International House, Lisbon, Portugal

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General Information on Lisbon

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal and also called the city of the seven hills, can be seen as the white city, mother of sailors and explorers of seas, equally seven in number. Seen from the river Tagus- one of the city's many great viewpoints - Lisbon is an impressionist picture of low-rise ochre and pastel, punctuated by church towers and domes. Lisbon has an Atlantic climate, with Mediterranean influences. Due to these characteristics, Lisbon has lots of sunny days even during the winter.

2. Language School  International House, Lisbon

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 and Edward VII Park with its cool, verdant walks, botanical gardens and magnificent sweeping vistas over the city and the River Tagus.



Facilities

The school is situated in a spacious, independent three-storey building, with 16 bright, airy classrooms, air-conditioning, cafe, 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.

2.1. Language School International House in figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 20
Adult courses throughout the year: 130
Junior courses in summer: 2
Junior courses throughout the year: 2
Average no. of levels: in summer: 4
throughout the year: 4
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: 20 years
throughout the year: 20 years
Minimum age of students: 16 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Student nationalities: China 5 %
England 12 %
France 3 %
Holland 2 %  
Italy 9 %
Japan 5 %
Switzerland 2 %
Spain 40 %
USA 10 %  

3. Portuguese Courses

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
Intensive Course
Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 310 590 855 1115 1394 1672 2262 2787 3377 310
Includes a guided visit around Lisbon. If there are less than 4 students, there will be 2 classes per day instead of 3.
Starting dates: 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 14.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 28.Jan.2008, 11.Feb.2008, 18.Feb.2008, 25.Feb.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 10.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 07.Apr.2008, 14.Apr.2008, 21.Apr.2008, 28.Apr.2008, 05.May.2008, 12.May.2008, 19.May.2008, 26.May.2008, 02.Jun.2008, 16.Jun.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 11.Aug.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 25.Aug.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 08.Sep.2008, 15.Sep.2008, 22.Sep.2008, 29.Sep.2008, 06.Oct.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 20.Oct.2008, 27.Oct.2008, 03.Nov.2008, 10.Nov.2008, 17.Nov.2008, 24.Nov.2008, 02.Dec.2008, 09.Dec.2008
General course schedule Morning: 10:00  - 13:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
2
Super Intensive Course
Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 540 1020 1450 1830 2287 2745 3765 4575 5490 540
Survival Portuguese for complete beginners or Developing Skills for Intermediate or Advanced students. Includes a guided visit around Lisbon. If there are less than 4 students, there will be 4 classes per day instead of 5.
Starting dates: 2008: Every Monday 07.Jan.2008, 14.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 28.Jan.2008, 11.Feb.2008, 18.Feb.2008, 25.Feb.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 10.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 07.Apr.2008, 14.Apr.2008, 21.Apr.2008, 28.Apr.2008, 05.May.2008, 12.May.2008, 19.May.2008, 26.May.2008, 02.Jun.2008, 16.Jun.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 11.Aug.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 25.Aug.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 08.Sep.2008, 15.Sep.2008, 22.Sep.2008, 29.Sep.2008, 06.Oct.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 20.Oct.2008, 27.Oct.2008, 03.Nov.2008, 10.Nov.2008, 17.Nov.2008, 24.Nov.2008, 02.Dec.2008, 09.Dec.2008
General course schedule Morning: 10:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
3
One-to-One Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 1080 1940 2750 3666 4383 5500 7440 9380 11000 1080
Ideal for students who wish to make progress in a short period of time. Special emphasis on both structure and speaking.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
4
Non-Intensive Course
Lessons per week: 3  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 27 55 82 110 137 165 220 275 302 27
Aimed at foreigners working and living in Lisbon. Timetable after working hours.
Starting dates: 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 13.Oct.2008
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
5
Preparation for the Camoes Institute Exam
Lessons per week: 4  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 35 71 106 142 177 213 284 355 426 35
For students who wish to get a degree (Official certificate) in Portuguese as a foreign language.
Starting dates: 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 13.Oct.2008
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
Lesson duration (minutes): 55 minutes
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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.
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 54.00 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, Internet access and use of school computers, organized activities, course material, tuition
Course material: Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Exams offered: TOEFL
School closed: In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01.Jan.2008, 05.Feb.2008, 24.Mar.2008, 25.Apr.2008, 01.May.2008, 22.May.2008, 10.Jun.2008, 15.Aug.2008, 05.Oct.2008, 01.Nov.2008, 01.Dec.2008, 08.Dec.2008, 25.Dec.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 06.Feb.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 18.Mar.2008, 19.Mar.2008, 20.Mar.2008, 21.Mar.2008, 25.Mar.2008, 26.Mar.2008, 27.Mar.2008, 28.Mar.2008, 13.Jun.2008, 17.Dec.2008, 18.Dec.2008, 19.Dec.2008, 22.Dec.2008, 23.Dec.2008, 24.Dec.2008, 26.Dec.2008, 29.Dec.2008, 30.Dec.2008, 31.Dec.2008
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): Portuguese, French, English
Languages taught at the school: Russian, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English
There is an inscription fee of 47.50 euro ONLY for the Non-Intensive Course and the Preparation for the Camoes Institute Exam Course.

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

1
Hostel Shared room (multiple beds) From 88 EURO week
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2
Boarding House -
Single room, Breakfast
 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price EURO 350 -- 60
Price varies from 45 to 50 Euros per night.
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancyb>: Single room.
Price extra night: 50 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
3
Hotel 3 Stars -
Single room, Breakfast
 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price EURO 560 -- 60
Price varies from 75 to 80 Euros per night.
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancyb>: Single room.
Price extra night: 80 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
4
Homestay -
Single room, No meals
 / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price EURO 104 345 60
Rate 2 weeks is 196 Euros, rate 3 weeks is 276 Euros.
Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancyb>: Single room.
Price extra night: 18 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
5
Hotel 3 Stars -
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price EURO 665 -- 60
Price varies from 90 to 95 Euros. Prices are per room.
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancyb>: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 95 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
6
Homestay -
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
 / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price EURO 145 506 60
Rate 2 weeks is 276 Euros, rate 3 weeks is 397 Euros. Prices are per room.
Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancyb>: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
No extra nights bookable.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? no
Single room on request
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 60 EURO (one way)
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