The Minister of Education, Fernando Alexandre, explained that the implementation of a single cycle between the 1st and 6th years of schooling implies changes to the curricular framework. This change represents a significant restructuring of basic education in Portugal.
The minister stated that the pilot project for this measure will start in the 2027/2028 school year. The program will be implemented in an expanded set of schools across the country.
However, Fernando Alexandre noted that the exact number of educational establishments that will participate in this pilot project has not yet been defined. The selection of schools and operational details are still being defined.




