CIAL Centro de LinguasLisbon, Portugal
- Cultural and social activities are included in the course price.
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
Location: CIAL Centro de Linguas Lisbon is one of the oldest Portuguese language schools in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. The school is housed across two separate buildings within a moment's walk of each other in the Saldanha neighbourhood. The surrounding area is ripe with shopping malls, convenience stores, supermarkets, links to public transport and several green spaces. Within walking distance of the school are the Parque Eduardo VII, the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, several miradors to look over the city and the Fonte Luminosa.
Course selection: CIAL Lisbon offers a wide range of Portuguese courses, with something suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General Portuguese, available over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides combination programmes of Portuguese with specific subjects and activities such as professional internships, volunteering and surfing. Teacher Training programmes are also available at various times throughout the year. One-to-one or two-to-one tuition is also readily availble for students that require Portuguese for specific purposes.
Getting around: The school is within a 300m walk of the Picoas subway and bus stop, which offers several bus routes and one of the main subway lines that runs until the central Rato subway station.
Social and cultural: There are several green spaces around Lisbon, the most prominent of these being the national forest of the Parque Florestal de Monsanto, which is around a 50-minute journey from the school via public transport or a 15-minute taxi ride. Attractions and sites of interest, such as the Arco da Rua Augusta, the National Museum of Tiles, the Castle of St. George and several of the city's most popular miradors, are all within a 30-minute journey of the school via public transport.
- The language school CIAL Centro de Linguas was founded in Lisbon, Portugal in 1959.
- Legal name / parent company: Sousa e Coimbra Lda
- Tax registration ID: PT500275378
- Abbreviated name of school: CIAL Lisbon
Portuguese Courses
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Price at school Our price | 499 475 | 998 949 | 1497 1423 | 1732 1646 | 2165 2057 | 2598 2469 | 3464 3291 | 4330 4114 | 4416 4196 | 8088 7684 | 337 321 |
Standard Course in the morning followed by 2 afternoon lessons per day, with different topics. These topics will range from conversation, vocabulary drills, grammar practice, presentations, role playing etc.
Daily lessons will finish in time for the students to join the free social activities in the afternoons.
Multinational groups with students from around the world.
The workshop lessons allow for further practice, conversation and clarification of any topics covered in the morning lessons.
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
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Price at school Our price | 299 285 | 598 569 | 897 853 | 1040 988 | 1300 1235 | 1560 1482 | 2080 1976 | 2600 2470 | 2652 2520 | 4800 4560 | 200 190 |
CIAL's teaching approach can be described as eclectic, as it combines various approaches and methodologies in structured lessons with clear aims. All skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - develop naturally with gradual learning of grammar, lexical and phonetic concepts through practice.
All levels, year round! Begin or continue your Portuguese language studies in an enjoyable communicative way, taking advantage of our extensive program of social activities.
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
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Price in € | -- | 500 475 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on oral communication skills, with intensive practice.
Course dates coincide with school breaks.
- Easter course: 25 March.
- Christmas course: 23 Dec.
Enjoy your holidays in Portugal, while learning the language and participating in the school's social activities.
Lessons in the mornings. Free activities in the afternoons or on Saturday mornings. Multinational groups with students from around the world.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
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Price at school Our price | 494 470 | 988 939 | 1482 1408 | 1820 1729 | 2275 2162 | 2730 2594 | 3640 3458 | 4550 4323 | 4992 4743 | 9480 9006 | 395 376 |
Ideal for students who want to work on further improving their oral skills, reviewing work done in morning lessons, or who want to work in a specific professional field. This course is made up of 15 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week.
The individual lessons are a great opportunity to practice your conversations skills, oral comprehension or work in the specific language of your professional field.
The lessons finish in time for the students to join the social activities in the afternoons.
