Rua Fernandes Tomás 557 2nd floor - 4000 Porto - see on map
What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation (5.0/5.0)
- Learning progress guarantee.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school
Location: Oficina de Portugues Porto is located in the unique port city of Porto, Portugal. The city is known for its port wine, in addition to the historic centre being registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The school is housed in the Bolhão neighbourhood, famous for its Mercado de Bolhão, where students can buy some of the finest fish and herbs around, all under the market's neoclassical structure. There are also several eateries, amenities and attractions within walking distance of the school. Such attractions include the ViaCatarina shopping mall, the Coliseu Porto Ageas, the Chapel of Souls and the Igreja de Santo Ildefonso church.
Course selection: In addition to General Portuguese available to students of all levels, over several schedules and intensities, Oficina de Portugues Porto provides group and individual Skype lessons, private tuition and combinations of in-person group and individual lessons.
Social and cultural: Furthermore to classroom teaching, the school likes to hold outdoor classes in and around the city. This way, students can engage with the city's culture and happenings as they learn. The school also has an activity and events programme that students can take part in. Such activities can include port tasting, theatre shows, dinner parties, and cultural tours of the city.
Additional information: The school is within a 20-minute bus ride from the beach.
- The language school Oficina de Portugues was founded in Porto, Portugal in 2009.
- Legal name / parent company: Ângela Filipe Lopes
- Tax registration ID: PT219354880
Portuguese Courses
General Language
Standard Portuguese Course ![Popular Portuguese course]( "Popular Portuguese course")
20 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer! from
260€ 247€
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| Price in € | 260 247 | 520 494 | 780 741 | 935 889 | 1165 1107 | 1398 1329 | 1631 1550 | 1864 1771 | 2330 2214 | 2796 2657 | 233 222 |
| Price in US$ | 269 | 538 | 807 | 967 | 1204 | 1445 | 1686 | 1927 | 2408 | 2890 | 241 |
The course allows a student to immerse in the Portuguese Language and Culture through structured and well-designed classes. The Portuguese lessons will focus on all language learning skills they need to improve: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Standard Portuguese is
- an intensive course that covers general Portuguese
- held from 9:00 to 13.00 o´clock (coffee break at 11:00 o´clock)
- available in all proficiency levels (students are placed according to their level)
- meant for all ages (above 18)
- booked for a minimum of 1 week
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
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 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Course Brochure
Oficina de Portugues Brochure (PDF)![]()
Student comments about Standard Portuguese Course
Robert
"Super course"
Elke
"I am completely content; it should have been neither more nor less."
Carol
"Excellent. I made a lot of progress."
Anna
"It was a great experience and Rita was a super teacher. I cannot comment on afternoon activities as these were cancelled due to the covid situation."
Carol
"Excellent! I will return!"
Lotta
"Oficina de Portugues has wonderful teachers who are able to adapt to your needs. You just need to keep in mind the pros and cons of a very small school. "
Extensive Portuguese Course
10 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer! from
130€ 124€
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 130 124 | 260 247 | 390 371 | 465 442 | 585 556 | 702 667 | 819 779 | 936 890 | 1170 1112 | 1404 1334 | 117 112 |
| Price in US$ | 135 | 269 | 404 | 481 | 605 | 726 | 847 | 968 | 1210 | 1451 | 121 |
This course is designed for people who work or study in Porto or Northern Portugal. It allows a student to have a regular, but somewhat intensive Portuguese course that keeps their learning experience at a high pace.
Extensive Portuguese is
- a lighter intensive course that covers general Portuguese
- held from 09:00 until 11:00 o´clock
- available in all proficiency levels (students are placed according to their level)
- meant for all ages (above 18)
- booked for a minimum of 1 week
The topics covered vary according to students' proficiency level. Each proficiency level corresponds approximmately to 60 hours (around 6 weeks). 2 weekly outdoor lessons are included (subject to a minimum of 4 participants). These cover walks in the city, visits to museums, street markets, landmarks and imply language use in context (ordering at a café, buying tickets, etc).
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
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 - 11:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Student comments about Extensive Portuguese Course
Darren
"Unfortunately, my experience was interrupted by the Coronavirus crisis and consequently activities and excursions were not possible..."
Rebeca
"Professional, competent, qualified staff, with high availability of help and great capacity to adapt to each student to advance in learning.
My experience with them has been very positive. I highly recommend the school."
Ana
"I would appreciate it if the methodology of teaching would concentrate more on practicing what we learned instead of teaching us new grammar and lots of new vocabulary almost everyday. However, all teachers were very kind, patient and nice. I also appreciate very much that they let me attend 4 hours per day."
