Education and Training

Connecting community members to external services and internal resources.

Information platform summarizing the most common administrative processes, sharing tips and mapping external services.

Articles

Conversion of Foreign Qualifications

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Basic Education (Educação Básica)

How to enroll your child in the Portuguese schools

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Resources for migrant students entering university in Portugal

This is a practical route for a migrant student who wants to begin a bachelor’s degree, integrated master’s degree or another first higher-education course in Portugal. It covers admission, recognition of school qualifications, funding, housing and immigration formalities. The correct solution depends mainly on nationality, legal residence in Portugal, the qualification held and the university chosen.

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How to access Free Schoolbooks

Learn how to claim free schoolbooks and workbook refunds for your children in Portugal using the official MEGA voucher system.

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Education and Training Contacts

Key contact information for education and training services in Lisbon

Organization	Service	Contact
ACITMM -The Islamic Community of Tapada das Mercês and Mem Martins	Its main activities are: Food and Clothing Support, Islamic Culture, School Support and Family Support, Immigrant Support Office (CLAIM), Workshops and certified training activities.	ccitmmm@gmail.com +351 219176 119 +351 966 981 123 acitmmm.org
Centro de Educação Especial	Special needs education and support	info@cee.pt +351 21 789 0123
Centro Porta Amiga de Chelas	The Centro Porta Amiga de Chelas provides social assessment and case management, food assistance, psychological support, legal advice, employment support, distribution of essential goods, information and training sessions, and activities for older adults.	fundacao.ami@ami.org.pt +351 218 362 100
CLAIM Lisboa - Estrela	CLAIM provides high-quality education, professional training, and research initiatives to support continuous learning and innovation. Open Hours: Monday - Friday : 9:00 - 13:00 - 14:00 - 18:00 Saturdays: 9:00 - 13:00	geral@cepac.pt +351 213973 030
Creche Municipal de Benfica	Public childcare for ages 0-3	creche.benfica@cm-lisboa.pt +351 21 234 5678
LAM (Migrant Support Line)/ STT (Tel. Translation Service)	Option 1: miscellaneous information; Option 2: translation service Provides translation support in 60 languages and dialects. Available: working days (except holidays), from 9 to 7 pm.	stt@aima.pov.pt +351 218 106 191 +351 217 115 000
Programa Creche Feliz	Free childcare program assistance	crechefeliz@gov.pt +351 21 345 6780
Renovar a Mouraria	Renovar a Mouraria offers a range of services and activities, including integration support for migrants, Portuguese language classes, cultural initiatives, educational programmes, and community events aimed at strengthening social cohesion and improving quality of life in the neighbourhood.	geral@renovaramouraria.pt +351 218 885 203 +351 922 191 892

Where we are

Rua Carvalho Araújo 66-B
1900-140 Lisboa
Portugal

How to Get Here

Metro: Linha Verde (Green Line) - Alameda Station
Bus: 708, 730, 742, 794

Opening hours

Mon, Tue, Thu: 10:00–12:30 & 14:00–17:30
Wednesday (Extended): Until 19:30
Friday: Until 18:30

No appointment needed. Just walk in.

Contact info

+351 964 809 959