Standard Portuguese

Oficina de Português Porto

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Course description

Standard Portuguese is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. It covers 20 hours per week and outdoor lessons planned and held by our teachers (2 afternoons/ week). Standard focuses heavily on speaking and communication skills: the morning consists of 4 lessons that cover all language skills. These lessons provide the opportunity to learn the local culture and customs.
The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. In 4 lessons each day, students will work on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary which are always approached in relevant communication contexts. Our lessons also focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening in a balanced and carefully planned programme that is tailored to each group's needs and characteristics. Textbooks and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including audio material, youtube short videos, TV news and newspapers, magazines and other authentic materials.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Dec 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 20 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 17 years old and older
Average 32 years old
(28 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 28 reviews
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"Excellent school and excellent teacher in a very well located place, two steps from the subway."

FRANCOISE CLERMONT, student from France

I loved the size of the school with small classrooms and few students. A very welcoming place where I felt very comfortable to learn Portuguese in the best conditions. I chose the 20-hour-per-week intensive course and the truth is that the teacher Rita is so dynamic, friendly and very professional that she passionately and pleasantly conveyed her language, her culture...her advice for discovering her country. In two weeks, I learned a lot. I 100% recommend this school located very close to the metro and the famous Bolhão market. Many thanks to the entire team at the Oficina del Português in Porto.

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5 Aug 2024 - 9 Aug 2024
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Yes
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"The teachers are fantastic"

Giovanni Fuschi, student from Italy

The Portuguese language course in Portugal was fantastic! The classes were engaging, and the teachers were excellent. The location was scenic, the facilities were essential. I had a great time and very good experience

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29 Jul 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
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Yes
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"Practical and useful"

CLAUDIA MIR CERVANTES, student from Mexico

I liked the one-week program logic, mixing lots of talking in portuguese right from the start with grammar basics. Teachers' knowledge of other languages was very useful. The school is well located in the oldest part of the city, well connected to public transportation servcies.

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2 weeks
Date of study
27 May 2024 - 14 Jun 2024
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Yes
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"Class exceeded my expectations"

Sonia Monahan, student from Afghanistan

The location of the school was very convenient. Just a few steps from the metro, and also close to many of Porto's top sights. Raquel did a great job of catering to the different skill levels of the group of students in the class. She was good at addressing questions and topics that people raised, while still ensuring that we stayed on track with the curriculum. I was not involved in housing or social activities for the school, so cannot rate those.

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15 Apr 2024 - 19 Apr 2024
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Yes
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"The loviest teachers and overall a great experience"

ingeborg bruun, student from Denmark

All the teachers were really kind and patient, they were all able to focus on each student and their strengths and weaknesses.

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3 weeks
Date of study
26 Feb 2024 - 22 Mar 2024
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Yes
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"Ha sido una experiencia ideal e inolvidable para mis primeros pasos de portugués."

Sakiko Konishi, student from Japan

Aprovechando mis vacaciones cortas, decidí estudiar portugués.

En una clase compacta (4 alumnas de más o menos de misma edad, en mi caso) y muy interactiva, pude aprender lo más elemental e importante de la lengua portuguesa, gracias a Rita, nuestra profesora muy animadora y motivadora. Las lecciones fueron bien diseñadas, con buen equilibrio entre cuatro destrezas lingüísticas: comprensión auditiva y lectora y expresión oral y escrita, por supuesto, sin menospreciar la gramática básica. El volumen de ejercicios y TPC (tareas para casa) fue muy bueno, ni mucho ni poco. Con cuatro horas matinales por cinco días creo que aprendí mucho y se me aumentó el interés y motivación por esta lengua.

Una tarde tuvimos una actividad extra junto con los alumnos de otra clase y dimos un paseo por los puntos más importantes de Porto siguiendo la explicación de Rita, originaria de la ciudad. Nos presentó muchas cosas que no cuentan libros de guía.

Si hay algo de que me permito quejar... el edificio no tiene ascensor, aunque con esto pude hacer ejercicios físicos. En todo caso la escuela está bien situada, muy cerca del Mercado do Bolhao y la Capilla de las Almas, y la calle Santa Catalina, o sea, una de las mejores zonas de Porto.

En fin, pude hacer casi lo máximo y mejor que se puede esperar en una semana.

