Academy
Portuguese Intensive Courses
What if I tell you taught in 8 weeks, I will have you ready to get around in a Portuguese spoken country at ease and own your own?
Our courses equip you with the basics to write, speak, listen and understand European Portuguese without having to neglect your work or family time or getting you more confused then you already were!
Registrations for 2021 are now closed
2022 Intakes Calendar
March
Mon Wed 16:00 - 18:00
Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00
Registration 7-18 February
Opening Session: 27 February
Duration: 7 Mar - 30 Apr
May
Mon, Wed 16:00 - 18:00
Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00
Registration 18-29 April
Opening Session: 2 May
Duration: 4 May - 22 Jun
September
Mon, Wed 16:00 - 18:00
Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00
Registration 26-31 Aug
Opening Session: 4 Sep
Duration: 5 Sep - 24 Oct
One on One
Contact for Individual Classes, Corporate, Family Groups
Private tuition
All of an Intensive Course contents with the possibility to choose to learn in 1o1 classes with the tutor or in a small group.
Perfect option for the family of up to 5 members or the corporate group for internationalisation to Portuguese spoken countries.
Several options available in terms of time of the day, duration of class and taylored content to fit your purpose and level of need.
Portuguese Digital Courses
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Do I need a certification for nationality or residency purposes?
Yes, Portuguese is a requirement to obtain nationality. Candidates who wish to obtain Portuguese citizenship must possess level A2 or higher;
Exam are taken at CAPLE (Centro de Avaliação de Português Língua Estrangeira or Centre for Evaluation of Portuguese as a Foreign Language);
Aside from residency purposes, the CAPLE certificates are often required for students who need to demonstrate their level of command, such as for professional reasons.
What if I am too old to learn?
It's never too late or too old to learn. We, adults, tend to find many excuses. One needs strong motivation and commitment to a goal.
Our European Portuguese Online group course is the perfect choice if you are looking for an interactive online experience.
Besides grammar, you will practice all the communicative aspects of the language in our virtual classroom alongside people with the same language goals as yours.
I don't have the time and I live far
Our classes run outside working hours! Perhaps all you need is to organize well your diary and perhaps wake up one hour earlier in the day?
And nowadays travel, lockdowns and social distance make classical classrooms unappealing why not benefit from our online courses?
These allow you to study in the comfort of your own home.
All you need is an internet connection and a
Do Not Disturb sign on your door
What do people say?
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Rian Potgieter - Bolívar,
F&B Director
"In just 6 months, Inês took me from not knowing a single word of Portuguese to being able to read & write comprehensively as well as have simple verbal dialogues! Her teaching style is phenomenal!'
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The Tutor
Olá. Chamo-me Inês. Sou Portuguesa nascida em Angola, fiz os meus estudos em Portugal e vivo na África do Sul desde 2008. E tu?
Enthusiastic business relations developer and matchmaker with a touch for Ecosystems in southern Africa.
Inês is a Political Science gratuate and has served in the board of many international agencies and developed her work in International Trade in Africa for Foreign Governments.
She is a Sworn Translator for the Embassy and Consulate General of Portugal in South Africa, has tought European Portuguese for many years at WITS Language Scgool, lended her voice to SportTV, wrote for Portuguese Magazine Notícia and contributed for many publishing houses for the teaching of Portuguese to foreign adults.
Frequently asked questions
What it the class size?
From 3 to 7 students. Maximum of 10 if family members included.
What are the Intensive Course schedules and time load?
Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 16:00 - 18:00 and one Saturday Crunch class from 10:00 - 12:00 SAST (South African Time)
Do you offer payment facilities?
Yes! We accept all credit and debit cards.
Do you offer Private Online Classes?
Yes! If you are looking for a more personalised experience we also offer private online classes where you and your teacher will be able to focus exclusively on your needs as a learner in order to maximize your progress.
Why take online classes?
Online private lessons are aimed at those who want to learn Portuguese but have a more rigid work or study schedule;
How does the Intensive Group Course works?
lf you have any questions or need further information,
please email us at ines@thehouseofportugal.com