Olinda Portuguese Language SchoolOlinda, Brazil
Location: Olinda Portuguese Language School is located in the historic Brazilian city of Olinda, on the northeastern Atlantic coast. The school is housed in a cosy local building, only a minute's walk from the beautiful Praia do Farol (Lighthouse Beach), multiple restaurants, beachside bars and markets. With a bus stop within 50 metres of the school's front doors, students are in an excellent location to enjoy everything that Olinda has to offer.
School facilities: The school has extensive facilities including a cafeteria, garden, auditorium, lounge, library, computer lab and use of the school kitchen. Olinda Portuguese Language School also provides free after-class learning software to students as well as free Wi-Fi and free parking. All classrooms have ample sunlight and air conditioning, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.
Course selection: The school offers many courses suitable for students of all levels. Whether you are looking to study in groups or privately, Olinda Portuguese Language School may very well have the course you are looking for. Portuguese with soccer and Portuguese with water sports courses are very popular, with further activities and instruction in local arts such as Capoeira, percussion and dance, great for students wanting to learn more about the local culture and values during their time in Olinda.
Additional information: As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda has much to offer, telling a story of 16th-century Portuguese settlers through to 18th-century Dutch burnings and lootings, the architectural and artistic charisma of the town is said to be one of a kind.
- The language school Olinda Portuguese Language School was founded in Olinda, Brazil in 2011.
- Legal name / parent company: Learn Portuguese in Olinda Brazil
- Tax registration ID: CNPJ31.009.769/0001-02
Portuguese Courses
The school offers regular courses in Portuguese language instructions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. For the best learning experience, the group courses are limited to a maximum of 6 people per class, and class meets Monday through Friday.
Students attend 4 50-minute classes every weekday. In total, 20 classes per
week.
The school offers regular courses in Portuguese language instructions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. For the best learning experience, the group courses are limited to a maximum of 6 people per class, and class meets Monday through Friday.
Students attend 4 50-minute classes every morning, and 2 50-minute classes every afternoon. In total, 30 classes per week.
This course is for students that are, at least, at lower intermediate level in Portuguese language. Classes will be taken in groups at the maximum number of 3 students. The course main aims are: conversation, oral production and Brazilian cultural immersion.
The classes will be taken in 2 different kinds of environments:
- Visiting some cultural and interesting spaces, such as, museums, open markets, NGOs and so on. - At the school (classroom or other spaces).
The students will be exposed to a number of places in Recife and Olinda Cities. Then, the day after every experience outside the school walls will be directed to a class discussing about the
experience they had the day before.
The students will create and feed a blog to relate about the experiences they had and maintain the page loaded with information about the students’ perspective. The experiences will be posted at
the Olinda School official Facebook page too.
This is a package of 20 online courses that can be arranged at any time subject to availability of the teachers.
This is a package of 30 online courses that can be arranged at any time subject to availability of the teachers.
Private lessons are available for new or advanced students, and professionals who have a specific focus in either verbal or written communication, or in particular themes and vocabularies. Private lessons are perfect for people who have only a short time for language training. These classes meet Monday through Friday.
Students attend 4 50-minute classes every weekday. In total, 20 classes per
week.
Private lessons are available for new or advanced students, and professionals who have a specific focus in either verbal or written communication, or in particular themes and vocabularies. Private lessons are perfect for people who have only a short time for language training. These classes meet Monday through Friday.
Students attend 4 50-minute classes every morning, and 2 50-minute classes every afternoon. In total, 30 classes per week.
Private lessons are available for new or advanced students, and professionals who have a specific focus in either verbal or written communication, or in particular themes and vocabularies. Private lessons are perfect for people who have only a short time for language training. These classes meet Monday through Friday.
Students attend 4 50-minute classes every morning, and 2 50-minute classes during
lunch with the instructor. After lunch, the student attends another 4 50-minute classes in the afternoon. In total, 50 classes per week. Students and instructors will determine the number of activities to be completed outside of class.
The volunteer work involves placing students in orphanages and children’s safe houses for abused
children. Volunteering can be emotional for students. When the time comes to leave the school knows
from personal experience that this can be a very emotional experience.
Students will be at the service of the House Director. Things they might be expected to assist in would include maintenance, cleaning and cooking. The rest of the time would be spent playing with
the kids.
A minimum level of basic Portuguese is essential.
This course takes place throughout the year, except during the first half of January and the second half of July.
