inlingua Porto, Portugal
R. Sá da Bandeira, 605 - 1º Esq. - 4000-437 Porto - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.8
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
- 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.
Portuguese Courses
General Language
Mini-Group Intensive
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from305€290€ / week More
Mini-Group Intensive
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
305€290€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 29 | 30 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 305 290 | 610 580 | 915 870 | 1168 1110 | 1752 1665 | 2208 2098 | 2760 2622 | 5244 4982 | 5060 4807 | 7337 6971 | 7200 6840 |
| Price in US$ | 333 | 666 | 999 | 1275 | 1912 | 2409 | 3011 | 5721 | 5520 | 8004 | 7854 |
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Portuguese course before:
06 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 09 Dec 2025
06 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 09 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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: 9:30 - 12:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Student comments about "Mini-Group Intensive" at inlingua
Gianluca
"Great"
Jaro
"I was satisfied"
Gudmundur
"The first week I was alone as there were no other students enrolled on the same level. The second week was with two other students, which was better. I guess now that high season has started, this should not happen (being the only student for some time)."
Kristina
"Perfect number of students (3-4), individually tailored to our needs, very well structured lessons with a great teacher."
Madeleine
"I missed a whole week because I caught a cold. So didn't have enough experience "
Dr Christina
"Truly helpful; a lot of talking; achieved 2 levels in 2 weeks; can skip university courses, thanks to all."
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Total Immersion
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from1595€1516€ / week More
Total Immersion
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
1595€1516€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1595 1516 | 3190 3031 | 4785 4546 | 6060 5757 | 7575 7197 | 9090 8636 | 11800 11210 | 14750 14013 | 17700 16815 | 35400 33630 | 70800 67260 |
| Price in US$ | 1740 | 3480 | 5220 | 6611 | 8263 | 9916 | 12872 | 16090 | 19307 | 38614 | 77228 |
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Starting dates
Every MondayThis course includes: 6 hours tuition per day, iOL during the course, lunch with teachers thrice a week, 1 evening activity (restaurant, theater, 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).
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Combi-Mix 120 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from494€470€ / week More
Combi-Mix 1
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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494€470€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 494 470 | 988 939 | 1482 1408 | 1884 1790 | 2355 2238 | 2826 2685 | 3656 3474 | 4570 4342 | 5484 5210 | 10968 10420 | 21936 20840 |
| Price in US$ | 539 | 1078 | 1617 | 2056 | 2569 | 3083 | 3988 | 4985 | 5982 | 11964 | 23928 |
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Starting dates
Every MondayThis 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).
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: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Combi-Mix 225 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from690€656€ / week More
Combi-Mix 2
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
690€656€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 690 656 | 1380 1311 | 2070 1967 | 2620 2489 | 3275 3112 | 3930 3734 | 5120 4864 | 6400 6080 | 7680 7296 | 15360 14592 | 30720 29184 |
| Price in US$ | 753 | 1506 | 2258 | 2858 | 3573 | 4287 | 5585 | 6982 | 8378 | 16755 | 33510 |
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Starting dates
Every MondayThe 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).
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: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Combi-Mix 330 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from887€843€ / week More
Combi-Mix 3
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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887€843€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 887 843 | 1774 1686 | 2661 2528 | 3316 3151 | 4145 3938 | 4974 4726 | 6536 6210 | 8170 7762 | 9804 9314 | 19608 18628 | 39216 37256 |
| Price in US$ | 968 | 1936 | 2903 | 3618 | 4522 | 5426 | 7130 | 8912 | 10695 | 21389 | 42777 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday3 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).
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Crash Intensive Programme 1.57.5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from296€282€ / week More
Crash Intensive Programme 1.5
7.5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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296€282€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 296 282 | 592 563 | 888 844 | 1112 1057 | 1390 1321 | 1668 1585 | 2136 2030 | 2670 2537 | 3204 3044 | 4005 3805 | 3792 3603 |
| Price in US$ | 323 | 646 | 969 | 1213 | 1517 | 1820 | 2330 | 2913 | 3495 | 4369 | 4137 |
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Starting dates
Every MondayThis 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).
Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 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: 9:30 - 11:00
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
Student comments about "Crash Intensive Programme 1.5" at inlingua
John
"Really appreciated the great teachers!"
Maurice
"I thought the course was fine for a 'taster' but a longer course would be more beneficial."
Additional information for all courses
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Crash Intensive Programme 315 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from578€550€ / week More
Crash Intensive Programme 3
15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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578€550€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 578 550 | 1156 1099 | 1734 1648 | 2172 2064 | 2715 2580 | 3258 3096 | 4168 3960 | 5210 4950 | 6252 5940 | 7815 7425 | 7424 7053 |
| Price in US$ | 631 | 1261 | 1892 | 2370 | 2962 | 3554 | 4547 | 5684 | 6820 | 8525 | 8099 |
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Starting dates
Every MondayThis 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).
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
Student comments about "Crash Intensive Programme 3" at inlingua
Véronique
"very good teachers in private lessons"
Additional information for all courses
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Crash Intensive Programme 4.522.5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from844€802€ / week More
Crash Intensive Programme 4.5
22.5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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844€802€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 844 802 | 1688 1604 | 2532 2406 | 3176 3018 | 3970 3772 | 4764 4526 | 6088 5784 | 7610 7230 | 9132 8676 | 11415 10845 | 10832 10291 |
| Price in US$ | 921 | 1842 | 2762 | 3465 | 4331 | 5197 | 6641 | 8301 | 9962 | 12452 | 11816 |
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Starting dates
Every MondayThis 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).
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Crash Intensive Programme 630 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from1095€1041€ / week More
Crash Intensive Programme 6
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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1095€1041€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1095 1041 | 2190 2081 | 3285 3121 | 4120 3914 | 5150 4893 | 6180 5871 | 7896 7502 | 9870 9377 | 11844 11252 | 14805 14065 | 14016 13316 |
| Price in US$ | 1195 | 2389 | 3584 | 4495 | 5618 | 6742 | 8613 | 10767 | 12920 | 16150 | 15289 |
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Starting dates
Every MondayThis 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).
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Language Plus Activity
Portuguese and Surf15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from399€380€ / week More
Portuguese and Surf
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
399€380€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Price in US$ | 436 | 871 | 1306 | 1693 | 2117 | 2540 | 2963 | 3386 | 4233 | 5079 | 8042 |
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Portuguese course before:
03 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 27 Oct 2025
03 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 27 Oct 2025
Mornings: 3 hours Portuguese mini-group tuition every day.
Afternoons: 3 surf lessons per week (90 minutes) - includes board and wetsuit + social programme (Tuesday Lunch with teacher, Wednesday afternoon excursion with teacher and other students, Friday diploma ceremony) + 1 hour per day iOL during course + 1 month of iOL follow up after course finishes.
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for inlingua 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
- 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 Porto class1/10
Excursions 2/10
Views of Porto3/10
Porto, Portugal4/10
Drinks 5/10
Students relaxing 6/10
Seeing Porto7/10
Students chatting8/10
Socialising 9/10
Portuguese and surf.10/10
Student opinions about inlingua, Porto
4.7
Overall school rating of
inlingua, Porto
inlingua, Porto
55 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (9 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (15 ratings)
Students 50+ years (31 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Selma
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice and informal approach to teaching, you quickly get to know other students and teachers. I also liked the location of the school and the teaching method. Also there are free cookies.
I arranged my own accomodation, so I can't say anything about that. From what I heard it seems well-arranged.”
Details of the review
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Jun. 2014 by Selma Boerrigter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gudmundur
37 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“All three teachers I had were highly professional and good teachers. All school staff was friendly and I liked when the teachers were speaking with us informally, because this is the best training to learn a language in the early stages.”
