Fast Forward Institute, Porto, Portugal
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General Information on Porto
Facing the big lodges of port wine to which it gave its name across the river Douro, Porto is Portugal's second largest city and there is a certain feeling of rivalry towards Lisbon. But although its ancient roots have been preserved with pride, a modern and lively commerce makes it a thriving city and its traditional importance as an industrial centre does not diminish the charm and character of its old quarters or even of the newer and busy avenues, shopping centres and quiet residential blocks. Porto affords many other attractions, monuments and museums, as well as a cultural agenda which has been steadily improving. With a well-known gastronomy and hospitable population, it is also the starting point to explore the river Douro in an unforgettable journey upstream.
General Information on Fast Forward Institute
The language school Fast Forward Institute was founded in Porto, Portugal in 2004. Right in the centre of Porto, near the historic part of the city.
Facilities
School facilities include: free Internet access, coffee machine, water machine, microwave, refrigerator, small library, and 4 classrooms.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Aeroporto Sá Carneiro. It takes 20 minutes by taxi / bus to school.
2.1. Language School Fast Forward Institute in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 10 Adult courses throughout the year: 5 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| Portuguese teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 30 years throughout the year: 35 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | England 15 % France 1 % Holland 20 % | Italy 2 % Switzerland 16 % Spain 1 % USA 15 % |
All prices in EURO (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 EURO | 250 | 500 | 750 | 870 | 1110 | 1350 | 1830 | 2310 | 2790 | 240 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 07.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 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 EURO | 432 | 864 | 1296 | 1512 | 1944 | 2376 | 3240 | 4104 | 4968 | 432 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 07.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 Private IntensiveLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 600 | 1200 | 1800 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 4480 | 5600 | 6720 | 560 |
| Ideal for students who wish to make progress in a short period of time. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Combined Course 4+2 (group+individual)Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 530 | 1060 | 1590 | 2120 | 2650 | 3180 | 4240 | 5300 | 6360 | 530 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 07.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 5 Combined Course 4+1 (group+individual)Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 390 | 780 | 1170 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 3120 | 3900 | 4680 | 390 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 07.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 6 Combined Course 4+3 (group+individual)Lessons per week: 35 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 670 | 1340 | 2010 | 2680 | 3350 | 4020 | 5360 | 6700 | 8040 | 670 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Fast Forward Institute, Porto 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 40.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 30 EURO. 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: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| School closed: | National holidays in Portugal: 01.Jan, 05.Feb, 24.Mar, 25.Apr, 01.May, 22.May, 10.Jun, 15.Aug, 05.Oct, 01.Nov, 01.Dec, 08.Dec, 25.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Portuguese, English |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 88 EURO week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Porto | ||||
| 2 Homestay // Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 120 | 480 | ||
| Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Hotel | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 3 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 245 | 980 | ||
| From 2* to 5* hotels in a walking distance from the school. Price upon request. The closest hotels to the school cost between 35 and 65 per night. Includes: Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 45 EURO (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Golf | | 10 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 10 km | ||
| Music | | 5 km | ||
| Squash | | 5 km | ||
| Tennis | | 5 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 5 km | ||
| Examples of social activities organised by Fast Forward Institute: | Port Wine Cellars, Museums, Boat Trips, Churches, Gardens | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 22 |
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Fast Forward Institute, Porto, Portugal
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