Studying a foreign language is a challenge for all of us. To make sure that your course meets your level of Portuguese knowledge, you will take a brief language placement test on your first day of class. Before you start classes, the school will also provide you with useful information about after-school activities, shopping opportunities in Salvador da Bahia, methods of transportation and so on.

The Portuguese classes in Salvador are focused on conversation, though there will also be an emphasis on writing (10%), reading (10%) and grammar (30%). Approximately 50% of class time is dedicated to speaking and understanding. Students also learn by listening to local music or by role-playing everyday situations. A variety of teaching methods make lessons fun, and effective in improving and intensifying language skills. Classes are held in Portuguese only, but all teachers speak at least English if not other languages like German or French.

The teaching curriculum contains an interactive, reality-based teaching strategy with lessons structured around everyday language usage. All courses start on Monday and end on Friday, with the exception of Brazilian holidays. One academic class lasts 50 minutes. The language school offers two different kinds of courses: group courses as well as individual classes.

Group Course: Group courses take place in a group of nine students maximum that have the same level of language skills (on average there are 4 to 6 students). Teachers are trained to meet your needs and the language requirements of every student. The group course consists of 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day.

Intensive Course: The Intensive course consists in the above described Group Course and 2 additional private lessons in the afternoon.

Private Course: This is an intense one-on-one class designed for anyone who needs to achieve fluency on a professional level within a short period of time, or who needs to prepare for any official language test. Students can develop and practice specific language skills typically required in the professional and business world, including handling telephone conversations, writing business letters, negotiating and holding meetings. The course is consists of 4 one-on-one classes per day, 20 classes per week.


Non-academic activities: In addition to formal lessons, the program is complimented by outside activities and excursions, presentations of videos and documentaries, field trips to parks, markets, museums, bike tours, group meetings at nearby bars, restaurants, and concerts. In Brazil you definitively have the chance to discover many interesting things of which you may not previously have known of. The language school offers cultural classes and different workshops in the afternoons. You can choose between Capoeira, Samba, Lambada or Axé dance workshops as well as learn how to prepare the national dishes Tutu or Feijoada, when participating in the Brazilian cooking class. There are also a number of additional programs like surfing, diving and mountain biking waiting for you.

If you would like to learn Portuguese through a unique experience, volunteer work will give you an opportunity that lies beyond the ordinary traveler’s reach while getting to know other realities within Brazil! Anyone who wishes to gain personal experience while getting to know new cultures and people from different social backgrounds is kindly invited to volunteer. Over the years, students, professionals and retirees have all been able to obtain the confirmation of the uniquely enriching experience of volunteer work.

In addition to our Portuguese courses in Salvador da Bahia we provide volunteer work positions. You can combine your Portuguese course with half-day volunteer work or you can schedule the volunteer experience after the language course is completed.

While helping people in need, volunteering allows you to practice your Portuguese in real life situations and train your newly acquired skills.

In cooperation with different social institutions and non-profit organizations we offer various volunteer work projects in Salvador da Bahía. You will meet people in special situations who will be very thankful for your help, and will enjoy your company while learning about your home country.

This learning and cultural experience will be unforgettable.

• Orientation kit
• Local support
• 24h-Emergency Number
• Free internet access at school
• Teaching material
• Evaluation test
• Refreshments, coffee and tea at school
• Activity calendar
• Language Certificate
• Quality Language Course
• Accommodation as booked
• Airport pick-up (if booked)

• Flight
• Medical Insurance
• Visa (if necesary)

Once the capital of Brazil and now the capital of the Bahia region, Salvador, the “land of happiness”, is the center of Afro-Brazilian culture. The city is known for its beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, music, historic churches and Portuguese colonial architecture from the 16th century that has maintained the old charm of its streets and colorful houses. The Historic Center of Salvador was designated in 1985 a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Nowadays, the African influence in northern Brazil, especially the Bahia region, makes it the center of Afro-Brazilian culture.

The city of Salvador da Bahia is located on a peninsula on the Atlantic coast. Salvador is a major port for exporting due to its location in a rich agricultural and industrial region. Besides the exportation of agricultural goods, tourism is a very important income source for the city. It is the second most popular tourist destination in Brazil. Its tourism infrastructure is very well prepared and Salvador receives millions of tourists every year. Especially during the carnival season in February, almost 2 million visitors flock to Salvador. According to the Guiness Book of Records the Carnival of Salvador da Bahia is the biggest party in the whole world.

Nightlife in Salvador da Bahia is mainly at Pelourinho, downtown in the old city. Walk around the streets like Rua das Laranjeiras, Rua Castro Rebelo and Cruzeiro de Sao Francisco and you will find many fancy bars, live music and excellent restaurants. Salvador has approximately 3 million inhabitants and the mixture of African and Portuguese culture really gives it an extra special flair.

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