Fast Forward Institute, Maceio, Brazil
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| Description | Courses | |
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| 1 week more for free | Special Offers Description: 1 week more for free on tuition and accomodation fees, for enrolments of a minimum of 4 weeks Courses starting from 02.06.2008 to 25.08.2008 |
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General Information on Maceio
Maceió is the capital of the state of Alagoas in the northeast of Brazil. Maceió is a safe, relaxed and modern city, with the most beautiful and alluring beaches in South America. Besides Praia de Pajucara, its main attraction, with Jangadas (small sailboats) that take visitors to the piscinas naturais (natural swimming pools) formed by the coral reefs and sandbanks which emerge at low tide, Maceió is the sea and lagoons that dominate the landscape.
Cost of living in Brazil
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Brazil is around US$ 1.65.
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 type. 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.
Facilities
The school has 10 classrooms, equipped with TV, VCR, audio, and two of them with a computer. There is a fully equipped kitchen, where Brazilian cooking classes take place.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Maceió. It takes 30 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Fast Forward Institute in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 30 Adult courses throughout the year: 15 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| Portuguese teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
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.
| 1 Group - IntensiveLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 270 | 490 | 695 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 11.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 07.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Group - Super IntensiveLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 390 | 710 | 1015 | 1330 | 1640 | 1950 | 2570 | 3190 | 3810 | 310 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 11.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 07.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Private - VIP Super IntensiveLessons per week: 50 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 1500 | 2960 | 4400 | 5860 | 7310 | 8760 | 11660 | 14560 | 17460 | 1450 |
| Price includes lunch with the teacher. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Private - ExecutiveLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 1000 | 1940 | 2880 | 3820 | 4760 | 5700 | 7580 | 9460 | 11340 | 940 |
| Price includes lunch with the teacher. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Private - IntensiveLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 740 | 1410 | 2090 | 2760 | 3430 | 4100 | 5440 | 6780 | 8120 | 670 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 4 x 4 Portuguese and Volunteer ProgramLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2200 | -- | -- | -- |
| The course consists of 4 weeks of Portuguese classes + 4 weeks of volunteering. Rate includes lodging with a host family (half board) during the first 4 weeks of classes and lodging in a shared apartment or hostel (no meals) during the period of volunteer work. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 7 Summer Medical InternshipLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 2020 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| For medical students only. The course consists of 4 weeks of Portuguese classes + hospital observation classes. Focus is on tropical diseases. Airport pick-up and accommodation in homestay (single room) with half board are included in the rate. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 06.Jul | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Inscription fee: | 60.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 30 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. |
| Prices include: | Internet access, accommodation, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| School closed: | National holidays in Brazil: 01.Jan, 04.Feb, 05.Feb, 06.Feb, 21.Mar, 23.Mar, 21.Apr, 01.May, 22.May, 07.Sep, 12.Oct, 02.Nov, 15.Nov, 24.Dec, 25.Dec, 31.Dec And also on the following dates 24.Jun, 29.Jun, 27.Aug, 16.Sep, 15.Oct, 08.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Portuguese |
| For registrations made less than 31 days before course starting date, the inscription fee is USD 100. | |
All prices in US $ (convert currency)
| 1 Homestay // Single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 150 | -- | ||
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Hotels, pousadas (guest houses) and apartments are also available. Prices upon request. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 40 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 4 km | ||
| Diving | | 0 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 0 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 0 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Sailing | | 0 km | ||
| Squash | | 0 km | ||
| Tennis | | 0 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 0 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 0 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Capoeira classes, soccer. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Fast Forward Institute: | Beach trips, barbecues, outings to music concerts, extended weekend trips. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 25 |
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Fast Forward Institute, Maceio, Brazil
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