There are loads of ways to learn Portuguese, (we recommend going to a bar or just standing in line at the grocery store) but really, the best way is with a little help from the professionals.
If you’re looking for a proper school around Lisbon to aprender de falar, you might want to keep reading. If you want to learn to surf and speak, you’re in luck…if it’s spring. We’ve done the research for you so you can compare prices and offers all in one place. Boa sorte, amigo.
*Note: Pricing is subject to change by the individual institutions.
Portuguese Connection, Príncipe Real
Praça do Príncipe Real 23, cv esq, 1250-184, Lisboa | website
+351 211 944 364 / +351 966 740 960
email: info@portugueseconnection.pt
What they offer: Group, Private, Combined, and Skype Classes
Group Class + 1 private class rates: 25 hours over 1 week for 20 group classes and 5 individual classes: €440. Discounts applicable for multiple weeks.
Group Class + 2 private class rates: 30 hours over 1 week for 20 group classes and 10 individual classes: €570. Discounts applicable for multiple weeks.
Group Class rates: 20 hours: €293 per week, discounts available for multiple weeks.
Private Class rates: 1 hour classes €35 each up to 20 lessons. Discounts available for more than 20 lessons. Private lessons at your house: 1 hour classes: €37 each.
Skype classes: 10 lessons over 5 weeks: €290
Accommodations: Accommodation with a Portuguese family available. They can also help with hotel booking upon request.
Português et Cetera, Baixa Chiado
Rua dos Douradores 11, S/L floor, space 3 and 6
1100-203, Lisboa | website
+351 969 056 067
email:
portugues@portuguesetcetera.com
What they offer: Extensive, Intensive, Conversation, Private classes, and Skype Classes
Extensive Group Class rates: (4 weeks) 2 90 minute classes/week: 130, 3 90 minute classes per week: 180, different price packages also available
Intensive Group Class rates: (2 weeks) 5 150 minute classes/week: 320
Conversation Class rates: (2 weeks) 2 90 minute clases/week: 60
Private Class rates: 35 per 1 hour lesson
Skype classes: 290 for 25 per 1 hour lesson, and private lessons at your house can be arranged for 40 per class (one hour), or 190 for a 5 class package. (Maximum number of students: 2)
Accommodations: Accommodation with a Portuguese family available. They can also help with hotel booking upon request.
Lisbon Language Cafe, LX Factory, Alcântara
website
Phone: +351 925 611 952
speak@lisbonlanguagecafe.pt
What they offer: Group Intensive, Extensive, Private, and Combined Classes, all in various cafés.
Intensive Class rates: 27.5 hours over 2 weeks: €227 for up to 4 people, materials included
Extensive Class rates: 20 hours over 2 weeks: €150 for 2 to 4 people
Private Class rates: 20 hours for €320, materials included, or a package of 5 hours for 90, materials cost 8 extra.
Combined Class rates: Individual and conversation classes, €127
ICLP, University of Lisbon, Alvalade
Instituto de Cultura e Língua Portuguesa Faculdade de Letras, Universidade de Lisboa
1600-214 Lisboa, Portugal | website
(+351) 217 816 150 / (+351) 217 816 151
email: iclp@letras.ulisboa.pt ; gablcp@letras.ulisboa.pt
What they offer: Intensive Group Classes: 4 days a week from 8h – 12h and 14h – 18h. 200 hours per semester: €1,240
CIAL Centro de Linguas, Saldanha
Rua Actor Taborda, 55-1º Esq., 1000-007, Lisboa | website
+351 217 940 448
email: portuguese@cial.pt
What they offer: Group, Group and Workshop, Combined, Private Classes, Surf Combo, and Volunteer Combo
Group Class rates: 3 classes a day from €285 (1 week) to 990 (4 weeks)
Group and Workshop Class rates: 5 classes a day for €475 (1 week) to 1,650 (4 weeks)
Private Class rates: from 5 to 35 classes per week. €39/class up to 60 lessons. Over 60: €36/class.
Combined Course rates: 3 group and 1 private class per day: €443 (1 week). 3 group and 3 private classes per day: €833 (1 week);
Surf and Language course rates: 15 classes per week with surf lessons in the afternoon. 2 weeks: €724 per week including 5 surf lessons, €1,383 per week including 15 surf lessons.
Language and Volunteering course rates: A minimum of 4 weeks with various volunteering opportunities around Lisbon at the regular rates.
CESA Languages Abroad, Lisbon
Main Office: Pennance Road, Lanner, Cornwall
TR16 5TQ, Great Britain | website
+44 01209 211 800
email: on website
What they offer: Long and Short Term Group, Combined Classes, Surf Combo
Short Term Course rates: 15 group lessons per week at 45 minutes each for 1 week+: €341
Long Term Course rates: 15 group lessons per week at 45 minutes each for 8 weeks+: €2,030
Combined Class rates: 15 group lessons per week at 45 minutes each plus 10 workshops for 3 months: €3,350
Beginner Short Term Class rates: 15 group lessons per week at 45 minutes each plus 5 to 15 private classes for 1 week+: €883/week
Portuguese and Surf courses: 15 classes per week with surf lessons in the afternoon. 2 weeks: €774, 4 weeks: €1,302
Accommodations: Accommodation with a Portuguese family available. They can also help with hotel booking upon request.
Lusa Language School
Rua Nova de Carvalho, 66, 2º Esq., 1200-161 Lisboa | website
+351 213 460 985
email: on the website here
What they offer: Group and Private Intensives, Business, Conversation, and Skype classes. Erasmus students get 10% off.
Intensive Group Classes: €244 per week for 80 1-hour classes, 5 days a week. Get a 10% discount here.
Group and Private Classes Combo: €365.50 for 20 1-hour group lessons and 5 private classes. Get a 10% discount here.
Part-time Classes: €180 per module (see website for details)
Private Classes: €27 per hour
Private Skype classes: €25 per hour
Conversational Group Classes: €10 per 1.5 hour class
Accommodations: Accommodation assistance is available. The staff will help you find a private room, a hostel, or a private apartment as you choose.
Got any tips for us on where to develop your language skills? Let us know! We’ve also met some pretty awesome private teachers around town, so if you’re into doing things privately, we can help put you in contact.
