inlinguaPorto, Portugal
- Excellent rating of teaching quality (4.8/5.0)
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: Inlingua Porto is local in the enchanting coastal city of Porto, in northwest Portugal. The school is housed in the historic city centre, surrounded by shops, cafés, boutiques, restaurants and many amenities and services. A short walk from the riverside, students can explore the city on foot with ease whilst also having access to public transport networks nearby. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the Via Catarina shopping mall, Porto Cathedral, several churches, Livraria Lello, the Jardim da Cordaoaria and more.
Course selection: Inlingua Proto offers a range of courses suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General Portuguese, students can also take full-immersion programmes which include online follow-up tuition, Portuguese with Surfing, and combination programmes of private and group lessons.
Social and cultural: Porto is a UNESCO recognised " city of World Heritage".
School facilities: Situated on the first floor of a beautiful art deco building designed by the famous architect José Marques de Silva, inlingua is very well suited to studying. With 8 comfortable, fully air-conditioned classrooms, wi-fi throughout the school, a bar area for students and staff to chat and relax between lessons, a library, a computer room for student use, and an outside veranda with table and chairs, inlingua offers an optimal environment to focus on Portuguese. On the ground floor is the café Déu la Déu which offers coffee and cakes!
Getting around: The school has various bus stops within a moment's walk of its front doors. The nearest metro station to the school is Trindade station, which is within a 600m walk. The city is also pedestrian-friendly. Bike rental services are also readily available.
- The language school inlingua was founded in Porto, Portugal in 1978.
- Legal name / parent company: Centro Suiço de Línguas (inlingua)
- Tax registration ID: PT504620100
Portuguese Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 1560 1482 | 3120 2964 | 4680 4446 | 5960 5662 | 7450 7078 | 8940 8493 | 10430 9909 | 11680 11096 | 14600 13870 | 17520 16644 | 1460 1387 |
This course includes: 6 hours tuition per day, iOL during the course, lunch with teachers thrice a week, 1 evening activity (restaurant, theatre, concert, etc.) and 3 months online learning folow up after your courses finishes.
There is also access to an optional social programme (Tuesday lunch with teachers, Wednesday afternoon excursion, Thursday cinema and Friday drinks and nibbles).
The most intensive programme available at inlingua and aimed at people who need to make the maximum amount of progress in the shortest time available. It's hard work, but the results make it worth the effort.
- 6 hours/day with a team of teachers,
- lunch with teacher 3 times per week,
- 1 hour/day iOL (iOL = inlingua online learning),
- 3 months online follow up after course finishes
- optional afternoon activities/social programme
- 1 evening activity per week (example: restaurant/theatre/concert, etc).
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 20 | 29 | 30 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 299 285 | 598 569 | 897 853 | 1144 1087 | 1716 1631 | 2152 2045 | 5111 4856 | 4900 4655 | 7105 6750 | 7050 6698 | 235 224 |
This course includes: 3 hours with emphasis on oral communication and 1 lesson iOL (grammar, listening and writing practice on computer) per day.
There is also 1 lesson at lunch in a local restaurant with teachers and 1 afternoon or evening outing per week.
With 3 hours of lessons every day, an extra (optional) hour of computer study daily, and a reduced number of participants (an average of just 4 or 5 students) the inlingua mini-group intensive courses ensure that you will make quick progress with your Portuguese. Although all areas of the language are covered, the school places a special emphasis on communication skills so speaking and listening are the areas you will improve the most. Outside of the classroom, the school invites you to take part in the social activities that are organised each week: a lunch on Tuesdays and a Wednesday afternoon activity where you can chat with teachers and other students: in Portuguese of course!
08 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 11 Mar 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 08 Apr 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 21 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 18 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 16 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 490 466 | 980 931 | 1470 1397 | 1868 1775 | 2335 2219 | 2802 2662 | 3269 3106 | 3624 3443 | 4530 4304 | 5436 5165 | 453 431 |
This course includes: 3 hours group tuition, 1 private lesson (afternoon), 1 hour iOL per day and 1 month online learning follow up after course finishes.
Lunch with teacher once per week.
Access to an optional social programme (Tuesday lunch with teachers, Wednesday afternoon excursion, Thursday cinema and Friday drinks and nibbles).
The ideal combination. Group lessons + individual lessons.
Enjoy the best of both worlds: The dynamics of a group course (3 hours of lessons each morning) and the rapid progress and individual focus of private lessons. (An hour of 1 to 1 classes in the afternoon) While the morning lessons will focus on general Portuguese communication skills the afternoon sessions can concentrate on your particular requirements, perhaps specific exam practice, pronunciation issues, extra help with listening or another specific topic.
The COMBI 1 programme is suitable for all students except beginners.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 684 650 | 1368 1300 | 2052 1950 | 2596 2467 | 3245 3083 | 3894 3700 | 4543 4316 | 5056 4804 | 6320 6004 | 7584 7205 | 632 601 |
The course includes: 3 hours group tuition, 2 private lesson (afternoon), 1 hour iOL per day and 1 month online learning follow up after course finishes.
