IDIOMAS RIO
Rio de Janeiro
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Courses
- Intensive Portuguese15 lessons/week · 1-24 weeks · Minimum age: 18Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 8 · School admin. fee: €44.94 · Average number of students: 5 · Lesson duration: 60 minutes · Course materials: €44.94 Mandatory and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2
Small-group intensive courses (3 to 8 students)
From Monday to Friday, 3h00 per day.
Qualified native teachers, learning technique with a cultural approach, Individual monitoring.
We focus on communication, grammar and Brazilian culture (music, dances, habits, and so on).
IDIOMAS RIO invites students to participate actively, through dynamic and cultural activities enriching learning!
You can also live with a Brazilian family home one block away from the school in Copacabana beach.
Brazil is waiting for you! Come study with our friendly team!
Accommodation
- Family host in Copacabana- Spacious Room - Rua Xavier da SilveiraHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 18 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 5 minutes walking · Facilities: Air Conditioning, Bed linen, Central location, Close to local amenities, Cooking facilities, Deposit requiered upon arrival, Keys given on arrival, Kitchen, Microwave, Near the School, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Seating Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, TV, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Desk
Comfortable and spacious room in a cosy apartment.
Great location by Copacabana beach and very close to the school.
Walking distance to the metro, free access to the kitchen, washing machine.
The host is a sweet easy going Brazilian woman who live with her dog.
She loves receiving many foreigners and sharing cultural experiences.
- Comfortable Room- Copacabana- Barata RibeiroHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 18 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 5 minutes walking · Facilities: Air Conditioning, Close to local amenities, Cooking facilities, Deposit requiered upon arrival, Dishwasher, Internet access, Keys given on arrival, Near the School, Public transport near, TV, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet
Comfortable and spacious room in a cosy apartment.
Great location by Copacabana beach and very close to the school.
Walking distance to the metro, free access to the kitchen, washing machine.
The host is a sweet easy going Brazilian woman.
She loves receiving many foreigners and sharing cultural experiences.
About the school
IDIOMAS RIO, the best language school in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, offers Portuguese Immersion Programs for foreigners.
We have Portuguese intensive, semi-intensive and regular Portuguese courses for small groups (3 to 8 students) and individuals.
IDIOMAS RIO works with qualified native teachers.
What sets us apart is our flexibility in adapting to the needs of each student.
Students can plan their lessons at any place, any hour of the day and can also enjoy tailored classes.
About the school: IDIOMAS RIO
Number of classrooms: 3
Average nº of student per classroom: 8
Minimum student age: 18
Placement test on the first day: ✓
Distance from the airport: 25 km.
Closest airport: Aeroporto Internacional do Rio de Janeiro-Galeão
Year the school opened: 2011
School opening times: 9:00 - 8:30
Facilities
After class/extra curricular seminars · Audio learning · Cultural trips · Elevator · Free internet access · Internet WIFI · Library · Printing service · Social activities · Tea / Coffee
Student information
Our intensive courses are located in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, and include 3 hours of daily classes - Monday to Friday. Our classroom environment is very pleasant. We focus on communication, grammar and Brazilian culture (music, dances, habits, and so on).
IDIOMAS RIO invites students to participate actively, through dynamic, cultural activities, which enrich learning!
You can stay with a Brazilian family or rent an apartment one block away from Copacabana beach.
You can also enjoy day and night tours and activities on the beach (Paddle boarding, Volley ball, Soccer, and many others) through out Rio de Janeiro!
Brazil is waiting for you! Learn Portuguese with our friendly team!
Terms & Conditions: IDIOMAS RIO
- Services must be paid in full 14 days before the course starts in order to complete the enrolment and secure a place in the course and/or accommodation.
- Bookings are not transferable.
- Bank charges are payable by students
- Students must be 18 years of age or over
Cancellation policy
- No course changes will be allowed to make up for refunds in the case of course cancellations.
- Where a cancellation is received 14 days after enrolment there will be no refund.
- The deposit is non-refundable.
- Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- The registration fee is non-refundable.
- Accommodation booking fee is non-refundable.
- No refund will be made for shortening the course duration after the payment.
- There is no refund for any cancellation once the course has commenced.
- After a course has started there is no refund for any accommodation or other item booked.
- No tuition refunds are given for late arrivals, early departures or absences, for whatever reason, from classes during any course.
Refund policy
- If a course is cancelled more than 30 days before course start: 70% refund
- If a course is cancelled between 21 and 29 days before course start: 60% refund
- If a course is cancelled between 28 and 15 days before course start: 50% refund
- If a course is cancelled less than 14 days before the start date full price will be charged.
Visa refusal
- 1- No refunds whatsoever are given for Visa refusal.
Other terms
Payments may be made by bank transfer and must be received in full 14 days prior to the course start date.
Payment must include all bank transfer charges (including intermediary bank charges).
Payment must be received in full prior to any visa documents being issued. There is a charge of USD 50 each time documents have to be issued.
Student reviews
4.4out of 5
4 reviews
- Location5.0
- Facilities3.3
- Activities4.3
- Teachers4.8
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ZoeFrance ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2015
20 weeks · 05/2015
Very well located school, great director and very nice and funny native teachers!! We were 3 to 5 students in each class and progressed very fast! They adapt to any student situation! (travelers, family moving to Rio, students, companies...) I advise this school for anyone who really wants a Carioca experience!
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—France ★★★★☆ LanguageBookings review, 2015
8 weeks · 07/2009
Awesome teacher (nubia) thanks to whom i've been able to handle a conversation after only few weeks, And yet obrigada was the only word i knew when i first started to learn portuguese. Great method, flexible hours, close follow-up, friendly environment, i highly recommend this school PS: i took my classes in july 2015 but for some reason the drop-down is stuck on 2009.
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XavierFrance ★★★★☆ LanguageBookings review, 2015
8 weeks · 07/2015
En mission professionnelle à Rio de Janeiro pendant 3 mois, l'apprentissage du Portugais me paraissait une évidence pour "vivre de l'intérieur" le Brésil. La formule pour laquelle j'ai opté - 3 x 3 h chaque semaine - m'a permis de très rapidement communiquer en Portugais Brésilien. Je recommande cette école pour son sérieux, sa flexibilité et la qualité de sa formation qui permet en quelques semaines de connaître les bases utiles du Portugais. Français et Françaises, allez-y les yeux fermés !
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DavidUnited Kingdom ★★★★☆ LanguageBookings review, 2015
4 weeks · 08/2015
Undertook the semi-intensive, basic+ course for one month, and learnt a huge amount during that time. Excellent teachers, engaging and fun, using different course materials for discussion. Would do again! And thanks :)
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