Fast Forward Institute Porto, Portugal
- Central location with restaurants, shops and historic sites all within walking distance.
- An older average age per class than in other schools in the same city.
Location: Fast Forward Institute is located in the extraordinary city of Porto. The school is housed in the city centre, in the heart of the city, with shops, restaurants and much of the city's historic architecture, all within walking distance. As the second-largest city in Portugal, Porto has become renowned for its architecture and blending of the past with the
present, finding itself on the "must-see" destination list of many students and travellers alike. Although the city is small, it has plenty to offer, with everything easily accessible by foot from the school, ensuring students can quickly get their bearings and explore this historical and friendly city.
Course selection General courses are readily available in groups or private lessons, with Executive courses and courses that run in conjunction with lessons in wine or surfing, also amongst the school's favourite choices.
Methodology: Creating a friendly and professional atmosphere, as well as building an effective and enjoyable learning environment for all students, is important to Fast Forward Institute in Porto. The school's focus is on communication, often working beyond books and written exercises, to stimulate conversation between students and teachers.
Social and Cultural: Students are never short of something to do whilst studying in Porto. The Fast Forward Institute like to continue their welcoming atmosphere from the classroom into the evening, with a variety of evening activities and weekend excursions readily available and promoted by the school. Amongst these activities you can find a massive amount of guided tours, informing you about the expansive history of the city, as well as visits to local museums, stadiums, markets and shops, all whilst tasting the finest in Porto's culinary treats along the way.
Portuguese Courses
Group Intensive
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from289€275€ / week More

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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 289 275 | 575 547 | 862 819 | 998 949 | 1248 1186 | 1498 1424 | 1748 1661 | 1998 1899 | 2248 2136 | 2498 2374 | 2998 2849 |
Price in US$ | 311 | 618 | 926 | 1072 | 1341 | 1609 | 1878 | 2146 | 2415 | 2683 | 3220 |
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Group Super Intensive
In high demand!30 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from495€471€ / week More


