Upon entering Secondary Education, students can choose Professional Courses.
Within Professional Education, students can choose courses in the fields of Sports (Sports Technician), Education (Childcare Support Technician/Educational Action), and Communication (Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, and Advertising Technician). These fields were chosen based on the business landscape of the city where Colégio Rainha Dona Leonor is located. The aim of these courses is to prepare students for the job market, establishing partnerships and agreements that connect them to professional environments from the start. CRDL may introduce courses in other fields, with proposals being assessed annually in meetings promoted by CimOeste.
From the 2nd year of each course, students undertake professional internships in local/regional companies, acquiring skills in real-world contexts. In the final year, students must complete a Professional Aptitude Test, which involves presenting and defending a project before a panel. This project can take the form of a material or intellectual product, an intervention, or a performance, depending on the course nature. The final report must demonstrate the knowledge and professional skills acquired throughout their training and shape their future careers. Colégio Rainha D. Leonor has had projects approved under the Erasmus+ program, allowing professional course students to intern in other countries.
Note: Attending a professional course does not require tuition fees, as these courses are supported by the People 2030 Program and the European Union.