Intensive Portuguese Course + 10
30 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Offer! from
525€ 499€
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 525 499 | 1050 998 | 1575 1497 | 1890 1796 | 2360 2242 | 2832 2691 | 3304 3139 | 3776 3588 | 4720 4484 | 5664 5381 | 472 449 |
| Price in US$ | 543 | 1086 | 1628 | 1954 | 2439 | 2927 | 3415 | 3903 | 4878 | 5854 | 488 |
This course is a combination of 20 group and 10 individual language lessons.
During the individual lessons, a student can choose the subject they want to work on and have the teacher’s attention focus only on their doubts and queries.
Intensive Portuguese + 10 is
- a very intensive course that covers general Portuguese
- composed of 4 group lessons + 2 private
- held from 09:00 until 13:00 o´clock (group) + from 14:00 until 16:00 o´clock (private)
- available in all proficiency levels (students are placed according to their level)
- meant for all ages (above 18)
- booked for a minimum of 1 week
The topics covered vary according to students' proficiency level. Each proficiency level corresponds approximmately to 60 hours (2 to 3 weeks). Private lessons are tailored to each student's personal needs and allow more time to improve speaking skills.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Course Brochure
Oficina de Portugues Brochure (PDF)![]()
Intensive Portuguese Course + 5
25 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Offer! from
400€ 380€
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 2520 2394 | 2880 2736 | 3600 3420 | 4320 4104 | 360 342 |
| Price in US$ | 414 | 827 | 1241 | 1489 | 1861 | 2233 | 2605 | 2977 | 3721 | 4465 | 373 |
The course is a combination of 20 group and 5 individual lessons.
Intensive Portuguese + 5 is
- a very intensive course that covers general Portuguese
- composed of 4 group lessons + 1 private
- held from 09:00 until 13:00 o´clock (group) + from 14:00 until 15:00 o´clock (private)
- available in all proficiency levels (students are placed according to their level)
- meant for all ages (above 18)
- booked for a minimum of 1 week
The topics covered vary according to students' proficiency level. Each proficiency level corresponds approximmately to 60 hours (3 weeks). Private lessons are tailored to each student's personal needs and allow more time to improve speaking skills.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Course Brochure
Oficina de Portugues Brochure (PDF)![]()
Online Courses
Group Skype Lessons
10 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer! from
150€ 143€
Based on the price of 4 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 300 285 | 450 428 | 600 570 | 750 713 | 900 855 | 1050 998 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 150 143 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 311 | 466 | 621 | 776 | 931 | 1086 | 1241 | 1551 | 1861 | 156 |
These private lessons are scheduled according to students timezones and teachers availability.
Skype group lessons are meant for students who prefer an intensive course online. The course covers general language topics in all proficiency levels and may be held either in the morning or in the evening. Each beginners' course will start with a minimum of 3 students enrolled. If a course is not available in a given proficiency level, we will advise private lessons instead. All the lessons are held by a teacher and materials will be sent to the class whenever necessary.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Course specific data
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
See starting dates for absolute beginners Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Portuguese course before:
02 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 02 May 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 06 Nov. 2023
02 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 02 May 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 06 Nov. 2023
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 - 11:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
One-to-One Skype Lessons
2 lessons per week
|
1 Student (max)
Offer! from
50€ 48€
Based on the price of 4 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 100 95 | 150 143 | 200 190 | 250 238 | 300 285 | 350 333 | 400 380 | 450 428 | 500 475 | 600 570 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 104 | 156 | 207 | 259 | 311 | 362 | 414 | 466 | 517 | 621 |
These private lessons are scheduled according to students timezones and teachers availability.
One-to-one Private online is
- held on Skype, Zoom or other online platform the student prefers
- an individualised option that covers any aspect(s) of Portuguese
- available in all proficiency levels
- meant for all ages (above 18)
- booked for a minimum of 4 weeks
- always taught by a teacher
Materials are sent each week/lesson by the teacher.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
0-1 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: 8:00 - 9:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 18:00
Morning: 8:00 - 9:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Private
Private Lessons
10 lessons per week
|
1 Student (max)
Offer! from
350€ 333€
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | 2100 1995 | 2450 2328 | 2800 2660 | 3150 2993 | 3500 3325 | 3850 3658 |
| Price in US$ | 362 | 724 | 1086 | 1447 | 1809 | 2171 | 2532 | 2894 | 3256 | 3617 | 3979 |
These private lessons are scheduled according to students timezones and teachers availability.
