Both group and private instruction, from absolute beginners to advanced levels are offered. Courses focus on conversation, though there may be some writing requirements to be completed at home. Approximately 95% of class time is conducted in Portuguese. The textbook is excellent, and is developed at the University of Sao Paulo.

Classes can begin on any Monday for all levels of intermediate and advanced students, or one to two dates per month for beginners. Lessons are 50 minutes in duration with three or four 10 minute breaks taken. The content of the classes depends on the level of the student. Groups will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 students.

All programs are available at both locations with the exception of the Volunteer Program.

Standard Portuguese Program
20 hours per week. Students receive 4 lessons daily of group instruction, Monday through Friday. Classes are held Monday to Friday morning or afternoon. The program is offered for all levels, from beginner to advanced levels.

Intensive Portuguese Group
30 hours per week. Students receive 6 lessons daily of group instruction, Monday through Friday. Classes are held in the morning and afternoon. The program is offered for all levels, from beginner to advanced levels.

Private Portuguese Classes
20 hours per week. Lessons are held in the morning or afternoon. The program is offered for all levels, from beginner to advanced. The course can be adapted to the student's language needs.

Executive Portuguese Program
30 hours per week. The Executive Intensive Program includes 6 lessons per day of private instruction combined with business terminology for the working professional. Lessons are held in the morning and the afternoon. The course can be adapted to the student's language needs and includes lunch with the teacher. The program is offered for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Private Classes
50 hours per week. The Super Intensive Private Tutor Program includes 10 lessons per day of private instruction combined with business terminology for the individual who wants to receive the greatest number and intensity of Portuguese lessons in a very limited amount of time. Lessons are held in the morning and the afternoon. The course can be adapted to the student's language needs and includes lunch with the teacher. The program is offered for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Call us for more details at 1-888-678-6211

Children & Family Options
We can accommodate families traveling with children. The following options are available:

• Toddlers receive supervision by trained nannies while parents are in class.
• Children 6 - 12 years of age are introduced to the Portuguese language through fun activities and games.
Classes are held at the school in classrooms, the multimedia room, and in the school's garden.
• Teens 12 - 16 follow program especially design for them and their interests and are also held at the school in classrooms,
the multimedia room, and in the school's garden.
• Young adults over 16 are included in the adult programs.