Learn Portuguese in Maceió, Brazil

  Brazil

• Northern Brazil: 
Maceio

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: All Year - please see our website for more details

Description: Our school is located in the centre of Maceió, just a short walk from its spectacular beach.

The Portuguese language courses (20 or 30 lessons/week) have a maximum of just 5 students per class and are held mostly in the mornings. In addition to the Portuguese language program, our school also offers a variety of extra courses, such as Brazilian Cooking, Brazilian Dance, and Scuba Diving.

Students attending Portuguese courses at our school can choose to stay in carefully selected Brazilian host families, in Pousadas (inexpensive hotels) or in hotels. All accommodation, including the host families, is within easy walking distance of the school and the beach.

Our school in Maceió also provides an extensive cultural programme, including regular excursions to places of cultural, historic and ecological interest, such as the Murici Forest, the S. Franciso River, the historic city of Penedo and other locations. The beautiful city of Maceió is an ideal base from which to explore other parts of Brazil. Our school helps students organise excursions to Sao Paolo, Rio de Janeiro and to the Amazon Rain Forest.

Highlights: - Modern, well-equipped school in a beautiful city
- Stunning beaches and wonderful climate year-round
- Exceptionally friendly atmosphere in the schools
- Excellent programme of activities/excursions
- Brazilian Dance classes
- Brazilian Cookery classes

Cost in US$: Varies - see our website for more details

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently