What is AlinhaPT?
AlinhaPT is the public brand for an educational assessment platform. Its primary product, the Alinha Placement Tool, evaluates demonstrated competencies and aligns evidence with Portugal's National Curriculum to support informed educational placement and progression.
What is the Alinha Placement Tool?
The Alinha Placement Tool is a competency based assessment and evidence alignment system designed to support placement decisions when conventional records alone are insufficient.
How is evidence aligned with Portugal's National Curriculum?
Assessment evidence is aligned with the relevant Aprendizagens Essenciais by year and subject. The Perfil dos Alunos à Saída da Escolaridade Obrigatória provides broader curricular context.
Does AlinhaPT make an official placement decision?
No. The Alinha Placement Tool provides structured evidence and curricular alignment. Schools and authorized professionals retain responsibility for official placement, equivalence, enrollment, and educational decisions.
Does the report provide only a single score?
No. Reports emphasize demonstrated competencies, curricular gaps, question level evidence, areas requiring further development, and progression priorities rather than relying solely on a composite score.
Can families review the assessment evidence?
Yes. Family reporting is designed to show assessment items and response outcomes so reported conclusions can be connected to specific evidence.
Can schools and evaluators audit the assessment content?
Yes. Evaluator reporting is designed to expose assessment items, response options, designated correct responses, associated competencies, and the evidence supporting conclusions.
Who is the Placement Tool designed for?
The methodology is particularly relevant for learners entering Portugal from another educational system, learners with incomplete or unconventional records, and situations in which current attainment requires direct assessment.
Is AlinhaPT currently available to the public?
The platform is currently in private beta. Access is controlled while assessment content, reporting, accessibility, curricular alignment, and professional review workflows are validated.
How does private beta access work?
Approved participants receive a secure email invitation. Account activation and assessment access occur within the Alinha Placement Tool application rather than on the public website.