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Applications 2026/2027

Applications are now open for new students to the Salesianos do Porto School for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applications are submitted online.

Online application

The Salesians of Porto are a place of education that encourages its students to dream big, seek wide horizons, dare more, have the desire to conquer the world, be able to accept challenging proposals, and aspire to contribute their best to build something.

We aim to collaborate with families:

in the development of students as individuals;
in the gradual improvement of self-esteem and the capacity for students to be protagonists and responsible for their educational process;
in respecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals;
in education for coexistence and acceptance of cultural and religious diversity;
in developing attitudes that promote responsible participation in social and cultural life;
in the commitment to building a more just and fraternal society, where peace, cooperation, and solidarity among peoples are possible.

As a Catholic School, we seek to:

promote the integral formation of students, according to a Christian understanding of the person, life, the world, and culture;
create an environment that fosters witness and evangelizing action;
offer, to those who wish it, and in a climate of freedom, educational pathways in Faith;
collaborate with other social forces committed to the building of society.

As a Salesian School, we seek to:

put into practice and deepen Don Bosco's Preventive System;
cultivate a family-like environment that educates;
personalize educational relationships through the presence of educators among the students.

Candidatura online

For more information on applying to Salesianos do Porto, please contact the secretariat by email: porto@salesianos.pt, or by telephone on 225 898 250.

“We educate by evangelising and we evangelise by educating.”

At what age are children accepted at the school?

The Salesians of Porto accept children from the age of 3 (must turn 3 by December 31st of the year in which the enrollment is made).

When do applications for the next academic year start?

The application period for the Salesians of Porto generally begins in November, and can be done online through the website or at the school office, which is open Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 18:00.

What are the procedures to apply?

To complete the application, the following steps are required:

Fill out the application form (online).
Submit a photocopy of the latest informational report (for candidates to the 1st grade) or the most recent evaluation.

Once the application is submitted, an interview will be scheduled with the candidate and their parents/guardians, lasting approximately 25 minutes.

During the interview process, the candidate may also go through additional steps, according to the procedures related to the application process.

Does the school accept applications for all grade levels?

Yes.

What secondary education courses are available at the school?

The following secondary education courses are available:

Scientific-humanistic course in Sciences and Technologies
Scientific-humanistic course in Social and Economic Sciences
Scientific-humanistic course in Languages and Humanities
Course with a custom plan for Graphic Production – Funded by POCH (Human Capital Operational Program)

When is the confirmation of the vacancy communicated?

The vacancy confirmation is communicated by the administrative services via email, within a maximum of one week after the interview.