Description

Learn Portuguese in the capital Lisbon,enjoy your Portuguese learning vacation in this legendary city with over 20 centuries of History.

Lisbon is a beautiful city crowned by St. George's Castle and its typical tile covered building facades and narrow Medieval streets. The city enjoys many festivals, great shopping, exciting nightlife, museums and good beaches are located nearby for weekend fun.

Located in the city center our school offers 3 centers downtown all within a short distance, depending on your level, depends on which location you study in.

Centers are located around the Saldanha Square area and close to the beautiful Eduard VII Park.

Highlights

You have the following course options:
* 3 lessons daily: (15 group lessons per week)
* 6 lessons daily: (30 group lessons per week)
(available June through September)

- We accept all language levels / ages 18+
- Minimum course length - 2 weeks
- Unlimited course length
- A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday (mornings)
- Loan of course materials are included
- Placement test and orientation on first day of course
- Maximum 8 students per group class
- Private lessons can be added in the afternoon

Academic credit available: (if required)
- Undergraduate Credit Through Brookhaven College

Lodging options:

* Host Family:
- Private room
- Meals included: breakfast and/or dinner daily
- 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 15 - 45 mins. to school by public transport
- Double rooms are only available for 2 students traveling together.

After class and weekend activities:

Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week with other students and optional weekend excursions.

Trips to nearby beaches can be made or visit some of the impressive sites: Castello sao Jorge, Jeronimos Monastery, the Cathedral) or one of the many museums. Lisbon has a hectic night life normally starting at midnight!

Languages

• Portuguese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Portuguese

Cost in US$:

Various options

Program Fees Include:

- 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

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

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