FAQ

Official delegations consist of a total of four members. They must include a Minister or equivalent (delegation leader), with the remaining three places being taken by up to two union leaders and one teaching professional. The teaching professional should be a current classroom practitioner, a representative of a teacher preparation programme or a school leader. The delegation may also include two advisors – one advisor may be chosen by the Minister/delegation leader and one by the union(s).

The summit’s working programme includes both open and closed sessions. Both the opening and closing sessions are open to all delegates and the media. But the core of the summit will include three thematic sessions which will be opened to formal delegations only. Representatives from sponsoring organisations, e.g., public and corporate sponsors may be permitted in the open sessions.

The themes and the format of the working programme are agreed between the host country, OECD and Education International, with particular consideration of host country proposals. The summit host may organise seminars and/or experts panels open to all delegates, as well as visits to schools. These events are not part of the formal summit sessions.

The Portuguese Government will cover accommodation and breakfast for up to wo nights (21, 22 March 2018) for the official delegation of four. Participants can anticipate and/or prolong their stay at their own expenses. Additional nights must be secured directly through the hotels booking systems (subject to availability).

Please note that transfer from Lisbon’s international airport to the hotel is not included. However, transfer from the hotels to the summit’s venue will be provided by the organizers. Find out more here.

The summit will be held in English only.  However, if countries wish to bring their own interpreters, they must contact the organizers to arrange an interpretation booth.  Please note, this must be arranged by the end of December 2017.