Minister of Education Fernando Alexandre confirmed that the academic calendar for the 3rd cycle of basic education will remain unchanged, with classes starting between September 11 and 15. While the government maintains this schedule to avoid disrupting families, it announced that the start of secondary education will be delayed by one week to September 21.
Education Ministry maintains school calendar for basic education
Monday, 3 August 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation in Portugal's current government, which took office in April 2024. An economist by training, he previously served as a Secretary of State and is now responsible for managing the national school system and university funding. He recently sparked debate by suggesting that university tuition fees should be adjusted to account for inflation.
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- Classes for 3rd cycle will not be postponed, only for secondary schoolexpresso.pt ·
- Government maintains 3rd cycle calendar but exempts teachers from grading examscmjornal.pt ·
- Basic Education. Third cycle maintains start of school calendarrtp.pt ·
- Government maintains 3rd cycle calendar. Classes start between September 11 and 15eco.sapo.pt ·
