Alesco Services

This overview explains how we support families, students, and adult learners, and sets out our services clearly so you can choose the level of support that best fits your needs.

Jump to your Area of Interest: 

• School and Preschool Pathways
• Specialist and Alternative Pathways
• University Pathways
• Additional Support

All prices are shown in EUR before and after Portuguese VAT at 23%.

How Our Services Are Structured

Across all pathways, services are offered in four levels.

• Level 1 provides Advice and Guidance to help you understand systems, options, timelines, and next steps.
• Level 2 provides Reports, Research and Shortlists to narrow choices through structured information or tailored comparisons.
• Level 3 provides Application and Enrolment Support to manage forms, documentation, and submissions.
• Level 4 offers Packages that combine services into a single, end to end process.

Aftercare and additional support can be added at any stage.

School and Preschool Pathways

Level 1. Advice and Guidance

This is a one hour consultation providing a clear overview of the Portuguese school system.
It explains school types, curricula, admissions routes, timelines, and how the process works in practice.
The focus is on clarity and planning rather than school recommendations.
A short written summary is provided after the session.

Level 2. Reports, Research and Shortlists

This service includes a profiling discussion followed by a shortlist of five to eight schools within one area or system.
It provides a clear comparison table to support decision making.

This service provides a wider shortlist of five to eight schools across multiple areas or systems.
It is suitable when families are still deciding where or how to focus their search.

This report provides an objective overview of schools within a defined local area.
It compares curricula, languages, age ranges, and admissions timelines.

This is a short factual overview of one school.
It covers curriculum, age range, language of instruction, and admissions process.

This is a structured factual profile of one school.
It includes curriculum structure, entry criteria, published fees where available, and admissions procedures.

Level 3. Application and Enrolment Support

This service supports applications through the public school portal for up to five schools.
It includes document checklists, uploads, and follow up until placement confirmation.

This service provides end to end management of private or international school applications.
It includes form completion, admissions correspondence, and coordination until outcome or waitlist confirmation.

Level 4. School Packages

This package is designed for families following the Portuguese public education system.
It includes an Advice and Guidance consultation, a comprehensive school search, and public school application support for up to five schools.

This package is suitable for families applying to private or international schools.
It includes an Advice and Guidance consultation, a comprehensive school search, and application management for one school, with additional applications available if required.

Specialist and Alternative Pathways

These services support vocational education, online programmes, flexible schooling, and non mainstream routes.

Level 1. Advice and Guidance

This is a one hour consultation exploring alternative education options.
It covers entry routes, timelines, suitability, and how different pathways work in practice.

Level 2. Search and Shortlisting

This service includes profiling and a shortlist of five to eight vocational, online, or alternative education providers.
It is presented with a structured comparison table.

Level 3. Application Support

This service supports applications to your chosen vocational, online, or alternative education provider.
It includes document guidance and coordination through to enrolment.

Level 4. Specialist Pathways Package

This package is designed for students pursuing non traditional education routes.
It includes a consultation, a course search and shortlist, and full application management.

University Pathways

Level 1. Advice and Guidance

This is a one hour session outlining university systems, entry routes, timelines, and realistic options.
It is based on the student’s academic background and future plans.

Level 2. Reports, Search, and Shortlisting

This service provides a structured overview of universities or programmes within a defined region or discipline.
It is presented in a comparative table highlighting course types, entry routes, and key dates.

This service provides a structured search across several universities offering the same subject.
It suits students who know what they want to study but are flexible on institution choice.
It includes a shortlist of five to eight universities and a preliminary eligibility check.

This service provides a broader exploratory search across multiple institutions and disciplines.
It is designed for students who are still exploring subject or geographic direction.
It includes wider research, structured comparison, and a preliminary eligibility review.

Level 3. Application Support

This service provides end to end management of one university application.
It includes coordination with admissions until outcome.

These options allow applications to be extended beyond the initial submission.

Level 4. University Packages

This package is designed for students who have a clear idea of what they want to study and where they want to apply.
It includes an Advice and Guidance consultation, university profiling for one institution, and application management for one course.

This package is suitable for students with a defined academic direction who are flexible about institution choice.
It includes an Advice and Guidance consultation, a comprehensive university search by subject, and application management for one course.

This package is designed for students who are still exploring academic or geographic direction.
It includes an Advice and Guidance consultation, a discovery search across disciplines and institutions, and application management for one selected course.

Aftercare and Additional Support

Aftercare services support preparation, transition, and integration and can be added at any stage.

This service prepares students for interviews or school visits.
It focuses on communication, expectations, and evaluation.

This service provides six sessions of ongoing support during educational or geographic transitions.
Sessions may focus on routines, confidence, organisation, and social integration.

This service identifies and vets up to three tutors.
Families are introduced directly once checks are complete.

Pricing is provided on request based on needs and duration.

Add-Ons and In Person Support

Pricing is provided on request based on scope.

Pricing is provided on request based on location, time required, and scope.

Important Notes on Scope

Advice and reports are factual and explanatory and do not include recommendations.
Shortlisting is tailored to the student or family profile.
Application services cover coordination and submission but do not guarantee outcomes.
Additional schools, courses, visits, or extended work are quoted separately.

Legal Information and Disclaimers

Full terms, scope boundaries, and legal information are available via the Legal Information and Disclaimers page.