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:50
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Price at school Our price | 689 655 | 1378 1310 | 2067 1964 | 2600 2470 | 3250 3088 | 3900 3705 | 5200 4940 | 6500 6175 | 7332 6966 | 14160 13452 | 590 561 |
Ideal for students who want to work on further improving their oral skills, reviewing work done in morning lessons, or who want to work in a specific professional field. This course is made up of 15 group lessons and 10 individual lessons per week.
The individual lessons are a great opportunity to practice your conversations skills, oral comprehension or work in the specific language of your professional field.
The lessons finish in time for the students to join the social activities in the afternoons.
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
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Price at school Our price | 884 840 | 1768 1680 | 2652 2520 | 3380 3211 | 4225 4014 | 5070 4817 | 6760 6422 | 8450 8028 | 9672 9189 | 18840 17898 | 785 746 |
Ideal for students who want to work on further improving their oral skills, reviewing work done in morning lessons, or who want to work in a specific professional field. This course is made up of 15 group lessons and 15 individual lessons per week.
The individual lessons are a great opportunity to practice your conversations skills, oral comprehension or work in the specific language of your professional field.
Get the most of your language stay in this intensive option, that is personalised to your needs.
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
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Price at school Our price | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1120 1064 | 1400 1330 | 1680 1596 | 1960 1862 | 2240 2128 | 2800 2660 | 3360 3192 | 280 266 |
Individual live online Portuguese courses, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home or office.
Book packages of 10 or 20 lessons, and organize the lessons according to your schedule and time zone.
These live face to face online courses use Zoom technology, which enables live interactive teaching and learning, just like being in an actual classroom.
Morning: 9:00 - 10:40
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Price at school Our price | 360 342 | 720 684 | 1080 1026 | 1440 1368 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 2520 2394 | 2880 2736 | 3600 3420 | 4320 4104 | 360 342 |
The price is for two students booking together.
Private Group live online Portuguese courses, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home or office.
Book packages of 10 or 20 lessons, and organize the lessons according to your schedule and time zone.
These live face-to-face online courses use Zoom technology, which enables live interactive teaching and learning, just like being in an actual classroom.
Morning: 9:00 - 10:40
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Price at school Our price | 780 741 | 1560 1482 | 2340 2223 | 3120 2964 | 3900 3705 | 4680 4446 | 5460 5187 | 6240 5928 | 7800 7410 | 9360 8892 | 780 741 |
Individual lessons can be used for Special Purposes such as: Banking, Business Portuguese, Computer Science, Hotel Industry, Insurance, Interpreting, Law, Medicine and Translation.
Also available for Brazilian and African Portuguese and professional areas.
Available options: 1-7 lessons per day. EUR 39 per lesson.
Design your course! Available for starting at any date for as long as you want. The courses are programmed according to the student´s requests and may include specific professional and cultural themes.
These options allow students to join the free cultural activities in the afternoons.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Price at school Our price | 980 931 | 1960 1862 | 2940 2793 | 3920 3724 | 4900 4655 | 5880 5586 | 6860 6517 | 7840 7448 | 9800 9310 | 11760 11172 | 980 931 |
Also available for Brazilian and African Portuguese.
The price is for two students booking together.
Available options: 1-7 lessons per day. EUR 49 per lesson.
Design your course! Available for starting at any date for as long as you want.The courses are programmed according to the students´ requests and may include specific professional and cultural themes.
This options allows students to join the free cultural activities in the afternoons.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Price at school Our price | 299 285 | 598 569 | 897 853 | 1040 988 | 1300 1235 | 1560 1482 | 2080 1976 | 2600 2470 | 2652 2520 | 4800 4560 | 200 190 |
Combine a General Language Course with an unpaid professional internship, full-time, in a company in Lisbon.
During the first weeks of the Programme the student will develop his/her skills in Portuguese, with the possibility of completing the B1 level, or higher depending on whether he/she was a beginner in the language.
During the second part of the Programme, the participant will be placed in a company, meeting as much as possible the students' preferences and abilities.
All necessary documents prior to the arrival will be handled by CIAL.
