1. THE PORTUGUESE EDUCATION SYSTEM

2. Age 18 - 23 15 - 17 12 - 15 10 - 12 6 - 10 3 - 5 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

3. 1st cycle1st cycle

4. 2nd cycle 2nd cycle2nd cycle

5. 3rd cycle3rd cycle

6. Secundary education offers four formats: Scientific/humanistic courses Technological courses Specialised artistic courses Professional courses SecondarySecondary

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