WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program Beach city, third largest city in Brazil & considered Brazil's motherland. Historic District - UNESCO has declared a Treasure of Humanity. School is modern, 1km to beach with AC classrooms. Bahian cuisine cooking & Brazilian music classes available!

Enjoy a Portuguese language course in Brazil at our language school in the city of Salvador da Bahia.

Salvador da Bahia is situated on an arrowhead peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and All Saints Bay. Originally called the "City of Bahia", Salvador was founded in 1549 and remained the capital until 1763. During colonial times, the city was invaded by the French and Dutch and was also frequently attacked by pirates. Thus a chain of forts (including the "Sea Fort") was built to protect the coastline.

Salvador was also the first slave market in the New World, and had many sugar plantations. The city has managed to preserve many outstanding Renaissance buildings. A special feature of the old town are the brightly coloured houses, often decorated with fine stucco-work. One cannot overlook the beautiful beaches within this quieter region of Brazil.

SCHOOL FACILITIES The school is fully equipped with 6 modern classrooms, lounge area, cafe, terrace and internet access. The beautiful climate allows for classes to be held outdoors in the garden. Lessons are held Monday to Friday in the morning or afternoon.

Our school in Salvador da Bahia is ideally located directly on the ocean front, in the bohemian quarter of Rio Vermelho. The bairro Rio Vermelho is located between the historic center (about 15 minutes by public transportation) and has the best beaches.

The bairro is famous for its “Festa de Yemanya”, an afro-brazilian tradition celebrating one of the Orixas (afro-brazilian goddesses), which over the years has developed into a big street party. The area is known for many famous clubs, bars and restaurants making it a perfect starting point for your visit.

Since Salvador da Bahia experiences beautiful weather, classes are often held outside in the garden, and topics center around students' interests; about their experiences in Brazil, and about the city itself.

THE BASICS Course for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning - lessons are usually held in the mornings starting at 9 am - min age 18 - Max. 6 students per class - unlimited course length.

Standard: 4 Lessons daily (20 lessons per week)
Intensive: 6 Lessons daily (30 lessons per week)

Alternative Classes & Courses
Percussion / Dance / Capoeira

All of our courses are focused on conversation, though there also will be writing , reading, and grammar requirements. Approximately 50% of class time you spend on speaking and understanding. Learning by listening to typical music or dramatizing usual everyday situations is fun and at the same time an effective way to improve and intensify your language skills.

The topics of the lessons are varied. Our teachers also use current news with newspaper articles including socio-political topics, theater or literature reviews as a form of teaching. Communication through dialogue is a valuable teaching method that our school uses. We also teach both grammar and vocabulary, but the main focus is on conversation.

After classes are over for the day our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, customs and everyday life.

Leisure time activities are offered during afternoons and evenings at an additional cost. Students get a chance to practice and enhance their spoken Portuguese and explore Salvador's magnificent historical attractions though our various cultural activities and excursions.

Examples of activities & attractions in Salvador

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Host Family: (single or double room) breakfast daily.

Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country. All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 10 to 20 minutes away.

Self Catering Apartments: (private or shared room)

Apartments are normally located within the same distance as the host families (many are closer) and are shared (with other international students studying at the school). Our apartments are co-ed, however rooms are shared with the same gender. All apartments provide a well equipped kitchen (including cooking utensils), shared bathroom facilities and living areas. The apartments vary in size and number of bedrooms, depending on the location in the city but expect to share with 2 - 4 other students.

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