Cerejeiras

Rabaçal, Penela (Coimbra district)

DemocraticNature-basedPersonalised

About Cerejeiras

A learning community in central Portugal active since 2016. Approach emphasises democratic values, nature/rural setting, play, small groups, emotional intelligence, parental involvement and personalised learning.

Legal status & enrolment

The site notes families may choose homeschooling within the Portuguese public system, while the community provides a supportive learning environment. Confirm each family’s legal enrolment route.

What this means in practice

Cerejeiras is categorised as a learning community in this directory. Non-school communities, ATL-style centres and support hubs that work with families using ensino doméstico or ensino individual. Children remain matriculated at a school of record and certification comes from elsewhere.

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