Private Portuguese is
- an intensive private course
- held at a convenient time for both teacher and student at school, either mornings, afternoons or evenings
- available in all proficiency levels
- meant for all ages (above 18)
- booked for a minimum of 1 week
The topics covered vary according to students' proficiency level. Each proficiency level corresponds approximmately to 60 hours (2 to 3 weeks). Private lessons are tailored to each student's needs.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
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 - 11:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 19:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 19:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Student comments about Private Lessons
Christoph
"A small school with a nice staff. I found that the courses
were given a bit quickly for a beginner. The course material could be a little more careful, it is often double-sided photocopies, but where the back was in the opposite direction to the front. I would have preferred to buy the course book. But overall I feel like I have made some progress because as of the second week I started to catch words in the phonetic 'soup' of Portuguese, for example in the subway or in the street. It would be nice to have a room available for reading, doing homework, etc. All in all a very good stay. Thank you to my teachers Angela, Tereza and Rita."
Information for all courses offered by Oficina de Portugues
Comments about courses
Outdoor lessons and social activities come at no extra charge. But students must pay for their own expenses, which may include transport, entries to museums, etc.
Social activities are subject to a minimum number of 4 students.
Lesson duration
50 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):
01 Jan. 2023, 07 Apr. 2023, 25 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 08 Jun. 2023, 15 Aug. 2023, 05 Oct. 2023, 01 Nov. 2023, 01 Dec. 2023, 08 Dec. 2023, 25 Dec. 2023.
01 Jan. 2023, 07 Apr. 2023, 25 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 08 Jun. 2023, 15 Aug. 2023, 05 Oct. 2023, 01 Nov. 2023, 01 Dec. 2023, 08 Dec. 2023, 25 Dec. 2023.
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 at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Portuguese language level
| Level (CEFR) | Level descriptions | LESSONS needed per level | WEEKS needed (20 lessons per week) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner | No knowledge, or an understanding of only a very few basic words/phrases. | A1 to A2 | 80 | 4 |
| A2 | Elementary | Can understand and speak about simple topics: i.e. family, shopping, hobbies. | A2 to B1 | 160 | 8 |
| B1 | Intermediate | Can speak about future and past events, give reasons and explanations for a situation. | B1 to B2 | 180 | 9 |
| B2 | Higher Intermediate | Can speak about abstract topics, produce clear detailed text on many subjects. | B2 to C1 | 200 | 10 |
| C1 | Advanced | Can use language flexibly and effectively. | C1 to C2 | 220 | 11 |
| C2 | Profiency | Can 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 at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
Note: All courses offered by Oficina de Portugues, Porto 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.
Oficina de Portugues
“Learn Portugal. Not just Portuguese.”–Ângela Filipe Lopes,Director of Oficina de Portugues
Accreditations and Quality seals
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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix:
40% male / 60% female
School Size
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Oficina de Portugues and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Library
Lounge
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 3Number of public PC workstations: 1Paid parking (<500m)
Additional comment about facilities of school
Located next to Bolhão Metro Station.
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 20
Throughout the year: 8
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Optional airport transfer
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport:
40 € one way
80 € return (both ways)
80 € return (both ways)
More information about airports around Porto and how to get from the airport to Porto on your own here on our Porto 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
100 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €
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 possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing | | - |
| Music | | 2 km |
| Sailing | | 5 km |
| Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Walks to places of interest, visits to exhibitions, museums and concert halls, going to the cinema, attending concerts, etc.
Adults - Paid activities
Museum entries or boat rides range from 15 to 30€.
Accommodation
Host Family ![Most Popular Accommodation]()
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay: 1 week
In high demand!
from
250 € per week
2 reviews
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| Price in US$ | 272 | 544 | 816 | 1088 | 1360 | 1632 | 1904 | 2176 | 2720 | 3264 | 272 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Homestay is typically
- at a host family of no more than 4 people
- either in Porto or in Matosinhos (beach)
- a self catered option, students are welcome to use the family's kitchen
- a single bedroom with a shared or private bathroom
Transports from and to the homestay may include bus or metro. Families may or may not speak English. Photos of the accommodation are sent to students when they request 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
50 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals:
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
18
Student comments about Host Family
Christoph
"No meal was provided for in the contract, but my hostess invited me several times for an evening meal, but you have to be vegan. I'm not, but I like to try and it was good. On the other hand, you must not be allergic to cats. She has six and still has four other animals. Occasionally she also keeps dogs for people. All this in perfect order and a very welcoming interior."
Shared Flat
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay: 1 week
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
250 € per week
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| Price in US$ | 272 | 544 | 816 | 1088 | 1360 | 1632 | 1904 | 2176 | 2720 | 3264 | 272 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Higher availability during summer months.
