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Best Portuguese schools in Porto by category

TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Oficina de Portugues
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
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Students 30-49 years
inlingua Porto
Students 30-49 years
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(14)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
inlingua Porto
Students 50+ years
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(27)
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Students all ages
inlingua Porto
Students all ages
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(48)
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Quality of teaching
inlingua Porto
Quality of teaching
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(45)
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Leisure programme
Fast Forward Institute
Leisure programme
4.2

Rating: 4.2

(108)
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Value for money
Oficina de Portugues
Value for money
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(19)
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Location of school
inlingua Porto
Location of school
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(35)

Porto Language School Ranking based on student ratings - 5 schools

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Porto ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Porto

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Porto
180 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Porto
Nightlife
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Geographic setting
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Public transport
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Climate
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Cleanliness
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Affordability
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shopping
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Safety
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

What our students said about Porto

3.0

Rating: 3/5

A very recommendable city. The only thing is that I would no longer travel there in November, as I arrived at school with wet shoes almost every day, despite an umbrella. It simply rained too often. Excursions to other cities, such as Braga or Coimbra, are highly recommended.

Manfred
Netherlands
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Porto is a multi-faceted, culturally very interesting, lively and invigorating city, but at the moment with countless noisy construction sites that hinder traffic. The metro works well, but some bus lines are extremely unreliable. Good food can be found in many places.

Kristina
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Porto is beautiful city, the center is small enough to be visited by feet and public transports takes you anywhere. Many typical foods, and a lot of history to be discovered. Amazing view points and enough activities for different taste.

Noémie
France
4.0

Rating: 4/5

You have to "conquer" Porto. It is not as nice and warm as Lisbon right from the beginning. But the more you know the place the more interesting and gratifying it becomes.

Katharina
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

One of the best, it is now my favourite city in Europe and I've been to many. The friendliness of people, the relaxed atmosphere and the food are exceptional.

Gudmundur
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Beautiful city, but I think very touristy. Whether the citizens of Porto are living in Porto would be an important question for me.

Robert
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Aesthetically very beautiful city, the locals not very friendly but overall I had a good time; I recommend the surfing courses.

Lorenzo Andrea Giovanni
Italy
5.0

Rating: 5/5

A bit crowded at the "places to be", even in winter. But there are enough cafés, restaurants and bars off the beaten track.

Elke
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Too many tourists! It's difficult to practice Portuguese when everyone speaks to you in English, Spanish, or French...

Christian
Canada
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Porto is a beautiful city that you should definitely see. It is very diverse and at the same time pleasantly small.

Jana
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Clean and feels safe and not too expensive. Nice to be by the sea and there are lots of parks, museums etc.

Alison
England UK
5.0

Rating: 5/5

O Porto is a great place to start learning about Portugal and a great base for a language course :)

Ute
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Porto is a great place, small enough to be easily manageable, but has a lot to see and do.

Anna
Switzerland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Good bars and discos, but also beautiful nature with many parks, rivers and the sea.

Markus
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

The city is absolutely amazing. Beautiful, colourful, full of wonderful people.

Miriam
Poland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Special old city with a lot of culture history and a lively university

Elsa Hanne
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Again, I was unable to experience nightlife due to the Coronavirus...

Darren
England UK
5.0

Rating: 5/5

It’s very beautiful and there’s plenty to see and do. Great food.

Carol
England UK
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Again, the covid situation meant the nightlife was not as usual.

Anna
Switzerland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Great safe, clean, interesting and beautiful city.

Gordana
Croatia

What school directors said about Porto

Ângela Filipe Lopes

Porto is a warm city where everyone easily feels at home. People are welcoming, food is great and the wine is extensively known throughout the world. It’s still an affordable city.

Alexander Bone

"A UNESCO-recognised "city of world heritage" and three times recently voted “Best European Destination” (2012, 2014, 2017) Porto is the perfect setting for a language course. It is full of historical monuments and places of interest ranging from the 12th century cathedral to the ultra modern museum of contemporary art - the most visited museum in Portugal. Yet its true glory lies in the incidental details: the old fashioned street cafés, the markets, the bookshops and restaurants tucked away down side streets, the simple pleasures of a tram journey along the river front or of whiling away the afternoon at a beach side café. Porto is a marvellous city to explore."

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Porto

inlingua Porto

All three teachers I had were highly professional and good teachers. All school staff was friendly and I liked when the teachers were speaking with us informally, because this is the best training to learn a language in the early stages.

9 May 2023
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 37 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 48 reviews
inlingua Porto

Small and nice, very friendly and helpful staff. Very good teaching.
Highly recommended

8 May 2023
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 60 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 48 reviews
Oficina de Portugues

Ângela is a wonderful, warm-hearted and very competent language teacher!!!! I would never have thought that I could learn sooo much with sooo much fun within one week :))))
Wonderful language school with HEART and mind :)

30 March 2023
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Student age: 60 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 19 reviews
Fast Forward Institute

We laughed a lot and had fun, I learned a lot in my two weeks there.

