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Oficina de Portugues
Porto, Portugal
Among the Top 20% most popular Portuguese schools in Portugal in the last 12 months

Rua Fernandes Tomás 557 2nd floor - 4000 Porto - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    4.8
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.7
  • Learning progress guarantee.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.

Location: Oficina de Portugues Porto is located in the unique port city of Porto, Portugal. The city is known for its port wine, in addition to the historic centre being registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The school is housed in the Bolhão neighbourhood, famous for its Mercado de Bolhão, where students can buy some of the finest fish and herbs around, all under the market's neoclassical structure. There are also several eateries, amenities and attractions within walking distance of the school. Such attractions include the ViaCatarina shopping mall, the Coliseu Porto Ageas, the Chapel of Souls and the Igreja de Santo Ildefonso church.

Course selection: In addition to General Portuguese available to students of all levels, over several schedules and intensities, Oficina de Portugues Porto provides group and individual Skype lessons, private tuition and combinations of in-person group and individual lessons.

Social and cultural: Furthermore to classroom teaching, the school likes to hold outdoor classes in and around the city. This way, students can engage with the city's culture and happenings as they learn. The school also has an activity and events programme that students can take part in. Such activities can include port tasting, theatre shows, dinner parties, and cultural tours of the city.

Additional information: The school is within a 20-minute bus ride from the beach.

Portuguese Courses

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General Language
Standard Portuguese CoursePopular Portuguese course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€275€262 / week
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) 275 262 550 523 825 784 990 941 1,238 1,177 1,485 1,411 1,733 1,647 1,980 1,881 2,228 2,117 2,475 2,352 2,970 2,822
Price in US$ 308 616 923 1,108 1,385 1,662 1,939 2,215 2,493 2,769 3,323
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

The course allows a student to immerse in the Portuguese Language and Culture through structured and well-designed classes. The Portuguese lessons will focus on all language learning skills they need to improve: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Standard Portuguese Course" at Oficina de Portugues
Helga 5.0
"Intensive course for beginners without prior knowledge."
Jo. 4.0
"Frustration level extremely high: Too much information and far too fast for beginners."
Alicia 4.0
"Classes with a few people, so that participation can be greater."
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Extensive Portuguese Course
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10 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€155€148 / week
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) 155 148 310 295 465 442 555 528 694 660 833 792 972 924 1,115 1,060 1,255 1,193 1,394 1,325 1,674 1,591
Price in US$ 174 347 521 621 777 932 1,088 1,248 1,404 1,560 1,873
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course is designed for people who work or study in Porto or Northern Portugal. It allows a student to have a regular, but somewhat intensive Portuguese course that keeps their learning experience at a high pace.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Extensive Portuguese Course" at Oficina de Portugues
Katherine 5.0
"We loved the course and as Spanish speakers we were able to complete the A1 level course in four weeks with just two hours a day."
Madelon 5.0
"Excellent"
John 5.0
"I learned a lot of vocabulary and had plenty of opportunities to speak Portuguese."
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Intensive Portuguese Course + 10
30 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€560€532 / week
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) 560 532 1,120 1,064 1,680 1,596 2,016 1,916 2,520 2,394 3,024 2,873 3,528 3,352 4,032 3,831 4,536 4,310 5,040 4,788 6,048 5,746
Price in US$ 627 1,253 1,880 2,256 2,819 3,383 3,947 4,511 5,075 5,638 6,766
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course is a combination of 20 group and 10 individual language lessons.
During the individual lessons, a student can choose the subject they want to work on and have the teacher’s attention focus only on their doubts and queries.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Portuguese Course + 10" at Oficina de Portugues
Thomas 5.0
"Very intensive and focussed "
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Intensive Portuguese Course + 5
25 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€428€407 / week
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) 428 407 856 814 1,284 1,220 1,540 1,463 1,925 1,829 2,310 2,195 2,695 2,561 3,081 2,927 3,467 3,294 3,852 3,660 4,622 4,391
Price in US$ 479 958 1,437 1,723 2,154 2,585 3,015 3,447 3,879 4,309 5,171
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

The course is a combination of 20 group and 5 individual lessons.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
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Online
Online Private Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) 280 266 532 506 798 759 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 314 596 893
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Starting dates
Every Monday

These private lessons are scheduled according to students timezones and teachers availability.

1 private lesson = 60 minutes

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 9:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
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Private
Private Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€400€380 / week
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) 400 380 760 722 1,140 1,083 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 448 851 1,276
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Starting dates
Every Monday

These private lessons are scheduled according to students' timezones and teachers' availability.

