Childcare & education
internships in Lisbon

Early childhood education in Portugal

In Portugal, early childhood provision is split into creche (0 to 3 years) and educação pré-escolar in a jardim de infância (3 to 6 years), followed by primary school. Kindergartens follow national curriculum guidelines for pre-school education, which centre on play, personal and social development, language and the arts.

Working in a Lisbon kindergarten lets childcare students compare these approaches with their own country’s system, which is exactly the kind of learning Erasmus+ VET mobility is designed for.

Where students work

• Kindergartens: supporting educators with daily routines, play-based activities, meals and rest time.
• Language schools: helping with English activities for young learners.
• After-school centres: homework support, games, arts and outdoor activities.

What students learn

Typical learning outcomes include planning and running age-appropriate activities, observation and documentation of children’s development, safety and hygiene routines, communication with children in a multilingual setting, and working as part of an educational team.

For teachers too

Accompanying teachers and early-years educators can combine the trip with a Teachers Academy course, such as Creative Pedagogy or Inclusive Education.

How it works

1. Your school sends us its profile, group size, sector and dates. We reply with a proposal within 48 hours.
2. We match each student to a host company based on their course, language level and learning objectives. Your school approves every match.
3. We prepare the documents: Learning Agreements, supervision plans and the paperwork your Erasmus+ grant needs.
4. Arrival: airport pickup, accommodation, an orientation day, then the placement starts.
5. Evaluation: supervisor assessment and a Europass Mobility certificate for every student.