Description:
Learn Portuguese in Sao Paulo, enjoy your Portuguese learning vacation in this important financial center and the largest city in South America!
Sao Paulo can be an intimidating city, but if you like large cities, it offers the excitement and nightlife of one of the world's most dynamic cities and has so many attractions.
Astride bustling Paulista Avenue, the Jardins neighborhood offers Sao Paulo's most fashionable shopping district - full of upscale boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants and art galleries.
Our school is located in the upscale neighborhood of Jardins, offering tree-lined streets full of neighborhood restaurants & bars as well as many green parks to explore.
Highlights:
You have the following course options:
* 4 lessons daily: (20 group lessons per week)
* 6 lessons daily: (30 group lessons per week)
- We accept all language levels / ages 18+
- A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday (mornings 9am)
- Loan of course materials are included
- Placement test and orientation on first day of course
- Maximum 6 students per group class
Lodging options:
* Host Family:
- Private room
- Meals included: breakfast and dinner daily
- Beds will be Japanese / Futon style
- Meals will be local custom
- Shared bathroom with family
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your lodgings
- Located 10 - 30 mins. to school by public transport
After class and weekend activities:
We believe that a language program must be complemented with a wide range of social and cultural activities not only to allow students to use and practice the Portuguese language but also to maximize student exposure to Brazilian and Portuguese culture.
Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week: Rua Vinte e Cinco de Março, a traditional street in Sao Paulo, regional music attractions, rustic restaurants optional excursions to local cities Niemeyer's Edificio Copan, The Museum de Arte de Sao Paulo, 16th-century Patio do Colegio or the the beach only 40 minutes away.
Enjoy these addtional classes:
- Culinary: Instruction in preparation and history of typical Brazilian cuisine.
- Rhythms and Dances: Experience the variety of cultural heritage in Brazil through dance classes.
- Capoeira: Classes in the Brazilian martial art/dance considered to be an essential part of cultural heritage.
- Photography: Study Photography at a well-respected Photography school against the colorful backdrop of Sao Paulo.
Language:
Portuguese
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
Portuguese
Cost in US$: Various options
Cost Includes:
- Selected language course and course length
- Placement test and orientation on the day
- Lodging as requested
- Meals if selected
- Use of teaching materials and borrowing books
- Optional cultural and social activities.
- Language proficiency certificate
- Academic credit available if requested
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American,
Asian,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and Worldwide
Participants.
.
Participants Travel to Brazil
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time Is 48 hours
Post Services Include:
Exit Debriefing Abroad
Language Vacation's Mission Statement: Provide short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language.
Enjoy year round language programs worldwide for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs abroad for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities.
Tailor made language courses for Business, Government & Diplomatic personal including the opportunity to Live & Study in the home of your own private language teacher!
Year Founded: 2000