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CIAL Centro de Linguas

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Learn Portuguese in Lisbon at our partner school, CIAL. CIAL has been offering high quality Portuguese language courses for over 30 years, combining flexibility, competence and friendliness. The language school is situated in the heart of Lisbon close to the Parque Eduardo VII.

Key featues of our partner Portuguese school in Lisbon:

School accredited by IALC
Mix of nationalities
Intensive Portuguese courses start every Monday, with specific start dates for beginners and open start dates for other levels
Minimum age: 18 years

Social Programme

CIAL organises a selection of extra-curricular activities running alongside the Portuguese language courses at school. These include:

Tours of Lisbon, its museums and monuments
Evenings out to live concerts
Excursions to regional places of interest

Alternatively many students enjoy exploring the city alone or with a group of fellow students. There is so much to see and do in Lisbon that the problem is being able to fit it all in!

Intensive

Learn Portuguese in Lisbon by taking an intensive Portuguese course.

The intensive course in Lisbon involves 20 lessons per week. You can also choose to do an intensive course of 25 lessons which consists of 4 lessons of general Portuguese tuition per day combined with one workshop per day. The workshops focusses on specific topics like vocabulary, conversation, presentation, etc.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 8/8 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

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Intensive without accommodation	299	598	897	1196	1300	1560	1820	2080	2340	2600	2860	3120	2860	3080	3300	3520	3740	3960	4180	4400	4620	4840	5060	5280	5500	5720	5940	6160	6380	6600	6820	7040	7260	7480	7700	7920
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	499	999	1497	1996	2300	2760	3220	3680	4140	4600	5060	5520	5460	5880	6300	6720	7140	7560	7980	8400	8820	9240	9660	10080	10500	10920	11340	11760	12180	12600	13020	13440	13860	14280	14700	15120
Intensive with shared apartment, double room , no meals	534	1019	1502	1986	2275	2720	3165	3610	4055	4500	4945	5390	5315	5720	6125	6530	6935	7340	7745	8150	8555	8960	9365	9770	10175	10580	10985	11390	11795	12200	12605	13010	13415	13820	14225	14630
Intensive with shared apartment, single room , no meals	564	1079	1592	2106	2425	2900	3375	3850	4325	4800	5275	5750	5705	6140	6575	7010	7445	7880	8315	8750	9185	9620	10055	10490	10925	11360	11795	12230	12665	13100	13535	13970	14405	14840	15275	15710
Intensive with studio in residence, single room , no meals		1279	1892	2506	2925	3500	4075	4650	5225	5800	6375	6950	7005	7540	8075	8610	9145	9680	10215	10750	11285	11820	12355	12890	13425	13960	14495	15030	15565	16100	16635	17170	17705	18240	18775	19310

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Intensive without accommodation	499	998	1497	1996	2165	2598	3031	3464	3897	4330	4763	5196	4784	5152	5520	5888	6256	6624	6992	7360	7728	8096	8464	8832	11776	13248
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	699	1399	2097	2796	3165	3799	4431	5064	5697	6331	6963	7596	7384	7952	8520	9088	9656	10224	10792	11360	11928	12496	13064	13632	18176	20448
Intensive with shared apartment, double room , no meals	734	1419	2102	2786	3140	3759	4376	4994	5612	6231	6848	7466	7239	7792	8345	8898	9451	10004	10557	11110	11663	12216	12769	13322	17746	19958
Intensive with shared apartment, single room , no meals	764	1479	2192	2906	3290	3939	4586	5234	5882	6531	7178	7826	7629	8212	8795	9378	9961	10544	11127	11710	12293	12876	13459	14042	18706	21038
Intensive with studio in residence, single room , no meals		1679	2492	3306	3790	4539	5286	6034	6782	7531	8278	9026	8929	9612	10295	10978	11661	12344	13027	13710	14393	15076	15759	16442	21906	24638

Starting dates:	beginner : 06/01, 20/01, 03/02, 17/02, 03/03, 17/03, 31/03, 14/04, 28/04, 12/05, 26/05, 09/06, 23/06, 07/07, 21/07, 04/08, 18/08, 01/09, 15/09, 29/09, 13/10, 27/10, 10/11, 24/11, 08/12, 22/12 from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Info shared apartment:	A double room is only available for students travelling together.
Info studio in residence:	The residence is available from 02/02/2025 to 30/08/2025. The minimum duration is 2 weeks. Upon arrival a deposit of €100 has to be paid.

