciado)
•Master´s Degree (Mestre)
•PhD (Doutor)
10. Type of school providing this education:
Escolas profissionais
Length of programme in years: 3
Age level from: 15 to 18
Certificate/diploma awarded: Diploma de
Formação Profissional de Nivel III and Diploma de
Estudos Profissionais
13. Portuguese Educational System
Most of the Portuguese Schools are run by the State
There are some Catholic Schools in Portugal (private)
To attend the Universities students must pay fees
There some Teachers Unions - (2 more active) linked to political parties
They offer in-training courses and support teachers
Teachers must attend 50 hours of training (2 credits) in a period of 2 years
Teachers are evaluated
- Reports (every year – not from the board or every 2 years - board) – Evaluation
can be Good
-Observed lessons - Evaluation can be Very Good or Excellent
-Salary Scales - 670€ - 1100€ - 1970€
- “frozen” careers since 2005
-Resources – e-learning platforms, eBooks, smart Boards, computers, library...
Editor's Notes
Pre-primary education Pre-primary education is optional for children from age of till they enter compulsory education and is provided both in state-run and private nursery schools Compulsory Education Education is compulsory from 6 to 15 years of age. Pupils who have reached the limit age of compulsory education and have not successfully completed the 9 th grade may continue their education in different modalities of youngters and adults education. Teaching in the first cycle is global and aims to develop basic competencies to this level of education. Pupils are taught by one generalist teacher, being usually supported by other teachers in specialized areas. Teaching in the second cycle and third cycle are organized into subjects and multi-disciplinary areas. Its main objectives are to develop pupils’ knowledged and competencies required to enter active life or further education. Students are taught by subject specialist teachers. Upper-secondary education To enter upper-secondary education, students must have successfully completed 9 years of compulsory education. Upper-secondary education is structured according to different paths either for further study or to enter in working life as we say ‘’ different bridges from school to professions’’. The upper-secondary education curriculum last for 3 academic years and comprises: Scientific –humanistic courses Vocational courses Specialized artistic courses Technological courses In order to conclude any secondary course, students have to be submitted to an internal assessment. Post-secondary education Specialized technological courses provide post-secondary, non-higher education and among other objectives aim at promoting a training path that combine qualification and professional skills and competences with the possibility of proceeding higher education. Education and training for youngsters It is design to offer a second chance to individuals who left school early or are at risk of dropping out, to those who missed the chance when younger and also to those who need
Pre-primary education Pre-primary education is optional for children from age of till they enter compulsory education and is provided both in state-run and private nursery schools Compulsory Education Education is compulsory from 6 to 15 years of age. Pupils who have reached the limit age of compulsory education and have not successfully completed the 9 th grade may continue their education in different modalities of youngters and adults education. Teaching in the first cycle is global and aims to develop basic competencies to this level of education. Pupils are taught by one generalist teacher, being usually supported by other teachers in specialized areas. Teaching in the second cycle and third cycle are organized into subjects and multi-disciplinary areas. Its main objectives are to develop pupils’ knowledged and competencies required to enter active life or further education. Students are taught by subject specialist teachers. Upper-secondary education To enter upper-secondary education, students must have successfully completed 9 years of compulsory education. Upper-secondary education is structured according to different paths either for further study or to enter in working life as we say ‘’ different bridges from school to professions’’. The upper-secondary education curriculum last for 3 academic years and comprises: Scientific –humanistic courses Vocational courses Specialized artistic courses Technological courses In order to conclude any secondary course, students have to be submitted to an internal assessment. Post-secondary education Specialized technological courses provide post-secondary, non-higher education and among other objectives aim at promoting a training path that combine qualification and professional skills and competences with the possibility of proceeding higher education. Education and training for youngsters It is design to offer a second chance to individuals who left school early or are at risk of dropping out, to those who missed the chance when younger and also to those who need
