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Lusa Language School, Lisbon, Portugal

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Rua Nova do Carvalho, 66, 2º esquerdo - 1200-292 Lisbon - see on map
Lusa Language School

What we like about the school

  • The school organises dinners for students every Friday night.
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality (5.0/5.0)
  • Top rated school facilities (4.7/5.0)

What we dislike about the school

  • Not many social activities offered by the school.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Lusa Language School is located in the colourful and friendly Portuguese capital city of Lisbon. Housed in the Cais do Sodré district, the school has excellent nearby transportation options such as bus, train and trams, ensuring students can move around the city and further afield easily. Attractions such as The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Praça Luís de Camões and The National Theatre of São Carlos are all within walking distance of the school, along with many shops, restaurants and eateries.

Course selection: Course selection with Lusa Language is between an Intensive Course (20 lessons per week), Immersions Course (25 lessons per week) and Private Lessons. All courses are available to students of all levels, throughout the whole year.

Accommodation: Accommodation with the school is readily available, with a variety of Homestay options in different districts throughout the city, as well as Summer Residences throughout the summer months.

School facilities: The facilities of the school are excellent, and include a library, free after-class language learning software and a student support desk for any questions or queries. All classrooms have air conditioning, with most having ample natural light to help create the optimal learning environment.

Additional information: Lusa Language School promotes the importance of experiencing the life and culture of the Portuguese locals, along with grammar and language exercises, to progress understanding of the local language. Many cultural visits and social activities are arranged throughout the year, introducing students to the beauty of Lisbon.
  • The language school Lusa Language School was founded in Lisbon, Portugal in 2016.
  • Legal name / parent company: Eduword, Lda
  • Tax registration ID: PT514040491

Portuguese Courses

General Language
Private
Information for all courses offered by Lusa Language School
Comments about courses
  1. A booking is not finalized until a deposit is made and confirmed by the school. In order to confirm your enrolment, a deposit of 50% of the total amount should be made, unless otherwise agreed with the school. For private or online lessons, a full payment is required before the classes.

  2. The payment should be completed before the commencement of the course. For the booking deposit you can pay by bank transfer, online with your credit or debit card or paypal. At the school we accept cash, debit or credit cards (except American Express).

  3. Confirmation and proof of payment must be sent to contact@lusaschool.com. Please note this procedure is mandatory, and the enrolment will be confirmed within one working day.
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 €. 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 2023 (including national and regional bank holidays):
21 Feb. 2023, 07 Apr. 2023, 25 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 08 Jun. 2023, 15 Aug. 2023, 05 Aug. 2023, 01 Nov. 2023, 01 Dec. 2023, 08 Dec. 2023, 25 Dec. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023.
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 before the start of the course via an online form.

Lessons needed per Portuguese language level

Level (CEFR)Level descriptionsLESSONS needed per levelWEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1BeginnerNo knowledge, or an understanding of only a very few basic words/phrases.A1 to A2804
A2ElementaryCan understand and speak about simple topics: i.e. family, shopping, hobbies.A2 to B11608
B1IntermediateCan speak about future and past events, give reasons and explanations for a situation.B1 to B21809
B2Higher IntermediateCan speak about abstract topics, produce clear detailed text on many subjects.B2 to C120010
C1AdvancedCan use language flexibly and effectively.C1 to C222011
C2ProfiencyCan express himself/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely.
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 Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Note: All courses offered by Lusa Language School, Lisbon can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Lusa Language School

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalDGERT, Bildungsurlaub
Portuguese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
School Size
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Lusa Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoPayPal - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 9
    Paid parking (<500m)

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 200
Throughout the year: 150
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Optional airport transfer
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport:
25 € one way
40 € return (both ways)
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
No
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

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking-
Dancing2 km
Diving10 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music-
Sailing10 km
Tennis10 km
Windsurfing10 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Paid activities

The school organises weekly cultural activities such as visiting Castelo de São Jorge or Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, providing cooking classes, visiting a local garden, going for a trip to Belém or visiting one of the local museums. These vary from week to week. The school also organises sporting events, including surf classes, bike rides, stand-up paddle or mega boarding. Every Friday there is a dinner for students to socialise together.

Reviews

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
Lusa Language School, Lisbon
6 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Overall city rating
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Student opinions about Lusa Language School, Lisbon
Liked
I loved the methodology and the teaching staff, I have learned a lot in the intensive course, I consider it very good, and I would continue if it were cheaper because it is worth it. I recommend this school, I am very happy with how much I have advanced, and how I have managed to speak so much in such a short time. In any case, it has market prices, as many other language schools costs the same or more, and it works very well because the groups are small and very interactive...
Disliked
The price: all the language schools in Lisbon are expensive.
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Recommended 100%.
Other comments: I would not go to another one because I have loved Lusa Language School.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
26. Jul. 2021
Liked
Teachers and teaching were very good and efficient. I learned a lot. There could have been more varied activities organised by the school instead of just a dinner once a week usually in a expensive restaurant considering there are many really good authentic Portuguese and not expensive ones to choose from.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Organisation at the school in general is ok. If you wish to change something the class level or the schedule of the class, talk to the staff and they might be able to accommodate you. That was the case for me when I asked to change from afternoon to morning class.
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Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
20. Nov. 2019
Liked
The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Disliked
Everything was fine. I cannot think of anything negative.
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Enjoyed every minute.
Other comments: Very well organized.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
14. Feb. 2023

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about Lusa Language School

  • You don't have to worry. Most of the classes are held in Portuguese, because students come from all different countries. The teachers will make it easy for you to get started even if you are a beginner.
    Lisa S. Schiwy, Area Manager from Germany - Nov 08, 2022

FAQ about Lusa Language School, Lisbon

  • Portuguese courses at Lusa Language School start at 252 € for Intensive Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (25 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Lusa varies from 1 students (Private Course (20)) to 10 students (Intensive Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Lusa Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Lusa Language School comes from Spain with a 6,5% representation, followed by students from Germany (5,55%) and France (4,67%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Lusa Language School offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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