Lusa Language School Lisbon, Portugal 
Rua Nova do Carvalho, 66, 2º esquerdo - 1200-292 Lisbon - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- The school organises dinners for students every Friday night.
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.9
What we dislike about the school
- Not many social activities offered by the school.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Location: Lusa Language School is located in the colourful and friendly Portuguese capital city of Lisbon. Housed in the Cais do Sodré district, the school has excellent nearby transportation options such as bus, train and trams, ensuring students can move around the city and further afield easily. Attractions such as The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Praça Luís de Camões and The National Theatre of São Carlos are all within walking distance of the school, along with many shops, restaurants and eateries.
Course selection: Course selection with Lusa Language is between an Intensive Course (20 lessons per week), Immersions Course (25 lessons per week) and Private Lessons. All courses are available to students of all levels, throughout the whole year.
Accommodation: Accommodation with the school is readily available, with a variety of Homestay options in different districts throughout the city, as well as Summer Residences throughout the summer months.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are excellent, and include a library, free after-class language learning software and a student support desk for any questions or queries. All classrooms have air conditioning, with most having ample natural light to help create the optimal learning environment.
Additional information: Lusa Language School promotes the importance of experiencing the life and culture of the Portuguese locals, along with grammar and language exercises, to progress understanding of the local language. Many cultural visits and social activities are arranged throughout the year, introducing students to the beauty of Lisbon.
Portuguese Courses
General Language
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€265€252 / week More
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 265 252 | 511 486 | 731 695 | 974 926 | 1,218 1,158 | 1,461 1,388 | 1,705 1,620 | 1,948 1,851 | 2,192 2,083 | 2,435 2,314 | 2,922 2,776 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 572 | 818 | 1,090 | 1,363 | 1,635 | 1,908 | 2,180 | 2,453 | 2,724 | 3,269 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Lusa Language School
Monica
"The 4-hour course is very dense, full of information and you do a lot of grammar topics and not easy to absorb so much knowledge in a short time. I'm glad we still worked hard and learned a lot. Maybe a half-hour break. However, I learned a lot of grammar and I am happy with that. I would insist more on new vocabulary."
Violaine
"Whenever possible, it would be a good idea to have an English-speaking group and a Spanish-Italian-French-speaking group, as each group would benefit more from the experience."
Barbara
"Great teacher!!! Wonderful fun group!"
Joan
"Enjoyed every minute."
Montserrat
"Recommended 100%."
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Part-Time Course4 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from€42€40 / week More
Part-Time Course
4 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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€42€40 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 395 376 | 600 570 | 800 760 |
| Price in US$ | 235 | 442 | 672 | 895 |
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- Starting dates
- Every first Monday of month
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 19:00 - 21:00 - Possible course durations
- 5, 10, 15, 20 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Summer CourseFor the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Offer!from€624€609 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Course
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
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€624€609 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 624 609 | 1,186 1,157 | 1,601 1,561 | 2,158 2,105 | 2,698 2,631 | 3,238 3,158 | 3,777 3,683 | 4,317 4,210 | 4,856 4,735 | 5,396 5,262 | 6,475 6,314 |
| Price in US$ | 717 | 1,362 | 1,839 | 2,478 | 3,098 | 3,718 | 4,337 | 4,957 | 5,575 | 6,195 | 7,434 |
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Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Online
Online Intensive Course10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€144€137 / week More
Online Intensive Course
10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€144€137 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 212 202 | 384 365 | 576 548 | 768 730 | 576 548 | 672 639 | 768 730 | 864 821 | 960 912 | 1,152 1,095 |
| Price in US$ | 238 | 430 | 645 | 860 | 645 | 752 | 860 | 967 | 1,074 | 1,289 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Online Part-Time Course4 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from€39€38 / week More
Online Part-Time Course
4 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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€39€38 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 195 186 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 380 361 | 555 528 | 740 703 |
| Price in US$ | 219 | 426 | 621 | 828 |