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4 Mar 2024 - 8 Mar 2024
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Yes
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"Excellent service and great classes"

Allison Ross, student from Portugal

My teachers were excellent very personalised classes

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7 weeks
Date of study
11 Sep 2023 - 3 Nov 2023
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Yes
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"Una buena experiencia para mi"

Araceli García, student from Spain

En general todo está muy bien, cabe destacar lo buena profesora que es Rita.
Los grupos son reducidos y las clases están bien estructuradas.
Quizás lo único que no fue bueno pero tampoco digo que fuese malo es que igual necesitaba ir a unas clases un poco más avanzadas.
Gracias por todo!
Araceli

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23 Oct 2023 - 27 Oct 2023
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Yes
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"Eficaz y atentos."

Elena García Barceló, student from Spain

La escuela estaba situada en un sitio muy céntrico de Oporto, la profesora, Rita, encantadora y consigue que aprendas de una forma amena y con un trato muy cercano. Aunque mi experiencia fue muy corta, solo una semana, la aproveché bastante y he vuelto con ganas de seguir aprendiendo ese idioma. Únicamente eché en falta alguna salida pero quizá no se realizó porque sólo estuve una semana.

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14 Aug 2023 - 18 Aug 2023
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Yes
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"Thorough, insightful, and engaging are the three words that encapsulate the lessons provided by Vanessa, my most skillful, professional, and personable teacher."

William Coley, student from Portugal

Oficina de Portuguese Porto provided a very professional, skillful, knowledgeable, and personable teacher. Vanessa began and ended classes with reviews of what I had learned, added cultural insight into the words and phrases introduced in the lessons, as well as providing each student with time to digest newly acquired information and to practice in class and at home through well-crafted lessons. For example: While learning the word used in Portuguese for office (ecritorio), I was able to equate the learned information with your company's name "Oficina de Português Porto," I learned that though it should read "Ecritorio de Português Porto, "the use of "oficina" allows for a whimsical and thoughtful play on the linguistic homonym. I liked the following: books, the use of class time, and the relaxed professional atmosphere of the office, as well as the break. What I did not like: the flight of stairs, and sometimes hit and miss of the entry chimes.

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8 May 2023 - 12 May 2023
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Yes
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"Professional, Efficient, compatible with the required level of study, Rita was excellent"

David Hakim, student from Israel

The location of the school in the center close to Caterina street allows as to combine studies with the pleasures of Katerina, A small study group at the same level created a comfortable atmosphere and a the lesson flows easily.

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20 Mar 2023 - 24 Mar 2023
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Yes
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"A rich and enjoyable experience"

Etienne Bouhier, student from France

A very positive experience. My teacher had the advantage of being both relaxed and professional. I was able to progress quickly. I recommend this school.

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13 Feb 2023 - 17 Feb 2023
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Yes
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"The best way to learn a language"

Griet Cornille, student from Belgium

For me is this the best way to learn a language. You learn without the stress of a 'real' school, you learn in a positive mindset where mistakes are okay. You practice Portuguese in little groups and with teachers who love to teach. The school is in the center of Porto, close to so many beautiful places. I stayed in a host family, the ideal way to practice what you learned at school. It was such a friendly family, I was free and still had a place with people who could help me if I need it.

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16 Jan 2023 - 20 Jan 2023
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Yes
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"It was really fun."

Solveig Lindner, student from Germany

The lessons in small groups are really very individual. Rita teaches the basics of the Portuguese language in a very entertaining way. We had a lot of fun in our small class and I also learned a lot. Rita always answered our questions and was also very interested in us. I can really recommend this small language school. You learn something about Portugal, the peculiarities of the language and you also get to know other people. Thank you very much for this wonderful week!

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26 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2022
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Yes
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"Fun and extremely interesting classes"

Victoria Volodina, student from UK

I have really enjoyed my one-on-one intensive course with Angela. The course was both very interesting and challenging. Angela really encouraged me to speak more, and with my very limited knowledge of Portuguese, we managed to cover various topics from family to the current political situation. The school is located in the city centre and very easy to find.

