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Instituto Cultural Idioma
Salvador, Brazil

Rua Florianopolis N 96, Jardim Brasil - 40140320 Salvador - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • IStudy Global Awards winner: Language School of the Year 2017/2018.
  • Free capoeira, dance and caipirinha lessons once a week.
  • Rooftop terrace
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: Instituto Cultural Idioma Salvador is located in Salvador, Brazil, between the Tropic of Capricorn and Ecuador, on Brazil's northeastern coast. The city is one of the sunniest cities in the world and has over 50 kilometres of beaches! The school is housed in a colonial-style building, in the heart of the city's Barra neighbourhood, one of the trendiest and most popular neighbourhoods of the city, within walking distance of shopping centres, restaurants, supermarkets and the beautiful Porto da Barra and Farol da Barra beaches.

Social and Cultural: As a cultural and language centre, the school has many extracurricular activities and excursions to offer. Whether you are looking to tour the local islands, take some diving instruction or wish to learn about the local history through some walking tours, Instituto Cultural Idioma can assist you with all excursions and activities, ensuring a memorable and comfortable time during your trip.

Salvador is steeped in history, serving as an important port to Africa and Asia for the Portuguese colonies, the diverse art, cuisine and natural beauty, really emphasise the city's diversity.

School facilities: The school's facilities include a library, a garden, fridge and microwave use for students, a movie room, a rooftop terrace, free parking, and free water and coffee. All classrooms have natural light and air conditioning, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for all.

Portuguese Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
50 min
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course consists of 20 group lessons plus 5 private lessons.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course consists of 20 group lessons plus 10 private lessons.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 17:00 - 19:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Online
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This is a package of 10 online individual lessons per week.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Private
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Student comments about "Private Portuguese Lessons 20" at Instituto Cultural Idioma
William 4.0
"Very good "
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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: 8:50 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
50 min
Language Plus Activity
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Price listed is for one week of Standard course and 1 class of Bahian Cuisine per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Price listed is for one week of Standard course and 1 class of Brazilian Dance Styles per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Price listed is for one week of Standard course and 1 class of Brazilian Dance Styles per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
50 min

Our prices for Instituto Cultural Idioma include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about Instituto Cultural Idioma, Salvador

4.0
Overall school rating of
Instituto Cultural Idioma, Salvador
4 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 
Facilities
3.5 
Social activities
3.2 
Organisation
4.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 
Value for money
4.2 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Great, experienced teachers, who respond to their students individually and pay attention to their progress. They also manage this in the group. The lessons are very lively. I can definitely recommend the school. I have learned a lot here and can use my new knowledge in everyday life. Muito obrigada.
Details of the review
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 14. Mar. 2023 by Beate Riedel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0
Liked
Very nice teachers, friendly reception.
Disliked
The building is in a bad state of repair and during a thunderstorm it rained through the ceiling of the school room. Dark rooms, some without windows. No structure to the lessons and poor course book. The reality does not match the pictures on the website. Everything is very run down and cannot be blamed solely on the pandemic
Details of the review
Course: Private Portuguese Lessons 10 - 1 week
Review date: 8. Dec. 2022 by Evelyne Turin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Instituto Cultural Idioma compared to ratings of all schools in Brazil

 Instituto Cultural Idioma SalvadorAverage of all other schools in Brazil
Overall school rating4.04.2
Location of the school4.54.7
Facilities3.53.9
Social activities3.33.6
Organisation4.04.2
Quality of teaching4.34.4
Value for money4.34.0
Homestay0.04.2
Shared flat0.04.3

Instituto Cultural Idioma

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Portuguese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
90% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Instituto Cultural Idioma and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2002

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free parking

  • Free WIFI

  • Free coffee

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 5
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 25%
England 20%
Switzerland 15%
USA 15%
France 10%
Netherlands 10%
Chile 5%
Japan 5%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0.99009900990099%
18-24 years 29.70297029703%
25-34 years 29.70297029703%
35-50 years 24.752475247525%
>50 years 14.851485148515%
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 25
Throughout the year: 20
Junior courses - In summer: 2
Minimum age of students
18 years
9 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 27 years
Throughout the year: 34 years

Information for all courses offered by Instituto Cultural Idioma

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25 € per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 €. 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, 03 Mar 2025 - 04 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 02 Jul 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Portuguese language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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

Salvador International Airport, Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes:
50 € one way
90 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Salvador and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Salvador page. For flight comparisons to Salvador, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

- Visit of churches and museums
- Candomblé ceremonies
- Tour of the most traditional bars and restaurants
- Musical events
- Folk music presentations
- Percussion lessons
- Surfing lessons
- Diving lessons
activity possible
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Music
Swimming
Windsurfing

Accommodation

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.
Price extra night
37 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
10 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
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.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Includes
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
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.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18

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Questions and answers about Instituto Cultural Idioma

Could you please tell me more about the Brazilian dance styles option?
The school can organize samba, forró, salsa, pagode baiano, Afro dance, or capoeira. Lessons can be organized at the language school or the dance school.
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 11, 2024
How many dance lessons are included in the Standard Portuguese Course + Brazilian Dance Styles?
The program includes 1 dance lesson per week.
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 11, 2024
Can I book extra dance lessons after arrival?
Yes, it's possible to book extra lessons on the spot.
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 11, 2024
I think I'm at least advanced intermediate level, possibly advanced. Is there any placement test to assess our current language level?
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at ICI on the first day of the course.
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 20, 2023
I'd like to improve my Portuguese skills. What are the options with ICI?
ICI offers group lessons with 20 lessons per week, private lessons, or a combination of group lessons with private lessons.
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 19, 2023
Can I also start a course during the week?
If the student is not complete beginner, it is possible to start another day of the week, not only Mondays. However, this depends on availability.
Lisa, Administration from Instituto Cultural Idioma, Salvador - Mar 15, 2023
Can the school help me organize a SIM card for Salvador?
SIM cards can easily be bought at the center Mall, at C&A store, located 5 minutes walk distance from the school. Price is around 20 Reais (about EUR 4). There is no special requirement. The school can help.
Lisa, Administration from Instituto Cultural Idioma, Salvador - Mar 15, 2023

FAQ about Instituto Cultural Idioma, Salvador

How far is it from the accommodation to the school Instituto Cultural Idioma in Salvador?
All our accommodation is within walking distance of the school and the beach.
Eva, Employee from Instituto Cultural Idioma - Feb 01, 2024
Is it possible to book meals in the accommodation offered by ICI?
It is also possible to get meals. However, these would have to be organised and paid for directly with the family.
Eva, Employee from Instituto Cultural Idioma - Feb 01, 2024
How many students are in the shared flat at ICI?
The shared flat is designed for a maximum of 3 students who share the flat with a Brazilian family. The students are normally all from our language school.
Eva, Employee from Instituto Cultural Idioma - Feb 01, 2024
What is the number of students per class at Instituto Cultural Idioma?
Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Instituto Cultural Idioma varies from 1 students (Evening Course) to 8 students (Standard Portuguese Course)
Which countries are students of Instituto Cultural Idioma from?
The highest Nationality percentage at Instituto Cultural Idioma comes from Germany with a 25% representation, followed by students from England (20%) and Switzerland (15%).
Instituto Cultural Idioma offers courses for which ages?
Instituto Cultural Idioma offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 34 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of Instituto Cultural Idioma

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Tax registration ID: CNPJ21 845 747 0001 10

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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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