The merger of the 1st and 2nd cycles of basic education could move forward as early as the 2027/2028 school year, initially through pilot projects. The information was provided by the Education Minister, Fernando Alexandre, in statements to the newspaper Público.
The announcement was received positively by the National Union of Teachers Licensed by Polytechnics and Universities (SPLIU), which considers the transition of teachers to the new model an added value for the educational system.
The article indicates that this merger represents a significant change in the structure of basic education in Portugal, potentially affecting the curricular organization and the professionals involved in teaching these cycles.
