Salvador da Bahia, ICI – Instituto Cultural Idioma
Salvador da Bahia ICI – Instituto Cultural Idioma
4.4 /5 60 Reviews

Portuguese school in Salvador da Bahia: ICI – Instituto Cultural Idioma

From 195.- EUR
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Key points

  • Excellent location, in the heart of the magnificent "Barra" district
  • Immediate proximity to the beaches
  • Quality teaching and very friendly school
  • Optional topical/cultural classes

The school

Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Exams
CELPE-Bras
School size
S
Accommodations
Host family, Shared apartment
Disabled access
Disabled access at school
Wifi
WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age
18 years
Average age
25 years
Nationality mix
Germany, United States, France, etc..
ratings
60 authentic opinions

With its high-quality academic programme and friendly atmosphere, our language school in Salvador de Bahia offers optimal conditions for learning Portuguese. As a bonus, the sea is just a few minutes’ walk from the school building! The school has 9 bright, well-equipped classrooms, offers free Wi-Fi and is located in the heart of Barra, a lively residential district famous for its quality of life and superb beaches. In the shade of the Farol da Barra lighthouse, you will find everything you need: lively restaurants, small fashion boutiques, large shopping centres, buzzing bars and music from all angles. Slip on your flip-flops, make the tough decision between the beaches of the Atlantic and the Bay of All Saints and get a real taste of Brazilian life!

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Standard course

Beginner to Advanced, 1 - 24 week(s)
1 week(s) - From 195.- EUR
Lessons
20 of 50 minutes
Course duration
1 - 24 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 5
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
08:50-12:30

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, breakfast
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
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195 EUR
363 EUR
342 EUR
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350 EUR
686 EUR
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495 EUR
999 EUR
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635 EUR
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955 EUR
1963 EUR
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1275 EUR
2619 EUR
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1915 EUR
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3679 EUR
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2555 EUR
5243 EUR
4907 EUR
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3835 EUR
7867 EUR
7363 EUR
All prices are in EUR.  
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 19.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 20.06 / 15.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Combined course 20+5

Beginner to Advanced, 1 - 24 week(s)
1 week(s) - From 300.- EUR
Lessons
25 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 5 one-to-one)
Course duration
1 - 24 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 5
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
08:50-12:30 + 13:30-14:20

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, breakfast
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
1
300 EUR
468 EUR
447 EUR
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560 EUR
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810 EUR
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1055 EUR
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3175 EUR
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4235 EUR
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6355 EUR
10387 EUR
9883 EUR
All prices are in EUR.  
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 19.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 20.06 / 15.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Combined course 20+10

Beginner to Advanced, 1 - 24 week(s)
1 week(s) - From 405.- EUR
Lessons
30 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 10 one-to-one)
Course duration
1 - 24 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 5
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
08:50-12:30 + 13:30-15:10

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, breakfast
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
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405 EUR
573 EUR
552 EUR
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770 EUR
1106 EUR
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1125 EUR
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1475 EUR
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4435 EUR
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5915 EUR
8603 EUR
8267 EUR
24
8875 EUR
12907 EUR
12403 EUR
All prices are in EUR.  
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 19.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 20.06 / 15.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

One-to-one tuition

Beginner to Advanced, 1 - 24 week(s)
1 week(s) - From 415.- EUR
Lessons
20 of 50 minutes
Course duration
1 - 24 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 1
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
08:50-12:30 or 13:30-17:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, breakfast
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
1
415 EUR
583 EUR
562 EUR
2
825 EUR
1161 EUR
1119 EUR
3
1235 EUR
1739 EUR
1676 EUR
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1645 EUR
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2445 EUR
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6445 EUR
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9645 EUR
13677 EUR
13173 EUR
All prices are in EUR.  
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 19.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 20.06 / 15.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