27 March 2023
Course: Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 31 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 112 reviews
Oficina de Portugues

Super teaching from Angela. We felt very comfortable and can highly recommend the school. Many thanks
Great location and great teaching

27 March 2023
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Student age: 64 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 19 reviews
Oficina de Portugues

The teacher did not only consider the language level but also the interests in the choice of materials. Personally, I also liked the fact that corrections were made consistently.

14 February 2023
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Student age: 66 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 19 reviews
inlingua Porto

The teachers styles. The activities.

16 January 2023
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 72 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 48 reviews
Fast Forward Institute

The teachers and staff were very nice. The location in the centre of Porto is excellent.
It took a long time to get the address of my host. This might worry other participants who are less calm.

11 December 2022
Course: Group Super Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 63 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 112 reviews
inlingua Porto

Very nice people, great atmosphere, professional teachers, great materials.

1 July 2022
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 1 week
Student age: 44 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 48 reviews
inlingua Porto

Knowledgeable and professional teachers. Focus on speaking.

9 May 2022
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 1 week
Student age: 34 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 48 reviews
Fast Forward Institute

The friendly atmosphere, the visitors from different countries, the nice helpful teachers, the classrooms and the location of the school

4 October 2021
Course: Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 65 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 112 reviews
Oficina de Portugues

Excellent teacher. Perfect mix of grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking, reading and writing skills. Very friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Very helpful.

19 July 2021
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 61 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 19 reviews
Oficina de Portugues

Lovely teacher, small group, varied exercises.

6 October 2020
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Student age: 51 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 19 reviews
Oficina de Portugues

The central location and affordable price.

7 April 2020
Course: Extensive Portuguese Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 46 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 19 reviews
Oficina de Portugues

In general all good (facilities, location, cleanliness, etc.), highlighted by the staff that runs it.
Highly recommended!

24 March 2020
Course: Extensive Portuguese Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 43 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 19 reviews
Oficina de Portugues

Teachers
Nice location and good faciities. Everyone was so kind, too.

25 December 2019
Course: Extensive Portuguese Course - 6 weeks
Student age: 43 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 19 reviews
inlingua Porto

The professionalism and friendliness of everybody

5 November 2019
Course: Mini-Group Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 74 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 48 reviews

Information about Porto

Why Porto? Facing the big lodges of port wine to which it gave its name across the river Douro, Porto is Portugal's second largest city and there is a certain feeling of rivalry towards Lisbon. But although its ancient roots have been preserved with pride, a modern and lively commerce makes it a thriving city and its traditional importance as an industrial centre does not diminish the charm and character of its old quarters or even of the newer and busy avenues, shopping centres and quiet residential blocks. Porto affords many other attractions, monuments and museums, as well as a cultural agenda which has been steadily improving. With a well-known gastronomy and hospitable population, it is also the starting point to explore the river Douro in an unforgettable journey upstream.

Key Facts about Porto

Population:   250,000
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: Porto, Porto
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0731 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (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.
High season: August
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 288 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 353 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Student price index excluding rent:56* (44% cheaper than New York)
  • Student price index including rent:39* (61% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:45* (55% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (Portugal average): 4.45 €
    (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type F
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz

Weather in Porto

Climate Table
Legend:
Midday Temperature
Night-time Temperature
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40 °F45 °F50 °F55 °F60 °F65 °F70 °F75 °F80 °FTemperature in °F
Hours of Sunshine
44.66.27.28.39.19.99.57.55.94.64
Water Temperature
57.2 °F55.4 °F55.4 °F57.2 °F59 °F60.8 °F62.6 °F64.4 °F64.4 °F62.6 °F59 °F57.2 °F
Rainfall
158mm140mm90mm116mm98mm46mm18mm27mm71mm138mm158mm195mm

Events in Porto

Best time to take a language course in Porto
June
São João
São João

23 June 2023The people of Porto have been celebrating the feast of St. John for over 600 years. On the eve of the feast day the city comes alive with parties, bonfires (and folk jumping over them), concerts, dancing in the streets and setting free thousands of candle lantern balloons.

What to do in Porto

Soares dos Reis National Museum
Soares dos Reis National Museum
Sao Bento Train Station
Sao Bento Train Station
Stock Exchange Palace
Stock Exchange Palace
Crystal Palace Gardens
Crystal Palace Gardens
Vila Nova de Gaia
Vila Nova de Gaia
Santa Catarina Street
Santa Catarina Street
Ribeira
Ribeira
Porto
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Arrival airport

Francisco de Sá Carneiro (OPO) - 12 km. from Porto city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 5 minutes, 30 minutes.

Main stops: Aeroporto Porto, Trindade

Taxi: 12 minutes drive to city center of Porto

Public transportation in Porto

Q&A - Questions and answers about Porto

  • The transportation fee is not included in the price and it will have to be paid by the student.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 19, 2022

FAQ about courses in Porto

  • inlingua Porto has received the best overall rating in Porto.
  • inlingua Porto, located in R. Sá da Bandeira, 605 - 1º Esq. has been voted as the school with the best location in Porto.
  • The student price index in Porto is 56.06. For details check the city's cost of living section.
  • Students rated Porto with 4.7 stars out of 5.
  • Best airport to arrive to in Porto is Francisco de Sá Carneiro (12.4 km from city center). See information about all arrivals and airport information for Porto.

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