Would you like your child to have a secondary education in Europe? You might consider Portugal, with its sound education system on the one hand and excellent quality of life with lots of sunny days on the other. For such cases, there is an Article 92 Portugal that allows those enrolled in a Portuguese learning facility to receive a residence permit. While your child studies, you also have the right to live and work in the country.
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Understanding School Options
If you are just now selecting a learning facility for your child, you will have several options. Such diversity ensures that all budgets, academic results, and preferences are taken into consideration. You can choose from the following variants:
- public — are free, but a good knowledge of the language is required to study, as all lessons are in Portuguese;
- private — offer specialized curricula, often with English-language programs, but at a higher cost;
- international — IB, British, and American curriculum options are available, but the tuition fee is relatively high.
Furthermore, there are career-based learning opportunities perfect for students who already know what occupation they would like to have in the future. When choosing a school option for your child, consider all those factors to ensure comfortable and productive studying.
Application Requirements & Documentation
Although secondary education in Portugal lasts from 12 to 18 years, Article 92 requires applicants to be at least 14 years old. Once you have chosen an educational institution, you can start the application process.
With public educational institutions, deadlines are stricter, and the number of requirements is slightly higher. Thus, you need to apply from April to June. You will not be able to select a preferred school, as they are assigned based on your residence address. Moreover, a good level of Portuguese is required.
With private secondary education institutions, deadlines are flexible. Still, the earlier you apply, the better. Moreover, even though they do not require knowledge of Portuguese, they might have additional selection criteria. Future students might need to pass an entrance exam and go through an interview to assess their fit.
The list of documents you would need to provide includes:
- previous school reports translated into Portuguese;
- identification documents, including a passport, a birth certificate, and proof of guardianship;
- vaccination and health records (also translated);
- language proficiency test (if you decide to apply for a public educational institution).
You can apply online or directly to the learning facility’s administration office. Some institutions offer both options, while others might require a physical presence. Check beforehand to see if the online application is available for a selected institution.
Conclusion
While studying abroad sounds like an adventure, it also requires thorough preparation. Enrolling your child in a school in Portugal is relatively easy, as there are different options tailored to academic results and budgets. Moreover, with Article 92 and the assistance of the Migrun service, a visa for permanent stay is possible, which also allows parents to migrate to this country to live and work.