THE PORTUGUESE EDUCATION SYSTEM
Age Master 2 years Degree 3/4 years Doctorate 2 to 4 years Secondary School Higher Education Basic School (Compulsory ) University Polythecnic Institutes Master 2 to 4 years Degree 2 years 3 rd Cycle 2nd Cycle 1st Cycle Pre-School – Optional* *A single teacher, who may be assisted in specialized areas as Music, Sports and Technologies Recorrent Education General Courses Vocational Courses Secondary Schools Professional Schools Portuguese Education System Chart
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Secundary education offers four formats: Scientific/humanistic courses Technological courses Specialised artistic courses Professional courses SecondarySecondary
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