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Classes to be expanded to accommodate students in Lisbon

Observador14 September 2026 at 23:38

The emergency meeting between Lisbon school principals and the Ministry of Education has concluded. The encounter was convened to resolve the problem of the lack of school places in the Portuguese capital.

As a result of the meeting, it was decided that classes will be expanded to accommodate students who had no place. This measure aims to ensure that all children and young people can attend the school year without interruptions.

The situation affects several schools in Lisbon, where the demand for school places has exceeded the available capacity. The educational authorities intend to thus find practical solutions to resolve the problem immediately.

Why this matters

Parents in Lisbon see their children's classes expanded, which may affect the quality of education and individualized attention to students. This decision comes as a result of a shortage crisis that forced urgent intervention by the Ministry of Education, representing an emergency solution to a systemic school capacity problem in the region.

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