The school's building was built in 1984 and recently refurbished in 2006. It is fully-equipped with TVs and DVD players, central heating and air-conditioning, and computers with free Internet and Wi Fi, each at the disposal of students. On the building´s ground level, you will find a nice café where you can relax during your course break and enjoy Brazil’s word famous coffee.

Since this internationally recognized Portuguese school is one of the best in Brazil, they know what students should get out of their stay in Rio de Janeiro. With the help of the school, you will be granted an unforgettable experience, not only learning Portuguese, but meeting Brazilian people and learning about their culture. The school offers many special courses, trips and activities to facilitate the adventures of the students.

In the classroom, the teacher and the students are only allowed to speak Portuguese, resulting in students’ quick progress of learning the foreign language. Students are always surprised by how fast they learn to speak Portuguese! The teachers at the school constantly rotate between classes so that you have the opportunity to listen to and understand different accents, pronunciation and vocabulary that will assist your conversations outside of the classroom.

Since communication is the most important aspect of any language, the Portuguese school emphasizes the importance of speaking and listening. Grammar, reading and writing are also important aspects and are taught in a practical way. Books and workbooks must be bought in Rio de Janeiro according to your language level. Furthermore, small reading and writing homework exercises will be assigned to help you improve your language skills outside of the classroom.

Courses at the Portuguese school fulfill the requirements of every student. You can select between classes in groups, private classes or a combination of both.

Group classes: Generally group classes include 20 hours per week, except for groups consisting of three students or less, the course includes 15 hours each week. The classes are taught for four hours each day in small groups with a maximum of six students. Depending on the students, the school customizes the course to the appropriate level of the class.

Intensive Course: The intensive courses are 30 hours each week and for groups consisting of three students or less the course is 25 hours each week. The course takes four hours each day corresponding to the Group Course and additionally two hours of private classes. The Intensive Course offers you the exchange with other students during group classes as well as the possibility to raise questions in private lessons.

Private Classes: There are a few options of private courses you can choose between depending on if you would like to dedicate four or six hours per day. Private classes are a very comfortable way to study a foreign language. The teacher can adjust the pace to your learning abilities and concentrate on specific necessities such as grammar or vocabulary.

With this said, we offer you the opportunity to spend the maximum amount of time with Brazilians by living with a host family. You will have your private bedroom but share the bathroom with the other family members. You can decide if you would like to be provided with two meals per day or if you will take care of all of your own meals. Host families are middle class and live in houses or apartments which are situated in secure and nice parts of the city. The families are selected carefully and visited regularly to guarantee that they meet our standards of the lodgings for students. Hosts may be single or couples with or without children. A lot of families have worked with the program for a long time and have always obtained good assessments from the students. There is the possibility of living with a friend in the same family because some of them receive various students simultaneously. By public transportation you will get to the school in about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the location of your home. Everyone understands that you are not only in Brazil to learn Portuguese but also to get to know the country and its people. You will not be bound by restrictions or a curfew or, but please respect the wishes of the family and the household rules.

In case that you want more privacy or a more luxurious accommodation the school can arrange accommodations for you from a list of hotels and apart-hotels. (Further information upon request).

Enrolment Fee 95 USD. 100 USD for teaching material.

• Orientation kit
• Local support
• 24h-Emergency Number
• Free internet access at school
• Evaluation test
• Refreshments, coffee and tea at school
• Activity calendar
• Language Certificate
• Quality Language Course

• Flight
• Airport pick-up
• Medical Insurance
• Visa (if necesary)
• Personal expenses
• Local Travels

The tropical climate, the kindness of the people, and the social way of the "Cariocas", (local name for people born in Rio de Janeiro), are the reasons why the city is called "Cidade Maravilhosa"(the Marvelous City). Based on the different cultures which influence the country, Brazilians are very open and like all kinds of nightlife and music and they can prove this by partying until the morning hours.

On the one hand, Rio is known for its festive ambiance; whereas on the other hand, Rio is an important headquarters for Brazilian enterprises thus making the city the most important finance and commerce center of Brazil. In this huge city you will find everything your heart desires from historical monuments, tourist attractions, cafés, bars, restaurants and night clubs. So, pack your bags for this beautiful city to experience the unforgettable.

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