Ministry of Education returns to negotiations with Fenprof regarding teaching qualifications

The Ministry of Education has resumed talks with the teachers' union Fenprof concerning teaching qualification requirements, following an earlier communication on Wednesday 4 November that it considered the negotiation process concluded.

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If you are a teacher or are considering entering the teaching profession in Portugal, this ongoing negotiation may impact the rules regarding professional qualifications and certification; however, there is no change yet.

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