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- Starting dates
- Every first Monday of month
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 5, 10, 15, 20 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Online Private Course (10)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€300€285 / week More
Online Private Course (10)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 |
| Price in US$ | 336 | 672 | 1,007 | 1,343 | 1,678 | 2,014 | 2,350 | 2,685 | 3,021 | 3,356 | 4,028 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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Online Private Course (20)20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€580€551 / week More
Online Private Course (20)
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 580 551 | 1,160 1,102 | 1,740 1,653 | 2,320 2,204 | 2,900 2,755 | 3,480 3,306 | 4,060 3,857 | 4,640 4,408 | 5,220 4,959 | 5,800 5,510 | 6,960 6,612 |
| Price in US$ | 649 | 1,298 | 1,947 | 2,596 | 3,245 | 3,893 | 4,542 | 5,191 | 5,840 | 6,489 | 7,786 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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Online Private Course (30)30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€840€798 / week More
Online Private Course (30)
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€840€798 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 840 798 | 1,680 1,596 | 2,520 2,394 | 3,360 3,192 | 4,200 3,990 | 5,040 4,788 | 5,880 5,586 | 6,720 6,384 | 7,560 7,182 | 8,400 7,980 | 10,080 9,576 |
| Price in US$ | 940 | 1,880 | 2,819 | 3,759 | 4,699 | 5,638 | 6,578 | 7,518 | 8,457 | 9,397 | 11,276 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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Private
Private Course (10)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€350€333 / week More
Private Course (10)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,200 3,990 |
| Price in US$ | 392 | 784 | 1,175 | 1,567 | 1,958 | 2,350 | 2,741 | 3,133 | 3,524 | 3,916 | 4,699 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 10 private lessons per week. During these private lessons you can focus on subjects that you would like to work on, for example pronunciation or business Portuguese.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private Course (20)20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€660€627 / week More
Private Course (20)
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 660 627 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,980 1,881 | 2,640 2,508 | 3,300 3,135 | 3,960 3,762 | 4,620 4,389 | 5,280 5,016 | 5,940 5,643 | 6,600 6,270 | 7,920 7,524 |
| Price in US$ | 739 | 1,477 | 2,215 | 2,954 | 3,692 | 4,430 | 5,169 | 5,907 | 6,645 | 7,383 | 8,860 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
This course includes 20 private lessons per week. During these private lessons you can focus on subjects that you would like to work on, for example pronunciation or business Portuguese.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
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Private Course (25)25 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€775€737 / week More
Private Course (25)
25 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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€775€737 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 775 737 | 1,550 1,473 | 2,325 2,209 | 3,100 2,945 | 3,875 3,682 | 4,650 4,418 | 5,425 5,154 | 6,200 5,890 | 6,975 6,627 | 7,750 7,363 | 9,300 8,835 |
| Price in US$ | 867 | 1,734 | 2,601 | 3,468 | 4,335 | 5,202 | 6,069 | 6,936 | 7,803 | 8,670 | 10,404 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 25 private lessons per week. During these private lessons you can focus on subjects that you would like to work on, for example pronunciation or business Portuguese.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Lusa Language School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Student opinions about Lusa Language School, Lisbon
4.7
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Lusa Language School, Lisbon
Lusa Language School, Lisbon
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Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Monica
53 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Overall, I am satisfied with Lusa Language school and would recommend it. Also the facility is very nice and new and the classrooms bright and comfortable. Small groups of maximum 8/10 people make a difference in learning. My overall rating of the school is good, I was hoping to learn more but Portuguese is really a very difficult language and 2 weeks is too short. I found the teachers to be well prepared, the course materials distributed were of good quality, and the theory and grammar part was well explained by both teachers. The location at the historic center was also very central and both the lecturers but also the secretariat were very kind and friendly. I am also very grateful to the school management who met my many requests and listened to my comments and criticisms carefully and tried to meet my needs and that is commendable. I found all the staff good. I thank the legendary Veronica who helped me so much in choosing the school and was perfect as a mediator and had great patience in answering all my e-mails over the course of 6 months and above all showed great professionalism and preparation, really great, congratulations!”
