Education
In a single day, the ministry received over 100 new requests from students looking for a school
The Minister of Education stated that the ministry continues to receive over 100 new requests for student placements daily, even after the school year has begun. To address teacher shortages, the ministry is implementing a new daily placement mechanism starting Saturday, September 19, to fill approximately 1,000 remaining vacancies, prioritizing regions like Lisbon and the Algarve where housing costs are a barrier for relocated teachers.
Why it mattersIf you are a parent still waiting for a public school placement for your child, the ministry confirms they are processing new requests daily, though many families continue to report waiting; additionally, if your school is affected by teacher shortages, the government expects new daily placements to begin addressing these gaps starting September 19.