1 private lesson = 60 minutes

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 19:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Private Lessons " at Oficina de Portugues
Christoph 4.0
"A small school with a nice staff. I found that the courses were given a bit quickly for a beginner. The course material could be a little more careful, it is often double-sided photocopies, but where the back was in the opposite direction to the front. I would have preferred to buy the course book. But overall I feel like I have made some progress because as of the second week I started to catch words in the phonetic 'soup' of Portuguese, for example in the subway or in the street. It would be nice to have a room available for reading, doing homework, etc. All in all a very good stay. Thank you to my teachers Angela, Tereza and Rita."
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Our prices for Oficina de Portugues include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee

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Student opinions about Oficina de Portugues, Porto

4.8
Overall school rating of
Oficina de Portugues, Porto
58 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 
Facilities
4.3 
Social activities
3.5 
Organisation
4.8 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.8 
Value for money
4.7 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.7 
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
5.0 
Students 18-30 years (8 ratings)
5.0 
Students 31-49 years (10 ratings)
4.7 
Students 50+ years (36 ratings)
4.8 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The school was excellent. My husband and I learned quite a bit even in a short period of time. We had three different teachers over three weeks but each teacher focused on different are of our language development.”
“It would have been helpful to have a text book instead of just photocopies. We are trying to review for A1 A2 exam and it is harder to review without a text book.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: We loved the course and as Spanish speakers we were able to complete the A1 level course in four weeks with just two hours a day.
Course: Extensive Portuguese Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Feb. 2026 by Katherine Weaver
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
30 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Our teacher Sara was incredibly nice and funny. We were in a group of 4. I had a lot of fun. Looking back, I realize that as an absolute beginner I should have learned more phrases, I can now list 30 different items of clothing but can't order a coffee. So maybe the focus wasn't on the things I would have thought about in terms of content, but the lessons were really incredibly funny and great. I will definitely do it again.”
“So the focus may not have been on the things I would have thought about in terms of content, but the lessons were really incredibly funny and great. I did 0 afternoon activities because we didn't do any and none were offered. But we didn't ask for them either. All good!”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 20. Oct. 2025 by Caroline Trischler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Rita was great. Really enjoyed the classes - the time passed very quickly.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 4. Oct. 2025 by Debbie Thorp
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teacher (Rita) is able to respond very well to the different learning speeds of the students (there were three of us) and provides varied lessons with lots of information about Portugal and the "mindset" of the Portuguese. I found it perfect! As we were older, it was also quite exhausting with 4 hours per day, but I would still like to come back next year.”
“It wasn't a problem for me, but someone else might have difficulties if they don't speak English. Some explanations are necessary for absolute beginners, which is not possible in Portuguese.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Intensive course for beginners without prior knowledge.
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 3. Oct. 2025 by Helga Ullrich
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers were fantastic, offering very engaging and varied lessons, and addressing individual questions and language concerns! It was a lot of fun.”
“./.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Portuguese Course + 10 - 1 week
Review date: 11. Jun. 2025 by Friedmann Kleinwächter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Free coffee from Nespresso machine, free water dispenser, free biscuits and sweets. Dedicated teaching staff. Very centrally located on the second floor without a lift in the city's tourist shopping district, easily accessible by metro, but also on foot.”
“Frustration level extremely high: Too much information and much too fast for beginners (2-4 DIN A4 pages of self-compiled vocabulary and notes, closely written per day plus learning materials copied from textbooks instead of a textbook or self-compiled materials). Not sufficiently geared towards older age groups. Unclear teaching concept for building up basic language skills. Too different levels of participants in the learning group.”
Insider tip: “Overnight stay with a host family.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Frustration level extremely high: Too much information and far too fast for beginners.Other comments: Please provide a textbook to take with you!
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Apr. 2025 by Jo. Schwaemmle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0
“- the boundless commitment of the teachers
- the professionalism of the teachers
- the absolutely optimal level of training of the teachers
- the teachers' ability to tailor lessons to suit the constant fluctuations in student numbers and language levels
- the optimal ability to adapt emotionally, culturally, intellectually, etc. to the needs of the students
- the commitment of teachers, not only professionally but also personally
- the humour: we had so much fun!
- I managed to achieve a B1/B2 in three months and I can't believe it. It's completely crazy... I had absolutely no previous knowledge (apart from French, which helped a lot!)
- the fact that the emphasis is on speaking: the teachers make us talk, talk, talk.
- The rate of direct correction is high, but appropriate - just enough to push you to progress without despairing over the mistakes you make. Here again: optimal. A feat from these teachers!
- A teaching system absolutely appropriate for adults: total autonomy, clear supervision, well-defined objectives and tasks. And just the right amount of redundancy.”
Insider tip: “Porto, the surrounding region and Portugal are full of things not to be missed!”
