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Private education presents higher grades

RTP Notícias28 August 2026 at 14:30

A study from the Directorate-General for Education and Science Statistics reveals that Portuguese schools show an increase in internal grades. Private education is associated with higher grades compared to public education. This phenomenon raises questions about possible differences in assessment criteria between the two sectors. The Directorate-General for Education and Science Statistics is the entity responsible for collecting and analyzing this data about the Portuguese educational system.

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