“I felt the methods are a bit old fashioned and there is too much focus on grammar, similar to how it was for me in language learning in college. I would have liked more focus on speaking and practicing the use of the language, being exposed to it in a way more similar to real life, just like the way we learn our native language initially as kids. When we have already learned those basics and some vocabulary, we start learning grammar. I want to learn grammar as well, but it should not be the primary focus in classes for beginners.”
Insider tip: “I recommend going to meetups and day tours for socializing, language exchange groups also.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The first week I was alone as there were no other students enrolled on the same level. The second week was with two other students, which was better. I guess now that high season has started, this should not happen (being the only student for some time).
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. May. 2023 by Gudmundur Magnusson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Doris
54 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great individual attention--my group class was only 3 people! the change of teachers on a daily basis was also helpful to get grammar explanations in different words and get used to different people's pronounciation.”
Insider tip: “View from top of the metro station down on the Douro and Porto.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Staff was very accommodating and nice--scanning all my coruse notes as I accumulated about 1" of copies in the process and could not take them along on my (very weight-sensitive) Ryanair flight.
Course: Combi-Mix 1 - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2013 by Doris Ross
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Enrico
41 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers are very helpful and explained everything very carefully. They offer you water, tea and coffee. Overall, the learning atmosphere within the school is very good.”
Details of the review
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Apr. 2013 by Enrico Burda
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kutala Amelia
52 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The atmosphere was very receptive and my teachers were outstanding. They put a lot of effort into making sure I got all the information and perceived it well”
Insider tip: “Just don't miss the opportunity to be part of this wonderful experience”
Details of the review
Other comments: I had a great experience here with lots of people eager to help. Everyone was involved in making sure I went out better than I came in.
Course: Combimix 1 - 15 group lessons + 5 private lessons/week - 3 weeks
Review date: 14. Jul. 2015 by Kutala Amelia Malindi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Alfata, Alix
43 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The whole team (teachers and staff) is fantastic! Welcoming, available, effective and above all competent. A real joy.”
Details of the review
Other comments: I'll sure be coming back.
Course: Combi-Mix 1 + CIP1.5 - Crash Intensive Programme 1.5 - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Nov. 2016 by Alfata, Alix Richard-nassur
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
John
69 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“My Instructors, Tiago and Rafaela
We’re both wonderful, patient and really seemed to love teaching a language!”
“Nothing”
Insider tip: “Do your homework!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Really appreciated the great teachers!Other comments: Highly recommend!!
Course: Crash Intensive Programme 1.5 - 1 week
Review date: 4. Jul. 2022 by John Juraschek
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Emmanuel
42 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Small classes, effective teaching, friendly atmosphere and friendliness of the teachers and staff.”
Insider tip: “The city center, restaurants, the sea”
Details of the review
Course: Combi-Mix 1 - 1 week
Review date: 27. Feb. 2017 by Emmanuel Hoch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dr. Norbert
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The classes which were held in small groups by different teachers. The central location.”
Details of the review
Course: Combi-Mix 2 - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. May. 2013 by Dr. Norbert Hunsmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dr Christina
53 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The people, the rooms, the geographical location - only 10 minutes from my Airbnb.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Truly helpful; a lot of talking; achieved 2 levels in 2 weeks; can skip university courses, thanks to all.
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2019 by Dr Christina Grabner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Paolo
36 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The quality of teaching , the kindness of the staff and the social activities”
Details of the review
Other comments: I will suggest it to other people
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2016 by Paolo Provinciali
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Miriam
44 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice people, great atmosphere, professional teachers, great materials.”
Details of the review
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 1. Jul. 2022 by Miriam Lam
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Daniel
55 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very good, nice and committed teachers who respond to individual needs.”
“I would prefer slightly larger classes.”
Details of the review
Course: Portuguese and Surf - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2022 by Daniel Harzenmoser
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kristina
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Small and nice, very friendly and helpful staff. Very good teaching.”