Details of the review
Other comments: Thank you also for adapting the courses, the number of hours, etc, to my needs.
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 12 weeks
Review date: 7. Apr. 2025 by Marc-André Perrin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
69 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Great teacher!”
“I would have liked more activities in the afternoon. I had 1 in two weeks. Tip: get all the students in contact with eachother. The classrooms are very small.”
Details of the review
Course: Extensive Portuguese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Feb. 2025 by Linda Nijlunsing
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
32 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Location, professors, structure, general focus on the learning process.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 15. Jul. 2024 by Mattia Bianchi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Great teachers.”
“Out of school activities - only one walk through the center - well done and interesting - during my 2 weeks stay.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Jul. 2024 by Gordana Podvezanec
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
4.0
“The school was really welcoming and Vanessa worked so hard as our teacher. I enjoyed the classes and made a lot of progress in confidence with listening. It was a nice atmosphere in a class where I felt able to contribute.”
“When I arrived, I was not given any information at all about the timings of sessions, breaks, materials, or programmes for the week. I was just asked to join a class, which took up from where it had left off last week. Some basic information would be helpful. It would also be a massive help for newcomers to label the bell downstairs - I didn't know which one to ring. The classes were mainly conversation with very little teaching which is fine but information that is useful for new clients to know. There is no computer or projector, just photocopied pages from a book. I found the materials not very inspiring and I think if I am investing in a course, I would be prepared to buy a book if it were a useful one. There were no afternoon or evening activities which I don't think was made clear. More information which would be useful. To sum up, the teacher was lovely and knew how to teach Portuguese well but there are some things which the school could do better.”
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Other comments: It's very small - only 2 groups. I thought there would be a level test at the start and several groups but really just beginners and then all the rest in one group. That means in group 2 some people are out of their depth and others are having to wait while things are explained that they already know. I think people should know this setup in advance.
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Jun. 2024 by Chris Hughes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Excellent teacher, good balance between speaking and practicing grammar, small group.”
“Classrooms are small.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent
Course: Extensive Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 14. May. 2024 by Madelon Knop
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The presentation of the material is easy, interesting, and the learning is not stressful at all. Here, however, it is not tedious textbook learning, more emphasis is placed on the conversational part, all kinds of interactivity.”
“None”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2024 by Lidiia Nechaeva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
49 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Very dynamic and intense teaching in small groups.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Mar. 2024 by Estela Gómez García
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Very participative classes and it seems to me that I have improved to start from zero. Interesting Oporto tour.”
“Perhaps not proposing more activities.”
Insider tip: “Very good location, one minute from a shopping center and the main street.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Classes with a few people, so that participation can be greater.Other comments: The school's teachers are pleasant and attentive.
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Mar. 2024 by Alicia Merino Llorente
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Thank you to Angela and Vanessa who are excellent teachers and always available, the lessons are very well organised, learning the language is easy but of course you have to work after the lessons and above all learn by heart, especially irregular verbs....but this applies to all languages, it's a must. Private lessons are important to develop listening and speaking skills and to work on weak points. The school is close to Sao Bento station.”
“No activities or excursions, so I didn't give it a mark”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jan. 2024 by Yvan Marchetti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Beatrix and Rita are excellent teachers and I will definitely come back and continue learning.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very intensive and focussed
Course: Intensive Portuguese Course + 10 - 1 week
Review date: 22. Jan. 2024 by Thomas Corinth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The lessons were very effective with lots of information about the Portuguese language and also about the culture and life in Portugal. It was a very pleasant learning atmosphere. Ângela also talked a lot about herself, so that the lessons were always lively and never boring. Questions could be asked at any time and were always answered very well.”
“The pace of the course was a little too fast for me. However, this was due to the fact that I had absolutely no prior knowledge. I would have benefited from a few more direct, simple exercises in class to reinforce what I had learnt.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Jan. 2024 by Michaela Hennemann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
38 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Vanessa who has been teaching us in the group classes is an excellent teacher and attentive to the students, adapting the classes depending on questions.”
“The level during the first week was a bit too low for me as I have some base in the language, not a complete beginner. I mainly felt that from questions from other students during the classes, most of them were about things I knew, meaning the questions and answers were not useful for me. This can of course happen in group classes, but not in private classes. I haven't tried private classes yet but aim to do so later.

