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.
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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.
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.
2.1. Language School International House in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 30 Adult courses throughout the year: 135 Junior courses in summer: 4 Junior courses throughout the year: 3 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 5 throughout the year: 5 | |
| 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: 27 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 6 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | China 4 % Germany 2 % England 10 % France 4 % Holland 4 % | Italy 3 % Japan 5 % Spain 30 % USA 10 % |
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Show details of all courses | Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 580 | 1100 | 1570 | 1990 | 2570 | 3090 | 3980 | 5080 | 5970 | 580 |
| 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: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 22.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 330 | 640 | 920 | 1170 | 1500 | 1810 | 2340 | 2980 | 3510 | 330 |
| 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: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 22.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 1120 | 2000 | 2850 | 3800 | 4750 | 5700 | 7600 | 9500 | 11400 | 950 |
| Ideal for students who wish to make progress in a short period of time. Special emphasis on both structure and speaking. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 20:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | 116 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 320 | -- |
| Aimed at foreigners working and living in Lisbon. Timetable after working hours. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 11.Oct.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | 155 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 435 | -- |
| For students who wish to get a degree (Official certificate) in Portuguese as a foreign language. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 11.Oct.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | 122 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 335 | -- |
| These courses are aimed at students that already have a sound command of the Language (levels C1 and C2) | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This course is aimed at all students who wish to not only learn the language but also to have an insight into Portuguese Culture and Tradition. Lessons will take place in the morning. In the afternoon students will be taken on various cultural trips in and outside Lisbon. These trips will take place everyday and there will be a whole day visit on 24.07. The price includes: Course, accommodation and Social/Cultural activities. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 18.Jul.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
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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. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 56.00 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. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Instituto Camoes |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 16.Feb.2010, 01.Apr.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 25.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 03.Jun.2010, 10.Jun.2010, 15.Aug.2010, 05.Oct.2010, 01.Nov.2010, 01.Dec.2010, 08.Dec.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 15.Jun.2010, 25.Dec.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Portuguese, French, 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. |
Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 110 | 200 | 287 | 360 | -- | 60 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 385 | 770 | 1155 | 1540 | 385 | 60 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday 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 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 560 | 1120 | 1680 | 2240 | -- | 60 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday 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 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in EURO | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1260 | -- | 60 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday 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 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | Lisbon: for 60 EURO (one way) Taxi costs about 20 EURO to the city center |
| No. of reviews: | 26 |
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| Overall rating | 4.2/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.6/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.0/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.4/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.8/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.9/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.0/5.0 |
| Other | 3.8/5.0 |
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