How to enrol your children in school in Portugal
Enrolling children in school in Portugal: public, private and international schools, the school calendar, documents and help for non-Portuguese speakers.
What this guide will cover
- How the school system is organised
- Public schools and enrolment
- Private and international schools
- Documents
- Learning Portuguese at school
Official sources
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Childcare in Portugal for families: free creche under Creche Feliz, how to apply, public and private kindergartens (jardim de infância), costs and tips.
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How to find a doctor in Portugal: registering with the SNS, family doctors, SNS 24, emergency fees, private clinics, insurance and English-speaking doctors.
Healthcare in Portugal: SNS, private care and pharmacies
How healthcare works in Portugal for foreigners: getting a número de utente, booking a GP, SNS 24, emergencies, private clinics, insurance and pharmacies.