Schools in Portugal

The Schools in Portugal provide students with exceptional educational environment. Highly qualified and trained teachers see to the need of all the individual students guiding them throughout the school years.

The history of Portugal schools dates back even before the independence of the country in the 12th century. At that time there were several cathedral, monastic and parish schools where students were given the basic education. Gradually education system developed and several primary and secondary schools were established all over the country.

Types of Schools in Portugal

There are basically three types of schools in Portugal, which are categorized according to the ownership of these schools. The types are:

• Public School
• Private School
• Cooperative School

  Education System of Portugal Schools

  The education system at all the schools in Portugal can be classified into the following categories:
  • Basic Education
    The basic education in these schools continues for 8 consecutive years. It is divided into three stages. The first stage lasts for 4 years and the second and third stage for 2 years. After completion of the course a Diploma/ Certificate is awarded to each student.
     
  • Secondary Education
    Secondary education has two types of course:
    • General Course
    • Technical / Vocational Course
    Students who have successfully completed the basic education is eligible for this 3 years course.
    
    St. Julian’s School (Lisbon), American International School (Lisbon), Escola Internacional Sao Lourenco (Faro) and British School of Algarve are some of the popular schools in Portugal.