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Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
List of recommended books by Regional Reading Plan updated
List of recommended books by Regional Reading Plan updated
Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
School to start in the Azores on September 15
School to start in the Azores on September 15
Secretaria Regional dos Assuntos Parlamentares e Comunidades
Applications open for Portuguese Language Courses for Foreigners
Applications open for Portuguese Language Courses for Foreigners
February 13, 2026
List of recommended books by Regional Reading Plan updated
June 2, 2025
School to start in the Azores on September 15
February 7, 2025
Applications open for Portuguese Language Courses for Foreigners
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Nota de Imprensa
February 13, 2026
List of recommended books by Regional Reading Plan updated
The Regional Secretariat for Education, Culture and Sport, through the Regional Directorate for Education and Educational Administration, has updated the list of books recommended by the Regional Reading Plan for the 2025/2026 school year, following a recent meeting of the Scientific Committee of the Regional Reading Plan. This list includes 103 new titles, with seven recommended for more than one target audience, making a total of 110 new entries on the lists. For the school audience, 43 new entries were introduced, with six books intended for preschool education, 10 for elementary school, one for middle school, four for junior high school and 22 for secondary education. In addition to school audiences, books aimed at other audiences, namely university education and the general public, were also approved, totalling 67 books. The updated list will soon be available on the Education Portal at edu.azores.gov.pt/lista-de-livros-recomendados-prl. The Regional Reading Plan, implemented in the Region since 2011, aims to promote initiatives to encourage reading, especially among basic and secondary school students, including the publication of a list of recommended books. This list consists of works by Azorean authors or works addressing themes directly related to the Azores, which meet specific quality criteria, namely: albums whose aesthetic quality allows pre-readers and early readers to harmoniously develop their sensitivity, imagination, and intelligence; narrative, lyrical and dramatic works of progressive complexity offering a literary reading experience; classic works for children and young people, as well as traditional heritage narratives; informative books distinguished by their accuracy and suitability for children and young people; activity books promoting functional reading and books whose content is suitable for projects defined in a school or similar environment. The list is updated each school year with books reviewed and approved by the Scientific Committee of the Regional Reading Plan, which have been proposed by publishers, authors, or other entities. With a view to supporting the dissemination of books written by Azorean authors or with Azorean content, the Regional Directorate for Education and Educational Administration annually purchases books from the list recommended by the Regional Reading Plan for public school libraries, with a special focus on new titles, corresponding to an investment of about €65,000 since the 2020/2021 school year.
February 13, 2026
List of recommended books by Regional Reading Plan updated
The Regional Secretariat for Education, Culture and Sport, through the Regional Directorate for Education and Educational Administration, has updated the list of books recommended by the Regional Reading Plan for the 2025/2026 school year, following a recent meeting of the Scientific Committee of the Regional Reading Plan. This list includes 103 new titles, with seven recommended for more than one target audience, making a total of 110 new entries on the lists. For the school audience, 43 new entries were introduced, with six books intended for preschool education, 10 for elementary school, one for middle school, four for junior high school and 22 for secondary education. In addition to school audiences, books aimed at other audiences, namely university education and the general public, were also approved, totalling 67 books. The updated list will soon be available on the Education Portal at edu.azores.gov.pt/lista-de-livros-recomendados-prl. The Regional Reading Plan, implemented in the Region since 2011, aims to promote initiatives to encourage reading, especially among basic and secondary school students, including the publication of a list of recommended books. This list consists of works by Azorean authors or works addressing themes directly related to the Azores, which meet specific quality criteria, namely: albums whose aesthetic quality allows pre-readers and early readers to harmoniously develop their sensitivity, imagination, and intelligence; narrative, lyrical and dramatic works of progressive complexity offering a literary reading experience; classic works for children and young people, as well as traditional heritage narratives; informative books distinguished by their accuracy and suitability for children and young people; activity books promoting functional reading and books whose content is suitable for projects defined in a school or similar environment. The list is updated each school year with books reviewed and approved by the Scientific Committee of the Regional Reading Plan, which have been proposed by publishers, authors, or other entities. With a view to supporting the dissemination of books written by Azorean authors or with Azorean content, the Regional Directorate for Education and Educational Administration annually purchases books from the list recommended by the Regional Reading Plan for public school libraries, with a special focus on new titles, corresponding to an investment of about €65,000 since the 2020/2021 school year.
Nota de Imprensa
June 2, 2025
School to start in the Azores on September 15
The 2025/2026 school year in the Azores is scheduled to begin on September 15; however, schools have the autonomy to start classes as early as September 11, complying with the legally required number of school days. The calendar was debated and unanimously approved today by the Education System Coordinating Council, which brings together the presidents of the boards of all schools throughout the Region. The first term ends on December 19, for the Christmas break. Classes resume on January 5 and end on March 27, for the Easter break. The school year resumes on April 13 and ends on June 26, depending on the level of education and final assessment tests. The Carnival break will take place from February 16 to 18. The school calendar for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 school years was also voted on at the meeting. These years will be scheduled to begin on September 14, each year.
June 2, 2025
School to start in the Azores on September 15
The 2025/2026 school year in the Azores is scheduled to begin on September 15; however, schools have the autonomy to start classes as early as September 11, complying with the legally required number of school days. The calendar was debated and unanimously approved today by the Education System Coordinating Council, which brings together the presidents of the boards of all schools throughout the Region. The first term ends on December 19, for the Christmas break. Classes resume on January 5 and end on March 27, for the Easter break. The school year resumes on April 13 and ends on June 26, depending on the level of education and final assessment tests. The Carnival break will take place from February 16 to 18. The school calendar for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 school years was also voted on at the meeting. These years will be scheduled to begin on September 14, each year.