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Public body responsible for quality, curricular innovation and external evaluation of learning in the Portuguese education system.

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    Quality of Education. Innovation in curriculum and assessment.

    The Institute for Education, Quality and Evaluation, IP (EduQA, IP) is the public body responsible for implementing educational policies in the areas of curriculum, pedagogy and didactics, as well as for the independent management of external learning assessment, supporting schools and teachers in the continuous improvement of the quality of the education system.

Previous Organisms

While the transition is underway, please consult the websites here:

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IAVE, IP.

Entity responsible for the external evaluation of learning, tests and national exams.

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DGE

Organization responsible for curriculum development, pedagogy, and educational innovation.

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ANQEP, IP.

Entity responsible for the qualification of young people and adults, within the scope of dual certification courses.

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Mission Structure of the National Reading Plan

Responsible for coordinating public policies to promote reading and literacy.

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Coordinating Office of the School Library Network

Entity responsible for coordinating and supporting the School Library Network.

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About

What has changed?

EduQA, IP is the result of a reorganization process within the Public Administration, which brought together in a single body competencies previously ensured by different entities in the field of education, promoting greater coordination, efficiency and coherence in the implementation of educational policies.

Documents and Legislation

Access the main documents outlining the creation, organization, and operation of IES, IP.

Decree-Law No. 104/2025

It extinguishes, through merger, the National Agency for Qualification and Professional Education, IP.

Decree-Law No. 8/2026

It provides a definition of the legal framework applicable to the National Examination Board.

Order No. 14805-A/2025

Appoints the members to the scientific council of EduQA, IP.

News

Notices and News

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February 25, 2026

The transition of services to EduQA is taking place in an integrated manner.

Within the framework of the reorganization of the Public Administration, the responsibilities previously held by the Institute for Educational Assessment, IP (IAVE), the Directorate-General for Education (DGE), the National Agency for Qualification and Vocational Education, IP (ANQEP), the Mission Structure of the National Reading Plan, and the Coordinating Office of the School Libraries Network are transferred to […]

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February 25, 2026

Start of activities of the Institute of Education, Quality and Evaluation, IP.

The Institute of Education, Quality and Evaluation, IP (EduQA, IP) begins its activity as a special regime public body, integrated into the indirect administration of the State. Created by Decree-Law No. 105/2025, of September 12, EduQA assumes responsibility for the implementation of educational policies in the areas of curriculum, pedagogy and didactics, as well as […]

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February 25, 2026

EduQA provides a new single institutional contact.

The Institute of Education, Quality and Evaluation, IP (EduQA, IP) will now provide a single institutional contact, centralizing communication with schools, teachers, school administrations, and other members of the educational community. This measure is part of the process of reorganizing and integrating responsibilities previously handled by different entities, simplifying communication channels and ensuring […]