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 1040 988 | 1300 1235 | 1560 1482 | 1820 1729 | 2080 1976 | 2600 2470 | 2652 2520 | 4800 4560 |
Includes Group Course in the mornings and the number of hours the student wishes to dedicate to a volunteering project in the afternoon and/or weekends.
Programmes will last a minimum of 4 weeks, and language ability requirements will depend on the hosting institution.
There is no placement fee.
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
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Price in € | -- | 788 749 | -- | 1360 1292 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Standard Course plus 5 Surf lessons every 2 weeks.
Fee includes transportation, equipment and insurance.
Each surf lesson is a full afternoon (approximately 3 hours).
Option of 4 weeks + 10 Surf lessons
Single Surf lesson: EUR 45
Surf´s Up! Group Course in the mornings and Surf lessons in the afternoon. Each surf lesson includes transportation, board, wetsuit, insurance and is a whole afternoon at the beach. Lessons are scheduled locally depending on weather and sea conditions.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:30
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Price in € | -- | 600 570 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is designed for native and non-native teachers of Portuguese as a Foreign Language in public and/or private institutions.
Course objectives:
To transmit to the students theoretical and practical tools necessary for the exercise of their professional activity.
Course Target Students.
Graduates (teachers or not) who want to get to know the most recent methodologies in the area of teaching PLE, or update and deepen their knowledge in this specific area of teaching.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
Information for all courses offered by CIAL Centro de Linguas
Airport transfer for two students traveling together: EUR 55 (one way).
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Lessons needed per Portuguese language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
CIAL Centro de Linguas (CIAL)
“We look forward to welcoming you to CIAL. It will be an unforgettable experience of cultural immersion and fun learning meeting people from around the world.”
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Balcony / terrace
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 18Number of public PC workstations: 10Paid parking (<500m)
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
100 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Ballet | | 2 km |
Basketball | | 2 km |
Dancing | | 2 km |
Diving | | 15 km |
Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
Golf | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | 5 km |
Mountainbiking | | 15 km |
Music | | 5 km |
Rugby | | 2 km |
Sailing | | 15 km |
Squash | | 2 km |
Swimming | | 2 km |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Volleyball | | 2 km |
Windsurfing | | 15 km |
Yoga | | 2 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Lectures at the school
Movies at the school
Port wine tasting
Adults - Paid activities
Outdoor sports activities with experienced monitors (canoeing, climbing, mountain biking, paintball, scuba diving)
Accommodation
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Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Living in a Portuguese home will help the student gain familiarity with the language. Students are placed in individual bedrooms and will be the only native speaker of their language in the house. The host may be a family or an individual.
The homes that host CIAL's students are in the area of the schools, many within walking distance. In case students need to use public transportation (bus or subway) it will never be more than 20 minutes.
Private home accommodation does not include the use of the kitchen or laundry of personal clothes.
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Price in € | -- | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2030 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Each room has data points with Internet access. All rooms and communal areas have Wi-Fi.
Weekly cleaning and change of linens (bed and towels).
Bathroom facilities are shared (2 WC for every 3 pax).
Lounge with Cable TV, snooker.
Laundry room (additional cost).
Kitchen area with four-ring electric hobs, microwaves, sinks and 6 fridges.
Terrace with barbeque.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
In CIAL's Lisbon and Faro Shared Apartments, students can choose to stay in single or shared rooms and will benefit from a more independent accommodation, ideal for longer stays, but also for the short stay.
Apartments are fully equipped, with cable TV and wifi. Bathroom, kitchen and living room are shared with other CIAL students.
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Price in € | 165 | 330 | 495 | 660 | 825 | 990 | 1155 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 165 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
In CIAL's Lisbon and Faro Shared Apartments, students can choose to stay in single or shared rooms and will benefit from a more independent accommodation, ideal for longer stays, but also for the short stay.
Apartments are fully equipped, with cable TV and wifi. Bathroom, kitchen and living room are shared with other CIAL students.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | -- | 410 | 615 | 820 | 1025 | 1230 | 1435 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Each room has data points with Internet access. All rooms and communal areas have WiFi.
