Language studies abroad : Adults : Portuguese : Portugal : Faro : Cial
  • School

School

Our partner school CIAL is located at the heart of Faro, a few minutes on foot from the seafront, the main bus station, and right next to San Antonio road - one of the liveliest districts of the Algarve capital. The school includes 8 fully-equipped classrooms, a computer room with internet access and a language laboratory. Lessons in small groups allow for considerable progress in Portuguese and the availability of teachers and school staff will help you to spend your Portuguese language holiday in the best possible conditions.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 to 50 minutes
Course length: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: beginner to advanced
Participants/class: maximum 8
Minimum age: 16
Hours: 9:00–12:00
Intensive course (from June to September)
Lessons: 30 to 50 minutes
Course length: 2 to 16 weeks
Levels: beginner to advanced
Participants/class: maximum 8
Minimum age: 16
Hours: 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00

Accommodation

Host family
This accommodation option is by far the best way to practise Portuguese outside of the classroom and to discover the culture and way of life in Faro. The families chosen by our partner school are located about 15-30 minutes from the school itself. You will have your own room and breakfast is provided.

Leisure

Recreation

The monthly programme organized by our partner school includes amongst other things guided tours of museums and other monuments, parties and Saturday morning walks. If you are keen on culture and history don't miss out on the Nossa Senhora da Assução monastery, the cathedral, Nossa Senhora do Carmo church, Sao Francisco church or the Roman ruins near Estoi. If you like nature, you will find Rio Formosa natural park not far from Faro, known for its unique ecosystem and its reserve housing a very beautiful variety of migrant birds. As for beaches: Olhão and Alulferia are located respectively 15 and 30 minutes away from Faro where there are parties (almost) every evening and all night long.   

At a glance

/ in summary...

Population
300,000
Size of the school
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Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age 16
Accomodation
Host family

Location of the language school Cial

Quality marks

/ language school Cial

Key points

  • Picturesque town in a magnificent region
  • Small school and family atmosphere
  • School ideally situated in the centre of Faro

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Standard course Beginner: 05.01  / 02.02  / 02.03  / 06.04  / 04.05  / 01.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 31.08  / 28.09  / 26.10  / 23.11
Intensive course Beginner: 01.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 31.08
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 24.02 / 10.04 / 25.04 / 01.05 / 10.06 / 11.06 / 07.09 / 05.10 / 01.12 / 08.12 / 25.12 .2009

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family/single room/breakfast only
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/breakfast ;
Standard course A
2 weeks 781
3 weeks 1171
4 weeks 1419
6 weeks 2128
8 weeks 2838
12 weeks 3837
16 weeks 5041
24 weeks 7282
Extra week (24+) 303
Intensive course A
2 weeks 1277
3 weeks 1915
4 weeks 2281
6 weeks 3421
8 weeks 4562
12 weeks 6035
16 weeks 7903
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson) 35
Extra night with host family 22
Airport transfer 47
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/breakfast 121/w.
High season
Language
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