8 language schools in Lisbon from 219€ for a 1 week Portuguese course
Portuguese course types in Lisbon
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General Portuguese courses
Generic 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 courses
Private 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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Portuguese exam preparation courses
Courses designed around understanding and completing specific Portuguese exams are valuable for students needing validation for employment, immigration or higher education.- Other exams - Lisbon (6)
- CAPLE - Lisbon (3)
- TELC - Lisbon (1)
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Portuguese plus activity courses
Portuguese plus activity courses are available in different combinations, so students can select the option most suitable to their timetable to enjoy their chosen hobby. -
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Specialty courses Portuguese
Specialty courses are classes outside the normal scope of a Portuguese course. Specialty Courses included teacher training courses and school trips. -
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Work & Study Portuguese programmes
Work & Study packages combine general Portuguese classes with an internship, volunteering programme or an academic preparation course for further education. -
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Lisbon ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Lisbon
What our students said about Lisbon
Lisbon is a light-filled inviting wonderful city with many fantastic perspectives. Tejo and the proximity to the Atlantic are simply enviable. The openness, friendliness and warmth of the Lisboetas - despite the vast numbers of tourists - is deeply impressive. Only the bawling groups of bachelor parties of all sexes are unbearable! Let's hope that Lisbon does not turn into a cheap party mile... This city and the Lisboetas do not deserve that!
A great city, with a very beautiful old town. Unfortunately, many others have already discovered this :-). It is very crowded. You can easily reach a lot on foot and everything else very cheaply by metro, bus, train or Uber. I really enjoyed living outside, close to the school, so I also got to know the "non" touristy Lisboa. I am still thrilled and it was definitely not the last time.
Lisbon has a special soul and it can be found in every corner through the countless "pastelaria" and "jardim" with kiosks and seating options....Simply beautiful and cosy. The city is a mass of contrasts and offers so much to discover! I am thrilled!
Lisbon is a beautiful city. There are just a lot of streets that go uphill and that can be a bit tiring after a while. Especially when it's 36 degrees.
Lisbon is an attractive and appealing place with a special flair. Here you can feel comfortable. The climate is still pleasant even in November.
The best city I have visited !!! Small capital, full of charm, lots of things to do in the city and in the surrounding area. Amazing experience.
I know Lisbon from many previous visits, we have a flat nearby. That's why I'll skip this part of the evaluation.
Amazing place! Would now live there if had the chance. Locals so friendly, trusting and helpful
Lots of fun, and interesting, but expensive (none of the museums and galleries are free).
it is a very exciting destination, there are so many things to do and see
What language school directors said about Lisbon
Lisbon is one of the world's great historical cities. With a mild climate it´s an ideal destination with a wide variety of landscapes and heritage. Lisbon is Western Europe's least expensive capital with one of the most vibrant nightlives in Europe.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Lisbon
I found the teachers very welcoming, a really nice atmosphere. I also found the teacher in my course particularly professional, very varied and very good material.
15 July 2024
Course: Intensive Group Course - 1 week
Student age: 54 years
The test in advance got me exactly into the course, where I did well. All school staff, teachers and administration knew who they were talking to at all times, it was very familiar and I felt comfortable.
6 June 2024
Course: Standard Course + Workshop - 1 week
Student age: 60 years
Super nice staff and teachers/ great atmosphere and good organisation of the groups
5 April 2024
Course: Intensive Group Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 62 years
I would have liked to give a sixth star for the quality of the teaching. Both in the mornings (lessons from the book) and in the afternoons (consolidation, communication), the teachers were of the highest standard. The exchange with the other students (from Canada and France) was also very interesting.
15 January 2024
Course: Standard Course + Workshop - 1 week
Student age: 63 years
Very personal atmosphere, competent teaching staff, challenging
27 November 2023
Course: Standard Course + Workshop - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Information about Lisbon
- Reasonably priced for a European capital city.
- Excellent choice of sandy and clean beaches close by.
- Great number of bars and restaurants to try the local cuisine.
- Interesting culture and history to learn about.
- Petty crime is ripe in popular tourist areas.
- Slow and unreliable public transport.
Key Facts about Lisbon
- Price index excluding rent: 56* (45% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 45* (55% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:47* (53% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Portugal average):
4.36 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Lisbon
Events in Lisbon
January 2025 - February 2025Colourful costumes, music and dancing in the streets. Free events around the city and a big parade through the downtown with floats and samba. Nearby communities also host notable carnival events; a great time to discover Torres Vedras, Loures or Sesimbra.
