Serviços

Applying to enrol and renewing enrolment for preschool, primary and secondary education

You only need to renew the enrolment if this does not happen automatically.

Enrolment is renewed automatically when moving up through years 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 11, provided there is no change of school, change of guardian, course or the need to choose subjects. Enrolment is also renewed automatically when pupils need to repeat a year.

Atualizado em 01.09.2026

The person responsible for the pupil or student’s education.

The dates for applying for enrolment and renewing enrolment for the 2026/2027 school year are as follows:

  • preschool and 1st year of education: 22 April to 1 June
  • 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th years of schooling: 1 to 13 July
  • 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 11th years of schooling: 16 to 29 June
  • 10th and 12th years of schooling: 15 to 22 July

Enrolment is renewed automatically when moving up through years 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 11, as long as:

  • there is no change of school,
  • there is no change of guardian,
  • there is no change of course,
  • there is no need to choose subjects.

In the event of having to repeat a year, enrolment is also renewed automatically (regardless of the year).

Transfer to another school

The deadline for requesting a transfer to a different school during the school year is up to the 5th day of classes in the second term, except in the case of a change of residence.

Responsible entity

The service Applying to enrol and renewing enrolment for preschool, primary and secondary education is the responsibility of Agência para a Gestão do Sistema Educativo.

Agência para a Gestão do Sistema Educativo