The Portugal Intelligence Pack
Get your child into the free bilingual state school — without the 40-hour research phase.
per year
free bilingual state path
The PEBI bilingual state school system is free. Most expat families don't know it exists — or miss the enrollment window. This pack fixes both.
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The pack includes a full database of the 12 highest-rated PEBI clusters with catchment zones, demand levels, and direct admin contacts.
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Three real extracts from the Portugal Intelligence Pack — the school directory with direct contacts, the bilingual placement letter, and the admissions cheatsheet. This is the level of detail inside.
AE de Carcavelos
Heavily oversubscribed — Cascais and Estoril catchment fills in the first week. If you are within the zona de influência, apply on portal opening day. English is reliably spoken at the secretaria. Ask specifically for the PEBI coordinator, not the general secretary. Mid-year entry is occasionally possible if a space opens — contact directly in August.
AE Parque das Nações
Popular with tech-sector expat families due to proximity to Lisbon's tech hub. The Oriente catchment is well-defined — check your exact parish before applying. The PEBI coordinator here is particularly responsive to email enquiries in English. Sibling priority is strictly enforced; if you have an older child already enrolled, your younger child has a strong claim.
The full directory contains 19 verified PEBI schools with the same level of detail — direct contacts, insider notes, demand ratings, and 2026 intake status.
All 6 assets. One pack.
Screen-recorded, step-by-step guide through the 2026/27 Portal das Matrículas — in English. Every screen, every dropdown, and exactly where to select the "Ensino Bilingue" option.
Phone numbers, email addresses, and office hours for the administrative offices of the Big 5 PEBI Clusters: Cascais, Belém, Parque das Nações, Oeiras, and Almancil.
A proven, professionally written letter in Portuguese that you send to the Agrupamento to formally request placement in the bilingual class — with the exact legal language administrators respond to.
Beyond the Top 5 — covering Porto, Braga, Setúbal, and the Silver Coast. Each entry includes the catchment parish, current demand level, and a Consultant's Verdict.
Arriving after June 2026? This guide covers three legal strategies for securing a PEBI place mid-year or for January 2027 — including the "Equivalência Express" method.
One-page reference: priority hierarchy, Day 1 numbers, Portal steps, and catchment evidence ranked by strength. Print it and keep it in your bag.
The full pack includes 6 assets: portal video walkthrough, admin contact list, placement letter, 12 PEBI clusters, late-window guide, and the admissions cheatsheet.
5 resources. One pack. Zero bureaucratic confusion.
English Video Walkthrough of the Portal
Most requestedScreen-recorded, step-by-step guide through the 2026/27 Portal das Matrículas — in English. We show every screen, every dropdown, and exactly where to select the "Ensino Bilingue" option.
Direct Admin Contact List — Big 5 Clusters
ExclusivePhone numbers, email addresses, and office hours for the administrative offices of the Big 5 PEBI Clusters: Cascais, Belém, Parque das Nações, Oeiras, and Almancil. Skip the queue.
Portuguese "Placement Request" Letter Template
Proven templateA proven, professionally written letter in Portuguese that you send to the Agrupamento to formally request placement in the bilingual class. Includes the exact legal language administrators respond to.
12 Highest-Rated PEBI Clusters (Extended)
Extended researchBeyond the Top 5 — covering Porto, Braga, Setúbal, and the Silver Coast. Each entry includes the catchment parish, current demand level, and a Consultant's Verdict on whether it's worth relocating for.
Late-Window Strategy Guide
Summer arrivalsArriving after June 2026? Your standard enrollment window is closed. This guide covers three legal strategies for securing a PEBI place mid-year or for January 2027 — including the "Equivalência Express" method.
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The Portugal Intelligence Pack
- English video walkthrough of the portal
- Big 5 admin direct contacts
- Portuguese placement letter template
- 12 top-rated PEBI clusters with catchment data
- Late-window strategy guide
- 14-day money-back guarantee
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