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Lisbon airport : EUR 55

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on 01/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 10/06/2025, 15/08/2025, 01/12/2025, 25/12/2025. Only one to one lessons are being rescheduled.

Combined

The special intensive Portuguese course in Lisbon is an intensive course of 20 group lessons per week combined with 5 or 10 extra individual lessons with a private teacher. The total amount of lessons of your course is therefore either 20 or 25 lessons. The extra private classes are adapted to suit the student’s needs and knowledge level, and they can study something of interest or something that they are struggling with.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 8/1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks
Combined without accommodation	499	998	1497	1996	2300	2760	3220	3680
Combined with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	699	1399	2097	2796	3300	3960	4620	5280
Combined with shared apartment, double room , no meals	734	1419	2102	2786	3275	3920	4565	5210
Combined with shared apartment, single room , no meals	764	1479	2192	2906	3425	4100	4775	5450
Combined with studio in residence, single room , no meals		1679	2492	3306	3925	4700	5475	6250

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks
Combined without accommodation	699	1398	2097	2796	3300	3960	4620	5280
Combined with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	899	1799	2697	3596	4300	5160	6020	6880
Combined with shared apartment, double room , no meals	934	1819	2702	3586	4275	5120	5965	6810
Combined with shared apartment, single room , no meals	964	1879	2792	3706	4425	5300	6175	7050
Combined with studio in residence, single room , no meals		2079	3092	4106	4925	5900	6875	7850

Starting dates:	beginner : 06/01, 20/01, 03/02, 17/02, 03/03, 17/03, 31/03, 14/04, 28/04, 12/05, 26/05, 09/06, 23/06, 07/07, 21/07, 04/08, 18/08, 01/09, 15/09, 29/09, 13/10, 27/10, 10/11, 24/11, 08/12, 22/12 from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Info shared apartment:	A double room is only available for students travelling together.
Info studio in residence:	The residence is available from 02/02/2025 to 30/08/2025. The minimum duration is 2 weeks. Upon arrival a deposit of €100 has to be paid.

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Lisbon airport : EUR 55

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on 01/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 10/06/2025, 15/08/2025, 01/12/2025, 25/12/2025. Only one to one lessons are being rescheduled.

Teacher's Course

The Portuguese teacher course is aimed at those who teach Portuguese as a foreign language. The duration of the course is 2 weeks with 6 daily lessons in a maximum group of 8 people.

The Portuguese teacher course allows you to perfect your Portuguese, revise fundamental aspects of the language and learn new didactic techniques for teaching Portuguese.

To read more about the Comenuis scholarship please click here

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

			2 weeks
Teachers Course without accommodation			600
Teachers Course with host family, single room , bed & breakfast			1000
Teachers Course with shared apartment, double room , no meals			1020
Teachers Course with shared apartment, single room , no meals			1080
Teachers Course with studio in residence, single room , no meals			1280

Starting dates:	from intermediate : 17/02, 12/05, 15/09, 10/11
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Info shared apartment:	A double room is only available for students travelling together.
Info studio in residence:	The residence is available from 02/02/2025 to 30/08/2025. The minimum duration is 2 weeks. Upon arrival a deposit of €100 has to be paid.

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Lisbon airport : EUR 55

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on 01/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 10/06/2025, 15/08/2025, 01/12/2025, 25/12/2025. Only one to one lessons are being rescheduled.

Portuguese & Surf

In Lisbon you can combine your Portuguese language course of 15 lesson per week with surf lessons. During the course of 2 weeks, you have 15 language lessons per week and 5 surf lessons in total (divided over 5 afternoons). Each surf lesson is about 2.5 to 3 hours (including transportation to and from the beach).

The exact days depend on weather and sea conditions and are being determined on location. The surf lessons are being organised by professional teachers who are recognised by the Portuguese Surf Federation.
Transport and equipment are included.

