Portuguese for Foreigners – In-Person

Are you looking for an in-person Portuguese course that offers effective learning and valid certification?

Our 40-hour program combines the immersion and dynamics of classroom learning with the effectiveness and personalized attention of live instruction. We differentiate ourselves by focusing on the specific needs of students preparing for Portuguese nationality or residency processes, ensuring that your language training is backed by the official certifications.

Optimized Learning with small groups

Our small group model guarantees a superior learning environment, fundamental for those who need to master the language efficiently. With classes limited to 3 to 8 students, the benefits include:

• Maximized Speaking Time: More opportunities to practice speaking face-to-face directly with the Portuguese instructor.

• Personalized Feedback: Real-time corrections and guidance on the spot and adapted to your specific needs.

• Comfortable Environment: A safe physical space to make mistakes, learn, and develop confidence in communicating in European Portuguese.

DGERT Certified & SIGO Certification

To ensure your investment supports your goals in Portugal, our school is a DGERT certified training entity. Upon successful completion of the course, we issue the SIGO Certificate. This certificate is widely recognized and valid for demonstrating language proficiency in various administrative procedures, such as:

• Nationality Applications: Fulfilling the language requirement (typically A2 level) for Portuguese citizenship processes at the IRN.

• Residency Permits: Supporting applications for new permits or renewals with AIMA (formerly SEF).

• Academic and Professional Recognition: Validating your competence level (from A1 to C2) based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

In-Person Classes in Central Lisbon & Digital Support

Study in a welcoming and professional environment at our headquarters.

• Location: Classes are held at Rua de Santa Marta 43F, 4ºC – 1150-293 Lisbon.

• Portuguese Classes: Participate in dynamic in-person sessions with a native instructor and colleagues.

• Linguagest Platform: Engagement in activities and tests to learn and practice outside the classroom.

• Support Materials: Access to complementary didactic resources to consolidate your learning.

Optimize your time with direct contact without compromising the quality of your training or the validity of your documents.

Course Structure and Levels

Our programs are designed for structured progression, always based on 40 hours as the standard curricular unit.

• Beginner Levels (A1 and A2): Subdivided into modules of 40 hours each.

  • A1 CEFR: Completion requires module A1.1 (40h) followed by module A1.2 (40h).

  • A2 CEFR: Completion requires module A2.1 (40h) followed by module A2.2 (40h). (Note: A2 is the standard level usually requested for Citizenship processes).

• Intermediate Levels (B1 and B2): Subdivided into modules of 40 hours each.

  • B1 CEFR: Completion requires module B1.1 (40h) followed by module B1.2 (40h).

  • B2 CEFR: Completion requires module B2.1 (40h) followed by module B2.2 (40h).

• Advanced Levels (C1 and C2): Subdivided into modules of 40 hours each.

  • C1 CEFR: Completion requires module C1.1 (40h) followed by module C1.2 (40h).

  • C2 CEFR: Completion requires module C2.1 (40h) followed by module C2.2 (40h).

This structure guarantees the time and depth necessary to obtain your level certification.