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Portuguese Language Schools in Faro Ranking 2024

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Faro ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Faro

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Faro
109 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Faro
Nightlife
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Interesing things to do
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Geographic setting
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Public transport
3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Climate
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Cleanliness
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Affordability
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shopping
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Safety
4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

What our students said about Faro

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Nice, manageable regional capital; a pleasant place to live. Relaxation begins on the ferry to the beach... City centre very nice, pleasant to go out in the evening. Culturally interesting, partly with beautiful architecture; however, some side streets still have potential for urban development. The public transport system could also be improved.

Frank
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Faro has a few places of interest (churches, old town, etc.), a wide choice of restaurants, several very long beaches outside the city that can only be reached by ferry, bus or car, a large nearby nature reserve (lots of birds).

Norbert
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Faro is not directly on the sea and if you don't have a car, it's quite a hassle to explore tourist spots in the Algarve.

Sabine
Austria
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Faro is my dream destination: big enough to have plenty to offer, yet manageable and homely.

Günter
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

The school is well located, easy to access. The staff are super friendly and accommodating

Denis F
Canada
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Good destination, maybe I would avoid the summer because it is too touristy.

Inmaculada
Spain
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Due to a train strike I had difficulties in getting to Faro for several days

Nadja
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

A nice little town, I missed the park as it is being renovated.

Helene
Austria
3.0

Rating: 3/5

As good as Malaga, my usual go-to city/beach destination.

Lynn
England UK

What school directors said about Faro

Faro is an ideal destination for students who wish to discover the "real” side of Portugal. The city offers history and culture set in a relaxing environment, on the shore of Ria Formosa, while having the whole of the Algarve to be easily explored.

Cristina PalmaDirector of CIAL Centro de Linguas, lives in Faro since 1969

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Faro

CIAL Centro de Linguas

The teacher was very nice and the placement test was helpful.

26 February 2024
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 59 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

At the time of my participation, my group and the parallel groups were small (less than 5 participants). The exchange during the breaks and after the lessons even took place across groups, including with the teachers. I had never experienced this before and I thought it was excellent.

21 February 2024
Course: Standard Course + Workshop - 1 week
Student age: 58 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

I really liked the dedication and the work of the teachers. They are the best.

16 October 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 53 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

Very good teachers and enjoyable classes, good quality of the material provided.
In general, everything went very well. I learned new things and practiced the language, which was my intention.

3 August 2023
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 52 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

Very friendly reception. Teachers and other staff were very nice and helpful. Very personal atmosphere, as the school is quite small. The school is very centrally located in Faro.

4 July 2023
Course: Standard Course + Workshop - 2 weeks
Student age: 65 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

The teacher responded very individually to our previous knowledge and our learning speed and we were able to make enormous progress as a result.

3 February 2023
Course: Standard Course + Workshop - 1 week
Student age: 62 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

Denise (the teacher) and all the people there a super lovely and it was a lot of fun.

2 January 2023
Course: Easter & Christmas Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 41 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

I felt very comfortable from the first minute. Many thanks to Christine and Denise!

1 May 2022
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 61 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

The school is great, very familiar. The accommodation is right across the street. There is a great atmosphere.

8 November 2021
Course: Standard Course + Workshop - 4 weeks
Student age: 42 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

The organization, the teachers, the helpfulness, excellent work.
The cleanliness, especially in the toilet, was sometimes poor. Especially the first week. After that, it got better.

11 October 2021
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 40 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

Very friendly, professional, excellent teacher for which a big thank you!

11 August 2021
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 56 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

Our teacher Denise was excellent. While teaching us the language, she gave us information about the history and culture of Portugal.
I would recommend this school to everyone.

16 March 2020
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 68 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

Friendliness of everyone
Should focus more on the interests of the students and not work through every boring point in the textbook.

2 March 2020
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 71 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

We had a great and patient teacher, Denise.
Great institute.

14 January 2019
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 57 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

I found it a very pleasant atmosphere, and my teacher Ines has been able to teach me a lot in a short time

28 November 2018
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 62 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

Very warm company, always ready to help

27 November 2018
Course: Standard Course + Workshop - 3 weeks
Student age: 54 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

Cial uses one approach in their teaching, so you can switch schools without falling behind in the course. The teacher was good and very knowledgeable and kept our individual learning needs in mind. The school does her utmost best to help you out.
They go pretty slow through the course materials. Just 3 chapters a week, everything will explained up to six times and I had to read the same course materials 2 or 3 times in class. The are pretty much on the clock. Not a minute overtime during the classes. A big difference with Fast Forward in Porto. If you have the basic knowledge and are keen to learn grammar, then Cial's teaching is pretty slow.

29 October 2018
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 59 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews
CIAL Centro de Linguas

The attention the teachers gave you and the adaptability of the classes to fulfil your needs so you could work on the areas you most had trouble with.

30 April 2018
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 22 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 107 reviews

Information about Faro

Why Faro? Faro is the capital of the district of Algarve and has about 40.000 inhabitants. The city grew in importance after deciding in 1577 that the bishop´s seat should be located in Faro. Faro is also the home of the Rio Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve hundreds of different birds who make a stopover during the spring and autumn migratory periods. The main sights of historical interest are within the charming old town centre.
Population:   42,000
Time zone: -8h. (GMT +0)
Region: Faro, Faro
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.4584 SGD)
Visa: Nationals from Singapore do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Portugal in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Portugal on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal.
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 341 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 314 €
Cost of Living:
  • Big Mac price (Portugal average): 4.37 €
    (13% more expensive than in Singapore)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type F
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Best time to take a language course in Faro
June
Portugal Day Celebrations
Portugal Day Celebrations

10 June 2024The Día de Portugal is celebrated on the anniversary of the death of the famed Portuguese writer, Luis de Camoes. While official ceremonies with military parades take place in a different city each year, the day is commemorated throughout the country and also by emigrants abroad.

Faro Municipal Museum
Faro Municipal Museum
Deserta Island
Deserta Island
Faro
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Faro (FAO) - 3 km. from Faro city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 60 minutes, 15 minutes.

Main stops: Faro Aeroporto, Pontes de Marchil, Faro

Taxi: 6 minutes drive to city center of Faro

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