“I liked the school in general but there are some points that in my opinion should be improved.
The cultural activities are really scarce and this is really a pity because it helps the participants to know and improve the oral language, the listening part and to know the culture and customs of the place and also to jump in and talk and it helps to bring participants from different groups together and make new friends otherwise it can feel a bit lonely. In two weeks only 2 activities were offered, visit to Caiscais, which I had already seen, but this is not the school's fault and visit to a beautiful museum with the remains of the Roman Theater and ruins with a very good guide. Really beautiful this visit and allowed me to get to know 2 kids from an upper level class. Unfortunately there were only 5 of us at the visit although it was very well organized. The activities were not advertised and promoted with a poster hanging at the entrance of the floor or communicated during the lesson or highlighted but only sent via e-mail with other information and so were not valued and highlighted. In my opinion we should offer at least two cultural activities per week just on city knowledge and offer a tour of the historic center for new students starting a course.
So I would recommend improving the communication of the organized activities by communicating them at least in the class hour because they create group spirit and you also learn from guided tours etc...... Another sore point that everything is explained in English, even during the lessons, you risk listening to English most of the time and learning more English than Portuguese and also the students were always asking questions in English and this was a bit heavy. Fortunately, the second teacher spoke a little more Portuguese. I understand that my group was beginners and it was not obvious, especially for those who are not neo-Latin speakers and since the course is attended by people who speak mostly English and for that reason that if more cultural activities were offered where the explanations are given mostly in Portuguese more English could be improved. In fact, I am a little disappointed that I did not improve the oral and especially the spoken language aspect. I think the learning method should also include a time where you practice speaking in practical situations, but I understand that in the beginning when you are a beginner you work on grammar and vocabulary. To sum up, I would increase cultural visits, out-of-hours gathering times, and make an effort for everyone to speak in Portuguese and not English (secretary, teachers, etc...) but learners should also make an effort in this regard”
The cultural activities are really scarce and this is really a pity because it helps the participants to know and improve the oral language, the listening part and to know the culture and customs of the place and also to jump in and talk and it helps to bring participants from different groups together and make new friends otherwise it can feel a bit lonely. In two weeks only 2 activities were offered, visit to Caiscais, which I had already seen, but this is not the school's fault and visit to a beautiful museum with the remains of the Roman Theater and ruins with a very good guide. Really beautiful this visit and allowed me to get to know 2 kids from an upper level class. Unfortunately there were only 5 of us at the visit although it was very well organized. The activities were not advertised and promoted with a poster hanging at the entrance of the floor or communicated during the lesson or highlighted but only sent via e-mail with other information and so were not valued and highlighted. In my opinion we should offer at least two cultural activities per week just on city knowledge and offer a tour of the historic center for new students starting a course.
So I would recommend improving the communication of the organized activities by communicating them at least in the class hour because they create group spirit and you also learn from guided tours etc...... Another sore point that everything is explained in English, even during the lessons, you risk listening to English most of the time and learning more English than Portuguese and also the students were always asking questions in English and this was a bit heavy. Fortunately, the second teacher spoke a little more Portuguese. I understand that my group was beginners and it was not obvious, especially for those who are not neo-Latin speakers and since the course is attended by people who speak mostly English and for that reason that if more cultural activities were offered where the explanations are given mostly in Portuguese more English could be improved. In fact, I am a little disappointed that I did not improve the oral and especially the spoken language aspect. I think the learning method should also include a time where you practice speaking in practical situations, but I understand that in the beginning when you are a beginner you work on grammar and vocabulary. To sum up, I would increase cultural visits, out-of-hours gathering times, and make an effort for everyone to speak in Portuguese and not English (secretary, teachers, etc...) but learners should also make an effort in this regard”
Insider tip: “If you want a school where the method is to improve communication, I would say in this school there is more emphasis on grammar and writing but I think as beginners it's okay to work mostly on grammar and vocabulary and I was happy with that. Maybe in the higher courses you talk more”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: The 4-hour course is very dense, full of information and you do a lot of grammar topics and not easy to absorb so much knowledge in a short time. I'm glad we still worked hard and learned a lot. Maybe a half-hour break. However, I learned a lot of grammar and I am happy with that. I would insist more on new vocabulary.Other comments: Offer more activities where oral is spoken and practiced, and offer gathering activities in the afternoon or evening and more cultural activities: city tours, museums, etc.... For me too much English is spoken, even in class and with all LUSA staff
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2025 by Monica Di Minni
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Violaine
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“A very warm welcome, competent, dynamic and friendly teachers, comfortable premises (fresh water fountain, coffee machine, bright rooms, large tables).”
