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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

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IAVE, IP.

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

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DGE

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

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ANQEP, IP.

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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

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Responsible for coordinating public policies to promote reading and literacy.

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Coordinating Office of the School Library Network

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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.

ModA 2026 Exam Guide

Guide for Taking the ModA 2026 Exams.

STANDARD 03/JNE/2026

Instructions for grading, reviewing, and appealing tests and exams in primary and secondary education.

CURRENT EVENTS

Notices and News

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June 3, 2026

Rescheduling of ModA Portuguese Exams

The ModA tests for Portuguese (61), Portuguese as a Second Language (62), Portuguese as a Non-Native Language A2 (63) and Portuguese as a Non-Native Language B1 (64), which were not held on June 3, have been rescheduled for June 9.

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May 21, 2026

Programming of the National Reading Plan at the Lisbon Book Fair 2026

The National Reading Plan is present, for the fourth consecutive year, at the Lisbon Book Fair 2026, with a program aimed at readers of all ages. In the Blue Square, on Thursdays, the Reading Clinic resumes its service, offering personalized suggestions. On Fridays, roundtables provide debates and meetings dedicated to the pleasure of reading.

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April 30, 2026

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 pursuant to subparagraph a) of Article 13, the General Council invites individuals whose profile complies with the provisions of paragraph 1 of Article 7 of the same decree to express their interest […]