Reviews of International House, Lisbon, Portugal
Total number of reviews: 40
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 40 reviews of former students of International House
| Overall rating International House, Lisbon, Portugal | 4.3 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.7 |
| Organisation | 4.1 |
| Facilities | 3.7 |
| Social activities | 3.5 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.6 |
| Value for money | 4.1 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.0 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | --- |
| Other | 4.5 |
Individual Reviews
International House
9. May. 2016
1. Mathilde 
101.Course: Super Intensive Course - 4 weeks
101.Course: Super Intensive Course - 4 weeks
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The classes were very intense. Qualified teachers
2. Nov. 2015
2. Martin (47 years)
102.Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
102.Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
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Well structured classes with dedicated teachers. They responded to my requests and and adjusted workload and content very well to my personal needs(private lessons).
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Good and professional organization as well as teaching.
23. May. 2014
3. Ties (42 years) 
103.Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
103.Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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The teachers, especially the friendliness and customer focus.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Ask for typical sayings in Lisbon and take a trip to Sintra!
Other comments
Bit primitive and very focused on English, a little more organizational effort (and being proud!) would be good for the Portuguese lessons.
22. Jan. 2014
4. Marina (43 years) Portugal
104.Course: Intensive Course - 12 weeks
104.Course: Intensive Course - 12 weeks
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I really loved the personality of my teacher. Her dedication to giving classes, her knowledge of her country's history and her sense of humor made my classes very interesting. This school is to be recommended!
16. Oct. 2013
5. Soren (63 years) Denmark
105.Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
105.Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
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Hotel 3 Stars
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16. Oct. 2013
6. Lise (62 years) Denmark
106.Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
106.Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
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Good teachers
7. Oct. 2013
7. Irene (27 years) Netherlands
107.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
107.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Great teachers who adjust the lessons to your needs.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The park next door with the modern art museum is great. And take the bus (161 from praca de espanha) to costa da caparice. Nice beach!
Other comments
Almost no other foreign students studying Portugese (September). It's not easy to meet people at the school. So I recommend staying in a hostel instead of a family ( if you're young and don't want to be on your own every night). We got 2 hours instead of 3 hours class because there where only 3 people. WIFI was not working in the school on your phone. No software or anything: no need to bring your laptop.
20. Mar. 2013
8. Carla (17 years) 
108.Course: Part-time Set Programs - 1 week
108.Course: Part-time Set Programs - 1 week
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5. Dec. 2011
9. Juliana (55 years)
109.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
109.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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They all make an effort to offer the best to the students. Because of my language level, there were only 2 other students in my group and we did the complete number of lessons. We learnt a lot. They always tried to adapt to our needs if there were changes, such as the starting time.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Please reserve a lot of time for the city and use the new skills. Portuguese people are very forthcoming even if you only know some words. So, don't be shy!
Other comments
The school is just perfect, very close to the subway station. And the teachers (Monica and Antonio) and the dispatcher (Ana) are priceless!
21. Sep. 2011
10. Anastasia (16 years) Portugal
110.Course: Super Intensive Course - 3 weeks
110.Course: Super Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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Boarding House - Pensão
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my huge progress!
30. Aug. 2010
11. Andrew (43 years)
111.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
111.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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29. Jul. 2010
12. Aagot (64 years) Norway
112.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
112.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Boarding House - Pensão
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There was a friendly atmosphere at the school.
Other comments
I did not use the facilities such as computer, library and cultural excursions.
26. Jul. 2010
13. Maciej (31 years) Poland
113.Course: Intensive Group Course - 1 week
113.Course: Intensive Group Course - 1 week
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Nice atmosphere & the quality of teaching.
19. Jul. 2010
14. Kashara (21 years)
114.Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
114.Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Hotel 3 Stars
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The organisation, extremely efficient.
9. Feb. 2010
15. Bruce (55 years)
115.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
115.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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23. Nov. 2009
16. Freek (50 years) Netherlands
116.Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
116.Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
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3. Oct. 2009
17. Anna (55 years)
117.Course: 1 week
117.Course: 1 week
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good teachers, personal/tailored approach
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
take a guided walk with the school guide in Gracia and Alfama, great afternoon!
