Type of the organization: Public School Cluster

Business Line: K-12 Education

Organisation profile: The Agrupamento de Escolas de Barcelos is a dynamic public educational institution in northern Portugal that functions as an integrated school cluster, managing multiple establishments from kindergarten to secondary level under a unified structure. Committed to academic excellence, inclusion, and innovation, the institution serves a diverse student population, emphasizing student-centred methodologies, critical thinking, and holistic development.

The cluster has a strong track record in national and international projects (e.g., Erasmus+) and is deeply engaged in digital transformation and community partnership. With expertise in digital literacy, curriculum development, and inclusive education, the school is dedicated to preparing students for modern civic life. Within the DC4Democracy project, the Agrupamento de Escolas de Barcelos serves as a key partner for piloting and validating assessment frameworks. They leverage their experience in evaluating digital competences across primary, secondary, and vocational pathways to contribute to the project’s assessment tools, ensuring that the developed methodologies are practical, inclusive, and adaptable to various real-world educational contexts.