Language studies abroad : Adults : Destinations : Portuguese : Brazil : Salvador da Bahia

Language school Salvador da Bahia
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Located 15 minutes from the city centre and the beach, Dialogo was the first international language school to open in Salvador, 15 years ago. It offers a wide range of courses (in group or private) for students from all over the world. The teachers are all Brazilian and dedicate approximately 50% of the course time to spoken language practice. The school is modern and well equipped: it has air-conditioned classrooms, a multimedia room, a kitchen for local gastronomy courses, a sports field, and free Internet access.

At a glance

Population
3'450'000
School size
M
Levels Begginer to Advanced
Minimum age
18
Accommodation Host family / hostel
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Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Duration of course: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 9 students
Minimum age: 18
Daily schedule: 9:00 to 12:30

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Duration of course: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: beginner to advanced
Daily schedule: 9:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 15:10
Details: see Standard course

Optional courses
Twice a week you can follow optional complementary courses: introduction to Afro-Brazilian culture, Brazilian gastronomy, and Brazilian dance and percussion.
Schedule: 15:00 to 17:00

Accomodation

Host family
Families are chosen with great care by our partner school. They all live near the school, in the city centre. You can choose from single or double rooms and most of the families offer two meals or just breakfast. Staying with a host family will allow you to immerse yourself in Brazilian culture.

Hostel
Situated in one of the most energetic neighbourhoods of the old city, a few steps away from the famous “Pelourinho”, this accommodation is perfect for students seeking total autonomy. The rooms are simple and clean, and toilets and bathrooms are shared. The hostel is 2.5 miles
from the school and has excellent public transport links.

Leisure

The school takes great care in introducing you to Brazilian culture. It offers a wide range of activities within the school (dance, music, gastronomy, etc.), in the city (concerts, guided visits to markets, cultural sites or parks) or at the beach (sunset parties, capoeira and water sports), as well as excursions to surrounding cities accompanied by local guides who will help you explore the region more thoroughly than ordinary tourists.

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Prices 2008

Dates and prices in US Dollars
(USD 1 ≈ CHF 1.25 / EUR 0.8)

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 06.04 / 01.05 / 07.06 / 23.06 / 02.07 / 07.09 / 12.10 / 02.11 / 15.11 / 08.12 / 25.12.2007
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 21.03 / 21.04 / 01.05 / 22.05 / 24.06 / 02.07 / 25.12.2008
School holidays:
18.02.2007 - 25.02.2007
02.02.2008 - 10.02.2008

Included in price:
  • Language Course & Course Materials
  • Accommodation with a homestay/single room/breakfast
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Homestay/single room/breakfast
Standard Course A
2 weeks 710
3 weeks 1040
4 weeks 1370
6 weeks 1970
8 weeks 2570
12 weeks 3770
16 weeks 4970
24 weeks 7370
Extra week (24+) 300
2 weeks 768
3 weeks 1112
4 weeks 1456
6 weeks 2144
8 weeks 2832
12 weeks 4208
16 weeks 5584
24 weeks 8336
Extra week (24+) 344


Intensive Course A
2 weeks 960
3 weeks 1420
4 weeks 1880
6 weeks 2740
8 weeks 3600
12 weeks 5320
16 weeks 7040
24 weeks 10480
Extra week (24+) 430
2 weeks 1018
3 weeks 1492
4 weeks 1966
6 weeks 2914
8 weeks 3862
12 weeks 5758
16 weeks 7654
24 weeks 11446
Extra week (24+) 474


Options/Extras
Private Tuition (per lesson) 27
Private Tuition (per lesson) 27
Option Course (price upon request)
Residence (price upon request)
Airport transfer 40
Airport transfer 50
Homestay/half board +6/day
Homestay high season (Carnival) +38/day

Key points of the language school in Salvador da Bahia

• Experienced school in the heart of Salvador
• Small group courses
• Portuguese language studies alongside the discovery ofBahia’s culture
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