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Portugal’s educational system is regulated across all schools by the State (more specifically, by the Ministry of Education). The national Higher Education system is fully integrated into the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
Portuguese Education System: Secondary School Visits in Porto
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Course Summary
The Portuguese Education System is regulated across all schools by the State, under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. Portugal’s higher education is fully integrated into the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), ensuring alignment with European academic standards and quality frameworks.
Starting at age 6, compulsory school lasts 12 years; and includes particularly specialized learning courses from the ages of 14/15.
Not only will participants have the opportunity to learn in-depth information on the Portuguese educational system during this course, but they will also visit Portuguese schools and educational institutions, observe teachers at work, and engage in conversation with principals, teachers, and students about school life and the country’s educational system.
Furthermore, during the school tours, participants may also have the opportunity to establish contacts between principals and participants to launch future Erasmus+ projects, which solidifies one of the oldest objectives of the Erasmus+ program: sharing knowledge and experiences, interculturally!
In preparation for the study visits, this course has a theoretical component where the trainer will lecture participants on the history, culture, and educational system of Portugal. At the same time, participants will also learn about the city’s culture within the classroom and with outdoor activities.
Important Information:
- Schools available for visits are Secondary Schools;
- Course availability is only during the Portuguese School Year (September – June).
Course Goals
The purpose of this training course is to provide teachers or adult educators with an in-depth knowledge of the Portuguese Education system, namely daily school life, teaching methods, culture and other processes. This will enable them to get an idea of different teaching practices and ideally apply them to support creative tactics and activities in the educational community.
Learning outcomes:
- Develop knowledge of other Education systems, specifically Portugal’s
- Become familiar with different tools for Education methods
- Develop critical reflection on the teaching profession’s professional development in other cultures
- Get involved in practical sharing activities supported by a supportive environment
- Plan and create in-class activities that foster the development of the teaching staff and, at the same time, of the students
- Apply and/or adapt different concepts, ideas, and teaching methodologies to the ones practised in their home country
- Learn more about Portugal’s and Porto’s culture, heritage and society
- Facilitate experience and cultural exchanges between European participants and Portuguese teaching personnel, which results in a fruitful international experience
- Enhance communicative competencies in English and social skills
- Promote intercultural awareness
- Identify & share good practices that can be implemented at a local level
Daily Program
DAY 1
• Self Preparation for a short School presentation on Day 2
• Cultural Quiz (to be filled out pre-session) • Welcome Session - Networking between participants and Erasmus+ team
• Sharing of European core values
• Open space for participants to share ideas and discuss current challenges in the Education sector; collaborative opportunity to exchange future goals (activity)
• Icebreaking, dinner, week briefing and planning
DAY 2
• Introduction: course and activities throughout the week (e.g. planned visits, schedules, objectives, schools’ profile and information)
• Icebreaker activities
• Participants' school presentation
• The Portuguese Educational System
• Structure and School Content
• New Approaches to Education
• Case Examples: Comparison between Portugal and other countries Discussion, renewal and innovation in professional practice.
• Preparing Q&A session
DAY 3
• Visit to Secondary School Nº1
• Job shadowing activities
• Q&A
DAY 4
• Visit to Secondary School Nº2
• Job shadowing activities
• Q&A
DAY 5
• Discussion and Reflection
• Learning points from each school visit
• Porto & Portuguese Culture, Heritage and Society
• Group Work
• Presentation Preparation
DAY 6
• Presentations
• Future cooperation and planning follow-up activities (discussion)
• Course roundup & review
• Learning outcomes’ validation
• Certification Ceremony
Note
The daily schedule/ program describes likely activities but may differ based on the trainer's discretion and objectives.
Classes are scheduled for either the morning or afternoon, based on the provider's preference.
If there's a particular topic you wish to cover, please mention it no later than 1 month in advance.
Please note that the course may have participants from various school levels and English proficiency.
Pricing
🍷porto
480 € / participant
- Welcome Kit
- Quality Daily Program
- Welcome Session & Dinner
- Daily Coffee Break
- Logistics & Admin. Support
- Full Daily Assistance
- Erasmus+ Documentation
- Certification Ceremony
Costs can be supported with a Key Action grant under the Erasmus+ Program. Our pricing policy follows the official regulations on transparent costs.
Course fee: 480 euros per participant (6-day course).
What is Included? Find all details listed inside the information box.
More About Our Services
Welcome Kit
with goodies and materials from Learning Together’s Team
Quality Daily Program
designed by our innovative, experienced trainers
Welcome Session & Dinner
(depends on the course) icebreaking while enjoying Portuguese delicacies
Daily Coffee Break
to enjoy a morning break between peers and trainer
Organizational & Administrative Support
from the headquarters and LT staff
Full Daily Assistance
on-call+chat support throughout the whole week
Certification Ceremony
course documentation, validation, networking and farewell.
ENROLL NOW!
📝 Get the Program PDF HERE.
What is Course Status?
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Planned
This session is a planned date and is open to enrollments.
Confirmed
This session/date is affirmed and will be held.
Language
English
Material Required
None
Documentation
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Location
On-site
Target Audience
Wide range of educational professionals across primary, middle and secondary schools, higher education, training centers, adult education schools and NGOs.
Certification
A Certificate of Attendance is issued to all participants who complete a minimum of 80% of the course.
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