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Escola Portuguesa de Moçambique – CELP

Mozambique, Maputo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1551
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Escola Portuguesa de Moçambique – CELP is a public Portuguese state school in Maputo, operating within Portugal's education system. It offers pre-school through 12th grade and hosts a Center for Training and Diffusion of the Portuguese Language plus a Center for Educational Resources. The school functions under the Portugal–Moçambique agreement and provides four scientific‑humanistic tracks in secondary education, together with a Professional Tourism Technician course. Curricular enrichment and extracurricular and sports activities reflect its motto: cooperation, effort and innovation, with emphasis on inclusion. The Maputo campus, expanded Beira Polo, includes a library with an OPAC catalogue, a dining hall and administrative offices; psychology and orientation services, health support, and specialist assistance; a Center for Teacher Training and a resource center; and Desporto Escolar offering basketball, futsal and volleyball. Notable projects include Hands‑on Science, Mabuko ya Hina, EPM Meteorology, National Plan for the Arts, language and cultural activities, and student publications.

The Essentials

Escola Portuguesa de Moçambique – CELP has 1,551 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in Portuguese.

Location
Located in Maputo, Mozambique. The main campus is at Av. para o Palmar, No. 562, Caixa Postal 2940. A Beira campus (Polo da Beira) operates as part of the EPM-CELP network.

Stages
The school operates from pre-school through secondary education, organized into five cycles: Pre-school; 1st Cycle of Basic Education; 2nd Cycle of Basic Education; 3rd Cycle of Basic Education; and Secondary Education.

Type
Public Portuguese school abroad owned by the Portuguese state, created under the Portugal-Moçambique cooperation.

Additional learning support
The Psychology and Guidance Service supports students by identifying learning difficulties, developing individualized education plans when needed, and contributing to proposals for pedagogical support.

Country affiliation
Portugal (Portuguese state), under the Portugal-Moçambique cooperation; EPM-CELP is the Portuguese public school abroad in Mozambique.

Bus service
A school transport service is offered as a separate provision; transport is not included in tuition.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is mandatory for all students. The uniform includes polo shirts, T-shirts, shirts, jackets, trousers or skirts and sportswear in blue tones with the school logo; it can be purchased at the school's services, at external shops, or made to measure as long as it matches the design and the blue color. For physical education, black or blue shorts and a white T‑shirt with the school logo are required; appropriate footwear is blue, black or white.

Food Options
The canteen (refeitório) provides meals to the school community and is operated under a concession contract with catering companies. Access to meals uses passwords or the school card; lunch is served from 11:00 to 14:30, and a buffet service is available as a supplement; menus are posted in advance.

Governance and Ownership
The EPM-CELP is owned by the Portuguese State and operates as a public Portuguese school abroad within the Portuguese education system. It was created under the Bilateral Cooperation Agreement signed in 1995 and began activities in the 1999‑2000 school year, serving as a center for Portuguese language and culture and as part of the network of Portuguese schools abroad.
Fees
Application / Registration Fees
- A registration (inscription) and/or matriculation fee is required for enrollment; the school states that the amount is fixed in euros and is determined for each academic year.

Tuition (propinas) — amounts by year group
- The school requires payment of attendance tuition (propinas) and exam fees; the level (amount) of tuition is fixed in euros and is set for each academic year. The school publishes the applicable fee schedule at the start of each year. No published schedule of per-year or per-term tuition amounts was available in the documents reviewed.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing cadence: Tuition is collected on a monthly basis during the school year. Payments are normally due without penalty between the 1st and the 10th of each month.
- Currency and conversion: Tuition is fixed in euros and may be converted to US dollars or Mozambican meticais using the BCI sale exchange rate (the rate published on the antepenultimate business day of the previous month), which is used as the reference for the following month.
- Late-payment penalties: A surcharge is applied for late payment of tuition: 5% for the first 30 days late; 7% for 31–60 days; 9% for 61–90 days; and 10% for amounts overdue by more than 90 days. Continued non-payment may lead to temporary ineligibility to attend school activities until the debt is regularized.

Payment methods and instructions
- Accepted methods: bank deposit, bank transfer, payment services (codes of Entidade/Referência/Valor — ERV), or payment at the school's treasury terminal. When paying by bank transfer or deposit, the payee must include the student name and student process number on the receipt and send the proof of payment to epm-tesouraria@epmcelp.edu.mz or deliver it to the school secretary. A receipt is issued after payment confirmation or ERV validation. All bank charges for returned transfers/cheques are the responsibility of the guardian.

Boarding fees
- The school's regulations and enrollment agreement make no provision for an internal boarding (internato) service or boarding fees; the school operates as a day school in the available documentation and no boarding fee schedule is listed.