29. Jul. 2009
18. Claudia (16 years) Belgium
118.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
118.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Homestay - Lisbon
7. May. 2009
19. Michelle (39 years)
119.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
119.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Teachers were flexible and accommodated my needs since I was the only person in the class
14. Nov. 2008
20. Anna (23 years) 
120.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
120.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Homestay - Lisbon
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31. Mar. 2008
21. Joseph (54 years) Ireland
121.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
121.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Homestay - Lisbon
19. Oct. 2007
22. Arnaud (32 years)
122.Course: Special Super Intensive Group Course - 2 weeks
122.Course: Special Super Intensive Group Course - 2 weeks
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12. Sep. 2007
23. Sophie Estelle (21 years) Germany
123.Course: Small Group Intensive course - 4 weeks
123.Course: Small Group Intensive course - 4 weeks
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Homestay Executive
15. Aug. 2007
24. Kate (22 years) United Kingdom
124.Course: Intensive course - 4 weeks
124.Course: Intensive course - 4 weeks
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Paula is an excellent teacher, and Anna does everything possible to make sure students are happy.
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Excellent experience, I'm glad I chose International House.
12. Aug. 2007
25. Doris (55 years)
125.Course: Special Super Intensive Group Course - 1 week
125.Course: Special Super Intensive Group Course - 1 week
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good to overlook, kindness of people
30. Mar. 2007
26. Silvio Remo (37 years) 
126.Course: Standard - 3 weeks
126.Course: Standard - 3 weeks
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the people
26. Oct. 2006
27. Anna (24 years)
127.Course: Standard - 2 weeks
127.Course: Standard - 2 weeks
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The familiar atmosphere in the school.
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Costa da Caparica e Belém
10. Aug. 2006
28. Keith (53 years)
128.Course: Standard - 2 weeks
128.Course: Standard - 2 weeks
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friendly, excellent teaching
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The course was tailored exactly to my own needs.
19. Dec. 2005
29. Annika
129.Course: Standard - 2 weeks
129.Course: Standard - 2 weeks
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International House Lisbon doesn't have many pupils from abroad who want to learn Portuguese. I think the average is 6 pupils from abroad per month. If you want to get to know new people in the school this fact is extremely disappointing, because you easily end up completely on your own and you feel isolated.
19. Dec. 2005
30. Egle
130.Course: Standard - 2 weeks
130.Course: Standard - 2 weeks
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Visit Sintra
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Great and friendly school staff
1. Oct. 2003
31. Ulrike (25 years) Deutschland
131.Course: General
131.Course: General
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It was the best time of my life. I can only say that I was very happy in Lisbon and I enjoyed my time very much. It was an experience that everybody must try.
26. Sep. 2003
32. Martin (24 years)
132.Course: General
132.Course: General
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The visits.
12. Sep. 2003
33. Anneke (19 years) Germany
133.Course: General
133.Course: General
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The teachers were very nice and friendly, and all of them did a very good job at teaching me my first words of Portuguese.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
If you go to Lisbon, go to a disco called 'Kapital', and see if anybody is there. It is said to be a really good place, but everytime we were there, it was empty. I would love to know what it's like with lots of people partying...!
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Even if you do not know any Portuguese at all, you can definitly go to this school. When I got there, I didn't know a word, but after 4 weeks I had really learned a lot.
27. Aug. 2003
34. Alberto (27 years) Italy
134.Course: General
134.Course: General
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24. Jul. 2003
35. Marie Germany/uk
135.Course: General
135.Course: General
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6. Jun. 2003
36. Simone (34 years) Germany
136.Course: General
136.Course: General
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the school's atmosphere is very friendly and familiar. the classes have been fun and very diversified. i would definitely recommend the school.
7. May. 2003
37. Mirja (23 years) Deutschland
137.Course: General
137.Course: General
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12. Apr. 2003
38. Helm, (21 years) Deutschland
138.Course: General
138.Course: General
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4. Apr. 2003
39. Sven (30 years) Deutschland
139.Course: One-to-One
139.Course: One-to-One
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Friendly atmosphere
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I think Group lessons are better than singles, and max 4 hours a day
18. Sep. 2001
40. Johanna (22 years) Deutschland
140.Course: General
140.Course: General
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