Lunch with teacher once per week.
Access to an optional social programme (Tuesday lunch with teachers, Wednesday afternoon excursion, Thursday cinema and Friday drinks and nibbles).
Enjoy the best of both worlds: The dynamics of a group course (3 hours of lessons each morning) and the rapid progress and individual focus of private lessons (Two hours of 1 to 1 classes in the afternoon). While the morning lessons will focus on general Portuguese communication skills the afternoon sessions can concentrate on your particular requirements, perhaps specific exam practice, pronunciation issues, extra help with listening or another specific topic.
The COMBI 2 programme is suitable for all students except beginners.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 875 832 | 1750 1663 | 2625 2494 | 3268 3105 | 4085 3881 | 4902 4657 | 5719 5434 | 6440 6118 | 8050 7648 | 9660 9177 | 805 765 |
3 hours group tuition, 2 private lesson (afternoon), 1 hour iOL per day and 1 month online learning follow up after course finishes.
Lunch with teacher once per week
Access to an optional social programme (Tuesday lunch with teachers, Wednesday afternoon excursion, Thursday cinema and Friday drinks and nibbles).
Enjoy the best of both worlds: The dynamics of a group course (3 hours of lessons each morning) and the rapid progress and individual focus of private lessons (Three hours of 1 to 1 classes in the afternoon). While the morning lessons will focus on general Portuguese communication skills the afternoon sessions can concentrate on your particular requirements, perhaps specific exam practice, pronunciation issues, extra help with listening and other specific topics.
The COMBI 1 programme is suitable for all students except beginners.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
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Price at school Our price | 292 278 | 584 555 | 876 833 | 1096 1042 | 1370 1302 | 1644 1562 | 2104 1999 | 2630 2499 | 3156 2999 | 3945 3748 | 3728 3542 |
This course includes 1.5 hours of tuition every day from Monday to Friday, 1 month online learning follow up after course finishes and access to an optional social programme (Tuesday lunch with teachers, Wednesday afternoon excursion, Thursday cinema and Friday drinks and nibbles).
Individual lessons are the most efficient way to learn a language. You will have the exclusive attention of your teachers and the whole lesson will be dedicated to your specific needs.
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
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Price at school Our price | 570 542 | 1140 1083 | 1710 1625 | 2140 2033 | 2675 2542 | 3210 3050 | 4104 3899 | 5130 4874 | 6156 5849 | 7695 7311 | 7296 6932 |
This course includes 3 hours of tuition every day from Monday to Friday, 1 month online learning follow up after course finishes and access to an optional social programme (Tuesday lunch with teachers, Wednesday afternoon excursion, Thursday cinema and Friday drinks and nibbles).
Individual lessons are the most efficient way to learn a language. You will have the exclusive attention of your teachers and the whole lesson will be dedicated to your specific needs.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
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Price at school Our price | 832 791 | 1664 1581 | 2496 2372 | 3128 2972 | 3910 3715 | 4692 4458 | 5992 5693 | 7490 7116 | 8988 8539 | 11235 10674 | 10640 10108 |
This course includes: 4.5 hours of tuition every day from Monday to Friday, 1 month online learning follow up after course finishes and access to an optional social programme (Tuesday lunch with teachers, Wednesday afternoon excursion, Thursday cinema and Friday drinks and nibbles).
Individual lessons are the most efficient way to learn a language. You will have the exclusive attention of your teachers and the whole lesson will be dedicated to your specific needs.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 1080 1026 | 2160 2052 | 3240 3078 | 4060 3857 | 5075 4822 | 6090 5786 | 7776 7388 | 9720 9234 | 11664 11081 | 14580 13851 | 13824 13133 |
This course includes: 6 hours of tuition every day from Monday to Friday, 1 month online learning follow up after course finishes and access to an optional social programme (Tuesday lunch with teachers, Wednesday afternoon excursion, Thursday cinema and Friday drinks and nibbles).
Individual lessons are the most efficient way to learn a language. You will have the exclusive attention of your teachers and the whole lesson will be dedicated to your specific needs.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 399 380 | 798 759 | 1197 1138 | 1552 1475 | 1940 1843 | 2328 2212 | 2716 2581 | 3104 2949 | 3880 3686 | 4656 4424 | 7372 7004 |
This course includes: 3 hours group tuition, 3 surf lessons (90 mins) per week plus a social programme (1 lunch with teacher and 1 afternoon excursion).
Wetsuit and board included as well as a 1 month online learning follow up after the course finishes.
Make the most of your stay in Porto and learn to surf as well as improve your Portuguese. During the summer months, and in collaboration with the Porto surf school, we organise a full day of learning. In the morning it's Portuguese at inlingua. And on 3 afternoons a week take the metro to the beach and start catching those waves!!
