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Portuguese Educational System
- 2. Age of entry: 6 Age of exit: 18
- 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
- 12. (UPPER) SECONDARY EDUCATION PRIMARY “BASIC” EDUCATION (Compulsory Education) PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION 5 4 3 1st CYCLE IV III II I 9 8 7 6 V d 2nd CYCLE 11 10 3rd CYCLE 14 13 12 Scientific- humanistic Technological Specialist artistic Vocational 17 16 15 Ages VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS CET
- 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...
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- 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