One-to-one tuition

Beginner to Advanced, 1 - 24 week(s)
1 week(s) - From 635.- EUR
Lessons
30 of 50 minutes
Course duration
1 - 24 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 1
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
08:50-12:30 or 13:30-17:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, breakfast
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
1
635 EUR
803 EUR
782 EUR
2
1260 EUR
1596 EUR
1554 EUR
3
1520 EUR
2024 EUR
1961 EUR
4
1880 EUR
2552 EUR
2468 EUR
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3110 EUR
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4340 EUR
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6800 EUR
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9260 EUR
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14180 EUR
18212 EUR
17708 EUR
All prices are in EUR.  
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 19.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 20.06 / 15.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

CELPE-Bras course

Intermediate to Advanced, 1 - 24 week(s)
1 week(s) - From 195.- EUR
Lessons
20 of 50 minutes
Course duration
1 - 24 week(s)
Levels
Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class
max. 5
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
08:50-12:30

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Exam dates of the CELPE-Bras: on request
Course info
Free quote
Book now
week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, breakfast
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
1
195 EUR
363 EUR
342 EUR
2
350 EUR
686 EUR
644 EUR
3
495 EUR
999 EUR
936 EUR
4
635 EUR
1307 EUR
1223 EUR
6
955 EUR
1963 EUR
1837 EUR
8
1275 EUR
2619 EUR
2451 EUR
12
1915 EUR
3931 EUR
3679 EUR
16
2555 EUR
5243 EUR
4907 EUR
24
3835 EUR
7867 EUR
7363 EUR
All prices are in EUR.  
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 19.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 20.06 / 15.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Options/Extras

Course material (to be paid on site) (varies depending on language level and duration of stay) 25 EUR
Optional activities (per week) (Dance) 15 EUR
Optional activities (per week) (Capoeira) 15 EUR
Optional activities (per week) (Cooking) 27 EUR
Extra night with host family (Breakfast) 28 EUR
Extra night with host family (no meals) 26 EUR
Extra night in a shared apartment 24 EUR
Extra night (28.02-06.03.19, host family, breakfast, Carnival) 75 EUR
Extra night (28.02-06.03.19, host family, no meals, Carnival) 70 EUR
Extra night (28.02-06.03.19, shared apartment, Carnival) 81 EUR
Supplement (Carnival in a host family, breakfast, 28.02-06.03.2019. Approximate price per night)
Prices and availability on request 		75 EUR
Supplement (Carnival in a host family, no meals, 28.02-06.03.2019. Approximate price per night)
Prices and availability on request 		70 EUR
Supplement (Carnival in a shared apartment,07.02-15.02.2018. Approximate price per night)
Prices and availability on request 		81 EUR
Airport transfer (on arrival) 45 EUR

Capoeira, dance and cooking classes
After classes, discover the intoxicating rhythms of Brazilian dance, the acrobatic art of capoeira and the secrets of Bahianese cooking in classes given by experienced teachers.
Lessons: 2 afternoons/week
Course duration (capoeira, dance): 1 to 12 weeks
Course duration (cooking): 2 weeks

Other accommodation options

Host family, single room, no meals

Course info

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.4/5
Overall rating

98% of students recommending this school

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/ 5
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/ 5
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/ 5

