Most Popular Destinations for Standard Courses in Portugal

Cities ranked by popularity based on booking numbers among our clients

#1 Lisbon
6 Portuguese schools

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#2 Porto
2 Portuguese schools

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#3 Faro
1 Portuguese school

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General Portuguese Courses for Adults in Portugal from €38 for 1 Week

This is the most popular Portuguese course in Portugal. It guides students through the different levels of Portuguese. Listening, reading, writing and speaking Portuguese are all covered in these lessons. The classes are normally in the morning, leaving afternoons to practise Portuguese as students explore Portugal.

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Portuguese course types in Portugal

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 (34)
- Standard Portuguese Courses for Adults - Portugal (29)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Portugal (16)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - Portugal (5)
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - Portugal (4)
- Super Intensive (+35h) (2) - Only offered by Fast Forward Institute
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.
- Private (One-to-One) Courses - Portugal (35)
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.
- Business One-to-One (17) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- Portuguese for Lawyers (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- Banking & Finance (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- Portuguese for Aviation (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- Portuguese for Doctors & Nurses (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
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.
- Children & Teenager Portuguese Camps - Portugal (17)
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.
- Other Exams (7) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- CAPLE Preparation Courses - Portugal (3)
- TELC (1) - Only offered by Influent
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.
- Portuguese & Oenology - Portugal (4)
- Portuguese & Arts & Literature (3) - Only offered by Portuguese Connection
- Portuguese & Surf - Portugal (2)
- Portuguese & Yoga (1) - Only offered by Fast Forward Institute
Specialty courses Portuguese
Specialty courses are classes outside the normal scope of a Portuguese course. Specialty Courses included teacher training courses and school trips.
- Teacher Training - Portugal (5)
- School Trips / Groups - Portugal (1)
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.
- University (2) - Only offered by Influent
- Portuguese & Volunteering (1) - Only offered by CIAL Centro de Linguas
- Internship (1) - Only offered by CIAL Centro de Linguas

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FAQ About Standard Portuguese Courses in Portugal

How much is the cheapest Standard course in Portugal?

38 € for 1 weeks is the lowest price for a Standard course in Portugal. The average cost of a Standard course in Portugal is 290 € per week..

What is the best language school offering Standard courses in Portugal?

Iberlínguas Language School has received the best overall rating in Portugal among all language schools offering Standard programmes.

Which Portuguese school offers the best rated teaching for Standard courses in Portugal?

Iberlínguas Language School was rated highest for quality of teaching among schools with Standard courses.

What is the recommended course duration?

You can take courses for just 1 week. For significant progress opt for longer durations.

Will my phone/laptop's power adaptor work in Portugal?

In Portugal electricity is 230 Volt and 50 Hz. Plug type C, F.

I want to start my Portuguese course in one month. Am I on time?

“Sure! The whole enrollment process takes 1 to 3 business days as an average to be completed. We never charge additional fees for last minute bookings (made the week before the course). We will only need to check availability with the school. ”

Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 03, 2025

How is the appropriate level for the course determined?

“Before classes start, or on the first day of the course, the schools send a link to take a language-level assessment test to ensure that the student is placed in the group best suited to his or her abilities. ”

Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 22, 2024

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