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17 Aug 2022 - 19 Aug 2022
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Yes
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"Excellent, dynamic and energizing, immediate immersion = rapid progress"

David JUTEAU, student from France

I had the chance to spend 3 weeks (mid-July/early August) at the Oficina de Português Porto.
4 hours of lessons 5 mornings a week, with the lively Rita, and in small groups of 4 (Spanish, Ukrainian, Irish) using exclusively the Portuguese language. Some reminders / references in English, French or Spanish, only when necessary.

So total immersion, starting with exchange discussions, targeted exercises and increasing but not insurmountable difficulties, lessons when necessary - specific to the Portuguese language.

A little homework, not very restrictive, and beneficial.

Very good working atmosphere, and as a bonus guided tourism / discovery activities, with Federica, Italian Erasmus, adorable.

I strongly recommend and I do not forbid myself to consider returning there to improve my skills: 3 weeks goes by very quickly and the Portuguese language is very rich!

Very very interesting.

muito obrigado

David

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2 weeks
Date of study
18 Jul 2022 - 5 Aug 2022
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Yes
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"It was definitely a great experience. I will do it again"

Nathalie Kellner, student from France

This was a perfect week, vey nice people and great teachers giving the feeling learning a lot in a very pleasant atmosphere. For my first steps in Portuguese, I found it perfect and will come back as soon as possible for another course.

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27 Jun 2022 - 1 Jul 2022
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Yes
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Angela, Director at Oficina de Português Porto responded to this review.
07 July 2022

Dear Nathalie,
Muito obrigada!
We hope to see you soon.
Um abraço.

"Great experience"

Philippe Vandevenne, student from Belgium

It was a great experience, Rita was very patient with me, because of my age I had sometimes need to take my ebike to follow

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1 week
Date of study
24 May 2021 - 4 Jun 2021
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Yes
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"Helpful"

Elena De Scalzi, student from Italy

I attended the Portuguese classes in the month of October 2020 in the middle of covid pandemia. The teacher Rita was really helpful and gave us the the basics of the Portuguese language.

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26 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020
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Yes
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"I enjoyed my course in the Oficina de Português Porto"

Agata Szczepaniak, student from Poland

I attended the course during the pandemic times, so there were not many students, at the beginning I was even alone.
All safety rules were followed. I really liked the teachers, they were very friendly and funny and also cooperative. If one day I couldn't have came to the class, they allowed me to stay longer on another day without any problem. The location of the school is excellent, right in the city center.
The main emphasis of the school is speaking. What I didn't like was mixing students from different levels and sometimes because of that I was learning the same things twice. I believe it was because of Covid, they did not have enough number of students to open a groups on each level.
In general I really enjoyed :)

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3 weeks
Date of study
3 Aug 2020 - 28 Aug 2020
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Yes
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"Nice people, traditional lesson style. Maybe a little pricey for the amount of Portuguese I learned."

Laia Gasa, student from Spain

It is well located, the teacher and the coordinator lf the center were very nice and authentic. It felt like home. Maybe the methods were very classic (Following exercises of a book). Maybe it would have been interesting to learn the basics with more interactive exercises of question-answer and special assignments or a project , but also the group was very small.

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10 Aug 2020 - 14 Aug 2020
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Yes
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"Competent and very friendly teachers in a very centrally located school"

Alexandra Mesquita, student from Germany

The classes were customized to my needs, the teacher Rita has a talent in keeping you motivated and celebrate the progress
together with you.
If you have motivation, this school is perfect to achieve success easily.
The school is perfectly central in Porto, so after the class everything can be reached easily by foot.

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1 week
Date of study
9 Dec 2019 - 20 Dec 2019
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Yes
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"Great classes, good teacher and central location"

Eleanor Palmer, student from UK

The school is near the centre of Porto and easy to get to. I really enjoyed the classes and learnt a lot in only one week. My teacher Rita was great and took us on a tour of the city one afternoon. I would have liked more activities, but understand that there was only one because there were very few people at the school when I went. Overall, I had a great experience, although there is not much space in the school besides the classrooms and only one toilet, so I don't know what happens when there are more pupils.

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9 Sep 2019 - 13 Sep 2019
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Yes
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"Great learning experience!"

