Instituto Cultural IdiomaSalvador, Brazil
- IStudy Global Awards winner: Language School of the Year 2017/2018.
- Free capoeira, dance and caipirinha lessons once a week.
- 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

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 176 168 | 338 322 | 491 467 | 641 609 | 770 732 | 924 878 | 1078 1025 | 1232 1171 | 1386 1317 | 1540 1463 | 1848 1756 |
Price in US$ | 191 | 366 | 531 | 693 | 832 | 999 | 1165 | 1331 | 1498 | 1664 | 1997 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 326 310 | 608 578 | 896 852 | 1181 1122 | 1395 1326 | 1674 1591 | 1953 1856 | 2232 2121 | 2511 2386 | 2790 2651 | 3348 3181 |
Price in US$ | 353 | 657 | 968 | 1276 | 1508 | 1809 | 2110 | 2412 | 2713 | 3015 | 3617 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 446 424 | 878 835 | 1301 1236 | 1721 1635 | 2020 1919 | 2424 2303 | 2828 2687 | 3232 3071 | 3636 3455 | 4040 3838 | 4848 4606 |
Price in US$ | 482 | 949 | 1406 | 1860 | 2183 | 2619 | 3056 | 3492 | 3929 | 4365 | 5238 |
This course consists of 20 group lessons plus 10 private lessons.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 2800 2660 | 3200 3040 | 3600 3420 | 4000 3800 | 4800 4560 |
Price in US$ | 433 | 865 | 1297 | 1729 | 2161 | 2593 | 3025 | 3458 | 3890 | 4322 | 5186 |
Afternoon: 17:00 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | 2100 1995 | 2450 2328 | 2800 2660 | 3150 2993 | 3500 3325 | 4200 3990 |
Price in US$ | 379 | 757 | 1135 | 1513 | 1891 | 2269 | 2647 | 3025 | 3404 | 3782 | 4538 |
This is a package of 10 online individual lessons per week.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 379 | 757 | 1135 | 1513 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 540 513 | 1080 1026 | 1620 1539 | 2160 2052 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3500 3325 | 4000 3800 | 4500 4275 | 5000 4750 | 6000 5700 |
Price in US$ | 584 | 1167 | 1751 | 2334 | 2701 | 3242 | 3782 | 4322 | 4862 | 5402 | 6483 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 810 770 | 1620 1539 | 2250 2138 | 3000 2850 | 3450 3278 | 4140 3933 | 4830 4589 | 5520 5244 | 6210 5900 | 6900 6555 | 8280 7866 |
Price in US$ | 876 | 1751 | 2431 | 3242 | 3728 | 4473 | 5219 | 5964 | 6709 | 7455 | 8946 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:00

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 176 168 | 338 322 | 491 467 | 641 609 | 770 732 | 924 878 | 1078 1025 | 1232 1171 | 1386 1317 | 1540 1463 | 1848 1756 |
Price in US$ | 191 | 366 | 531 | 693 | 832 | 999 | 1165 | 1331 | 1498 | 1664 | 1997 |
Morning: 8:50 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 246 234 | 478 455 | 701 666 | 921 875 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 266 | 517 | 758 | 995 |
Price listed is for one week of Standard course and 1 class of Bahian Cuisine per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 201 191 | 388 369 | 566 538 | 741 704 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 218 | 420 | 612 | 801 |
Price listed is for one week of Standard course and 1 class of Brazilian Dance Styles per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 201 191 | 388 369 | 566 538 | 741 704 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 218 | 420 | 612 | 801 |
Price listed is for one week of Standard course and 1 class of Brazilian Dance Styles per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
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
Student opinions about Instituto Cultural Idioma, Salvador
Instituto Cultural Idioma, Salvador
Ratings of Instituto Cultural Idioma compared to ratings of all schools in Brazil
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Instituto Cultural Idioma
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
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Germany | 25% |
England | 20% |
Switzerland | 15% |
USA | 15% |
France | 10% |
Netherlands | 10% |
Chile | 5% |
Japan | 5% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 0.99009900990099% |
18-24 years | 29.70297029703% |
25-34 years | 29.70297029703% |
35-50 years | 24.752475247525% |
>50 years | 14.851485148515% |
Information for all courses offered by Instituto Cultural Idioma
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.
Airport transfer
90 € return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
- Candomblé ceremonies
- Tour of the most traditional bars and restaurants
- Musical events
- Folk music presentations
- Percussion lessons
- Surfing lessons
- Diving lessons
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 187 | 374 | 561 | 748 | 935 | 1122 | 1309 | 1496 | 1870 | 2244 | 187 |
Price in US$ | 213 | 426 | 638 | 851 | 1064 | 1276 | 1489 | 1702 | 2127 | 2552 | 213 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 756 | 1512 | 2268 | 3024 | 3780 | 4536 | 5292 | 6048 | 7560 | 9072 | 756 |
Price in US$ | 860 | 1720 | 2580 | 3439 | 4299 | 5159 | 6019 | 6878 | 8598 | 10317 | 860 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 981 | 1962 | 2943 | 3924 | 4905 | 5886 | 6867 | 7848 | 9810 | 11772 | 981 |
Price in US$ | 1116 | 2232 | 3347 | 4463 | 5578 | 6694 | 7810 | 8925 | 11156 | 13388 | 1116 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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
- 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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This course consists of 20 group lessons plus 5 private lessons.