“At the 2nd address, we often waited outside the door, either on the pavement or on the landing of the 4th floor, because of key problems.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Whenever possible, it would be a good idea to have an English-speaking group and a Spanish-Italian-French-speaking group, as each group would benefit more from the experience.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2023 by Violaine UNGERER
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Hans
58 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers were very committed and very good.”
“There were lots of copies for learning but no folder for filing, but the school already knows that.”
Details of the review
Course: Bildungsurlaub Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2023 by Hans Lilienthal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Katrin
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The groups are small and intensive.”
“There is more emphasis on grammar exercises and less on communication.”
Insider tip: “The afternoon excursions are very interesting. Visit to the "Museu de arte antiga".”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Review date: 31. May. 2023 by Katrin Liebold
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Barbara
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher (Barbora) was excellent! She explained great, there were good exercises, she let us discuss animatedly at times... Our group was great! I learned a lot and laughed a lot!!! It's a pity that I had to leave already.”
“Windows open: Too loud due to street noise.
Window closed: Thick air as the heads are smoking....
Air conditioning makes sense, but I don't like it.”
Window closed: Thick air as the heads are smoking....
Air conditioning makes sense, but I don't like it.”
Insider tip: “1 week is over really quickly. Tip: Stay longer!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great teacher!!! Wonderful fun group!Other comments: Many thanks to the whole team!
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 17. May. 2023 by Barbara Löning
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Almas
67 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The fact that you are taught by different teachers and are thus introduced to the language in a very 'diverse' way. The good atmosphere in the school.”
“The frequent malfunctioning of the equipment, especially the photocopiers, which teachers also complained about.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: goodOther comments: The individual lessons in the afternoon advertised by the school are too much to cope with in addition to the 'full immersion' morning; the material can almost only be mastered by taking time out from the lessons to study privately, which is also confirmed by other participants.
Course: Full Immersion Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. May. 2023 by Almas Schimmel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Joan
72 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The staff are very friendly and helpful.”
“Everything was fine. I cannot think of anything negative.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Enjoyed every minute.Other comments: Very well organized.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Feb. 2023 by Joan Freyre
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Montserrat
54 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I loved the methodology and the teaching staff, I have learned a lot in the intensive course, I consider it very good, and I would continue if it were cheaper because it is worth it. I recommend this school, I am very happy with how much I have advanced, and how I have managed to speak so much in such a short time. In any case, it has market prices, as many other language schools costs the same or more, and it works very well because the groups are small and very interactive...”
“The price: all the language schools in Lisbon are expensive.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Recommended 100%.Other comments: I would not go to another one because I have loved Lusa Language School.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2021 by Montserrat Laguna Revilla
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sofia
24 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Teachers and teaching were very good and efficient. I learned a lot. There could have been more varied activities organised by the school instead of just a dinner once a week usually in a expensive restaurant considering there are many really good authentic Portuguese and not expensive ones to choose from.”