March 2025International Chocolate Festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, just 30 minutes outside of Lisbon. Highly recommended.
March 2025The starting point of the Lisbon Half Marathon is the 25th of April Suspension Bridge over Lisbon's Tagus river. Amazing views and a chance to run this route normally reserved to cars. The half marathon is just over 21 kms long.
June 2025The event has several categories including the Ironman Triathlon with a maximum of 1500 participants from around the world and a children's race for 500 participants.
June 2025In the month of June, Lisbon celebrates the feast days of the popular saints. For three weeks, the city is alive with street parties and festivities. There are stalls selling grilled sardines in the streets, bandstands, paper flowers, parades and countless other activities.
June 2025Rock in Rio, one of the biggest music festivals in the world, is held in Lisbon every other year and brings with it the greatest rock bands and musicians for five days of fantastic concerts.
July 2025Amazing music and arts festival in Oeiras, a municipality of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Three days and several stages with some of the best artists in modern music today.
What to do in Lisbon
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 5 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: Aeroporto, Moscavide, Olivais, Bela Vista, Alameda, Saldanha + Saldanha, Picoas, Marques de Pombal, Rato
Every 15 minutes, 25 minutes.
Main stops: Lisbon Airport, Pote de Agua, Hosp.Julio Matos, Campo Grande, Entrecampos, Campo Pequeno, Saldanha, Marques de Pombal, Rua Joaquim Antonio de Aguiar
Taxi: 6 minutes drive to city center of Lisbon
Q&A - Questions about Portuguese courses and schools in Lisbon
- I am looking for a Portuguese course with a flexible timetable, because I work.“In order to be able to tell you which is the best option for you, could you tell us what your timetable is from Monday to Friday? The group courses are normally in the mornings, but if you tell us from what time you can come to the school, we can see what options are available.
”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 06, 2024I would be grateful if you could help me to choose which option you consider better, a family home or sharing a flat with other students?
“The schools we work with offer a wide range of accommodation (homestay, single or shared rooms in flats or residences, etc.). Homestay is the most recommended option for a true language immersion experience, and if you also take into account that in most cases half or full board is also included, you will have the opportunity to continue practising the language around the dinner table, and you will learn much more about the local culture and traditions.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 09, 2024Are there courses starting in the first or second week of June?“Yes absolutely, it is possible to start your course at the beginning of June. Subject to availability.”Melanie Besnard, LanguageCourse.Net - May 12, 2023I would like to take a course in Lisbon. In which language will the classes be held? In English?“Lessons at the schools in Lisbon are taught in Portuguese from the very beginning. They are designed to be intuitive, so that you can get to grips with the language right from the start. In extreme emergencies, individual things are explained in English.”Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2023I am very specifically looking for a language course in Lisbon that focuses on "older" people. I will be 51 and would like to take classes with people of about the same age if possible - preferably not with very young people. Are there any language courses that focus specifically on that?“In Lisbon you can study and live in your teacher's home with the Study & Live organisation. This is one of the best possible options for learning a language quickly. You stay with the teacher and his/her family, allowing you to practice the language throughout the day. Even when you eat, as all meals are included. You can choose the number of lessons per week, and all lessons are private lessons with your teacher. So you can fully focus on your interests and make yourself even more powerful in mastering the language.
If this is not an option for you, perhaps we can look at schools in Lisbon with a higher average age in general Portuguese courses:
CIAL Centro de Linguas, for example, has an average age of 25 during the summer months and 35 during the rest of the year.
Portuguese Connection, for example, has an average age of 26 during the summer months and 30 during the rest of the year.
What you can also do is a mixed group course in the morning and some private lessons in the afternoon that you can really focus there on what you need.
Let us know if we can help you decide!”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 02, 2023FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Portuguese courses in Lisbon
- Is there a group Summer Camp programme for 14 year olds in Lisbon?“Only Home Language International offers the junior summer camp in Lisbon, and it's a one-to-one instruction while living in a teacher's home”Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 13, 2023We are currently looking for a native English teacher in Lisbon for an 8-years old student. Do you offer private lessons?“All of our teachers are native English speakers and it is possible to arrange individual lessons for an 8-years old student.
Just let us know what your requested dates are and we will be happy to send you a personalized quote.
”Teresa Margarida, Registrar from CIAL Centro de Linguas - May 31, 2022Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of Portuguese courses & camps for teenager and children in Lisbon or other 25 different Portuguese course types in Lisbon.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Portuguese language schools in other cities in Portugal such as Faro, Porto or see our list of all schools in Portugal. You may also want to consult options outside Portugal for learning Portuguese.
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