Agrupamento de Escolas Monte da Lua

What Agrupamento de Escolas Monte da Lua does

Agrupamento de Escolas Monte da Lua (AGML) is a Portuguese public school cluster (agrupamento de escolas) headquartered at Escola Secundária de Santa Maria in Sintra, Portugal. It operates 13 schools across the Sintra municipality — including pre-schools (jardins de infância), basic education schools (1st, 2nd, and 3rd cycles), and one secondary school — delivering a full educational pathway from preschool through secondary education, including scientific-humanistic courses, professional courses, and adult education/training via its Centro Qualifica unit. The cluster is administered by a Diretor (currently Dr. Nuno Cabanas) and a Conselho Geral, operating under the governance and funding of the Portuguese Ministry of Education.

The cluster's digital ecosystem is anchored on a unified institutional website (agml.pt) and the Suporte AGML support portal, integrating Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams for productivity and communication, Moodle as the learning management system, and Inovar together with SIGE/SIGA for student information, grades, attendance, meal reservations, and academic/administrative records. Students receive institutional email accounts in the format [email protected]. Beyond standard curricula, AGML operates specialized programs including the Clube de Robótica (robotics), Clube de Ciência Viva (science, including astronomy partnerships and iNaturalist-based biodiversity projects), Clubes Ubuntu (intercultural leadership via the Ubuntu Intercâmbios Interculturais network), Eco-Escolas (environmental education), the bilingual pre-school project (PEBI), and the Erasmus+ international mobility program with accreditations in ADU, SCH, and VET sectors.

AGML's revenue model is dominated by direct budget allocations from the Portuguese Ministry of Education covering staff salaries, school operations, and educational programs. Public education is provided free of charge to students; the only direct fee disclosed is a €25 matriculation charge for adult education courses (EFA and modular certifications) via Centro Qualifica. Go-to-market is effectively non-commercial: enrollment follows official Ministry of Education processes, and service delivery is direct-to-student across the 13 physical school locations serving communities including Colares, Azenhas do Mar, Galamares, Linhó, Mucifal, Portela de Sintra, Ranholas, São Pedro de Sintra, and central Sintra.

Name

Agrupamento de Escolas Monte da Lua

Legal name

Agrupamento de Escolas Monte da Lua

Website

https://agml.pt

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Agrupamento de Escolas Monte da Lua (AGML) is a Portuguese public school cluster in Sintra operating 13 schools from preschool through secondary education, including adult education via Centro Qualifica, serving students and families under the Portuguese Ministry of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Public school education
• Preschool education
• Secondary education
• Adult education training
• Vocational education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Sintra

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Public educational institution funded primarily by the Portuguese Ministry of Education through direct budget allocations for schools operation, staff salaries, and educational programs.
2. Adult Education Course Fees: Fees charged for adult education and training courses including EFA courses and modular certifications. Matriculation fee of 25 euros for adult education courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Agrupamento de Escolas Monte da Lua (AGML) is a public school cluster in Sintra, Portugal, comprising 13 schools that deliver free public education from preschool through secondary level, including scientific-humanistic courses and professional/vocational courses. It also operates the Centro Qualifica center providing adult education, EFA courses, modular certified training, and Portuguese language integration courses. Educational services are delivered directly across 13 school facilities in the Sintra region, supported by a digital ecosystem of Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Moodle, Inovar, and SIGE/SIGA platforms.

Product overview

Agrupamento de Escolas Monte da Lua (AGML) is a Portuguese school cluster offering comprehensive educational services across multiple levels (pre-school through secondary), including adult education via its Centro Qualifica. The cluster's digital ecosystem is built around a unified website (agml.pt) and the Suporte AGML portal, integrating multiple platforms including Inovar (for school management and student records), SIGE/SIGA (administrative systems), Microsoft Office 365 and Teams (productivity and communication), and Moodle (learning management). The cluster also operates specialized programs such as the Clube de Robótica (robotics), Clube de Ciência Viva (science), Clubes Ubuntu (intercultural leadership), and Eco-Escolas, alongside institutional programs like Erasmus+, the Bilingual School project (PEBI), and the Histórias Digitais digital storytelling initiative. The Centro Qualifica provides adult education through EFA courses and modular training, while strategic plans such as PADDE (Digital Development Action Plan) and PAE (Strategic Action Plan) guide the cluster's digital transformation and educational strategy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro Qualifica: Adult education and qualification center within the AGML cluster offering courses for adult learners including EFA courses, modular training, and Portuguese language courses.
• Escola Secundária de Santa Maria (ESSM)

