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Minister promises 'unique in Europe' model: merger of 1st and 6th years implies curriculum changesPhoto by idilioarte on Pexels
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Minister promises 'unique in Europe' model: merger of 1st and 6th years implies curriculum changes

CNN Portugal10 September 2026 at 15:09

Portugal's Minister of Education, Science and Innovation announced that a pilot project is being developed that will merge the 1st and 6th years of schooling, describing it as a model 'unique in Europe'. The minister chose not to reveal many details about the initiative.

According to the information released, a team is currently working on developing this pilot project. The merger of the two years of schooling will imply significant changes in the school curriculum.

Beyond the curriculum changes, the model announced by the minister will also imply changes in teachers' working conditions, although the specific contours of these modifications have not been specified.

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