04 Mar 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 25 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 28 Oct 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:30
Information for all courses offered by inlingua
Extra lunch with teacher: EUR 80 (includes 1 hour with the teacher, the student's meal and the teacher's meal).
01 Jan 2024, 08 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 05 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 01 Dec 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Portuguese language level
Our price includes
- 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
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
inlingua
“I arrived in Porto over 30 years ago. It truly is a memorable place to visit. At inlingua we aim to make you feel at home, to enjoy your stay and to make huge progress with your Portuguese.”
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 8Number of public PC workstations: 4Paid parking (<500m)
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
100 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Cooking | | - |
Cricket | | 5 km |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Golf | | 15 km |
Horse riding | | 15 km |
Mountainbiking | | 15 km |
Music | | 10 km |
Sailing | | 10 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 10 km |
Windsurfing | | 10 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
A Thursday afternoon DVD at school
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 475 | 950 | 1425 | 1900 | 2375 | 2850 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 60 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation is available for a maximum of 6-weeks.
The schools' carefully selected inlingua homestays will provide you with the warmest of welcomes and the opportunity to experience everyday life in Portugal. You will be a guest at the host family and have the opportunity to practice your Portuguese, especially during dinners taken together. Standard homestay is suitable for all while Executive homestay offers a greater level of comfort and includes a private bathroom. Half board = breakfast + dinner.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 420 | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 60 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation is available for a maximum of 6-weeks
The school's carefully selected inlingua homestay families will provide you with the warmest of welcomes and the opportunity to experience everyday life in Portugal. You will be a guest at the host family and have the opportunity to practice your Portuguese especially during dinners taken together. Standard homestay is suitable for all kinds of people, while Executive homestay offers a greater level of comfort and includes private bathroom. Half board includes breakfast and dinner.
Ratings of inlingua compared to ratings of all schools in Portugal
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Student opinions about inlingua, Porto
Questions and answers about inlingua
- I am looking for a Portuguese language course in Portugal for my three children aged 5,7 and 8. Do you offer this?“Yes, it's no problem to form a private group just for the 3 children. It's a situation that happens quite a lot actually. Please contact us for prices. ”Alex, Director from inlingua Porto - Mar 07, 2023
- How far is the accommodation from the school?“Accommodation is on average 20 minutes away by public transport.”Valentina, Administration from inlingua, Porto - Mar 10, 2023
- I am interested in a Portuguese course for my wife and me. Do you offer group lessons for students of all levels?“Inlingua Porto offers Portuguese lessons suitable for students of all levels, from Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2). A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
- How long does the level test take?“The written online test takes around 30 minutes.”Valentina, Administration from inlingua, Porto - Mar 20, 2023
- How far is the airport from the centre?“Porto airport is situated about 16 kilometres from the centre of Porto. The metro that connects the airport with Porto city centre takes 26 minutes. You can buy the tickets for the metro at ticket machines at the airport. There is usually a dedicated metro employee to help you.
A taxi will take a little less time to reach the city centre and will deliver you directly to your accommodation. The taxi rank can be found directly outside the airport.”Valentina, Administration from inlingua, Porto - Mar 22, 2023 - Is the school open on Saturdays?“The school is closed on Saturdays during August. But the school is open on Saturday mornings the rest of the year. However, there are lots of English groups on Saturday mornings so we can’t always guarantee an available room.”Olivia, Director of Studies from inlingua, Porto - Jul 20, 2023
FAQ about inlingua, Porto
- Is there a language course in Porto for Brazilian Portuguese?“Yes, for Brazilian Portuguese we offer private lessons. Group courses are only available in Portuguese Portuguese.”Sabine Krafack, German Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 17, 2021
- I'm looking for a school where older people tend to learn Portuguese. I am 55 years old. I also like to look for accommodation on my own. Am I right with inlingua Porto?“The average age at the school is around 30 all year round, but there are usually slightly younger students at the school in the summer months and from September there are more working people and pensioners. You will be taught in a mixed-age group, which usually harmonises wonderfully.
What travel dates are you thinking of? We are happy to ask the school whether other students around the age of 50 are already registered for the beginners' course.”Sabine Krafack, German Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - May 18, 2022 - What time do the iOl lessons take place?“The iOl component of the course is not a typical lesson. It is self study that students can do on their computer/tablet in their free time.”Valentina, Registrar from inlingua Porto - Jun 08, 2022
- What does iOL mean in the course descriptions?“iOL stands for inlingua Online Learning”Tanja, Area Manager - German from Languagecourse.Net - Jul 04, 2022
- As a precaution I would like confirmation regarding the age to participate in this program, is it good from 16 years old?“From the age of 16, we consider students to be adults, so they can join a group course.”Valentina Marques, from inlingua, Porto - Feb 21, 2024
- What is the qualification of the teachers at inlingua?100% of teachers at inlingua hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of inlingua from?The highest Nationality percentage at inlingua comes from England with a 14% representation, followed by students from France (13%) and Switzerland (9%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- inlingua offers courses for which ages?inlingua offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.