The course includes intensive Portuguese classes and lectures on health addressing tropical diseases, public health, the government’s Family Health Program (PSF) and the doctor-patient relationship.
The goal of this program is to engage the student and help them understand the reality of public health in Brazil. For this reason the student will conduct a survey of the most common diseases in a number of different local communities, prepare and develop prevention workshops and produce a final report listing the difficulties faced by these communities when they need to access the public health system, specifically the PSF.
Students will have the opportunity to work with the Instituto Solidare in Recife. In order to gain a broader understanding of the reality of Brazilian public health, students will also work in a small town in the interior of Pernambuco, Panelas.
This course is exclusively given to prepare students for the “Celpe-Bras” exam (Certificate of
Proficiency in the Portuguese Language for Foreigners), a certification that is given to foreigners who perform well on the exam developed by the Ministry of Education. The student will have classes every afternoon. Classes will be private, and will contain 2 50-minute lessons. In total, the student will have 10 classes per week.
This course aims to prepare students by administering activities developed according to the methodology of the exam itself. The “Celpe-Bras” is accepted internationally by firms and institutions of higher education as proof of competency in Portuguese, and in Brazil, is required by universities for entrance in both undergraduate and graduate programs. This exam is given in Brazil and other countries with the support of the Minister for Foreign Relations.
Enrollment in this course does not qualify students to participate in the Celpe-Bras exam, and before they enroll here, they should note exam information and requirements, such as the payment of fees. The school can help students with their registration.
The duration of this course really depends on the application of the student. Teachers will train them up to a level that they know will pass the Test to gain their Certificate of Proficiency in the Portuguese Language for Foreigners.
In addition to the 4 Portuguese lessons in the morning, the students will have percussion classes in the afternoon twice a week. Teachers will arrange for jam sessions with local bands and depending on the ability of the student, they might be invited to play live with the band.
This course is made with the support of local artists; their vast knowledge in the field of Brazilian folk music makes them excellent teachers. They have bands, do workshops and lead social projects with the children of Olinda. They know everybody in the live music scene here in Olinda, so whatever your instrument of choice is, they can find a band for you to play with
In this course students will have afternoon soccer practice twice a week with a professional coach. Depending on their capabilities, the student will be invited to play with a team of the coaches selection.
The Portuguese & Photography course is a 4-week program. Students will join the teacher at a studio and be taught the basics of professional photography before going on site, taking shots of Olinda & Recife. Students will learn the basics of professional photography, conduct photo shoots around Olinda & Recife, and visit exhibitions of local photographers. Students need to supply their own equipment
This course is designed for people that like to learn languages and like water sports as well. This course is divided the following way:
- Portuguese language classes: 4 classes a day on weekday mornings.
- Water Sports: 3 days in the afternoon during the week. On each day students will have 1 hour class. During each class a different modality of sport will be taught (kayak, stand up or wind surf).
Swimming suit and beach clothes are not included (students need to bring their own swimming suit). Water Sports classes will be taught at Olinda Beach by a professional trainer.
Information for all courses offered by Olinda Portuguese Language School
01 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 13 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 30 May 2024, 15 Nov 2024, 20 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Portuguese language level
Our price includes
- 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
Olinda Portuguese Language School
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Auditorium
Garden
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 6Number of public PC workstations: 4Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
60 US$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
---|---|---|
Ballet | | 0.1 km |
Basketball | | 1 km |
Cooking | | 0.1 km |
Cricket | - | 0.1 km |
Dancing | | 0.1 km |
Diving | | 50 km |
Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
Golf | | 20 km |
Horse riding | | 10 km |
Mountainbiking | | 25 km |
Music | | 0.1 km |
Sailing | | 10 km |
Skiing | - | 0.1 km |
Squash | | 10 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 10 km |
Volleyball | | 10 km |
Windsurfing | | 10 km |
Yoga | | 0.4 km |
Student opinions about Olinda Portuguese Language School, Olinda
FAQ about Olinda Portuguese Language School, Olinda
- Is airport pickup offered by Olinda Portuguese Language School?Yes. The school offers pickup from Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (30 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Olinda?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Olinda varies from 1 students (Private Online Tuition 20) to 10 students (Medical Portuguese)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Olinda Portuguese Language School?100% of teachers at Olinda Portuguese Language School hold a university degree.
- Which countries are students of Olinda Portuguese Language School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Olinda Portuguese Language School comes from Germany with a 25% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (20%) and USA (20%).
- Olinda Portuguese Language School offers courses for which ages?Olinda Portuguese Language School offers courses from 0 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.