| | Languages Abroad: Portuguese in Salvador Da Bahia | | | | | Departure Date: | Available all year around. See below for dates. | | | | Price: | starting from $800 USD | | | |
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| | | |   This is a Singles and Solo Friendly event. Read More. | | | |  Enjoy a Portuguese language course in Brazil at our language school in the city of Salvador da Bahia.
WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program
Beach city, third largest city in Brazil & considered Brazil's motherland. Historic District - UNESCO has declared a Treasure of Humanity. School is modern, 1km to beach with AC classrooms. Bahian cuisine cooking & Brazilian music classes available!
Included in the price:
Placement test, Portuguese course as booked, accommodation as booked, educational material on loan, certificate
| | | | Salvador da Bahia is situated on an arrowhead peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and All Saints Bay. Originally called the "City of Bahia", Salvador was founded in 1549 and remained the capital until 1763. During colonial times, the city was invaded by the French and Dutch and was also frequently attacked by pirates. Thus a chain of forts (including the "Sea Fort") was built to protect the coastline.
Salvador was also the first slave market in the New World, and had many sugar plantations. The city has managed to preserve many outstanding Renaissance buildings. A special feature of the old town are the brightly coloured houses, often decorated with fine stucco-work. One cannot overlook the beautiful beaches within this quieter region of Brazil. | | | | | | | |  | | | | SCHOOL FACILITIES
Air-conditioned classrooms, audio-visual teaching equipment, a school-owned kitchen for cooking lessons, outside area for social activities, free access to the internet,Lessons are held Monday to Friday in the morning or afternoon. | | | | Our school was founded in 1988, and is located in the city centre, in an area called Barra, just five minutes walk to the Porto Da Barra beach and about 2 miles to the Pelourinho area (a UNESCO World Heritage site!). Our modern school is located in a big, beautiful house with a garden, on a quiet, safe street. The school has bright classrooms and other attractive facilities.
Our course materials have been developed by our own instructors. Classes are interactive yet practical and designed around everyday use of Portuguese. Formal lessons are augmented with videos and field trips to a variety of locations including parks, markets, and the historic district. | | | | | | | |  | | | | THE BASICS
Course for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning - lessons are usually held in the mornings starting at 9 am - min age 18 - Max. 9 students per class - unlimited course length. | | | | Standard: 4 Lessons daily (20 lessons per week)
Intensive: 6 Lessons daily (30 lessons per week) | | | | All of our courses are focused on conversation, though there also will be writing , reading, and grammar requirements. Approximately 50% of class time you spend on speaking and understanding. Learning by listening to typical music or dramatizing usual everyday situations is fun and at the same time an effective way to improve and intensify your language skills. The program offers a wide range of courses tailored to accommodate the student's existing knowledge, needs and desires. For this purpose our team of instructors developed the specific teaching material: Falo Português, in two volumes. This curriculum contains an interactive, reality based teaching strategy with lessons structured around everyday Portuguese usage. | | | | | | | |  | | | | After classes, field trips and meetings are accompanied by local Bahians, who introduce local culture and activities to you so that you get involved with natives from the very beginning of your stay. A variety of weekly excursions such as cycling around the lagoon of Pituaçú or hiking through the beautiful white sand dunes of Lagoa Abaeté, theater visits, famous folkloric dance groups and acrobatic Capoeira dance performances as well as to Afro-Brazilian Candomblé religious ceremonies are frequently scheduled.
At the weekend many students can arrange to take optional excursions: Modelo Market, Upper and lower city, Pelourinho District, Lacerda Elevator,Unhao Mansion (Museum of Modern Art) Cathedral,Itaparica Island (ecological reserve), Maré Island,Abaeté Lake, Fantastic beaches & watersports. Carnaval in March each year! | | | | | | | |  | | | | Host Family: (private room) breakfast daily.
Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country. All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 10 to 20 minutes away. GuestHouse: (private room) breakfast daily.
This guesthouse offers basic yet reliable and clean accommodation. Located in the bustling center of the city, close to the famous Pelourinho district, two miles to the school. Washrooms are shared with other students, each floor has its own shower and toilet. This is the best option for students on a tight budget. Hotel: (private room) breakfast daily.
Double rooms can only be booked for all options, if two people travelling together.If you prefer a little more comfort, we offer a 3-star tourist class hotel.The hotel is located at Barra beach and is within 5 minutes walking distance of the school. | | | | | | | | | START DATES 2008 | | Jan. | | Feb. | | Mar. | | Apr. | | May | | June | | | 07*, 21 | 04*, 18 | 03*, 17, 31* | 14, 28* | 12, 26* | 09, 23* | | July | | Aug. | | Sept. | | Oct. | | Nov. | | Dec. | | | 07, 21* | 04*, 18* | 01*, 15* | 06*, 20 | 10*, 24* | 08 |
| Program Prices (standard program, group instruction, prices in usd) | | Length of | Accommodation options (please see index below) | | Program | Apt/DR | Apt/SR | HF/DR/BB | HF/SR/BB | | 2 weeks | $800 | $980 | $830 | $1,020 | | 3 weeks | $1,150 | $1,420 | $1,200 | $1,490 | | 4 weeks | $1,500 | $1,860 | $1,560 | $1,950 | | Additional wks | $360 | $450 | $370 | $470 |
| Program Prices (intensive program, group instruction, prices in usd) | | Length of | Accommodation options (please see index below) | | Program | Apt/DR | Apt/SR | HF/DR/BB | HF/SR/BB | | 1 week | $600 | $690 | $620 | $720 | | 2 weeks | $990 | $1,170 | $1,020 | $1,220 | | 3 weeks | $1,440 | $1,710 | $1,490 | $1,780 | | 4 weeks | $1,890 | $2,250 | $1,950 | $2,340 | | Additional wks | $450 | $540 | $350 | $570 |
| WHATS INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICE | STANDARD: 4 lessons daily (20 lessons per week)
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INTENSIVE: 6 lessons daily (30 lessons per week)
Use of teaching materials and instructional documents.
Maximum class size: 10 students.
Chosen accommodation
Cultural and social activities
Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.
WHATS NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICE
Airfare, passports, visas or permits, travel and medical insurance, spending money, some optional activities and excursions.
2008 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: closed until Jan 6, Feb 5, Feb 6, Mar 21, Apr 21, May 1, May 22, Jun 24, Jul 2, Dec 8, Dec 20-Jan 3, 2009
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE:
Classes are held Monday to Friday. Accommodations are included in the program price from the Sunday before classes begin until the Saturday after they end.
SEASONAL DISCOUNT: $60.00 per week (valid from Mar 30 - Jul 5, Aug 17 - Dec 20)
CARNIVAL SURCHARGE: $260.00 per week (valid from Feb 10 - 23)
COURSE ONLY PRICE
Please Note: A course only fee of $150 will be added to the cost of all Course Only programs if available. This fee covers specific administrative costs involved in booking this type of program.
Standard course only (per week): $200.00
Intensive course only (per week): $350.00
Additional private lesson (per hour): $30.00
OPTIONS (AT AN ADDITIONAL COST)
Travel insurance (per week): $30.00
Extra night’s accommodation if arriving early or departing late (per night): $40.00.
Airport pick-up (Salvador airport): $110.00
Percussion or Dance Classes (per week): $150.00
MINIMUM AGE TO ATTEND PROGRAM:
Minimum age is 17 years old. |
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