Job Shadowing
Gain fresh insights and explore new ways of working, preparing, implementing, and learning. Develop new abilities and skills you can bring into your classes. Discover different school management strategies and grow your European network. Visit Portuguese model schools at various educational levels and get to know the Portuguese education system. Learn how Portugal has achieved growth in the PISA reports.
- The Portuguese Educational System
- The Portuguese Educational Curriculum and grading
- National Exams and Higher Education Access: how students are prepared and how they perform
- Meetings with other professionals in your field (teachers or staff)
- Insights into classroom strategies and participation in other teachers’ classes (with the option to choose a subject of interest)
- Observation and attendance of lessons using ICT tools and resources
- Visits to other schools and companies
- Participation in any seminars taking place 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.
- Understanding the Portuguese Educational System, curriculum and grading;
- Understanding national exams and Higher Education access, how students are prepared and how theywork;
- Meeting with other professionals in the chosen field (Teacher or staff);
- Getting class strategies insight and participate on other teacher's classes;
- Observing and attending lessons that use ICT tools and resources;
- Understanting Portuguese Special Needs Education approach.
- Visiting to other educational level schools.
No resources are required. All necessary materials are provided by ACJ and the hosting schools.
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Note: The course program can be changed according to participant's profile, local holidays or on the availability of schools to visit.
Primary school teachers, secondary school teachers, school staff and school managers.
- 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 fee: 400,00€ per participant (click for detail)
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.
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.
- 2026-02-02 to 2026-02-06, Loule, Algarve, Portugal (Confirmed)
- 2026-04-27 to 2026-05-01, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Confirmed)
- 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-16, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Confirmed)
- 2026-11-16 to 2026-11-20, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Confirmed)
- 2027-01-18 to 2027-01-22, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Opened)
- 2027-02-01 to 2027-02-05, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Opened)
- 2027-05-03 to 2027-05-07, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Opened)
- 2027-10-18 to 2027-10-22, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Opened)
- 2027-11-15 to 2027-11-19, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Opened)
- 2028-01-17 to 2028-01-21, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Opened)
- 2028-02-07 to 2028-02-11, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Opened)
- 2028-05-08 to 2028-05-12, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Opened)
- 2028-10-16 to 2028-10-20, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Opened)
- 2028-11-13 to 2028-11-17, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Opened)
