Portuguese school in Faro: Cial
- School
Information 2010
Information 2011
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 6 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.
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 6 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.
Information
Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 8 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00
Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 8 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00
Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 8 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00
Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 8 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
S |
| Levels |
Beginner to advanced |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Accomodation |
Host family |
| Population |
300,000 |
| Size of the school |
S |
| Levels |
Beginner to advanced |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| 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
- Picturesque town in a magnificent region
- Small school and family atmosphere
- School ideally situated in the centre of Faro
Nationality Mix
Dates and Prices
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in EUR
Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates Beginner: | 04.01 / 01.02 / 01.03 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 05.07 / 02.08 / 30.08 / 27.09 / 25.10 / 22.11 .2010 |
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Bank holidays: | 01.01 / 16.02 / 02.04 / 03.06 / 10.06 / 07.09 / 05.10 / 01.11 / 01.12 / 08.12 .2010 |
Included in price
- Language course & course material
- Host family/single room/breakfast only
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A |
|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 400 |
| 2 week(s) | 800 |
| 3 week(s) | 1200 |
| 4 week(s) | 1452 |
| 6 week(s) | 2178 |
| 8 week(s) | 2904 |
| 12 week(s) | 3927 |
| 16 week(s) | 5160 |
| 24 week(s) | 7455 |
| Extra week (24+) | 311 |
| Intensive course | A |
|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 575 |
| 2 week(s) | 1150 |
| 3 week(s) | 1725 |
| 4 week(s) | 2086 |
| 6 week(s) | 3130 |
| 8 week(s) | 4174 |
| 12 week(s) | 5544 |
| 16 week(s) | 7265 |
| 24 week(s) | 10422 |
| Extra week (24+) | 435 |
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (per lesson) | 36 |
| Extra night with host family | 23 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) | 48 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/breakfast | +125/w. |
| Low/high season |
|---|
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in EUR
Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates Beginner: | 03.01 / 31.01 / 28.02 / 28.03 / 02.05 / 30.05 / 04.07 / 01.08 / 29.08 / 26.09 / 24.10 / 21.11 .2011 |
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Bank holidays: | 08.03 / 22.04 / 10.06 / 15.08 / 07.09 / 05.10 / 01.11 / 08.12 .2011 |
Included in price
- Language course & course material
- Host family/single room/breakfast only
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A |
|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 400 |
| 2 week(s) | 800 |
| 3 week(s) | 1200 |
| 4 week(s) | 1452 |
| 6 week(s) | 2178 |
| 8 week(s) | 2904 |
| 12 week(s) | 3927 |
| 16 week(s) | 5160 |
| 24 week(s) | 7455 |
| Extra week (24+) | 311 |
| Intensive course | A |
|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 575 |
| 2 week(s) | 1150 |
| 3 week(s) | 1725 |
| 4 week(s) | 2086 |
| 6 week(s) | 3130 |
| 8 week(s) | 4174 |
| 12 week(s) | 5544 |
| 16 week(s) | 7265 |
| 24 week(s) | 10422 |
| Extra week (24+) | 435 |
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (per lesson) | 36 |
| Extra night with host family | 23 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) | 48 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/breakfast | +125/w. |
| Low/high season |
|---|
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