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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.

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Notices and News

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June 25, 2026

Closing event of the project “Improving the quality of early childhood education and care through strengthened governance, monitoring and evaluation” (Bulgaria and Portugal)

On June 26th, at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon, the closing event of the multinational project (Bulgaria and Portugal) “Improving the quality of early childhood education and care through strengthened governance, monitoring and evaluation” will take place, with the possibility of online participation.

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June 25, 2026

Clarification regarding the classification process for the National Exams.

Given the delays observed in the national exam grading process, EduQA, through the National Examination Board, wishes to provide the following clarifications:

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June 19, 2026

Opinion of the Specialized Committee in the area of Portuguese of the EduQA Scientific Council regarding the item of the National Final Portuguese Exam.

Consult here the opinion of the Specialized Committee in the area of Portuguese of the EduQA Scientific Council regarding the item of the 2026 National Final Portuguese Exam (1st phase).

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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.

Previous Organisms

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

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IAVE, IP.

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

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

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DGE

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

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

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ANQEP, IP.

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

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

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

Responsible for coordinating public policies to promote reading and literacy.

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Coordinating Office of the School Library Network

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

Entity responsible for coordinating and supporting the School Library Network.

Documents and Legislation

Access the main documents outlining the creation, organization, and operation of EduQA, IP, among others.

Clarification regarding the classification process for the National Exams.

Given the delays observed in the National Examination grading process, EduQA, through the National Examination Board, wishes to provide the following clarifications.

Opinion of the Specialized Committee in the area of Portuguese of the EduQA Scientific Council regarding the item of the National Final Portuguese Exam.

Consult here the opinion of the Specialized Committee in the area of Portuguese of the EduQA Scientific Council regarding the item of the 2026 National Final Portuguese Exam (1st phase).

Consult all documents