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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1485 1411 | 1730 1644 | 2162 2054 | 2594 2465 | 3026 2875 | 3458 3286 | 3890 3696 | 4322 4106 | 5186 4927 |
Price in US$ | 532 | 1064 | 1595 | 1858 | 2322 | 2786 | 3250 | 3714 | 4178 | 4642 | 5570 |
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
Combined Course (20 group + 10 individual)30 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from575€547€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 575 547 | 1150 1093 | 1725 1639 | 2300 2185 | 2875 2732 | 3450 3278 | 4025 3824 | 4600 4370 | 5175 4917 | 5750 5463 | 6900 6555 |
Price in US$ | 618 | 1236 | 1853 | 2471 | 3088 | 3706 | 4323 | 4941 | 5558 | 6176 | 7411 |
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This course consists of 20 group lessons and 10 individual lessons per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
Combined Course (20 group + 15 individual)35 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from720€684€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 720 684 | 1440 1368 | 2160 2052 | 2880 2736 | 3600 3420 | 4320 4104 | 5040 4788 | 5760 5472 | 6480 6156 | 7200 6840 | 8640 8208 |
Price in US$ | 774 | 1547 | 2320 | 3094 | 3867 | 4640 | 5413 | 6187 | 6960 | 7733 | 9280 |
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This course consists of 20 group lessons and 15 individual lessons per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Combined Course (20 group + 5 individual)25 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from429€408€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 429 408 | 858 816 | 1287 1223 | 1716 1631 | 2145 2038 | 2574 2446 | 3003 2853 | 3432 3261 | 3861 3668 | 4290 4076 | 5148 4891 |
Price in US$ | 461 | 922 | 1383 | 1843 | 2304 | 2765 | 3226 | 3686 | 4147 | 4608 | 5529 |
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This course consists of 20 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:50
One-to-One Online5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from160€152€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 160 152 | 320 304 | 480 456 | 640 608 | 800 760 | 960 912 | 1120 1064 | 1280 1216 | 1440 1368 | 1600 1520 | 1920 1824 |
Price in US$ | 172 | 344 | 516 | 688 | 860 | 1032 | 1203 | 1375 | 1547 | 1719 | 2063 |
This course is designed to give students the personal attention of a live class along with the flexibility and convenience of an online course.
All lessons are with a teacher online, with use of videos, info graphics, quizzes, audio files, podcast episodes among other e-learning materials.
Each lesson lasts 55 minutes.
Morning: 12:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 17:00 - 17:55
Private Course 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from720€684€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 720 684 | 1440 1368 | 1920 1824 | 2560 2432 | 3200 3040 | 3840 3648 | 4480 4256 | 5120 4864 | 5760 5472 | 6400 6080 | 7680 7296 |
Price in US$ | 774 | 1547 | 2063 | 2750 | 3437 | 4125 | 4812 | 5499 | 6187 | 6874 | 8249 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Private Course 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from1080€1026€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1080 1026 | 1920 1824 | 2880 2736 | 3840 3648 | 4800 4560 | 5760 5472 | 6720 6384 | 7680 7296 | 8640 8208 | 9600 9120 | 11520 10944 |
Price in US$ | 1160 | 2063 | 3094 | 4125 | 5156 | 6187 | 7218 | 8249 | 9280 | 10311 | 12373 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
Private Course 4040 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from1440€1368€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1440 1368 | 2560 2432 | 3840 3648 | 5120 4864 | 6400 6080 | 7680 7296 | 8960 8512 | 10240 9728 | 11520 10944 | 12800 12160 | 15360 14592 |
Price in US$ | 1547 | 2750 | 4125 | 5499 | 6874 | 8249 | 9623 | 10998 | 12373 | 13747 | 16497 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:50
Portuguese and Surf 20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from430€409€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 430 409 | 860 817 | 1290 1226 | 1575 1497 | 1974 1876 | 2373 2255 | 2772 2634 | 3171 3013 | 3570 3392 | 3969 3771 | 4767 4529 |
Price in US$ | 462 | 924 | 1386 | 1692 | 2121 | 2549 | 2978 | 3406 | 3835 | 4263 | 5120 |
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The surfing lessons will take place on the Praia de Matosinhos, 20 minutes to the west of the centre of Porto. 5 group lessons per week from Monday to Friday, in the afternoons, or on weekends, mornings and afternoons. The lessons are 1.5 hours long. Maximum of 6 students per instructor. Board, wetsuit, insurance and a hot shower are included in the price. The course is available all year round.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Portuguese and Yoga20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from398€379€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 398 379 | 796 757 | 1194 1135 | 1592 1513 | 1990 1891 | 2388 2269 | 2786 2647 | 3184 3025 | 3582 3403 | 3980 3781 | 4776 4538 |
Price in US$ | 428 | 855 | 1283 | 1710 | 2138 | 2565 | 2993 | 3420 | 3847 | 4275 | 5130 |
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Portuguese and Wine20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from498€474€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 498 474 | 932 886 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 535 | 1001 |
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Wine lessons and lecture sessions are in the afternoons on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 2 hours each for one week program and 1 hour each for two week programs. The programme includes visits to local wine cellars and wine stores.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Our prices for Fast Forward Institute include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Student opinions about Fast Forward Institute, Porto
Fast Forward Institute, Porto
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Fast Forward Institute
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Germany | 18% |
USA | 17% |
Italy | 9% |
England | 9% |
Spain | 7% |
Netherlands | 7% |
Switzerland | 7% |
France | 4% |
Japan | 3% |
Venezuela | 2% |
Sweden | 1% |
Korea | 1% |
Other nationalities | 15% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 1% |
18-24 years | 18% |
25-34 years | 22% |
35-50 years | 39% |
>50 years | 20% |
Information for all courses offered by Fast Forward Institute
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Airport transfer
100 € return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
The riverside Ribeira district is the most alluring part of Porto, a window onto the past with shadowed lanes, dark, cobbled passages and boats lined up along the quayside (now mostly for show, advertising for tourist jaunts).
- Jardins do Palácio de Cristal:
This modest, leafy park named after a long-gone 19th-century crystal palace, is home to a sports pavilion, gardens and a pond, roving peacocks and a reasonably priced self-service restaurant. But pride of the place goes to the new, high-tech Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett.
- Solar do Vinho do Porto:
The finest place in Porto to drink Port is the Solar do Vinho do Porto, a posh bar with a river view terrace beside the Palácio de Cristal garden, where you'll find hundreds of varieties to choose from.
Adults - Paid activities
- Estádio do Dragão: EUR 15
- Palácio da Bolsa: EUR 10
Accommodation
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay! 61 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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Price in US$ | 277 | 554 | 831 | 1108 | 1385 | 1662 | 1939 | 2216 | 2770 | 3324 | 277 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Questions and answers about Fast Forward Institute
I only eat vegan and I like animals too! So if there are animals in the family, no problem for me. Do you have suitable families?
Do I get the surf lesson plan in advance?
Can I spontaneously add private lessons during my stay at the school?
Can I use the kitchen in the host family?
I would like to book a couple of dinners with host family accommodation. Is that possible?
What is the minimum age at the school?
I would like to stay for 2 months with intensive classes and live in an apartment, do you know of one that is close to the school?
FAQ about Fast Forward Institute, Porto
Is there a language course in Portugal for Brazilian Portuguese?
I am planning on booking this course through my school as part of the Erasmus+ Programme. I was wondering if it would be possible to do that, since I would need some documents from the school.
Is airport pickup offered by Fast Forward Institute?
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Fast Forward Institute offers courses for which ages?
Terms of Fast Forward Institute

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Lessons on the Group Intensive course delivered at the Fast Forward Institute focus on the active use of the language. The teachers’ goal is to help you develop all the fundamental language skills of Portuguese, which are: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The lessons are 50 minutes long. Maximum of 6 students per group. Available from absolute beginner to advanced levels. Lessons are devoted to learning and practising grammar, as well as vocabulary extension. Nevertheless, the importance of communication is stressed throughout the course. An emphasis is placed on real-life situations through role-plays, conversations and interviews. The training is complemented by discussions around culture, history and current affairs, films, articles and music. The school closes on public holidays. However, missed classes will be made up for at a later date.