Portuguese Study and Cultural Immersion in Faro

  Portugal

Faro

Dates: Start dates every Monday, all year round.

Description: Our school is located in a typical styled building, in the city center within walking distance to the waterfront, harbour and main monuments.

It offers a very relaxed Mediterranean (it is actually located on the Atlantic) feel and is close to beaches, with excellent golf courses, water slides and much more, only a few kilometers away.

The local area is a mix of business and residential, and is close to St. Antonio a pedestrian shopping street, which offers many small boutiques, cafes, bars, and internet cafes.

The school building has 8 bright classrooms and is equipped with all the relevant teaching facilities, TV and video room, audio recorders, computers and language lab. The school is also recognized by the "Instituto de Cultura e Lingua portuesa - the official entity for Portuguese".

Highlights: The Algarve is located in the far south of Portugal and is known for its beautiful beaches, year-round sunshine, excellent golf courses and the dramatic coastlines. Water sports such as swimming, snorkeling and wind surfing are popular along the coast.

The city of Faro, capital of the Algarve, is a charming old walled city which was partly destroyed by an earthquake in 1755 and only part of the old town remains. It is famous for its narrow, winding streets, churches, museums, and fishing harbor.

It is a beautiful, small city which also now has a busy cosmopolitan center, however just around the corner you will find small traditional markets selling, crafts such as leather and copper, fresh caught fish, wickerwork and local handmade crafts.

The city has many local bars, street cafes, fish restaurants and in the evening a lively nightlife, especially at the weekends when the locals come out to play.

Cost in US$: 2 weeks from $1270 USD

- The use of teaching materials and instructional documents.
- Placement test on the first Monday at beginning of course.
- Host Family accommodation in private room with breakfast daily
- Maximum class size: 8 students, average 6 students.
- Cultural and social activities
- Academic credit available, see main page for additional details.
- Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Portugal Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Max 6

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application