Weekly cleaning and change of linens (bed and towels).
Bathroom facilities are shared (2 WCs for every 3 pax).
Lounge with Cable TV, and snooker.
Laundry room (additional cost).
Kitchen area with four-ring electric hobs, microwaves, sinks and 6 fridges.
Terrace with barbeque.
Ratings of CIAL Centro de Linguas compared to ratings of all schools in Portugal
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Student opinions about CIAL Centro de Linguas, Lisbon
Student Testimonial Videos
Questions and answers about CIAL Centro de Linguas
- Is it possible to take private lessons with group classes as a combination package?“You can certainly combine private lessons with group lessons, the course is still available. Students who are complete beginners can start private lessons any Monday; after taking some individual lessons they can join the group.”Ana Carolina, LanguageCourse.net - Jan 25, 2022
- I'm interested in the teacher training course and I'm a beginner in Portuguese. Does the school require a minimum language level to book this course?“The minimum required level to book the Teacher's Training Course is B2 - Upper-intermediate.”Ana Carolina, LanguageCourse.net - Feb 28, 2022
- Does the school accept dogs in classes and accommodation?“I am afraid that we can not accommodate this request for the accommodation. Cial does not accept pets either in the school or in any of the accommodation’s options. ”Teresa, Registrar from CIAL - Mar 04, 2022
- Is the school open on bank holidays?“No, the school is closed on bank holidays and group classes that are missed due to bank holidays are not refunded.”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 18, 2022
- Do you offer courses in the summer for 17-year-olds, including Portuguese lessons and social activities and excursions?“At the time of writing, CIAL does not offer a Junior Programme for students under 18. The minimum required age to book a course is 18 years old.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 12, 2023
- I would love to participate in the language courses run at your school, only I would like to learn Brazilian Portuguese. Is that also possible at CIAL Lisbon?“I have good news for you! CIAL does indeed offer classes for Brazilian Portuguese in Lisbon. However, these are always private lessons as there is not much demand for them.
”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 09, 2023 - Does the school also offer flat accommodation?“Currently, the school offers accommodation in a shared flat, but not entire appartments.”Teresa Margarida, Administration from CIAL Centro de Linguas, Lisbon - Jul 03, 2023
- Can dinner also be booked with the "host family" accommodation type?“Unfortunately, this is not possible. The host families only offer breakfast. Also, cooking for yourself is (unfortunately) not permitted.”Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 04, 2023
- Which type of accommodation is best suited for longer stays?“For longer stays, we strongly suggest our Shared Apartment option. The apartments are managed by Cial and are exclusively for Cial students. Apartments are located around 10 minutes walk from the school.”Teresa Margarida, Administration from CIAL Centro de Linguas, Lisbon - Dec 04, 2023
FAQ about CIAL Centro de Linguas, Lisbon
- What is the best price for a course at CIAL Centro de Linguas, Lisbon?Portuguese courses at CIAL Centro de Linguas start at 238 € for Easter and Christmas Course course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by CIAL Centro de Linguas?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of CIAL Centro de Linguas
- Is it possible to take a course at CIAL Centro de Linguas as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course + Workshop, Standard Course, Combined 20, Combined 25, Combined 30, Portuguese + Internship, Portuguese + Volunteering
- Is airport pickup offered by CIAL Centro de Linguas?Yes. The school offers pickup from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (50 €)
- What is the number of students per class at CIAL Centro de Linguas?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at CIAL Centro de Linguas varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Lessons) to 12 students (Easter and Christmas Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at CIAL Centro de Linguas?100% of teachers at CIAL Centro de Linguas hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of CIAL Centro de Linguas from?The highest Nationality percentage at CIAL Centro de Linguas comes from England with a 9,5% representation, followed by students from USA (6,6%) and Germany (28%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- CIAL Centro de Linguas offers courses for which ages?CIAL Centro de Linguas offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.