There were no social activities in the first week and nothing announced for this week either.”
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Other comments: I have now tried studying for two weeks at another language school in Porto, where the teachers were also really good. However, the emphasis there on grammar was too heavy. There is more emphasis on conversation at Oficina and the amount of grammar less, which is much better.
Course: Extensive Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 22. Nov. 2023 by Gudmundur Magnusson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
5.0
“High quality of teaching, very good atmosphere in the school, everybody was very friendly and I learned a lot.”
“I liked everything. I didn’t know about afternoon activities and it didn’t matter that they were not offered.”
Details of the review
Course: Extensive Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 13. Nov. 2023 by Annegret Gminder-Hurrell
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Very good teachers who make the lessons fun and educational. The private lessons are also good where you get to practice a little extra.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Portuguese Course + 5 - 3 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2023 by Ingrid Solberg Bechmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Very small classes, individual needs and level were very well catered for. Teacher super nice!”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Standard
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 19. Sep. 2023 by Bettina Von Teichmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Rita was a super teacher. The classes were small. In the pause we could drink coffee for free.”
“No library available.”
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Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2023 by Simon Ammann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Our teacher Rita was great! She made me loving Portugal.”
“The first day - we arrived at 9 and we were in the classroom. There was no introduction.”
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Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2023 by Susanne Ammann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
70 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The language teachers are excellent. Materials were presented in a thorough and concise manner.”
“The classroom was too hot.”
Insider tip: “If you are taking the intense class it is good to have some basic knowledge even if you are a beginner.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Great class.
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 26. Jun. 2023 by Georgiana Watson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Very friendly and professional teachers. I learned a lot and they were very encouraging”
“Everything was great! I went on a super excursion with the school. Maybe more activities after classes would be my only suggestion.”
Insider tip: “Even if people respond in English, just continue to speak Portuguese. Just say that you came to Porto to learn and they will respond favourably.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: I learned a lot of vocabulary and had plenty of opportunities to speak Portuguese.Other comments: Excellent school
Course: Extensive Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 19. Jun. 2023 by John Hunt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0
“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 :)”
Insider tip: “Just do it”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Suuuuuper!!!!Other comments: Wonderful language school with HEART and mind :)
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 30. Mar. 2023 by Ute Scheller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Super teaching from Angela. We felt very comfortable and can highly recommend the school. Many thanks”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super courseOther comments: Great location and great teaching
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 27. Mar. 2023 by Robert Schmid
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0
“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.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I am completely content; it should have been neither more nor less.
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 1 week
Review date: 14. Feb. 2023 by Elke Bredemeier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Excellent teacher. Perfect mix of grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking, reading and writing skills. Very friendly and supportive atmosphere.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent. I made a lot of progress.Other comments: Very helpful.
Course: Standard Portuguese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Jul. 2021 by Carol Edgington
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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 Oficina de Portugues PortoAverage of all other schools in Portugal
Overall school rating4.84.4
Location of the school4.94.8
Facilities4.34.0
Social activities3.53.9
Organisation4.84.4
Quality of teaching4.84.5
Value for money4.74.2
Homestay4.74.2
Shared flat4.74.2

Oficina de Portugues

“Learn Portugal. Not just Portuguese.”
Ângela Filipe Lopes
– 
Ângela Filipe Lopes
, 
Director of Oficina de Portugues
Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Portuguese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Oficina de Portugues and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2009

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 3
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1
Additional comment about facilities of school
Located next to Bolhão Metro Station.

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 32%
USA 30%
Switzerland 7%
Israel 7%
England 5%
Netherlands 5%
Italy 3%
France 3%
Spain 2%
Japan 2%
Korea 1%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0.99009900990099%
18-24 years 14.851485148515%
25-34 years 29.70297029703%
35-50 years 24.752475247525%
>50 years 29.70297029703%
The average age outside summer is 8 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 20
Throughout the year: 8
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 32 years
Throughout the year: 40 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by Oficina de Portugues

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
€40
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Outdoor Lessons and Social Activities are free of any extra charge. Students are to pay for their own expenses, which may include transport, entries in museums, refreshments, etc.

