International House, Lisbon, Portugal

Students rated International House, Lisbon : 4.3/5.0   (32 reviews)

Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Lisbon:

Feira da Ladra (Flee market) (01.Jan.2012- 31.Dec.2012), Festival do Chocolate (Chocolate festival) (17.Mar.2012- 03.Apr.2012), Carnaval (Carnival) (18.Feb.2012- 22.Feb.2012), Santos Populares (Traditional Festivals in Lisbon) (01.Jun.2012- 30.Jun.2012), Optimus alive (Music Festival) (12.Jun.2012- 14.Jun.2012)

Other Portuguese schools in Lisbon offering Portuguese courses:  CIAL Centro de Linguas 4.2/5.0  , Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

General Information on International House

The language school International House was founded in Lisbon, Portugal in 1963. The school is located in a mixed business and residential area of the city within easy walking distance of the Gulbenkian Foundation with its priceless art collection . Also nearby is the Edward VII Park with its cool, verdant walks, botanical gardens and magnificent sweeping vistas over the city and the River Tagus. The school is located in Rua Marques Sa da Bandeira, 16, 1050-148 Lisbon (Portugal).

Facilities

The school is situated in a spacious, independent three-storey building, with 14 bright, airy classrooms, air-conditioning, outside terrace and a self-access-study area. Students have free Internet access.

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Lisbon/Portela.  It takes 30 minutes by Car to school.

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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Super Intensive Course
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 8
580 € per week

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Survival Portuguese for complete beginners or Developing Skills for Intermediate or Advanced students. If there are less than 4 students, there will be 4 classes per day instead of 5.
Starting dates	2012: 09.Jan.2012, 23.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 12.Mar.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 22.Oct.2012, 05.Nov.2012, 19.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:30  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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Intensive Course
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 8
330 € per week

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Includes guided visits around Lisbon, once a week in the afternoon. If there are less than 4 students, there will be 2 classes per day instead of 3.
Starting dates	2012: 09.Jan.2012, 23.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 12.Mar.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 22.Oct.2012, 05.Nov.2012, 19.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:30  - 14:00 Afternoon: 15:00  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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One-to-One Course
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 1
1120 € per week

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Ideal for students who wish to make progress in a short period of time. Special emphasis on both structure and speaking. The course can start on any agreed date, please contact us.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 20:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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Portuguese Home Tutoring
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 1
1000 € per week

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These highly successful courses are ideal for people who are extremely motivated and wish to progress rapidly in the language, and would like the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Portuguese culture. The course can start on any agreed date, please contact us.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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Non-Intensive Course - A1 to B2
Lessons per week: 3  | Max. group size: 12
29 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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Aimed at foreigners working and living in Lisbon. 1,5h twice a week. Timetable after working hours. Inscription fee : 50€
Starting dates	2012: 04.Jan.2012, 11.Apr.2012, 10.Oct.2012.
General course schedule	Afternoon: 17:00  - 21:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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Preparation for the Camoes Institute Exam
Lessons per week: 4  | Max. group size: 12
39 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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For students who wish to get a degree (Official certificate) in Portuguese as a foreign language. Inscription fee : 50€
Starting dates	2012: 04.Jan.2012, 11.Apr.2012, 10.Oct.2012.
General course schedule	Afternoon: 17:00  - 21:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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Non-Intensive Course - C1/C2
Lessons per week: 3  | Max. group size: 12
31 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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These courses are aimed at students that already have a sound command of the Language (levels C1 and C2) Inscription fee : 50€
Starting dates	2012: 04.Jan.2012, 11.Apr.2012, 10.Oct.2012.
General course schedule	Afternoon: 17:00  - 21:00
Required minimum language level	Advanced (C1)

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Summer Group Courses for Young Adults
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 8
750 € per week

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These courses are ideal for young adults who wish to have the first contact with the language and the culture. 15 hours of tuition per day, plus accommodation with a family and 5 cultural visits a week will enable the student to have a good grasp of the language as well as of the culture.
Starting dates	2012: 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012. Course not available: 01.Jan.2012 - 01.Jul.2012, 29.Jul.2012 - 12.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012 - 31.Dec.2012
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Note: All courses offered by International House, Lisbon 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.
Lesson duration (minutes):	55 minutes
Exams offered:	Academic Preparation ,  CAPLE (Centro de Avaliação de
Average examination results:	98% at Academic Preparation 98% at CAPLE (Centro de Avaliação de
Language school closed:	In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 02.Jan.2012, 20.Feb.2012, 22.Feb.2012, 27.Mar.2012 - 03.Apr.2012, 25.Apr.2012, 01.May.2012, 07.Jun.2012, 13.Jun.2012, 15.Aug.2012, 05.Oct.2012, 01.Nov.2012, 17.Dec.2012 - 31.Dec.2012
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):	Portuguese, French, Spanish, English
Languages taught at the school:	Display English courses + Display French courses + Display German courses + Display Spanish courses
Comments about courses:	There is an inscription fee of 50,00 euro ONLY for the Non-Intensive Course and the Preparation for the Camoes Institute Exam Course.

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Homestay - Lisbon
Single room, No meals
110 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Price includes single room, private or shared bathroom, change of linen and towels and laundry of personal clothes once a week. Use of fridge and kitchen to prepare simple meals. Use of living room (TV, books, magazines, etc) Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Homestay - outside Lisbon (seaside)
Single room, No meals
110 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Accommodation outside Lisbon on the seaside. Five minutes from the beach and 45 minutes from Centre of Lisbon. These accommodations have also a swimming pool and very good facilities, transports to and from Lisbon every other hour, up to 21.00 hours in the evening. Very nice area for someone who wishes not only to learn the language but also to enjoy a nice seaside holiday. No meals included but the student can use the kitchen to prepare simple meals. Change of linen and towels and laundry of personal clothes once a week. Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Boarding House - Pensão
Single room, Breakfast
385 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Price varies from 50 to 55 EUR per night. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 55 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Hotel 3 Stars
Single room, Breakfast
560 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Price varies from 75 to 80 EUR per night. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 80 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Hotel 3 Stars
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
315 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room Price varies from 42.50 to 47.50 EUR per night. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 45 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

 

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Hostel Shared room (multiple beds)
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88 € per week

Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	yes
Single room	on request
Optional airport transfer:	Lisbon: for 60 € (one way) Taxi costs about 25 € to the city center

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