Children who attend the 1st cycle of Public Basic Education

The value represents the annual expenditure per pupil in public basic education establishments and is calculated by dividing the total expenditure in educational establishments at this level by the number of full-time equivalent pupils enrolled. This cost is set out in the OECD’s Education at a Glance 2025 Report.

9.906,98 €

Year
Reference Year: 2022

Public Policy Measure

Basic Education is universal, compulsory and free and comprises three sequential cycles:
* 1st Cycle: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Years,
* 2nd Cycle: 5th and 6th Years,
* 3rd Cycle: 7th, 8th and 9th Years.
Compulsory education begins when children reach the age of 6 at the start of the school year and its completion depends on successfully completing secondary education or reaching the age of 18.
Free compulsory schooling means no tuition fees for public education and total exemption from fees and emoluments related to enrolment, registration, school attendance and certification, with students also receiving support under the school social action programme if they meet the specified deadlines.

The legislation governing this policy measure is Decree-Law no. 176/2012 of 2 August, in its current wording.

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ODS

ODS 4 – Garantir o acesso à educação inclusiva, de qualidade e equitativa, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos