Caminhos Language Centre
Caminhos Language Centre
Located in the trendy, vibrant and safe neighbourhood of Ipanema, this school is just a short walk from the beach and is surrounded by cafes, bars, and restaurants. The building is colourfully decorated and has 21 classrooms, a library, a kitchen, and a lounge for students to enjoy between classes. Each classroom is equipped with glass writing boards and a large TV – despite its size, the school maintains intimate class sizes of five students per classroom. The school has WiFi but is not currently wheelchair accessible. Overall, this school is perfect for students to see the best that Rio has to offer!
Courses & prices
All courses
No two individuals have the same language goals, which is why we offer a wide variety of courses and options that will guarantee you find the perfect one for you.
Portuguese conversation course
Duration: 1 - 52 weeks
Levels: Upper-elementary (A2) to Proficiency (C2)
Intensive course
Duration: 1 - 52 weeks
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency (C2)
Intensive combined course, 20+5 lessons/week
Duration: 1 - 52 weeks
Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)
Intensive combined course, 20+7.5 lessons/week (Conversation)
Duration: 1 - 52 weeks
Levels: Upper-elementary (A2) to Advanced (C1)
Portuguese + Samba (Portuguese PLUS Samba)
Duration: 1 - 52 weeks
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency (C2)
Portuguese PLUS Surfing
Duration: 1 - 52 weeks
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency (C2)
What is included in the price
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Learn moreSchool Highlights
Key points
- Exciting activity programme that showcases some of Brazil’s most famous cultural treasures
- Idyllic location in the beautiful, trendy and safe neighbourhood of Ipanema
- A wide range of classes delivered by experienced, native-speaking Portuguese teachers
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Accommodation
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Convenient Transport
Our accommodation is hand-picked to make sure your journey to the classroom is as safe, reliable, and smooth as possible.
Safer and more comfortable
All of our accommodation options are rigorously screened to ensure you know exactly what you’re getting when you make the choice to book your program.
Leisure
Rio de Janeiro is filled with life and culture, and this school will give you plenty of opportunities to explore it. The school offers a range of free activities throughout the week, including capoeira classes, samba lessons, and tours of famous sights such as Cristo Redentor and Boulevard Olímpico. There are also plenty of activities and excursions which are available for a small fee, like a traditional Brazilian Churrasco, various street parties, Brazilian speed-dating, and Ilha Grande, Paraty, and Búzios.
Student reviews
100% authentic opinions. These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Our students reviews will provide you with further information about this school.
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