Description:
One of Brazil's most fascinating cities is Salvador da Bahia, often referred to as Bahia or Salvador. Here you can find impressive colonial architecture, art galleries, baroque churches and beautiful beaches. Salvador, Brazil's third largest city, embraces a mixture of African, Portuguese and Amerindian cultures, most evident in their dance, music, and cuisine. The city's cuisine utilizes typical African ingredients such as palm oil, peanuts and coconut milk. Several other colorful African traditions displayed around Salvador are capoeira (an African-Brazilian martial arts dance) and the lively candomble ceremony (a religious blend of African and Catholic influences). This mix of cultural flair makes it a very delightful destination for both Brazilians and tourists alike.
School Facilities: School is located in a neighborhood called Barra on a quiet residential street only a 5 minute walk from the beach. The school is a two story building with a sunny terrace, a kitchen for cooking class, and a dance room. The school offers 6 airconditioned classrooms, one computer with free internet access, and tea/coffee during break. Capacity is 90 students/day.
Participants: Mostly from U.S. and Europe. Majority of students are in early 20's and 30's.
Language:
Portuguese
Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.
Cost Includes: Portuguese Immersion Program (included in tuition):
- 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/week)
- Group instruction (max 9)
- Private room in host family
- Breakfast daily
- Some organized activities
- Travel Assistance Program
- Emergency message service
Options (extra cost):
- Airport pick-up
- One-on-one classes
Experience Required: no
Participants Travel to Brazil
Independently
AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Since 1993, AmeriSpan has sent more than 23,000 people abroad. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. We have traveled to more than 65 countries - every continent except Antarctica - and speak 10 languages.
We are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every AmeriSpan staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We understand your questions and concerns because we have personally dealt with the same issues. We have gone to great lengths to make it easier for you than it was for us. After enrolling in a program, you will receive a copy of the "Need-To-Know" fact sheets on the country or countries that you will be visiting. These fact sheets include information about entry requirements, climate, health and many other "Need-To-Know" things. If you still have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent we're a hybrid of the two, a language travel organization.
AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer. Our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of the programs. We do not just list what is included, rather, we clearly state our opinions. Each program description contains a program review that describes what we like and what we don't like about the program.
Aside from assisting you with which program to choose, we work hard to make the whole process as simple as possible. AmeriSpan pre-arranges your school, lodging, airport pick-up and other services. With AmeriSpan, you will not have to worry about international wire transfers, international phone calls or dozens of other possible complications with arrangements and money.
Year Founded: 1993