More about language and sports courses

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 8/8 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

			2 weeks
Portuguese + Surfing without accommodation			788
Portuguese + Surfing with host family, single room , bed & breakfast			1188
Portuguese + Surfing with shared apartment, double room , no meals			1208
Portuguese + Surfing with shared apartment, single room , no meals			1268
Portuguese + Surfing with studio in residence, single room , no meals			1468

Starting dates:	beginner : 17/03, 31/03, 14/04, 28/04, 12/05, 26/05, 09/06, 23/06, 07/07, 21/07, 04/08, 18/08, 01/09, 15/09, 29/09 from elementary : 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes The course contains 15 lessons of Portugese per week and 5 surf lesons in total in 2 weeks. 1 surf lesson = approx. 2.5 to 3 hours. This course includes transportation to and from the beach and the necessary equipment.
Info shared apartment:	A double room is only available for students travelling together.
Info studio in residence:	The residence is available from 02/02/2025 to 30/08/2025. The minimum duration is 2 weeks. Upon arrival a deposit of €100 has to be paid.

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Lisbon airport : EUR 55

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on 01/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 10/06/2025, 15/08/2025, 01/12/2025, 25/12/2025. Only one to one lessons are being rescheduled.

One-to-One

The one-to-one Portuguese course in Lisbon is adapted to suit the interests and personal needs of the student. The individual Portuguese course consists of 20 or 25 lessons per week.

It is also possible to take a semi-individual Portuguese course for 2 people who have the same standard of Portuguese and who are travelling together.

To request more hours, a semi-individual course or to find out more about what’s on offer please contact us.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks
One-to-One without accommodation	800	1600
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	1000	2000
One-to-One with shared apartment, double room , no meals	1035	2020
One-to-One with shared apartment, single room , no meals	1065	2080
One-to-One with studio in residence, single room , no meals		2280

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks
One-to-One without accommodation	1000	2000
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	1200	2400
One-to-One with shared apartment, double room , no meals	1235	2420
One-to-One with shared apartment, single room , no meals	1265	2480
One-to-One with studio in residence, single room , no meals		2680

Starting dates:	06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Info shared apartment:	A double room is only available for students travelling together.
Info studio in residence:	The residence is available from 02/02/2025 to 30/08/2025. The minimum duration is 2 weeks. Upon arrival a deposit of €100 has to be paid.

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Lisbon airport : EUR 55

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on 01/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 10/06/2025, 15/08/2025, 01/12/2025, 25/12/2025. Only one to one lessons are being rescheduled.

Intensive - Easter

Would you like to have an Easter break, then we can recommend a language course in Lisbon. The course starts on 30 March. Apart from the language classes you will have enough free time to explore Lisbon and enjoy the impressive processions during Semana Santa (Holy Week). During this two-week course the language lessons will focuss on oral communication skills, with intensive practice.The classes consist of up to 12 people.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 12 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

			2 weeks
Easter Course without accommodation			500
Easter Course with host family, single room , bed & breakfast			900
Easter Course with shared apartment, double room , no meals			920
Easter Course with shared apartment, single room , no meals			980
Easter Course with studio in residence, single room , no meals			1180

Starting dates:	14/04
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Info shared apartment:	A double room is only available for students travelling together.
Info studio in residence:	The residence is available from 02/02/2025 to 30/08/2025. The minimum duration is 2 weeks. Upon arrival a deposit of €100 has to be paid.

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Lisbon airport : EUR 55

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on 01/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 10/06/2025, 15/08/2025, 01/12/2025, 25/12/2025. Only one to one lessons are being rescheduled.

Intensive - Christmas

At our partner school in Lisbon you can enjoy a Portuguese language course during the Christmas season. In this two-week course you will be immersed in the Portuguese language, culture and Christmas spirit! You have enough free time to visit one of the Christmas markets or attend a Christmas Mass. If you want to have a unique glimpse into the life of the Portuguese during the holidays, we advise you to stay with a host family.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 12 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

			2 weeks
Christmas Course without accommodation			500
Christmas Course with host family, single room , bed & breakfast			900
Christmas Course with shared apartment, double room , no meals			920
Christmas Course with shared apartment, single room , no meals			980

Starting dates:	22/12
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Info shared apartment:	A double room is only available for students travelling together.

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Lisbon airport : EUR 55

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on 01/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 10/06/2025, 15/08/2025, 01/12/2025, 25/12/2025. Only one to one lessons are being rescheduled.

Overall rating

4.2 / 5.0

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There is no better way to learn a language than in the county, immersing yourself in the culture, food, music, lifestyle etc.

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There is no better way to learn a language than in the county, immersing yourself in the culture, food, music, lifestyle etc. of the local people. I adored my time in Portugal and am already planning another study abroad course for next year.

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