Other costs and typical ancillary fees
- Mandatory uniform: Use of the school uniform is required. Families should expect a uniform cost (amount set separately).
- Exam, diploma and certificate emoluments: Fees are charged for issuance of diplomas, certificates and other official documents; the amounts are approved annually by the school's management.
- Optional/extra-curricular activities: Some optional activities and services are charged by monthly fee; the values for these activities are published at the start of each school year.
- Pre-school late-collection fees: If a pre-school child is collected after normal hours, additional charges apply: €7 for the first hour (15:30–16:30), €11 for the second hour (16:30–17:30) and €20 from 17:30 until closing (18:00).
- School insurance (Seguro Escolar): A school accident insurance is in force (IMPAR Seguradora Internacional de Moçambique, S.A. is named); the insurance covers accidents during school hours and breaks, with a stated medical-expense coverage limit of 100,000 MZN per year. Insurance is treated as a charge included among the school's fees/emoluments.

Fee reductions, exemptions and socio-economic support
- The school operates an assistance and exemption system based on household per-capita income, organized in socio-economic scales (A–E). Eligible families may receive tuition exemptions or reductions: Escalão A—100% exemption; B—85%; C—70%; D—50%; E—25%. The same system can grant material support (textbook loan/purchase assistance) and food-supplement benefits to qualifying students.

Refunds and cancellation policy
- Non‑refunds: Registration, matriculation, renewal, tuition for attendance, and fees for extra-curricular activities are non-refundable in the event of student transfer or withdrawal; the school's agreement and regulation state that once charged these amounts are not returned. The school also states that tuition remains due in full even if the student ceases to attend or is absent for extended periods; amounts already paid are not reimbursed.

Summary of available fee details for 2026/27 (and 2025/26 where applicable)
- The school's official regulations and enrollment agreement describe the billing cadence, accepted payment methods, currency and conversion policy, late-payment penalties, mandatory uniform rule, insurance coverage, non-refund rules, and the socio-economic exemption scheme. However, a published table with the concrete tuition amounts by year group (per term or per year) for the 2026/27 academic year (or 2025/26) was not found in the reviewed public documents. As a result, specific numeric tuition figures per year group or per term cannot be provided here.

Practical notes for payment processing (how families are instructed to act)
- Make payments between the 1st and 10th of each month to avoid penalties.
- When paying by transfer or deposit: include student name and process number on the payment slip and send the proof to epm-tesouraria@epmcelp.edu.mz or deliver it to the secretary for validation and receipt issuance.
Academics

Escola Portuguesa de Moçambique – CELP teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Escola Portuguesa de Moçambique – CELP is an integrated and inclusive public school under the Portuguese state, integrated in Portugal's education system, with teaching from pre-school through to the 12th grade. It includes a Center for Training and Diffusion of the Portuguese Language and a Center of Educational Resources to support the school and cooperation in language education. The school is guided by the motto 'cooperation, effort and innovation' and promotes musical and artistic expression, as well as competitive sports, through a broad program of curricular, extracurricular, and school sports activities. The levels of education offered are: pre-school; basic education with three sequential cycles (1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles); and secondary education with four scientific-humanistic tracks designed for further studies and a Professional Tourism Technician course, in accordance with current legislation. In addition to core curricular subjects, the school offers curricular enrichment activities and opportunities to participate in curricular, extracurricular and school sports activities, defined annually, and emphasises inclusion and a diverse cultural environment.

Student Teacher Ratio
There are 1,620 students enrolled for 2024/2025. The class rosters list a named teacher for each class across all levels, indicating a sizable teaching staff. The approximate student-to-teacher ratio is around 27:1.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides psychology and guidance services and school social support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Specialized support is available for students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches English and Portuguese.

Mental Wellbeing
Psychology and guidance services and school social support are provided.
Parent Experience

History
The school originated from a Bilateral Cooperation Agreement signed on June 25, 1995, in Maputo. It was founded on June 25, 1999, through Decree-Law No. 241/99 of June 25; it began operating on October 4, 1999, and was inaugurated on November 24, 2001. It is governed by Decree-Law No. 241/99 of June 25, republished by Decree-Law No. 47/2009 and updated by Decree-Law No. 211/2015 of September 29. The EPM-CELP is an integrated and inclusive school under the sovereignty of the Portuguese State, integrated into Portugal's education system, with education from pre-school to the 12th grade. It includes a Center for Training and Diffusion of the Portuguese Language and a Center for Educational Resources.