Malgorzata Poreba Brzezinska, student from Poland

CLASSES - I took a one-week course, 4hrs a day. It totally fulfilled my expectations and needs. I wanted to combine learning with some private time and it was just perfect. 4 hours a day, plus revision of the material and homework in the evening - that was just the amount of the material my head could handle to be ready for the next day ;) Plus, as the course was run in Porto, I had the opportunity to get some practice right away.

TEACHER - I had the chance to meet just one, Renata - and I find myself extremely lucky :) She is professional, energetic and devoted. Also young and with sense of humour ;) Which made the learning experience enjoyable. She did all she could and, to my mind, successfully, made all the group improve and learn, although initially it seemed we were on much different levels. I really feel she made us all break the barrier of speaking making us talk to one another during the lesson, so we learnt the practical use of the language, not just grammar and exercises.

LOCATION - the school is located in the center, easy to access. The classrooms are simple, but there's everything you might need at the language course. Plus the coffee machine ;)

Overall - I would strongly recommend this school. Hope to get the chance to revisit!

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5 Aug 2019 - 9 Aug 2019
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"I learned a lot!"

Melanie Hansen, student from Switzerland

I visited the school for 2 weeks and learned a lot. Both weeks i was in a small class (of 3 and then 2 persons.) Angela, the teacher, is very patient, explains well and is very helpful. She has a big knowledge about the city and her country and loves to share her knowledge with her students.

I was there in the week of Easter. So Friday was a public holiday and i thought i'm gonna loose this day, but actually Angela split the Friday in two extra afternoons. That was very nice and generous of her, especially knowing that she had a lot of work this week.
So i can recommend this school to everyone!

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1 week
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8 Apr 2019 - 19 Apr 2019
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Yes
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"I would do it one more time"

Damian Bawolek

I gave the highest score to this school, because the level of teaching was brilliant. In only 2 weeks I learnt more than during 3 moths of classes in Poland. The teacher speaks portugues (obvious), spanish and english so there is no possibility to misunderstood anything.
The classes are really well prepared, and everything is organized in a timely manner.(listening, copies of exercises etc. are always ready at the begiining of the classes)
The pace of the classes is really good, The teacher encourage everyone to take a part in discussions about currect events, culture, local traditions and a lot of other topics,
I chose intensive course (4h/day) but I had a feeling that the time is running much faster, because we had a lot of activities.
Once a week we had a tour in Porto with the teacher and we visited less popular places.
I really recommend Oficina de Portugues to everyone who wants to improve portguese in a such pleasant way.
You won't regret :)

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1 week
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13 Aug 2018 - 24 Aug 2018
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"Great!"

María del Mar Todossantos Cadenas

I really enjoyed the Portuguese course. Rita is a very funny teacher with lots of knowledge, and makes classes very fun and interesting. In addition, the group of students is greatly reduced for more effective teaching and the location of the school is excellent in the center of the city. We also did an activity out of school with Rita and went to visit Vila Nova de Gaia; she told us a bit of history about the city and curiosities.

Without a doubt, I will return to do another course at the Portuguese Workshop !!! =)

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20 Aug 2018 - 24 Aug 2018
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"Brilliant!"

Judy Staton

My teacher was excellent. She is extremely knowledgeable, very supportive and explains things very clearly. Most importantly went out of her way to tailor classes to my needs. I was fortunate enough to have her to myself for most of the two weeks I was there. We spoke Portuguese all the time and I think my comprehension of spoken Portuguese and my confidence in speaking definitely improved. (My level is around B2. )

The academy is bright, modern and attractive with a small room where you can spend your breaks, if you wish. However you probably won't want to as the building is right in the centre of the main shopping area, opposite the temporarily relocated market and next to Rua Santa Catarina. It's also right next to the Metro. I arranged my own accommodation so can't comment on this. There was only one organised outing whilst I was there but this was reasonable given that there were few students. I have no criticisms at all of any aspect of my experience at Oficina de Português and would definitely recommend it.

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1 week
Date of study
4 Jun 2018 - 15 Jun 2018
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housing

Housing

OdP offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - No meals

S$ 380
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Porto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 380
Homestay accommodation is self catered and implies respecting the rules of each host. Students are given the house rules and keys upon arrival. Hosts also give students all the information regarding homestay location and commute from home to school. All our hosts will speak mainly Portuguese with students although they are also able to communicate in English or Spanish.
Homestay is subject to availability.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Porto based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

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