Salvador da Bahia

ICI – Instituto Cultural Idioma

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

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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, Apartment
Disabled access: Disabled access at school
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 25 years
Nationality mix: United States, Colombia, Germany, 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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Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 24 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 4
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 08:50-12:30; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ General (private): 5 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 24 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 4
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 08:50-12:30
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Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ General (private): 10 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 24 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 4
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 08:50-12:30
General (private): 13:30-15:10; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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

Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 24 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 08:50-12:30; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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

Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 24 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 08:50-12:30 + 13:30-15:10; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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

Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 24 week(s)
Levels: Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 4
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 08:50-12:30; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Bank holidays

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

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

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98% of students recommending this school

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60 students gave their opinion about this school

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Tanja v.

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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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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School highlights

« Kleinschalig, erg leuke en goede leraren. »

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« Enger Kontakt zu Lehrenden. Hilfe bei allen möglichen Fragen »

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Sebastian F.

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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Cindy G.

31 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Die Gastmama war supernett und das Frühstück / Abendessen war immer frisch und bereit!!

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« Eine Woche war sehr kurz, doch durch den Privatunterricht konnte ich dennoch stark profitieren. »

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Elsa M.

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

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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

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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PLUS dance (per week)	20 EUR
PLUS Capoeira (per week)	20 EUR
PLUS cooking (per week)	35 EUR
Extra night (host family)	25 EUR
Extra night (apartment)	25 EUR
Extra night (Carnival) (apartment) Availability on request, approximate price per night	65 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up)	45 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up and drop-off)	80 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

PLUS dance (per week)	20 EUR
PLUS Capoeira (per week)	20 EUR
PLUS cooking (per week)	35 EUR
Extra night (host family)	25 EUR
Extra night (apartment)	25 EUR
Extra night (Carnival) (apartment) Availability on request, approximate price per night	65 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up)	45 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up and drop-off)	80 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

PLUS dance (per week)	20 EUR
PLUS Capoeira (per week)	20 EUR
PLUS cooking (per week)	35 EUR
Extra night (host family)	25 EUR
Extra night (apartment)	25 EUR
Extra night (Carnival) (apartment) Availability on request, approximate price per night	65 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up)	45 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up and drop-off)	80 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

PLUS dance (per week)	20 EUR
PLUS Capoeira (per week)	20 EUR
PLUS cooking (per week)	35 EUR
Extra night (host family)	25 EUR
Extra night (apartment)	25 EUR
Extra night (Carnival) (apartment) Availability on request, approximate price per night	65 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up)	45 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up and drop-off)	80 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

PLUS dance (per week)	20 EUR
PLUS Capoeira (per week)	20 EUR
PLUS cooking (per week)	35 EUR
Extra night (host family)	25 EUR
Extra night (apartment)	25 EUR
Extra night (Carnival) (apartment) Availability on request, approximate price per night	65 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up)	45 EUR
Airport transfer (pick-up and drop-off)	80 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