Fast Forward Institute, Porto, Portugal
Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Porto:
São João (23.Jun.2013 - 24.Jun.2013), Feira Medieval (01.Aug.2013 - 11.Aug.2013)
Other Portuguese schools in Porto offering Portuguese courses: inlingua Porto 
4.7/5.0
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. The school address is: Rua Antonio Pedro 24 - 2º andar, 4000-092 Porto (Portugal).
Facilities
Cafeteria, microwave for student use, fridge for student use, library, lounge, balcony / terrace, printer for student use, free coffee, free water dispenser, free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Fast Forward Institute, Porto
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Aeroporto Sá Carneiro. It takes 35 minutes by taxi / bus to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 5 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 2 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 20 Adult courses throughout the year: 5 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 6 Adult courses throughout the year: 6 | |
| Portuguese teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 30 years throughout the year: 35 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Germany 17 % England 11 % France 3 % Holland 15 % | Italy 6 % Japan 6 % Switzerland 6 % Spain 8 % USA 10 % |
All prices in € (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 € | 484 | 967 | 1450 | 1708 | 2135 | 2562 | 2989 | 3416 | 4270 | 5124 | 427 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 282 | 565 | 848 | 994 | 1242 | 1490 | 1738 | 1986 | 2482 | 2978 | 248 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 640 | 1280 | 1920 | 2560 | 2900 | 3480 | 4060 | 4640 | 5800 | 6960 | 580 |
| Ideal for students who wish to make progress in a short period of time. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 960 | 1920 | 2610 | 3480 | 4350 | 5220 | 6090 | 6960 | 8700 | 10440 | 870 |
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 1280 | 2560 | 3480 | 4640 | 5800 | 6960 | 8120 | 9280 | 11600 | 13920 | 1160 |
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 422 | 845 | 1168 | 1474 | 1862 | 2250 | 2638 | 3026 | 3802 | 4578 | 388 |
| Combination of Group Intensive Standard Course (4 lessons / day) in the morning with Surf lessons in the afternoon (5 lessons / week). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 567 | 1134 | 1701 | 2268 | 2835 | 3402 | 3969 | 4536 | 5670 | 6804 | 567 |
| 20 Group lessons + 10 Private lessons per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 420 | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 2940 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 |
| 20 Group lessons and 5 Private lessons per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 714 | 1428 | 2142 | 2856 | 3570 | 4284 | 4998 | 5712 | 7140 | 8568 | 714 |
| 20 Group lessons + 15 Private lessons per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 40.00 € |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 32 €. 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, 12.Feb.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 31.Mar.2013, 25.Apr.2013, 01.May.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 15.Aug.2013, 08.Dec.2013, 25.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Portuguese, French, Spanish, English |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in € | 135 | 270 | 405 | 540 | 135 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person You are issued your own front door key. Bed linen is changed every 2 weeks. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 22.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | Options for hotel, apartments and bed & breakfast available on request. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO): for 45 € (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Golf | | |||
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| Sailing | | |||
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| Windsurfing | |
| Overall rating | 4.4/5.0 (65 reviews) |
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| City | 4.6/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.5/5.0 |
| Facilities |  4.0/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.3/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.4/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.1/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.3/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.0/5.0 |
| Other | 4.1/5.0 |
| Students liked about Fast Forward Institute, Porto | |
| "That the teachers really care about the students. It didn't feel like it was all about the money, but about socializing." - Nadine (21 years) | |
| "The teachers all have an incredibly high degree of competence. The family atmosphere was the second, but not the least, factor that made me adore this experience in Porto in the Fast Forward Institute." - Angelita (33 years) | |
| "Personal approach of the entire team" - Ruth (49 years) | |
| "Very friendly and welcoming with a good sense of humour." - Oliver (31 years) | |
| "Quality of teaching and general ambience in the school. " - Luis Jesus (43 years) | |
| All 65 reviews of Fast Forward Institute | |
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