“I liked everything”
Insider tip: “Check out a Fado Evening in Casa da Guitara”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect number of students (3-4), individually tailored to our needs, very well structured lessons with a great teacher.Other comments: Highly recommended
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. May. 2023 by Kristina Schütz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Maurice
72 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The staff were professional and dedicated. They were all very nice.”
Insider tip: “I believe the city has a lively night life and plenty of street cafes.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I thought the course was fine for a 'taster' but a longer course would be more beneficial.Other comments: The school was in a nice location on a tree lined avenue. I think it was a historic part of the city.
Course: CIP1.5 - Crash Intensive Programme 1.5 - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Oct. 2019 by Maurice Knight
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Frederick
24 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The people there (the teachers, the receptionists, the director).”
Insider tip: “The Director, Alex, is a big fan of the language learning tool 'Anki' - I followed his advice and downloaded it and have been using it ever since!”
Details of the review
Other comments: I am still living in Porto and taking lessons at inlingua!
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 3. Oct. 2014 by Frederick Clarke
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Matteo
34 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Knowledgeable and professional teachers.
Focus on speaking.”
“Social activities advertised but not held.
Very poor turn up at the activities that actually take place.”
Details of the review
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 9. May. 2022 by Matteo Carminati
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Fernand
75 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Relaxed, friendly atmosphere in the school. Good location.”
Insider tip: “Porto is worth a trip.”
Details of the review
Other comments: As far as out-of-school, cultural activities are concerned, there is still a lot of room for improvement.
I was very happy with my host family.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sophie, Nathalie
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The quality of teaching and courses at reduced strength”
Details of the review
Course: Mini-Group Holiday Programme - 1 week
Review date: 3. Aug. 2015 by Sophie, Nathalie Schwarz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Patrice
45 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very friendly staff and available/pedagogue teachers”
Details of the review
Other comments: Very good school which I would recommend.
Course: Mini-group Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 31. Jul. 2012 by Patrice Poty
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Susanne
50 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“It is a small school, located in the centre of Porto”
Details of the review
Other comments: The computers were old and the computer room was often occupied by groups. I relied on the possibility to be able to work there.
Course: Combi-Mix 1 - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2013 by Susanne Tanner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sara
61 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Ability to have both group and individual classes.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Really liked the teachers
Course: Combi-Mix 1 - 1 week
Review date: 4. Jul. 2022 by Sara Freeman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Paul
74 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The professionalism and friendliness of everybody”
Details of the review
Course: Mini-Group Intensive [Portuguese] - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Nov. 2019 by Paul East
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Moises
36 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Teaching was great. I learnt a lot in a month.”
Insider tip: “Well it is never a good idea to go to school with a hangover :)”
Details of the review
Other comments: I think the prices were very expensive.
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Jul. 2013 by Moises Simoes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jaro
72 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Professionality of teachers, friendly approach”
“I was satisfied”
Insider tip: “Reintroduction of presentation ceremony of certificates”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I was satisfied
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Aug. 2023 by Jaro Mares
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Masaru
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The atmosphere is small and friendly.”
Insider tip: “I think that it is very good if you do a online course called Inlingua Online well.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The teachers made you feel good.
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Nov. 2018 by Masaru Yoneyama
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Madeleine
72 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers styles. The activities.”
“I would have liked a little bit larger group”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I missed a whole week because I caught a cold. So didn't have enough experience
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Jan. 2023 by Madeleine Costa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gianluca
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Teachers, friendly and competent.”
“Excursions could be more interesting, restaurant should not be touristy, in my opinion.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Sep. 2023 by Gianluca Sini
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Christian
65 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Teachers are really professionals.”
“We can't decide to keep going with the individual course if it's not in a classroom (for example, in the café on the bottom floor). I think it's a useless and infantilizing rigidity.”
