The Intensive Portuguese Language Courses for Foreigners at the Language School of the Sardines, in Lisbon, take place throughout the year from January to December.
Each Intensive Portuguese Course corresponds to 1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is possible to do only 1 week of course, which will correspond to half of 1 level.
Intensive Portuguese courses of 40 hours have a duration of 2 weeks. classes run from Monday to Friday at two possible times: from 9 AM to 1 PM or from 2 to 6 PM or 7 PM to 10 PM (30 hours).
Apply for the Intensive Portuguese Language Courses in Lisbon
Enrollment in the Intensive Portuguese Language Courses taught at our facilities in Lisbon should occur until the week before the course starts. If there is a place available, it is also possible to enroll in only half a level, corresponding to 20 hours of course.
Registration can be made at our premises, by email or here.
Duration of the Portuguese Courses in Lisbon and Timetables
The duration of an Intensive Portuguese Language Course is of 40 hours or 30 hours and corresponds to 1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the enrollment is only for 20 or 15 hours, 1 week, only the equivalent of half a level will be taught.
40 hours correspond to 2 weeks of classes, also on 30 hours* correspond to 2 weeks of classes, with classes on Portuguese national holidays, and 20 hours correspond to 1 week of classes or 15 hours* to 1 week of classes.
Intensive Portuguese courses have 3 possible schedule.
From Mondays until Fridays, 4 hours/day, two weeks:
- 9am - 1pm (40 hours)
- 2am - 6pm (40 hours)
- 7pm - 10pm (30 hours)*
Learn Portuguese with the Best Training Methods
The Language School of Sardines chooses to follow the new technologies and pedagogical tendencies. As the groups have a maximum of 5 students, it becomes easier and more frequent to interact with colleagues and teachers, this way allowing more communication in Portuguese.
During lessons, computer resources, interactive whiteboard, PowerPoint presentations, videos and audios are used to make the whole process of learning the Portuguese language dynamic and fun. The teacher becomes the moderator of the lesson, giving the students the possibility to participate frequently, explaining the Portuguese grammar and correcting whenever necessary. Without having the chance to speak Portuguese how can you learn it?
Prices and payment of the Portuguese Courses in Lisbon
The total value of 1 intensive course is €350 (40 hours) or €300 (30 hours)* half of a course is €200 (20 hours) and €175 (15 hours). These amounts include the application fee, manual, examination and certificate.
- €100 application fee until the 3rd day before the 1st class.
- €250 on the 1st day of classes (40h)
- €200 on the 1st day of classes (30h)*
- €100 on the 1st day of classes (20h)
- €75 on the 1st day of classes (15h)*
You can pay in cash or bank transfer.
*courses from 7pm to 10pm (30 hours)
April 2020
Intensive Courses
A2 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 13 April End: 24 April
€350
B1 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 13 April End: 24 April
€350
A1 Level -
40 Hour Portuguese Course (13 days)
Schedule: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Start: 13 April End: 29 April
€350
A1 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (9 days)
*Closed on 1st of May
Schedule: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Start: 27 April End: 08 May
€350
B1 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (9 days)
*Closed on 1st of May
Schedule: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Start: 27 April End: 08 May
€350
May 2020
Intensive Courses
A2 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 11 May End: 22 May
€350
B2 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 11 May End: 22 May
€350
A1 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 25 May End: 05 June
€350
B1 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 25 May End: 05 June
€350
June 2020
Intensive Courses
A2 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (9 days)
*Closed on 10th of June National Day
Schedule: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Start: 08 June End: 19 June
€350
B2 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (9 days)
*Closed on 10th of June National Day
Schedule: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Start: 08 June End: 19 June
€350
A1 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 22 June End: 03 July
€350
B1 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 22 June End: 03 July
€350
July 2020
Intensive courses
A2 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 06 July End: 17 July
€350
B2 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 06 June End: 17 July
€350
A1 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 20 July End: 31 July
€350
B1 Level - 40 Hour Portuguese Course (10 days)
Schedule: 9 am - 1 pm
Start: 20 July End: 31 July
€350
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Have you already studied Portuguese?
If you have already studied Portuguese, but you are not sure of your level, you can take a Portuguese level online test without any commitment. As soon as we can, your level test will be corrected and you will receive an email with our diagnosis. In case of doubt, you may be called to make an evaluation of your orality.