Products and services

• Pre-School Education (Educação Pré-Escolar) Pre-school education (ages 3-5) provided at kindergartens in Azenhas do Mar, Sintra, São Pedro, Ranholas, Portela, Mucifal, Linhó, Galamares, and Colares, including the PEBI bilingual school project at Ranholas and Colares kindergartens.
• Basic Education (Ensino Básico) Basic education covering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cycles delivered at Escola Básica 2/3 D. Fernando II and multiple basic schools across the Sintra cluster (Colares, Galamares, Linhó, Mucifal, Portela de Sintra, Ranholas, São Pedro de Sintra, Sintra).
• Scientific-Humanistic Secondary Courses (Cursos Científico-Humanísticos) Secondary education scientific-humanistic tracks (Sciences and Technologies, Socioeconomic Sciences, Languages and Humanities, Visual Arts) preparing students for higher education, delivered at Escola Secundária de Santa Maria.
• Professional Courses (Cursos Profissionais) Vocational/professional secondary courses including Electronics and Computation, Communication and Marketing, and other technical qualifications that combine classroom instruction with practical training.
• Centro Qualifica - Adult Education and Qualification Adult education and qualification center offering EFA courses (Educação e Formação de Adultos), modular certified training, and Portuguese Language for Integration courses (PLA), providing pathways for adults to complete secondary education. Includes a 25 euros matriculation fee.
• Adult Education Courses (Educação de Adultos) Adult education courses including EFA (Education and Training of Adults) courses, certified modular training, and Portuguese Language for Integration courses targeting adult learners in the Sintra region.
• Erasmus+ Programme European Union education programme enabling student and teacher mobilities, international partnerships, and cross-border educational collaborations. AGML holds Erasmus+ accreditation for Adult Education (ADU), School Education (SCH), and Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple international mobility programs through Erasmus+ connecting students with schools in Portugal, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, Kenya, and Spain
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CEPER AL-YAZIRAT (Algeciras, Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Erasmus+ mobility partnership with adult education institution in Algeciras, Spain. Includes student and teacher exchanges, joint learning activities, and collaborative projects on topics like the invasive algae Rugulopteryx okamurae research.
• Ubuntu Intercâmbios Interculturais NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network connecting schools across Africa, Europe, and Latin America. AGML participates with schools in Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, and Kenya. Promotes intercultural exchange, citizenship education, and alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Instituto Padre António Vieira (IPAV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese institution hosting the Ubuntu Intercâmbios Interculturais network since 2025, coordinating international school partnerships across multiple continents.
• Africa Europe FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing patronage and support for the Ubuntu school network, connecting schools in Portugal, Nigeria, and Uganda as founding partners.
• Associação Portuguesa de Astrónomos AmadoresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for astronomy observation sessions and educational activities, supporting science education through practical astronomy demonstrations.
• Rede de Empregabilidade de SintraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment network in Sintra providing employment support services through the Centro Qualifica, connecting adult learners with career opportunities.
• Associação Empresarial de Sintra (AESINTRA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness association organizing the III Cybersecurity Conference of Sintra with AGML Centro Qualifica participation, promoting digital literacy and business security.
• Câmara Municipal de SintraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government support for various educational and cultural initiatives including Ubuntu Fest, Camões em Rima competition, and other community programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Cambridge Assessment International Education: Provider of international qualifications and curriculum frameworks for K-12 schools globally. Comparable to AGML's secondary education offerings (Científico-Humanísticos courses, professional courses) and international student mobility programs.
• International Baccalaureate Organization: Global nonprofit offering four K-12 educational programmes including Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma programmes. Comparable to AGML's comprehensive educational pathway approach spanning preschool through secondary and adult education.

Others

• OECD Directorate for Education and Skills: Policy research and benchmarking body for education systems across OECD member countries. Provides the international comparison and policy framework against which AGML and similar European school clusters are measured on quality, equity, and student outcomes.
• Erasmus+ Programme: EU programme supporting education, training, youth, and sport across Europe. Directly relevant to AGML as the institutional framework for its three Erasmus+ accreditations (ADU, SCH, VET) and international mobility partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Council of International Schools: International educational organization serving K-12 schools worldwide with accreditation, professional development, and quality assurance services. Comparable to AGML's portfolio of quality seals (eTwinning, European Quality Label, Selo Escola Saudável) and its international program engagement.
• UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet): Global network of over 12,000 educational institutions across 182 countries promoting UNESCO values, quality education, and international understanding. Comparable to AGML's international partnerships and quality certifications including Eco-Escolas and European Quality Label.
• European Schoolnet: Network of 34 European ministries of education focused on digital transformation, innovation, and best-practice sharing in K-12 schools. Comparable to AGML's mission of integrating digital technologies and pursuing international collaboration through programs like Erasmus+ and eTwinning.

Direct peers

• Agrupamento de Escolas de Oeiras: Public school cluster in Oeiras municipality in the Lisbon metropolitan area operating under the same Portuguese Ministry of Education framework with comparable multi-school structure and full K-12 educational pathways.
• Agrupamento de Escolas de Cascais: Public school cluster in neighboring Cascais municipality with similar multi-school structure and comprehensive K-12 educational offerings under the Portuguese public education system. Directly comparable in scale, governance, and service model to AGML.
• Agrupamento de Escolas Agualva-Mira Sintra: Public school cluster in Sintra municipality operating multiple schools under Portuguese Ministry of Education governance with comparable preschool-through-secondary offerings. Directly comparable as a fellow Agrupamento de Escolas serving the same geographic region with similar administrative structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Profiles2 records

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