Portuguese Connection Lisbon, Portugal
- Best rated school in Lisbon
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.9
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation4.8
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
Location: Portuguese Connection Lisbon is located in the historic, coastal city of Lisbon, Portugal. A city famed for its culture, delicious food, beautiful buildings, and good weather, Lisbon is a popular destination for students worldwide. The Portuguese Connection school is housed in Principe Real Square, in the heart of the city, and is within walking distance of many shops, cafés, restaurants and many of the city's attractions. Within a moment's walk of the Lisbon Botanical Gardens, The Museum of Natural History and Science, the Mirador of São Pedro of Alcântara, and the Principe Real Garden, students have much to enjoy in the proximity of the school. The school resides in a historic building but has a modern interior, with walls painted in graffiti and spacious communal zones equipped to provide comfort.
Getting around: There are excellent links to public transport, ensuring that the Praça do Comércio, the Castelo de S. Jorge, and the 7 hills of Lisbon are just a short journey away. Lisbon International Airport is within a 40-minute journey of the school via public transport.
Methodology: The school focuses on communication throughout its teaching methodologies. Use of role-playing and outside learning activities in natural contexts, such as going to the market, which assists students in linking their learning to real-world uses of Portuguese.
School facilities: The school also has a library, computer lab and offers free WIFI. All classrooms have heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Portuguese Courses
Intensive Group Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from298€ / week More

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Our price (€) | 298 | 566 | 799 | 996 | 1494 | 1992 | 2490 | 3237 | 3486 | 3735 | 3984 |
Price in US$ | 321 | 608 | 859 | 1070 | 1605 | 2140 | 2675 | 3477 | 3744 | 4012 | 4279 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Summer Course20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)from945€ / week Includes accommodationMore
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Price in US$ | 2084 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Intensive Combined (20 group + 10 individual)30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from590€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 590 | 1122 | 1683 | 2244 | 2805 | 3366 | 3927 | 4488 | 5049 | 5610 | 6732 |
Price in US$ | 634 | 1205 | 1808 | 2410 | 3013 | 3615 | 4218 | 4820 | 5423 | 6025 | 7230 |
This course is 20 group lessons with 10 individual classes per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Intensive Combined (20 group + 5 individual)25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from470€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 470 | 892 | 1338 | 1784 | 2230 | 2676 | 3122 | 3568 | 4014 | 4460 | 5352 |
Price in US$ | 505 | 958 | 1437 | 1916 | 2395 | 2874 | 3353 | 3832 | 4311 | 4790 | 5748 |
This course is 20 group lessons with 5 individual classes per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Private Lessons20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from780€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 780 | 1440 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 5040 | 5760 | 6480 | 7200 | 8640 |
Price in US$ | 838 | 1547 | 2320 | 3094 | 3867 | 4640 | 5413 | 6187 | 6960 | 7733 | 9280 |
This is a package of 20 private lessons per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Combined Course + Painting Course 25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from890€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 890 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 956 |
This course is 20 group Portuguese lessons, 5 private classes and 6 hours of painting, per week.
The painting class takes place between 17:30 and 19:30.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Combined Course + Wine Course 25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from890€ / week More
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Price in US$ | 956 |
This course consists of 20 group classes, 5 individual lessons and 12 classes on wine.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Intensive Group Course + Painting Course 20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from650€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 650 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 699 |
This course consists of 20 group lessons in Portuguese and 6 evening classes for painting.
The painting class takes place between 17:30 and 19:30.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Intensive Group Course + Wine Course 20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from650€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 650 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 699 |
This course consists of 20 lessons of group classes of general Portuguese and 12 lessons per week on wine.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Intensive Individual Course + Painting Course 20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from1200€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 1200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1289 |
This course combines 20 one-to-one classes of Portuguese with 6 evening classes for painting per week.
The painting class takes place between 17:30 and 19:30.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Intensive Individual Course + Wine Course 20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from1200€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 1200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1289 |
This course consists of 20 private lessons per week along with 12 lessons about wine.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Our prices for Portuguese Connection include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Student opinions about Portuguese Connection, Lisbon
Portuguese Connection, Lisbon
There was a lack of interactive phases in the lessons and overall I would have liked more space for speaking, reading and practising pronunciation. On several days, there was (too) much writing, especially grammar, which I found a shame given the precious time. The teachers talked a lot and it was predominantly classic frontal teaching.”
Ratings of Portuguese Connection compared to ratings of all schools in Portugal
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Portuguese Connection
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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USA | 21% |
Germany | 20% |
England | 15% |
France | 12% |
Netherlands | 9% |
Italy | 5% |
Switzerland | 5% |
Sweden | 5% |
Spain | 5% |
Venezuela | 1% |
Vietnam | 1% |
Israel | 1% |
Thailand | 1% |
Turkey | 1% |
Chile | 1% |
Korea | 1% |
Japan | 1% |
China | 1% |
Iraq | 1% |
Iran | 1% |
Saudi Arabia | 1% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 12.871287128713% |
18-24 years | 24.752475247525% |
25-34 years | 24.752475247525% |
35-50 years | 24.752475247525% |
>50 years | 12.871287128713% |
Information for all courses offered by Portuguese Connection
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 13 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
100 € return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
12 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
250 €/ week Show more
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Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Price in US$ | 283 | 566 | 848 | 1131 | 1414 | 1696 | 1979 | 2261 | 2827 | 3392 | 283 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices are from EUR 250 per week and EUR 25 per night.
Dinner available on request (from EUR per day per person.
Questions and answers about Portuguese Connection
Do you have host families with a Brazilian background?
Can you teach Brazilian Portuguese?
Can I bring my (little) dog to Portuguese Connection school?
Is there a placement test in case of previous knowledge?
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FAQ about Portuguese Connection, Lisbon
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This summer course includes 2 weeks of intensive group classes, with accommodation in a student residence and activities.