Fast Forward Institute, Maceio, Brazil
General Information on Fast Forward Institute
The language school Fast Forward Institute was founded in Maceio, Brazil in 1991. Classes are held in a bright modern house. The school is located in the Ponta Verde district, a modern residential area, just 4 blocks away from the beach, close to restaurants, gyms, etc. The school address is: R. Dep. José Lages, 507 - Ponta Verde, 57035 Maceio (Brazil).
Facilities
Kitchen for student use, lounge, library, movie rental, computer lab, free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV in most classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Fast Forward Institute, Maceio
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Maceio. It takes 30 minutes by car to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 10 | |
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| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 30 Adult courses throughout the year: 15 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 6 Adult courses throughout the year: 6 | |
| Portuguese teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Germany 18 % England 7 % France 2 % Holland 5 % | Italy 2 % Japan 2 % Switzerland 19 % USA 29 % |
All prices in US$ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 520 | 935 | 1350 | 1765 | 2175 | 2585 | 2995 | 3405 | 4225 | 5045 | 410 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:00 - 11:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 365 | 665 | 965 | 1265 | 1550 | 1835 | 2120 | 2405 | 2975 | 3545 | 285 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:00 - 11:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 1995 | 3940 | 5885 | 7830 | 9755 | 11680 | 13605 | 15530 | 19380 | 23230 | 1925 |
| Price includes lunch with the teacher (Monday to Friday). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:00 - 11:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 1340 | 2585 | 3830 | 5075 | 6295 | 7515 | 8735 | 9955 | 12395 | 14835 | 1220 |
| Price includes lunch with the teacher (Monday to Friday). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:00 - 11:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 980 | 1880 | 2780 | 3680 | 4570 | 5460 | 6350 | 7240 | 9020 | 10800 | 890 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:00 - 11:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Fast Forward Institute, Maceio can be booked online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 80.00 US$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 50 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 12.Feb.2013, 13.Feb.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 01.May.2013, 30.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 27.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 15.Oct.2013, 15.Nov.2013, 20.Nov.2013, 05.Dec.2013, 24.Dec.2013, 25.Dec.2013, 31.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Portuguese, German, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | For registrations made less than 31 days before course starting date, the inscription fee is USD 100. |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in US$ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 210 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Palmares (MCZ): for 60 US$ (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Overall rating |  4.2/5.0 (36 reviews) |
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| City | 4.2/5.0 |
| Organisation |  4.4/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.9/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.0/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.5/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.1/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.2/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.2/5.0 |
| Other | 3.9/5.0 |
| Students liked about Fast Forward Institute, Maceio | |
| "The teachers are very helpful and try to adapt their classes to the individual persons as much as possible. " - Eli Elise (20 years) | |
| "Small groups, capable teachers" - Daniela (45 years) | |
| "Teaching material and teachers" - Chita (31 years) | |
| "Quality of the teaching and host family" - Hanus Sundstein (43 years) | |
| "Timeliness, organisation and teaching materials" - Walter (53 years) | |
| All 36 reviews of Fast Forward Institute | |
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