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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 EduQA, IP, among others.

Adoption of textbooks for the 2026/2027 school year.

Adoption of textbooks in 2026, effective for the 2026/2027 school year.

Reading Clubs in Schools (CLE) and 10 Minutes to Read – Applications 2026/2027

The National Reading Plan once again presents two challenges to School Clusters/Non-Clustered Schools (AE/ENA), proposing the creation of Reading Clubs in Schools and participation in the 10 Minutes of Reading project.

CURRENT EVENTS

Notices and News

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April 30, 2026

Institute of Education, Quality and Evaluation, IP.

Public invitation to express interest in serving on the Board of Directors of EduQA, IP. For the purposes of paragraph 2 of Article 7 of the Organic Law of EduQA, IP, approved by Decree-Law No. 105/2025 of September 12, and under subparagraph a) of Article 13, the General Council invites […]

AdoçãoManuais
May 11, 2026

Adoption of textbooks for the 2026/2027 school year.

Scientific-humanistic courses in Secondary Education and Vocational Courses. Evaluation, selection and adoption period – May 18 to June 12, 2026. Online registration period for the evaluation, selection and adoption results – June 1 to 26, 2026. Adoption of textbooks in 2026, effective in the school year of […]

Divulgaçao biblioteca digital
May 11, 2026

New and free digital library of educational content.

Digital educational content to support independent study for secondary school students. With the aim of promoting independent study, we have created a Digital Library that brings together a vast collection of digital educational content organized by subject, easily and freely accessible. A single link provides access to diverse content, including ebooks, lesson plans, etc.