Details of the review
Course: Crash Intensive Programme 3 [Portugais] - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. May. 2023 by Christian Boyer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gisela
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Good teachers, systematic lessons.”
Details of the review
Other comments: At the beginning training for the online learning system
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 14. Jun. 2017 by Gisela Sigrist
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of inlingua compared to ratings of all schools in Portugal
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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.”–Alexander Bone,Director of inlingua
Accreditations and Quality seals
DGERT, AEPLEPortuguese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at inlingua and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1978
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Lounge
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| England | 14% |
| France | 13% |
| USA | 10% |
| Spain | 9% |
| Switzerland | 9% |
| Italy | 6% |
| Germany | 6% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Venezuela | 2% |
| Sweden | 2% |
| China | 2% |
| Israel | 1% |
| Japan | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 20% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 3% |
| 18-24 years | 22% |
| 25-34 years | 30% |
| 35-50 years | 30% |
| >50 years | 15% |
Average number of students
In summer: 20
Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 30 years
Information for all courses offered by inlingua
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Extra lunch with teacher: EUR 80 (includes 1 hour with the teacher, the student's meal and the teacher's meal).
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 39 €. 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 05 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 05 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
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.
Airport transfer
Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport:
50 € one way
100 € return (both ways)
100 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Porto, Sá Carneiro.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
View
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- A Wednesday afternoon activity (visits to local sites of interest)
- A Thursday afternoon movie at school
- A Thursday afternoon movie at school
Adults - Paid activities
- A lunch on Tuesday with teachers and students (students pay their own expenses)
Accommodation
Executive Homestay 
In high demand!
10 ratings Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends 
Private bathroom
from
510 €/ week Show more
Executive Homestay
In high demand!
10 ratings
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Private bathroom
from
510 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 510 | 1020 | 1530 | 2040 | 2550 | 3060 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 586 | 1172 | 1757 | 2343 | 2928 | 3514 | 75 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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.
Homestay accommodation is available for a maximum of 6-weeks.
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 65€.
Price extra night
85 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Private bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Student comments about Executive Homestay
Gianluca
"Excellent
Andrea
"Nice couple, but there is only 1 hour a day with the possibility for talking Portuguese during dinner, because all the other times of the day the couple live very separate from the guests. So I felt a little lonely in that wonderful apartment.
Standard Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
6 ratings Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
450 €/ week Show more
Standard Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
6 ratings
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
450 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 450 | 900 | 1350 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 517 | 1034 | 1551 | 2067 | 2584 | 3101 | 75 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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.
Homestay accommodation is available for a maximum of 6-weeks
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 65€.
Price extra night
75 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
99
Questions and answers about inlingua
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
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.”
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
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 accommodation from the school?
“Accommodation is on average 20 minutes away by public transport.”
Valentina, Administration from inlingua, Porto - Mar 10, 2023
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
FAQ about inlingua, Porto
I am looking for a school with a good mix of nationalities in Porto.
“Currently (2025), our partner Inlingua in Porto offers an excellent mix of nationalities in the classes. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 04, 2025
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 does iOL mean in the course descriptions?
“iOL stands for inlingua Online Learning”
Tanja, Area Manager - German from Languagecourse.Net - Jul 04, 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
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.”
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
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
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.”
Terms of inlingua
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Centro Suiço de Línguas (inlingua) | Tax registration ID: PT504620100
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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
90 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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3 hours tuition per day + 1 hour iOL per day + 1 month of iOL follow up after course finishes + Monday iOL induction + Tuesday Lunch with teacher + Wednesday afternoon activity + Thursday Cinemateca + Friday diploma ceremony.
The course is designed for a minimum of 2 participants. However the course is guaranteed even if there is only 1 student. In this case the lesson duration with the teacher is reduced from 3 hours to 2 hours. The social programme is optional and is organised free of charge. Entrance fees, refreshments and travel expenses are not included in the price. It is not possible to recuperate missed classes.