Description:
The biggest city in South America and one of the three largest in the world, Sao Paulo is considered one of Latin America's most important industrial and financial centers. It is the industrial center of Brazil, responsible for over 30% of Brazil's annual GNP and headquarters to the majority of Brazilian and multinational corporations. Strong industrial development and cultural diversity have provided Sao Paulo with the largest, most cultured and educated middle class in Brazil. Sao Paulo offers the excitement and nightlife of one of the world's most dynamic cities.
School Facilities: The school is located in Perdizes, on the city's west side, one of the most populated districts in Sao Paulo, with 104,000 inhabitants. There is an abundance of shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. A large university is located in this neighborhood. The school offers a casual atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor space for studying and relaxing. Free email service is available to students.
Participants: The marjority are from Europe. Some from U.S. and China. Mostly university students and professionals.
Language:
Portuguese
Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.
Cost Includes: Portuguese Immersion Program (included in tuition):
- 4hrs/day classes (20 hrs/week)
- Group instruction (max 5)
- Private room in host family (breakfast & dinner daily)
- Some organized activities
- Travel Assistance Program
- Emergency message service
Options (extra cost):
- One-on-one classes
- Airport pick-up in Sao Paulo
- Executive Business Program
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