Best language schools in Faro (ranked based on student reviews)
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Map with location of Portuguese schools in Faro
How our students rated their experience in Faro
What our students said about Faro
Faro is not directly on the sea and if you don't have a car, it's quite a hassle to explore tourist spots in the Algarve.
Austria
The school is well located, easy to access. The staff are super friendly and accommodating
Canada
A nice little town, I missed the park as it is being renovated.
Austria
As good as Malaga, my usual go-to city/beach destination.
England UK
What school directors said about Faro
Faro is an ideal destination for students who wish to discover the "real” side of Portugal. The city offers history and culture set in a relaxing environment, on the shore of Ria Formosa, while having the whole of the Algarve to be easily explored.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Faro
Denise (the teacher) and all the people there a super lovely and it was a lot of fun.
2 January 2023
Course: Easter & Christmas Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 41 years
I felt very comfortable from the first minute. Many thanks to Christine and Denise!
1 May 2022
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 61 years
The school is great, very familiar. The accommodation is right across the street. There is a great atmosphere.
8 November 2021
Course: Standard Course + Workshop - 4 weeks
Student age: 42 years
The organization, the teachers, the helpfulness, excellent work.
The cleanliness, especially in the toilet, was sometimes poor. Especially the first week. After that, it got better.
11 October 2021
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 40 years
Very friendly, professional, excellent teacher for which a big thank you!
11 August 2021
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 56 years
Our teacher Denise was excellent. While teaching us the language, she gave us information about the history and culture of Portugal.
I would recommend this school to everyone.
16 March 2020
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 68 years
Friendliness of everyone
Should focus more on the interests of the students and not work through every boring point in the textbook.
2 March 2020
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 71 years
We had a great and patient teacher, Denise.
Great institute.
14 January 2019
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 57 years
I found it a very pleasant atmosphere, and my teacher Ines has been able to teach me a lot in a short time
28 November 2018
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 62 years
Very warm company, always ready to help
27 November 2018
Course: Standard Course + Workshop - 3 weeks
Student age: 54 years
Cial uses one approach in their teaching, so you can switch schools without falling behind in the course. The teacher was good and very knowledgeable and kept our individual learning needs in mind. The school does her utmost best to help you out.
They go pretty slow through the course materials. Just 3 chapters a week, everything will explained up to six times and I had to read the same course materials 2 or 3 times in class. The are pretty much on the clock. Not a minute overtime during the classes. A big difference with Fast Forward in Porto. If you have the basic knowledge and are keen to learn grammar, then Cial's teaching is pretty slow.
29 October 2018
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 59 years
The attention the teachers gave you and the adaptability of the classes to fulfil your needs so you could work on the areas you most had trouble with.
30 April 2018
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 22 years
The first 3 weeks were very good. The last was a waste of time.
There was a flat area on the top of the building...But nothing to sit on.
I finished the A 2 book in 3 weeks. I should have been allowed to continue to the next level instead of reviewing the last week.
India in reception was the best. And Lourdes, my teacher, was excellent!
18 March 2018
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 74 years
Cristina Palma, my professor, was challenging, friendly, and personalized the lessons for our class perfectly.
If you need a push forward in your Portuguese, I highly recommend going to Faro, CIAL.
1 August 2017
Course: Standard Course + Workshop - 1 week
Student age: 45 years
The willingness of the teachers to start from the level you had already reached and to adapt their lessons to your needs and questions.
A professional and friendly school with excellent teachers
31 August 2016
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 35 years
The welcoming, classes organisation, the atmosphere, professionalism
I strongly recommend the CIAL school of Faro
19 July 2016
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 35 years
Intimate, few students. Nice teacher.
A PC for students to use wasa nowhere to be seen.
25 January 2016
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 67 years
Portuguese course types in Faro
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General Portuguese coursesGeneric Portuguese courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels. -
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Private Portuguese coursesPrivate Portuguese classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online.
Interesting information about Faro
Key Facts about Faro
- Big Mac price (Portugal average):
4.39 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Faro
Events in FaroBest time to take a language course in Faro
10 June 2023The Día de Portugal is celebrated on the anniversary of the death of the famed Portuguese writer, Luis de Camoes. While official ceremonies with military parades take place in a different city each year, the day is commemorated throughout the country and also by emigrants abroad.
July 2023Every year, Faro hosts a massive biker rally put on by the Moto Clube de Faro. The event is so widely known that Faro has been referred to as Europe's Biker Mecca, it boasts all the classic biker paraphernalia, live shows, tattoo artists, camping and plenty of food and drink.
July 2023Festival celebrating the gastronomy of the Ria Formosa region with a special emphasis on seafood and local beers. Sample some or all of the many and varied local dishes -- all delicious and all very reasonably priced.
What to do in Faro
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 15 minutes.
Main stops: Faro Aeroporto, Pontes de Marchil, Faro
Taxi: 6 minutes drive to city center of Faro