Shared Flat is
- usually at a walking distance from school
- located in central spots in the city
- subject to availability
- self catered
Check-in is planned directly with flat owners. Photos are sent directly to students upon request.
Check-in
Sunday 10:00-0:00
Check-out
Saturday 10:00-20:00
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
50 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals:
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
18
Reviews
4.7
Overall school rating of
Oficina de Portugues, Porto
18 authentic ratings from students who reserved with usOficina de Portugues, Porto
School
Overall city rating
4.8
Location of the school
4.9
Organisation
4.8
Facilities
4.4
Social activities
3.3
Course
Quality of teaching
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
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Other
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Student opinions about Oficina de Portugues, Porto
Elke
66 years
“The teacher did not only consider the language level but also the interests in the choice of materials. Personally, I also liked the fact that corrections were made consistently.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
14. Feb. 2023
Carol
61 years“Excellent teacher. Perfect mix of grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking, reading and writing skills. Very friendly and supportive atmosphere.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
School organization
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent. I made a lot of progress.
Other comments: Very helpful.
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 2 weeks
19. Jul. 2021
Robert
64 years“Super teaching from Angela. We felt very comfortable and can highly recommend the school. Many thanks”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
School organization
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super course
Other comments: Great location and great teaching
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
27. Mar. 2023
Rebeca
43 years“In general all good (facilities, location, cleanliness, etc.), highlighted by the staff that runs it.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Porto is not cheap at all.
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
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress: Professional, competent, qualified staff, with high availability of help and great capacity to adapt to each student to advance in learning.
My experience with them has been very positive. I highly recommend the school.
Other comments: Highly recommended!
Course: Extensive Portuguese Course - 4 weeks
24. Mar. 2020
Anna
51 years“Lovely teacher, small group, varied exercises.”
“All good, but no afternoon activities on offer.”
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
1.0
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
6. Oct. 2020
Darren
46 years“The central location and affordable price.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
1.0
Course: Extensive Portuguese Course - 4 weeks
7. Apr. 2020
Christoph
73 years“The relaxed atmosphere and flexibility.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: To discover for yourself. I really enjoyed the walks along the
Douro to the seaside, and cities like Guimarães, Braga and
Aveiro.
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
5.0
Host Family
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress: A small school with a nice staff. I found that the courses
were given a bit quickly for a beginner. The course material could be a little more careful, it is often double-sided photocopies, but where the back was in the opposite direction to the front. I would have preferred to buy the course book. But overall I feel like I have made some progress because as of the second week I started to catch words in the phonetic 'soup' of Portuguese, for example in the subway or in the street. It would be nice to have a room available for reading, doing homework, etc. All in all a very good stay. Thank you to my teachers Angela, Tereza and Rita.
Other comments: See above No 1.
Course: Private Lessons - 3 weeks
7. Oct. 2019
Ana Isabel
54 years“Professionalism and close relationship.”
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
Other comments: Great location
Course: Standard Portuguese 20 - 2 weeks
23. Aug. 2019
Carol
60 years“Very professional yet friendly.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
School organization
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
Course: Standard Portuguese 20 [Portuguese] - 1 week
13. Jul. 2020
Irmhild
75 years“The competent teacher”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
5.0
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 2 weeks
9. Mar. 2020
Ana
43 years“Teachers”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The school should have a more individual approach with the methodology of learning the language.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
1.0
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would appreciate it if the methodology of teaching would concentrate more on practicing what we learned instead of teaching us new grammar and lots of new vocabulary almost everyday. However, all teachers were very kind, patient and nice. I also appreciate very much that they let me attend 4 hours per day.
Other comments: Nice location and good faciities. Everyone was so kind, too.
Course: Extensive Portuguese - 6 weeks
25. Dec. 2019
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FAQ about Oficina de Portugues, Porto
- How can I identify my level of Portuguese?“On your first day, you will do a short language test to identify your current level. This way, the school can place you in the right group. All the other students in your class will have a similar level to yours.”Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Feb 02, 2022
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Oficina de Portugues?The accommodation Host Family is the most popular among all our clients of Oficina de Portugues
- Is it possible to take a course at Oficina de Portugues as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Group Skype Lessons
- Is airport pickup offered by Oficina de Portugues?Yes. The school offers pickup from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (40 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Oficina de Portugues?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oficina de Portugues varies from 1 students (One-to-One Skype Lessons) to 8 students (Group Skype Lessons )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Oficina de Portugues?100% of teachers at Oficina de Portugues hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Oficina de Portugues from?The highest Nationality percentage at Oficina de Portugues comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from England (20%) and Spain (20%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Oficina de Portugues offers courses for which ages?Oficina de Portugues offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 33 for the rest of the year.
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