Timor-Leste Year 10 Curriculum - Portuguese (mandatory)

Overview

Portuguese is a mandatory subject in the Timor-Leste Year 10 curriculum. It is part of a broader language policy that emphasizes both Tetum and Portuguese. While the implementation details and specific learning resources are not readily available, the overall policy context suggests a significant role for Portuguese in secondary education.

Language Policy and Implementation

• Portuguese is the language of instruction for secondary school. Tetum and Portuguese are used in the first cycle of education (grades 1-4).
• The Timor-Leste government has made efforts to enforce the use of Portuguese in schools, amending the 2008 Basic Education Law. In 2023, the government approved Portuguese as the medium of instruction.
• There are ongoing discussions and research regarding language policy implementation, including teacher training and resource development.

Curriculum Structure

The Timorese General Secondary Education Curriculum offers two educational paths: Sciences and Technology, and Social Sciences and Humanities. Both paths share a common set of subjects. More specific details about the Year 10 Portuguese curriculum, including learning activities, textbooks, and assessment methods, are not readily available. There are some indications that the curriculum may have been developed with input from Portuguese universities.

Additional Information

• The education system in Timor-Leste follows a structure of 6 years of primary school, 3 years of lower secondary, and 3 years of upper secondary.
• The grading system uses a scale of 0-20, similar to the Portuguese education system.