International HouseLisbon, Portugal
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Location: The school is located in a mixed business and residential area of the city, within easy walking distance of the Gulbenkian Foundation with its priceless art collection. The Edward VII Park, with its cool, verdant walks, botanical gardens and magnificent sweeping views over the city and the River Tagus is also located close to the school.
- The language school International House was founded in Lisbon, Portugal in 1963.
- Tax registration ID: PT508217466
Portuguese Courses
Information for all courses offered by International House
Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 04 Sep 2024, 05 Jan 2024, 06 Aug 2024, 06 Oct 2024, 10 May 2024, 11 Jan 2024, 12 Jan 2024, 12 Aug 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 04 Sep 2024, 05 Jan 2024, 06 Aug 2024, 06 Oct 2024, 10 May 2024, 11 Jan 2024, 12 Jan 2024, 12 Aug 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
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.
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 junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Note: All courses offered by International House, Lisbon can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
International House
Accreditations and Quality seals
IHWOPortuguese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at International House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Daily press
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Auditorium
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 16Number of public PC workstations: 12
Additional comment about facilities of school
* Self-access study area.
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 14
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 9
Junior courses - In summer: 6
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 3
Minimum age of students
16 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
More information about airports around Lisbon and how to get from the airport to Lisbon on your own here on our Lisbon page.
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
Yes
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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
* Cultural visits in Lisbon area
Adults - Paid activities
There are no paid activities.
Junior - Free activities
There are no paid activities.
Junior - Paid activities
There are no paid activities.
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Schedule of activities - adults and juniors (PDF)![]()
Ratings of International House compared to ratings of all schools in Portugal
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Student opinions about International House, Lisbon
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Juliana
55 years
“They all make an effort to offer the best to the students. Because of my language level, there were only 2 other students in my group and we did the complete number of lessons. We learnt a lot. They always tried to adapt to our needs if there were changes, such as the starting time.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Please reserve a lot of time for the city and use the new skills. Portuguese people are very forthcoming even if you only know some words. So, don't be shy!
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
School organization
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
Other comments The school is just perfect, very close to the subway station. And the teachers (Monica and Antonio) and the dispatcher (Ana) are priceless!
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
5. Dec. 2011
Marina
43 years“I really loved the personality of my teacher. Her dedication to giving classes, her knowledge of her country's history and her sense of humor made my classes very interesting. This school is to be recommended!”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Course: Intensive Course - 12 weeks
22. Jan. 2014
Martin
47 years“Well structured classes with dedicated teachers. They responded to my requests and and adjusted workload and content very well to my personal needs(private lessons).”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Other comments Good and professional organization as well as teaching.
Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
2. Nov. 2015
Simone
34 years“The school's atmosphere is very friendly and familiar. the classes have been fun and very diversified. i would definitely recommend the school.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: General
6. Jun. 2003
Anneke
19 years“The teachers were very nice and friendly, and all of them did a very good job at teaching me my first words of Portuguese.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss If you go to Lisbon, go to a disco called 'Kapital', and see if anybody is there. It is said to be a really good place, but everytime we were there, it was empty. I would love to know what it's like with lots of people partying...!
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments Even if you do not know any Portuguese at all, you can definitly go to this school. When I got there, I didn't know a word, but after 4 weeks I had really learned a lot.
Course: General
12. Sep. 2003
Kate
22 years“Paula is an excellent teacher, and Anna does everything possible to make sure students are happy.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
2.0
Other comments Excellent experience, I'm glad I chose International House.
Course: Intensive course - 4 weeks
15. Aug. 2007
Ties
42 years“The teachers, especially the friendliness and customer focus.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Ask for typical sayings in Lisbon and take a trip to Sintra!
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
3.0
Other comments Bit primitive and very focused on English, a little more organizational effort (and being proud!) would be good for the Portuguese lessons.
Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
23. May. 2014
Mathilde
“The classes were very intense. Qualified teachers”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Course: Super Intensive Course - 4 weeks
9. May. 2016
Aagot
64 years“There was a friendly atmosphere at the school.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Boarding House - Pensão
5.0
Other comments I did not use the facilities such as computer, library and cultural excursions.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
29. Jul. 2010
Maciej
31 years“Nice atmosphere & the quality of teaching.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Course: Intensive Group Course - 1 week
26. Jul. 2010
Anna
55 years“Good teachers, personal/tailored approach”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss take a guided walk with the school guide in Gracia and Alfama, great afternoon!
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Kashara
21 years“The organisation, extremely efficient.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
4.0
Social activities
1.0
School organization
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
Hotel 3 Stars
5.0
Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
19. Jul. 2010
Anna
24 years“The familiar atmosphere in the school.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Costa da Caparica e Belém
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
26. Oct. 2006
Doris
55 years“Good to overlook, kindness of people”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
School organization
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
Course: Special Super Intensive Group Course - 1 week
12. Aug. 2007
Keith
53 years“Friendly, excellent teaching”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments The course was tailored exactly to my own needs.
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
10. Aug. 2006
Sven
30 years“Friendly atmosphere”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Other comments I think Group lessons are better than singles, and max 4 hours a day
Course: One-to-One
4. Apr. 2003
Egle
“Social environment”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Visit Sintra
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments Great and friendly school staff
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
19. Dec. 2005
Anastasia
16 years“My huge progress!”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Boarding House - Pensão
4.0
Course: Super Intensive Course - 3 weeks
21. Sep. 2011
Lise
62 years“Good teachers”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
16. Oct. 2013
Anna
23 years“Organization”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay - Lisbon
4.0
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
14. Nov. 2008
Annika
“The teachers”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Other comments International House Lisbon doesn't have many pupils from abroad who want to learn Portuguese. I think the average is 6 pupils from abroad per month. If you want to get to know new people in the school this fact is extremely disappointing, because you easily end up completely on your own and you feel isolated.
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
19. Dec. 2005
Ulrike
25 years“The teacher.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments It was the best time of my life. I can only say that I was very happy in Lisbon and I enjoyed my time very much. It was an experience that everybody must try.
Course: General
1. Oct. 2003
Silvio Remo
37 years“The people”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
2.0
Course: Standard - 3 weeks
30. Mar. 2007
Soren
63 years“Teachers”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Hotel 3 Stars
4.0
Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
16. Oct. 2013
FAQ about International House,
- What is the best price for a course at International House, Lisbon?
- What is the qualification of the teachers at International House?100% of teachers at International House hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of International House from?The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from Spain with a 9% representation, followed by students from England (8%) and Germany (7%).
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