On-site course

Job Shadowing

Experience an inside view of modern and successful learning environments
Job Shadowing

Experience insight alternative ways to work, prepare, implement, learn and acquire new abilities and skills to implement in your classes. Observe different school management strategies and expand your European network. Visit Portuguese model schools in different educational levels. Learn about Portuguese educational system. Understand Portuguese growth in Pisa Reports.

Main contents

  • Portuguese Educational System;
  • Portuguese Educational Curriculum and grading;
  • National Exams and Higher Education Access: how students are prepared and how they work;
  • Meet with other professionals in the chosen field (Teacher or staff);
  • Get class strategies insight and participate in other teachers' classes. You can choose the subject of your interest.
  • Observe and attend lessons that use ICT tools and resources;
  • Visit to other schools and companies;
  • Participate in any eventual seminar occurring during the week.

* The course is held in the English language. An English A2 (CEFR) level is recommended, but trainers are experienced in helping students with English language difficulties.

* El curso se imparte en lengua inglesa. Se recomienda un nivel de inglés A2 (MCER), aunque los formadores tienen experiencia en ayudar a los estudiantes con dificultades en el idioma. Además, podemos ofrecer apoyo en español si es necesario.

Course program

Day 1
  • Course and participant presentation;
  • Meeting with the School Director;
  • Coffee break;
  • School presentation and administrative preparations;
  • Lunch;
  • Portuguese Education system, curriculum, grading and National Exams.

 

Day 2
  • Lesson observation (participant subject);
  • Meeting with teachers;
  • Coffee break;
  • Lesson observation (participant subject);
  • Meeting with teachers
  • Lunch;
  • Teacher's collaborative work: subject lesson preparation;
  • Coffee break;
  • Teacher's collaborative work: subject lesson preparation (cont.)

          

Day 3
  • Lesson observation (participant subject);
  • Coffee break;
  • Lesson observation (any subject);
  • Lunch;
  • Meeting with Job Shadowing organizers;
  • Coffee break;
  • School organization and administrative services observation.

 

Day 4
  • Visit other educational level schools: observing infrastructures, resources and attending lessons;
  • Interaction with other teachers;
  • Lunch;
  • Experience the use of the most common educational apps in Portuguese schools.

 

Day 5
  • School Board Shadowing;
  • Coffee break
  • Course evaluation;
  • Certification;
  • Lunch;
  • Cultural visits and activities.

 

 

Note: The course program can be changed according to participant's profile, local holidays or on the availability of schools to visit.

 

Target group

,

 

Course methodology
  • Brief introduction to Portuguese education, curriculum, grading and national exam systems;
  • Participants attend and participate in lessons of chosen subject;
  • Participants observe lessons: teaching, studying and learning processes in classrooms in small groups or individually.
  • Individually or in groups, participants prepare lessons, using ICT tools or traditional resources;
  • Participants share experiences and best practices with school board.
 

Course fees

Course fee: 380,00€ per participant (click for detail)

The course fee is 380€.

Cultural visits and meals are paid separately.

Algarve cultural visit has the cost of 50€. Participants not willing to join the cultural visit must notify ACJI 15 days before course starts.

 

Certification

All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation and a Declaration of Obtained Competencies, officially recognizing the skills gained during the course.

The acquired competences will also be validated within the Europass Mobility framework — participants should request that their National Agency issue the Europass. 
Our courses are aligned with the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu), and the provided documentation that can support the recognition.

 

Accommodation and Meals

Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation. ACJ will guide recommended hotels across different price ranges, but participants are free to choose hotels and restaurants according to their preference. Our staff enjoy lunch daily at a nearby restaurant offering good quality at affordable prices — you are welcome to join them!

All accommodation and meals are paid directly by participants to the hotels and restaurants.

During the Job Shadowing, lunches and coffee will also be available at the School or near the School, where the Job Shadowing takes place.

 

Planned course editions
  • 2026-02-02 to 2026-02-06, Loule, Algarve, Portugal (Confirmed)
  • 2026-01-19 to 2026-01-23, Loule, Algarve, Portugal (Confirmed)