Insider tip: “Organisation at the school in general is ok. If you wish to change something the class level or the schedule of the class, talk to the staff and they might be able to accommodate you. That was the case for me when I asked to change from afternoon to morning class.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Nov. 2019 by Sofia Havulinna
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Federica
47 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 13. Jul. 2022 by Federica Altafin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Theresa
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. Nov. 2024 by Theresa Metscher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mareike
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Bildungsurlaub Course - 1 week
Review date: 12. Dec. 2023 by Mareike Weseloh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Irmina
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Mar. 2023 by Irmina Körholz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Friederike
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 27. Mar. 2023 by Friederike Behmer
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Lusa Language School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- DGERT
- Portuguese teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 30% male / 70% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Lusa Language School and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2016
General school facilities
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 9
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 25% |
| England | 13% |
| Spain | 6% |
| Germany | 5% |
| France | 4% |
| Netherlands | 3% |
| Sweden | 3% |
| Italy | 2% |
| Switzerland | 2% |
| Venezuela | 2% |
| Turkey | 1% |
| Chile | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 33% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 30% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 25% |
| >50 years | 5% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 200Throughout the year: 150
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 10Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by Lusa Language School
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 €. 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.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 05 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 04 Jun 2026, 10 Jun 2026, 13 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 01 Dec 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made upPlease note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Portuguese language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- The school organises weekly cultural activities such as visiting Castelo de São Jorge or Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, providing cooking classes, visiting a local garden, going for a trip to Belém or visiting one of the local museums. These vary from week to week. The school also organises sporting events, including surf classes, bike rides, stand-up paddle or mega boarding. Every Friday there is a dinner for students to socialise together.
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from Lusa Language School have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Lusa Language School.
Questions and answers about Lusa Language School
Does the school also offer student accommodation?
“We have no school accommodation listed on our site for this school, but we will be happy to check for you if they can offer you any options. ”
Veronica Romualdi, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 10, 2025
I would like to know the visa requirements and if you can help me with this procedure.
“Regarding your query about the visa requirements and whether we offer advice on this procedure, unfortunately we do not handle visas. I recommend that you contact the Portuguese embassy in your country of origin to resolve all your doubts about the visa process.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 22, 2024
Do you also offer conversation courses?
“Pure conversation courses are not offered. However, this is possible as one-to-one lessons.”
Bianca, Administration from Lusa Language School, Lisbon - Aug 08, 2023
Can I book accommodation through the school?
“At the moment, the school does not offer accommodation. Only the course can be booked.”
Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 10, 2023
Do I need to bring anything for the first day of the course?
“On Friday prior to the start date my colleagues will send an email with all the information about the course. On the 1st day you only need to bring a notebook and a pen, the rest will be provided by the school. ”
Bianca, Administration from Lusa Language School - Jul 06, 2023
Will the lessons be held in Portuguese-German, because my English is unfortunately not so good.
“You don't have to worry. Most of the classes are held in Portuguese, because students come from all different countries. The teachers will make it easy for you to get started even if you are a beginner. ”
Lisa S. Schiwy, Area Manager from Germany - Nov 08, 2022
FAQ about Lusa Language School, Lisbon
What is the best price for a course at Lusa Language School, Lisbon?
“Portuguese courses at Lusa Language School start at 38 € for Online Part-Time Course course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the number of students per class at Lusa?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Lusa varies from 1 (Online Private Course (10)) to 10 students (Intensive Course)”
Which countries are students of Lusa Language School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Lusa Language School comes from Spain with a 6,5% representation, followed by students from Germany (5,55%) and France (4,67%).”
Lusa Language School offers courses for which ages?
“Lusa Language School offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Lusa Language School
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Eduword, Lda | Tax registration ID: PT514040491
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
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The Portuguese summer course consists of classes held in the mornings or afternoons from Monday to Friday. On Friday nights, dinners are organised at the company’s favourite restaurants with teachers and staff, providing an opportunity to meet others and practice the language.
This course includes accommodation in a student residence, offering private rooms with shared bathrooms. Students will be placed in one of two available residences, at the discretion of the school and subject to availability.