WHAT WE LIKE about this Program! - Dynamic city and spectacular beaches - Small professional school in the business district - Great for public transport - close to metro station

Enjoy a Portuguese language course in Brazil at our language school in the city of Rio.

Rio, with a population of 10 million, is one of the most dynamic cities in the world. A visit to the city of Rio de Janeiro entails a day on the beach because it is practically a statutory requirement. Life for the Cariocas (citizens of Rio) revolves around the vast expanse of sandy coastlines with which the city has been blessed.

Situated on the southeast coast of Brazil, the cidade marvilhosa "marvellous city" is squeezed between the ocean and the mountains. The beautiful areas frequented by the wealthy stand in stark contrast and unnerving proximity to the slums, or Favelas, which litter the hillsides.

SCHOOL FACILITIES - Excellent new facilities with six computers - Well-equipped classrooms with DVD players and TVs - Free Internet with Wi-Fi

Our Rio school is conveniently located in the business center, an area of high-rise buildings in downtown Rio de Janeiro, with easy access to any place in the city via public transportation. The school is just blocks from the Uruguaiana metro station and close to the famous SAARA, a flea market where you can find anything at amazingly inexpensive prices.

Within a 10 minute walk is the renowned Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, one of the liveliest cultural centers in Brazil and Praça XV de Novembro, where you can take the ferryboat to Niterói and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Our school offers modern and comfortable facilities. The school occupies the entire floor, featuring 10 classrooms with TVs and DVD players, air-conditioning and computers with free Internet with Wi-Fi.

PROGRAM BASICS - Course for all language - Lessons usually begin at 09:00am each day - Max. 6 students per group class

Standard: (20 group lessons per week)
Combined: (20 group lessons PLUS 10 private lessons per week)
Private: (20 lessons per week)

Teachers are native speakers and many are university educated with years of teaching experience. They use several interesting teaching methods such as role-playing, games and sometimes videos. Our school uses the Communicative approach - Students learn to speak the language, not to analyze it.

After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, and customs in everyday life. Enjoy a wide selection of outdoor activities including beach life on Copacabana beach.

Every week, students are invited to learn more about Brazilian culture by attending a lecture given by a Portuguese teacher. Topics rotate and include the Brazilian economy, contemporary literature, politics, immigration, history, religion, and cuisine. You can also meet local Brazilians, as the school arranges weekly interviews with local residents.

Other activities could include: trips to the Monumento Cristo Redentor, a local Brazilian Soccer game, Jardim Botanico, Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, National Archive, Parque Ibirapuera, The Nacional Museum, Carnival and Samba clubs!

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Host Family: (private room, 2 meals daily)
Living with a local host family is the most effective way to become fully immersed in the language and culture. All families are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure quality standards. We choose only quality families who have a genuine interest in international exchange. Many families live near the school and the commute is usually no more than 15 - 45 minutes. All of our host families are middle-class and live in apartments or homes that are located in safe and attractive areas. One load of laundry per week is included.

Hotel: (private room, breakfast daily)
Hotel accommodation is available upon request.

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