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Middlebury School in Brazil: Florianópolis
Brazil’s capital of the southern state of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, is on an island featuring breathtaking scenery and vibrant cultural and university life. Students enroll at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, where they can experience firsthand the life of Brazilian students. They live in a homestay, allowing access to the life of a local family. Through coursework, various extrac...
Brazil’s capital of the southern state of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, is on an island featuring breathtaking scenery and vibrant cultural and university life. Students enroll at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, where they can experience firsthand the life of Brazilian students. They live in a homestay, allowing access to the life of a local family. Through coursework, various extracurricular activities with peers, internships, or volunteer work, they are expected to "live the language" in Florianópolis. The Middlebury - C.V. Starr Schools Abroad are characterized by a commitment to language development. Students sign and honor the Language Pledge, promising to speak only the target language during their time abroad. Those already at an advanced level of Portuguese come away...
Program Highlights
Live according to the Middlebury Language Pledge and have the opportunity to focus on linguistic development.
Immerse yourself in an environment that gives a real-world experience in every respect - academic, social, and even professional.
Build lasting relationships with a local family while living in a homestay.
Take coursework in Portuguese, studying alongside Brazilian peers at a local university.
Participate in an internship or volunteer work to gain practical experience abroad.
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Quick Details
- Florianopolis, Brazil
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Languages & Linguistics
- Portuguese
- American
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Florianopolis, Brazil
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Languages & Linguistics
- Portuguese
Availability
Years Offered: 2027, 2028, 2029
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Portuguese
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Essay
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Brazil’s capital of the southern state of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, is on an island featuring breathtaking scenery and vibrant cultural and university life. Students enroll at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, where they can experience firsthand the life of Brazilian students. They live in a homestay, allowing access to the life of a local family. Through coursework, various extracurricular activities with peers, internships, or volunteer work, they are expected to "live the language" in Florianópolis. The Middlebury - C.V. Starr Schools Abroad are characterized by a commitment to language development. Students sign and honor the Language Pledge, promising to speak only the target language during their time abroad. Those already at an advanced level of Portuguese come away...
Middlebury - C.V. Starr Schools Abroad
Middlebury - C.V. Starr Schools Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Brazil’s capital of the southern state of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, is on an island featuring breathtaking scenery and vibrant cultural and university life. Students enroll at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, where they can experience firsthand the life of Brazilian students. They live in a homestay, allowing access to the life of a local family. Through coursework, various extracurricular activities with peers, internships, or volunteer work, they are expected to "live the language" in Florianópolis. The Middlebury - C.V. Starr Schools Abroad are characterized by a commitment to language development. Students sign and honor the Language Pledge, promising to speak only the target language during their time abroad. Those already at an advanced level of Portuguese come away...
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