CIAL Centro de Linguas

Founded in 1959, CIAL has been offering Portuguese language courses for over 50 years, making it the first language school in Portugal to provide year-round courses at all levels. We have had the privilege of welcoming thousands of students to our schools, and we continually strive to maintain CIAL's international reputation as a high-quality and welcoming language institution. Whether in Lisbon or Faro, students will experience a truly international atmosphere, with more than 1,200 students from over 50 different countries attending each year. The age of CIAL students ranges from 18 to 80+, and their motivations for learning Portuguese are diverse, including leisure, exam preparation, and career advancement. CIAL is committed to providing high-quality teaching that combines excellen...