Social Activities are subject to a minimum number of 4 students.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 40 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 04 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 04 Jun 2026, 10 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026, 24 Aug 2026 - 04 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 01 Dec 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Portuguese language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport:
€40 one way
€80 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Walks to places of interest.
- Visits to exhibitions.
- Museums and concert halls.
- Going to the cinema
- Attending concerts.
- Taste Porto Wine.
- Traditional festivities.
- Outdoor sport activities.
- Leisure and cultural activities.

Adults - Paid activities

Museum entries or boat rides range from EUR 15 to EUR 30.
activity possibledistance from school
Dancing-
Music2 km
Sailing5 km
Yoga-

Accommodation

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Host Family
In high demand!
4.7
6 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€250/ week
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Price in € 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000 250
Price in US$ 295 589 884 1,178 1,472 1,767 2,061 2,355 2,944 3,533 295
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per room
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
37 minutes by public transport (average reported by 5 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Student reviews about Host Family
Michaela
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
"Carlos and Maria are very nice hosts. I felt very welcome and comfortable there.
Annegret
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 1.0
"Extremely helpful and friendly. Very nice place to stay. I was made to feel very welcome.
Bettina
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 3.0
Room: 3.0
"Friendly hosts. Unfortunately it is quite noisy (motorway traffic noise, extensive barking from the nearby veterinary clinic).
Information for all accommodations

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Questions and answers about Oficina de Portugues

Can I use the kitchen at my host family's house?
“Normally, students can use the kitchen. The hosts are very accommodating.”
Ângela, Director from Oficina de Portugues, Porto - Jan 21, 2026
Are there any Brazilian host families?
“The host available is Portuguese, not Brazilian.”
Angela, Director from Oficina de Portugues - Jan 03, 2025
Can lessons be held in Brazilian Portuguese?
“All our courses are in European Portuguese. We can offer a few private lessons where we can focus on Brazilian Portuguese, but this is not our main focus.
”
Angela, Director from Oficina de Portugues - Jan 03, 2025
Is Portuguese from Portugal or Brazilian Portuguese taught at school?
“We are all Portuguese teachers and we don’t teach Brazilian Portuguese.”
Ângela , Director from Oficina de Portugues, Porto - Jul 22, 2024
Is it possible to have gluten-free food in the host family?
“Yes, if the host family knows in advance, they can also provide you with gluten-free food. ”
Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 08, 2024
What materials does Oficina de Portugues, Porto use?
“We use multiple books in class, we don't just follow one book. We also use our own materials, so it's always about adapting to the group we have at all times.”
Ângela Filipe Lopes, Director from Oficina de Portugues - May 17, 2024
How many minutes does a lesson have?
“50 minutes for group lessons, 60 minutes for private lessons.”
Ângela, Director from Oficina de Portugues, Porto - Jul 21, 2023
Can the kitchen be used with the accommodation type "Host Family"?
“Yes, students may always use the kitchen.”
Ângela, Director from Oficina de Portugues, Porto - Jun 28, 2023

FAQ about Oficina de Portugues, Porto

Does the school assess my level?
“Yes, absolutely! For the placement, a test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course. You will then be placed in the class that corresponds to your level. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 14, 2024
Is it possible to book accommodation in a flat with the Oficina de Portugues school?
“Unfortunately, at present (2024), the school only offers homestay accommodation. This option can be booked without meals. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 14, 2024
I have already booked a Portuguese course to study this summer but I am having trouble finding accommodation. I don´t know if there is a residence of students with a single room to stay there during the two weeks.
“At the time of writing (2024), Oficina de Português has host family accommodation available but no residential accommodation unfortunately. We can check with the school and recommend reputable websites for an independent search.
”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 25, 2024
What is the most intensive course at Oficina de Portugues, Porto?
“Our partner school Oficina de Portugues in Porto offers several intensive course options (one group and two combinations of group and private lessons). The best options are the combined courses. This type of programme is an excellent way of making rapid and effective progress. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 09, 2024
Are there any independent, shared accommodation options?
“The Oficina de Portugues, Porto school only offers shared flats which, as the name suggests, are to be shared with other students. Sharing is therefore compulsory. Only the communal areas of the flat are shared: toilets, bathroom, kitchen, etc.
”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 28, 2023
How can I identify my level of Portuguese?
“On your first day, you will do a short language test to identify your current level. This way, the school can place you in the right group. All the other students in your class will have a similar level to yours.”
Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Feb 02, 2022
Oficina de Portugues offers courses for which ages?
“Oficina de Portugues offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 32 during the summer and 40 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of Oficina de Portugues

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Ângela Filipe Lopes | Tax registration ID: PT219354880

Visa Documents

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.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
100 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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