AmeriSpan - Study Portuguese in Faro

  Portugal

Faro

Dates: New classes begin each month

Description: Famous for it beaches, this capital city of the Algarve region is a haven for the language traveler who loves to worship the sun. Despite having part of the old city destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, Faro is dotted with gleaming white villages. With just a turn of the corner one can explore the fish market, to handicrafts and finally venture into the middle of an active nightlife with the locals.

Our partner school is located within walking distance to the waterfront and main monuments.

School Facilities: The school is located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of both the waterfront and some of the city's major monuments. It is near St. Antonio street, a popular pedestrian shopping street. There are eight fully equipped classrooms at the school. Other ammenities include:TV, video/audio players/recorders, computer and private language laboratory.

Participants: Mainly from Northern Europe, North America, and Brazil. Wide age range with average age 26.

Highlights: Portugal during the 14th and 15th centuries was one of the most powerful nations in the world, ruling an empire from America to Asia. Although Portugal shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain its language and culture are unique. It is a small Western European country whose towns range in size from cosmopolitan cities to charming fishing villages and the shores of Portugal are lined with sandy beaches. Modern Portugal with its stable democracy and fast-growing economy has brought about cultural revival and international recognition.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Options (extra cost):
- 6 hrs/day Group classes
- Airport pick-up in Faro
- One-on-one classes

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Since 1993, AmeriSpan has sent more than 23,000 people abroad. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. We have traveled to more than 65 countries - every continent except Antarctica - and speak 10 languages. We are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every AmeriSpan staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We understand your questions and concerns because we have personally dealt with the same issues. We have gone to great lengths to make it easier for you than it was for us. After enrolling in a program, you will receive a copy of the "Need-To-Know" fact sheets on the country or countries that you will be visiting. These fact sheets include information about entry requirements, climate, health and many other "Need-To-Know" things. If you still have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent we're a hybrid of the two, a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer. Our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of the programs. We do not just list what is included, rather, we clearly state our opinions. Each program description contains a program review that describes what we like and what we don't like about the program. Aside from assisting you with which program to choose, we work hard to make the whole process as simple as possible. AmeriSpan pre-arranges your school, lodging, airport pick-up and other services. With AmeriSpan, you will not have to worry about international wire transfers, international phone calls or dozens of other possible complications with arrangements and money.

Year Founded: 1994