60 students gave their opinion about this school

33 years old - Netherlands
/ 5
Er werden wel een paar activiteiten geregeld vanuit de school, maar voor mij iets te prijzig. Ben 1x weggeweest naar een ballet voorstelling, dit was wel erg leuk. Maar Ga liever zelf op pad, dit scheelt aanzienlijk.
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2 weeks, September – October 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Shared apartment)
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Ja, veel geleerd en veel gepraat, ook studenten onderling in het Portugees en bijna geen Engels. »
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« Kleinschalig, erg leuke en goede leraren. »
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27 years old - Germany
/ 5
4 weeks, September – October 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
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School (4.5 / 5)
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« Enger Kontakt zu Lehrenden. Hilfe bei allen möglichen Fragen »
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28 years old - Germany
/ 5
Der Sprachkurs war gut auf die individuellen Kenntnisse abgestimmt, nach einem Interview am ersten Tag wird man entsprechend einem Kurs zugeteilt. Die Lehrer waren sehr geduldig, das Tempo war aber dennoch nicht langsam, sodass man schon relativ gefordert war.Das Viertel Barra ist ein sehr schönes und auch sicheres, mit Restaurants, Bars und natürlich den schönen Stränden. Auch die Gastfamilien sind im Regelfall in unmittelbarer Nähe zur Schule angesiedelt.Brasilien und seine Bewohner machen es mit ihrer offenen Art Neuankömmlingen sehr einfach, sich willkommen zu fühlen.
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2 weeks, October – November 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
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School (4 / 5)
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Teaching (3.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (4 / 5)
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35 years old - France
/ 5
4 weeks, October – November 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
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School (4 / 5)
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55 years old - French Guiana
/ 5
2 weeks, October – November 2018
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (5 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.3 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (4.3 / 5)
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23 years old - France
/ 5
3 weeks, August 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (3.3 / 5)
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School (5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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21 years old - Belgium
/ 5
5 weeks, June – August 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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18 years old - Germany
/ 5
3 weeks, January – February 2018
Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (3 / 5)
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Accommodation (3 / 5) (Shared apartment)
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Leisure (4 / 5)
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31 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Die Gastmama war supernett und das Frühstück / Abendessen war immer frisch und bereit!!
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1 week, November 2017
Value for money (5 / 5)
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« Eine Woche war sehr kurz, doch durch den Privatunterricht konnte ich dennoch stark profitieren. »
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42 years old - France
/ 5
Très bon cours de danse. Excellent spectacle.Pour la capoeira, il faut être un peu plus souple et plus jeune que moi
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2 weeks, November – December 2017
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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School (4.8 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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School highlights
« Professeur excellente »
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Top tips
« Centre historique, Bonfim, excursions bateau et autocar »
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Testimonials

Jonas Huggler
Jonas Huggler
Idioma, Salvador da Bahia

I booked my stay with ESL because it was very difficult to find language schools in Salvador de Bahia, and when I found one I could compare the prices and found that there were exactly the same as if I had booked directly with the school. I therefore didn’t need to bother booking by phone or email. The school is very friendly, perfectly located and the teachers ensure that lessons are enjoyable. This afternoon they put me in a free capoeira class so that I can make new friends and explore new places in this beautiful town.

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Host family
Sharing daily experiences with a host family in Salvador is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in Brazilian culture and put your language skills into practise outside of your Portuguese classes. Approximately 20 minutes by foot from the school, you will stay with a local family, in a single room. You may choose the option with breakfast or with no meals included.

Shared apartments
Within easy walking distance of the language school, these apartments offer you the chance to live locally with Brazilians or other students. You will stay in a single room and share common rooms, such as the bathroom and kitchen, with your flatmates. This is a social way to live and a superb way to discover the city in the company of locals.

Hostel, hotel, private apartment
For students who wish to be totally independent, our partner school offers the chance to stay in a hotel, in a private apartment or in a "Pousada" (inexpensive family guesthouse, typically Brazilian) at reduced prices.
Prices and additional information on request.

Multi-coloured façades, cobbled streets, welcoming inhabitants and party music everywhere…welcome to Salvador da Bahia! From the fragrant and colourful treasures of the Mercado Modelo to the sparkling sands of the Morro de São Paulo; from Capoiera performances to parades of Batucadas, this is a city that loves life. Enjoy "Acarajé com camarão", papayas and sunshine but, above all, don’t miss the soul of the “Black Rome”. The Candeal district is the musical heart of the city, based on Carlinhos Brown’s model of harmonious society. In Salvador de Bahia, African music and traditions are mixed into everyday life without losing anything of their original strength.

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