how to access free schoolbooks

What is it?

There is a possibility to access free schoolbooks through a voucher system in Portugal. Workbooks are not included in the voucher system.

Step-by-Step guide

  • 1. To request the vouchers, as the caregiver, you have to access “Encargados de educacão” on the MEGA platform ( 🔗 Link )
  • 2. From there you must register with your name and email address and create a password.
  • 3. After registering your email you will have to verify your account with your NIF number and NIF password. (OBS! caregivers NIF is to be used NOT children's NIF)
  • 4. Afterwards, you have access to your personal account in MEGA and be able to see your children's personal information and school manuals ( books needed).
  • 5. You will be able to access the books needed and will find a voucher at the end of the book. You must click on the “ver vouchers” to receive it.
  • 6. There are two different vouchers- new and reused. The NEW vouchers will have a QR-code and you have to pick them up in certain book shops (🔗 Link ). The reused ones you have to pick up at the school. You need to show the voucher for both.
  • 7. If these steps do not work, you can access the vouchers through your children's schools “Secretária”.

Documents Required

You need your NIF and NIF password

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about this service.

From Grade 1- Grade 4 you will always receive new school books. From Grade 5 until Grade 12 it depends.

Where we are

Rua Carvalho Araújo 66-B
1900-140 Lisboa
Portugal

How to Get Here

  • Metro: Linha Verde (Green Line) - Intendente Station
  • Bus: 708, 730, 742, 794

Opening hours

Mon, Tue, Thu
10:00–12:30 & 14:00–17:30
Wednesday (Extended)
Until 19:30
Friday
Until 18:30
No appointment needed. Just walk in.

Contact info

+351 964 809 959