Community
The school community includes the Association of Parents and Guardians of EPM-CELP (APEE), which has worked since 2022 to strengthen the link between families and the school. The association aims to be present and active in daily school life, promoting open dialogue and establishing open working groups to generate ideas and initiatives. It is guided by the values of Respect, Justice, Equality, and Empathy, and seeks to maintain a safe, collaborative school environment. The association maintains direct, regular communication with the community via Facebook, email, the EPM-CELP site, and WhatsApp to share initiatives, gather feedback, answer questions, invite participation, and report on actions. Upcoming events include José Craveirinha's birthday, International Day of Play, World Children's Day, World Environment Day, and Portugal Day.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APEE, the Association of Parents and Guardians of EPM-CELP, has worked since 2022 to strengthen the link between families and the school. The vision is to be present and active in daily school life, fostering open dialogue and creating open working groups to generate ideas and initiatives. Two strategic axes guide its work: bring parents and guardians closer to the school through open, ongoing dialogue; and promote generation of ideas and initiatives by creating open working groups. The association operates with values of Respect, Justice, Equality, and Empathy, and aims to maintain a Safe School where the community is respectful and collaborative. It maintains direct communication with the community via Facebook, email, the EPM-CELP site, and WhatsApp to share initiatives, gather feedback, answer questions, invite participation, and report on actions. Contact: apee@epmcelp.edu.mz; WhatsApp; Instagram; Facebook.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Maputo sede operates with an expanded Beira Polo, established in 2023, as part of the EPM-CELP network. Spaces and services include a library with an OPAC catalogue, a dining hall, and administrative offices on the ground floor. Student support comprises psychology and orientation services, health support, and specialized assistance. The school also hosts a Center for Teacher Training and a resource center. Desporto Escolar provides spaces and opportunities for school sports.

Sports Facilities
Desporto Escolar is offered at the school. Students participate in basketball, futsal, and volleyball. The Polo da Beira has sports facilities as part of its infrastructure.

Academic Facilities
The library is a central academic resource with an OPAC catalogue. A Biblioteca is complemented by a Centro de Recursos and a Centro de Formação for teaching and teacher development. Support services include Psychology and Orientation, Health Education, and specialized student supports, with administrative and student services located on the ground floor of the main building.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include Mãos na Ciência and Mabuko ya Hina projects. Desporto Escolar is active as a sports program. Meteorologia EPM and Plano Nacional das Artes are among ongoing projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has permanent extracurricular projects, including Hands-on Science, School Sports, Mabuko ya Hina, EPM Meteorology, and the National Plan for the Arts. These projects support scientific inquiry, physical activity, cultural development, and arts education.

Arts & Creative
The National Plan for the Arts is implemented as part of the school's extracurricular offerings. It supports arts education through structured activities and opportunities for artistic expression.

Cultural & Language
The school runs language and cultural activities through projects and publications, including Na Ponta da Língua (On the Tip of the Tongue), the magazine O Pátio, EPM Interviews, and other Publications.

Social & Hobbies
Desporto Escolar is offered as a school sports program. The school also runs initiatives such as UPA: Unidos Pelo Ambiente and the Dez Minutus Newspaper, fostering student engagement and teamwork.

Community & Service
The school provides School Social Action (Ação Social Escolar) and specialized student support, including Psychology and Guidance, School Health, and School Social Work.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a Quadro de Honra (Honor Board) to recognize student achievement and a Parents and Guardians Association (Associação Pais e EE) to involve families in school life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Desporto Escolar (School Sports) supports student wellbeing through physical activity. It offers wellbeing services through Psychology and Guidance and School Health.
Languages

Language Provision
Portuguese is the language of instruction from pre-school through secondary education at EPM-CELP, integrated in the Portuguese education system. Portuguese for Foreigners is offered as a course for adults to learn Portuguese and explore Portuguese culture. French language study is offered, with DELF certification for students. English, Spanish and French are among the languages engaged in school activities, including the Quiz das Línguas Estrangeiras.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Priority in admissions: The school gives priority to Portuguese nationals; Mozambican nationals; nationals of CPLP countries; and other nationalities. Within each category, priority is given to: a) students transferred from the Portuguese education system; b) children of staff and non-teaching staff of EPM-CELP; c) siblings of students currently enrolled; d) applicants who applied in a previous academic year and did not obtain a place; e) relatives of teachers, non-teaching staff and students of the School; f) children or other relatives of former teachers, former non-teaching staff and former students of the School; g) others. 2. Procedures after pre-registration: After pre-registration, carried out in May of the year the school year begins, an interview is mandatory for students who intend to enroll and their guardian. 3. Students transferring from other education systems are subjected to a diagnostic assessment to facilitate their integration. 4. The enrollment of admitted students must be formalized, under penalty of losing the vacancy, on dates annually approved by the Pedagogical Council and announced during June on the School's notice board and on the School's site. 5. Enrollment is considered annulled for students who, without justification, do not attend the School for four consecutive weeks or more. 6. Attendance at classes is authorized, as long as there are vacancies, to students who have attended this School or who follow the Portuguese curriculum, or who are currently attending and intend to take exams.
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