Português et Cetera 
Lisbon, Portugal
Rua do Carmo, 51, 2ºC - 1200-093 Lisbon - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
Location: Português et Cetera is located in Lisbon’s historic centre, in a pedestrian street with many shops and businesses. It is situated right in between the Baixa-Chiado metro station and the Rossio metro & train stations, less than a 5 minute walk from either making it easy to travel to and from the school and to visit other Lisbon’s monuments which you can’t reach as quickly on foot. Within walking distance you can find many attractions: Carmo Square, home to the Santa Just Lift, is only a block away; the Castelo de São Jorge is a 20 minutes’ walk; and you can arrive at the Praça do Comércio on the waterfront and Cais das Colunas in 10 minutes.
Community: At Português et Cetera students become part of the community; providing students with a sense of belonging is a core value for school staff. They organise themed events and extracurricular meetings every week where students can interact with locals and other like-minded global travellers.
Courses: Português et Cetera is certified by the Portuguese Government. The school has been teaching Portuguese in Lisbon since 2005. Their experienced teachers offer Intensive, Extensive, and Private language courses year round as well as specialised courses for business, specific purposes, Brazilian Portuguese and summer adult programmes.
Portuguese Courses
General Language
Intensive Course
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
230€219€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 230 219 | 439 418 | 629 598 | 838 797 | 1048 996 | 1257 1195 | 1467 1394 | 1676 1593 | 1886 1792 | 2095 1991 | 2514 2389 |
| Price in US$ | 243 | 464 | 664 | 885 | 1107 | 1327 | 1549 | 1769 | 1991 | 2211 | 2654 |
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Portuguese course before:
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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: 10:30 - 13:30
Morning: 10:30 - 13:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
60 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.
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Português et Cetera include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Student opinions about Português et Cetera, Lisbon
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Matilde
54 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The group of people we met in class. Amazing.”
“Classes in English. I already speak English. I wanted everything in Portuguese. What if you don't speak English? Very slow system, or outdated maybe.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Nov. 2023 by Matilde Aliaga Herrera
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Português et Cetera
Accreditations and Quality seals
DGERT, Ministry of EducationPortuguese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
39% 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 Português et Cetera and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2005
General school facilities
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)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10% |
| Germany | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| USA | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| China | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 30% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 4.7619047619048% |
| 18-24 years | 23.809523809524% |
| 25-34 years | 23.809523809524% |
| 35-50 years | 33.333333333333% |
| >50 years | 14.285714285714% |
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 100
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 80
Junior courses - In summer: 30
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
13 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: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Português et Cetera
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
For students working towards their CAPLE or CIPLE diplomas. Here are the 2025 exam dates:
CAPLE:
-A1: 06.MAY / 15.JUL / 11.NOV.
-B1: 07.MAY / 16.JUL / 12.NOV.
-B2: 06.MAY / 15.JUL / 11.NOV.
-C1: 08.MAY / 17.JUL / 13.NOV.
-C2: 07.MAY / 16.JUL / 12.NOV.
CIPLE:
-01.FEB;
-08.MAR;
-12.APR.
Português et Cetera can help you achieve your best possible results with one of their private courses designed specially for your needs.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 05 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 05 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
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 before the start of the course via email.
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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Weekly communication workshop
Weekly social/cultural event
Weekly social/
Adults - Paid activities
Activities are included in the price, unless the group wishes to organise an activity with a cost.
Videos about leisure activities at Português et Cetera Lisbon
FAQ about Português et Cetera, Lisbon
- What is the best price for a course at Português et Cetera, Lisbon?Portuguese courses at Português et Cetera start at 219 € for Intensive Course course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is it possible to take a course at Português et Cetera as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Course
- Which countries are students of Português et Cetera from?The highest Nationality percentage at Português et Cetera comes from Germany with a 10% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and France (10%).
- Português et Cetera offers courses for which ages?Português et Cetera offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Português et Cetera
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Português et Cetera, LDA. | Tax registration ID: PT514822082
Visa Documents
Nationals from Portugal do not require a visa for travelling to Portugal and attending a language course.
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:
120 €
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.
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