Gorgeous beaches and lush mountains, and samba-fueled nightlife: welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City)! Rio de Janeiro is famous for its wonderful lively beaches, breathtaking landscapes, soulful musical diversions and some of the most spectacular people on the planet. Plan a trip to study here today!
Best Language Schools in Rio de Janeiro
Study Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro
Local language schools offer a wide variety of Portuguese courses in Rio, from regular standard and intensive group courses starting every Monday, to executive and combination programs, as well as Portuguese programs for kids and teenagers. Moreover, to make sure you have all the options available to best fit your schedule, we also offer private, as well as semi-private lessons, at the place of your preference.
In your spare time you can enjoy world-renowned restaurants, world-class art museums, a samba-fueled nightlife and spectacular football matches.
The magnificent Christ the Redeemer statue, atop Mount Corcovado, makes Rio a remarkable vacation spot and definitely bucket list destination. In fact, you may already know Rio for its huge Carnaval festival featuring parade floats, flamboyant costumes, and samba dancers, acknowledging it as the world’s largest.
Experienced teachers are native Portuguese-speakers, mostly Brazilian, with years of experience in teaching Portuguese as a foreign language. Additionally, they all have Bachelor’s Degree in arts in teaching Portuguese as a second language and are dedicated to making you progress at a steady pace, according to your needs and abilities. At the same time, they will introduce you to the immense culture of this incredible city!
Equally important, schools usually guarantee a maximum of 5 students per class or 7 students per class in high season for an optimum learning environment.
Portuguese Courses in Rio de Janeiro
• Beginners intensive classes
• Conversational group courses
• Private lessons
All Portuguese programs usually include:
• Welcome package and orientation on first day.
• Overview of your skills to place you in the correct level. Exam is taken before your first class.
• Professional and experienced native Portuguese-speaking professors.
• All course material and extra resources at the school.
• Students Services so you are always supported.
• Wireless Internet at the school.
• Information regarding activities throughout the city.
• Students’ Meeting room and Open Air Common Area.
• Organized Weekend Activities.
• 24/7 Phone Service.
• Cafeteria.
• Friendly Staff.
• Spacious and equipped classrooms.
• Housing Placement assistance, upon request.
• Travel advice and Information on extracurricular activities, upon request.
• Official Certificate upon completion of any of our Accredited Portuguese Courses!
Extra activities to enhance your stay during your academic program in Rio de Janeiro (optional):
Bate papo class, Capoeira class, Beach Volleyball, Brazilian films, Samba class at our school, Soccer (futebol) match and Caipisexta.
You can visit all the following landmarks through a guided tour: Christ The Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Santa Teresa, Lapa, Selaron Steps, Tijuca National Rainforest, and Vista Chinesa.
Accommodation Options
Brazilian Host Family
To keep learning Portuguese outside the classroom, we strongly recommend the option of home-stay living with a Brazilian Host Family. You will be placed with a local family who will introduce you to the typical lifestyle of Brazil and will help you learn Portuguese by practicing on a daily basis what you have learned in class and in day-to-day activities. Schools have carefully selected local families for your homestay and you will become “part of the family” while in Brazil. You can select a private or a shared room. Additionally, you will be provided breakfast only, or dinner as well, each day with your family. Most Brazilian families do not have air conditioning, they only use fans. Rates vary depending on the meal plan you chose, whether 1 meal or 2 per day.
Apartments in Rio De Janeiro
Apartment shares are a popular choice for students, some apartments can be shared with a Brazilian host or with other international students. All apartments are close to schools and usually within 10-15 minutes on walking distance, mostly situation in Ipanema and Copacabana. Towels and bed linen, included. We recommended this option if you prefer more independence, as opposed to staying with a Brazilian family.
Hotels
If you prefer the comfort of a hotel during your course, schools can book places for you. Rio de Janeiro offers countless hotel options in a wide range of prices and categories, from inexpensive hostels to luxury all-inclusive five-star resorts.
Book Your Portuguese Course in Rio!
Your classmates in Rio de Janeiro will be an eclectic mix of people of all ages and professions from all over the world learning Portuguese just like you, creating unforgettable friendships and enjoying the endless enchantment of Brazil.
Schools have Portuguese classes in Rio de Janeiro starting every Monday!
You can enroll by filling out the application with our featured schools any time and submitting your booking fee, so that we begin assisting you with your pre-course arrangements, such as accommodation and transportation for your arrival.