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Best Portuguese schools in Portugal by category - student age group, leisure/fun
12 language schools in Portugal from 219€ for a 1 week Portuguese course
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Portuguese course types in Portugal
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General Portuguese courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the Portuguese language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.- Learn Portuguese & Live With Teacher - Portugal (100)
- Portuguese & Culture - Portugal (33)
- Standard Portuguese Courses for Adults - Portugal (31)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Portugal (18)
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - Portugal (10)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - Portugal (5)
- Super Intensive Portuguese (+35h) - Portugal (2)
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Private Portuguese courses
One-to-one classes in Portuguese are available in bundles which can be added to general Portuguese courses or as a stand alone course. -
Business Portuguese courses
Learn how to shape your use of the Portuguese language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations. -
Junior Portuguese courses
Portuguese lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions. -
Portuguese exam preparation courses
Portuguese exam preparation courses are available to help students to advance through the Portuguese levels and gain an official certificate on completion. -
Portuguese plus activity courses
In some cases, general Portuguese courses can be combined with an after class interest. Possible activities include hobbies, cultural events or creative programmes. -
Specialty courses Portuguese
Specialty courses are classes outside the normal scope of a Portuguese course. Specialty Courses included teacher training courses and school trips. -
Work & Study Portuguese programmes
Students who are learning Portuguese to further their career can choose a Work & Study package consisting of Portuguese classes with a volunteering programme or a work placement. -
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How our students rated their experience in Portugal
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Overall attractiveness of Portugal
733 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in PortugalInformation about Portugal
Located in the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal offers sun-kissed beaches and amazing cliffs, a surfer´s paradise. The capital, Lisbon, with its medieval atmosphere and its narrow lanes, inspired artists such as Fernando Pessoa. Lisbon was also the place where Vasco de Gama's journeys began. In the northern part of the country there is Porto, the second largest city, famous for the its wine, called Vinho do Porto in the local language.
Key Facts about Portugal
Population:
10,282,000
Capital: Lisbon
Time zone: GMT +1
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.1355 USD)
Telephone country code: +351
Largest cities in Portugal:
- 1. Lisbon: 520,000
- 2. Porto: 250,000
- 3. Amadora: 180,000
- 4. Braga: 120,000
- 5. Setubal: 115,000
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term Portuguese courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 05 May 2025 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Portugal in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Portugal on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal.
Largest international airport in Portugal:
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): 7 km. from Lisbon city center
Cost of Living:
- Big Mac price (Portugal average):
4.20 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Q&A - Questions about Portuguese courses and schools in Portugal
I am currently learning Brazilian Portuguese and I would like to know what is the difference between Brazilian and European Portuguese.
“The most evident difference between the two Portugueses is the vocabulary. Some words are completely different in both languages.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 16, 2024
What are the official Portuguese language exams?
“The official Portuguese language exams are: CIPLE - A2 level (Initial Certificate of Portuguese as a Foreign Language), DEPLE - B1 level (Elementary Diploma of Portuguese as a Foreign Language), DIPLE - B2 level (Intermediate Diploma of Portuguese as a Foreign Language), DAPLE - C1 level (Advanced Diploma of Portuguese as a Foreign Language), DUPLE - C2 level (University Diploma of Portuguese as a Foreign Language).”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - May 20, 2024
Is it possible to have lessons & accommodation in a completely vegan household in Portugal?
“Unfortunately, we don’t have vegan Portuguese teacher… But it is possible that the teacher provides a vegan diet for the student! ”
Cyrielle, Adminstration from InTuition, Portugal - Apr 16, 2024
Do you offer courses in Braga?
“Unfortunately not. But we offer courses in Porto.”
Melanie Besnard, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 20, 2023
I am looking for a summer language school for our niece who is 12 years old. Do you have any options?
“At the time of writing, our partner schools are not offering summer camps for junior students. In case you are interested in private lessons, just let us know and we will be happy to send you more information.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 26, 2023
Can you send me your e-mail address so I can ask you my questions?
“You can contact us through the "Contact us" section on the home page.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023
Do you offer English courses in Portugal?
“Unfortunately we do not work with English schools in Portugal. Our expertise is immersion courses such as English in the UK, Malta, etc and Portuguese in Portugal, Brazil, for example. Let us know if you are ever interested in studying English somewhere else other than Portugal.”
Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 27, 2023
I would like to know when the courses are available and how long they last so I can make living arrangements.
“Generally, all courses start on a Monday unless otherwise specified. You can take many programmes for as little as one week for as long as you wish. There are many General Portuguese courses available for beginners to complete proficiency. ”
Fraser Provan , LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 07, 2022
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Portuguese Courses in Portugal
I would like to know if the schools give a certificate at the end of the course.
“At the end of the course, regardless of the school you attend and the number of weeks you book, the school will give you a certificate/diploma of attendance indicating that you have taken a course with them and your language level, only if you attend class regularly. Please be aware it is not an official title.”
Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 23, 2022
We are looking for an intensive language course for our son. He is almost 16 years old and will enroll in a Portuguese school. Do you have any options for him?
“The minimum age for our group courses is 16yrs and so, unfortunately, we will not be able to accept this student onto this type of course. However, any of our individual programs are suitable and the student can start any Monday. The Crash Intensive Programme (CIP) is a good option. Included in the program is access to our online learning platform for study and practice between lessons (hundreds and hundreds of exercises and activities) which could be super useful in this case.”
Alex Bone, from inlingua Porto - Aug 09, 2022
If I book without accommodation, is it possible to add it later?
“Yes, of course! Please note, however, that it is not 100% certain that the school can then confirm the request, especially at some specific times of the year.
That is why we recommend that you always place your request at the time of enrolment, and if it is no longer needed you can cancel it within 48/72 hours of receiving the course confirmation email.”
That is why we recommend that you always place your request at the time of enrolment, and if it is no longer needed you can cancel it within 48/72 hours of receiving the course confirmation email.”
Antonio, Area Manager Italian from Portuguese Connection - Aug 04, 2022
I wonder if the courses and accommodations currently offered on your website can also be booked for next year? If so, are the prices the same?
“Yes, for the most part the courses and accommodations offered will be the same. What is good to know is that at the end of the year we (Languagecourse.net) always update all of the school profiles for the next year. During that period we will publish the new course starting dates, prices & accommodation/course options, if there are any. If you see a course you'd like to book for next year, we recommend that you send us an email so we can check with the school if they can honour this years prices for your course starting next year. Additionally, most schools tend to offer their best accommodations to those who book early.”
Robin Rebecca Pietersma, from Languagecourse.net - Oct 04, 2021
The website states that the school offers free cancellation on my course, is there any special conditions that apply if I want to cancel (do I need to have a doctor's certificate or something similar)?
“Not at all, free cancellation means free cancellation, so you do not have to give us any reason should you choose to cancel. Just remember to check when the last day of the free cancellation is, so that you do not inform us too late and risk cancellation fees from the school. If you book accommodation via the school, make sure to check the cancellation policy for the accommodation as well as for the course.”
Louise Granath, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Jul 29, 2021
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