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From 1210.- EUR

approx 1087.- GBP

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Key points

Full immersion in the teacher’s home
Private course tailored to the student’s needs and objectives
A maximum amount of progress in a minimum amount of time
Authentic cultural experience in a family atmosphere

The programme

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Accommodation: Host family

The students

Minimum age: 16 years

Key points

Full immersion in the teacher’s home
Private course tailored to the student’s needs and objectives
A maximum amount of progress in a minimum amount of time
Authentic cultural experience in a family atmosphere

The programme

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Accommodation: Host family

The students

Minimum age: 16 years

Private courses are ideal to achieve specific objectives. They are particularly suitable for professionals who need to acquire language skills specific to their fields of activity, for students who wish to prepare for an examination, and for anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of Portuguese to meet their specific needs. In your teacher’s home, you will benefit from unique learning conditions. For instance, discussions over meals or at other times will be conducted exclusively in the target language. Living with your teacher implies that every single moment will be put to good use to reach your objectives, not only during the lessons, but also whenever you are with your teacher during the day. You will experience full immersion, without a chance to speak in your mother tongue. Your teacher will be there to help you with your difficulties, at your own pace, since you will be his one and only student (unless you choose the programme for two students: see options).

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Included in the price

Language course & course material
Host family/single room /full board
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents

Language course & course material
Host family/single room /full board
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents

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Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 1
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined

Course info

1195

2390

3585

4541

Extra week (4+)

1136

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start or to be specified
Departure: Sunday following course end or to be specified

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 1
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined

Course info

1395

2790

4185

5301

Extra week (4+)

1326

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start or to be specified
Departure: Sunday following course end or to be specified

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 1
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined

Course info

1595

3190

4785

6061

Extra week (4+)

1516

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start or to be specified
Departure: Sunday following course end or to be specified

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 30 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 1
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined

Course info

1895

3790

5685

7201

Extra week (4+)

1801

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start or to be specified
Departure: Sunday following course end or to be specified

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 1
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined

Course info

1210

2420

3630

4598

Extra week (4+)

1150

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start or to be specified
Departure: Sunday following course end or to be specified

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 1
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined

Course info

1410

2820

4230

5358

Extra week (4+)

1340

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start or to be specified
Departure: Sunday following course end or to be specified

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 1
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined

Course info

1610

3220

4830

6118

Extra week (4+)

1530

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start or to be specified
Departure: Sunday following course end or to be specified

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 30 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 1
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined

Course info

1810

3620

5430

6878

Extra week (4+)

1720

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start or to be specified
Departure: Sunday following course end or to be specified

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Options/Extras

Guardianship fee (under 18 y.o.) (per week)	150 EUR
Supplement (Business course, per week)	130 EUR
Private bathroom (host family) (per week)	180 EUR
Christmas with the host family (24 and/or 25,26,31 Dec. and/or 1 January )	145 EUR
Extra night (full board)	111 EUR
Supplement (per wk.) (Special diet, on request)	150 EUR
Airport transfer (on arrival)	75 EUR
Airport pick-up and drop-off	150 EUR
Airport transfer (on arrival) (under 18 y.o.)	80 EUR
Airport pick-up and drop-off (under 18 y.o.)	160 EUR
Supplement (For students arriving or departir between 22:00 and 06:00, an extra fee may apply ) On request
Programme for two students in the teacher's home Students who choose this programme arrive with a person of their choice. They must both be at the same language level, have the same objectives and arrive on the same dates because they will be taking lessons together. There is a 20% reduction for each student. Special cocooning for under 18s (compulsory up to 13 years) The teacher and their family spend a reasonable amount of time with the students, as they would with a friend staying with them, but they do not necessarily accompany the students at all times. The Cocooning option guarantees the continued presence of the teacher or of an adult member of their family in the house when the student is there. Business language programme This programme is adapted for professionals who need to acquire a specialised vocabulary (business, medicine, law, computing, architecture, tourism, etc.). Airport transfers are available from the nearest airport to the teacher’s place of residence. Students aged 15 and under must take 2-way transfers unless we are notified that they are accompanied by their parents.

Guardianship fee (under 18 y.o.) (per week)	150 EUR
Supplement (Business course, per week)	130 EUR
Private bathroom (host family) (per week)	180 EUR
Christmas with the host family (24 and/or 25,26,31 Dec. and/or 1 January; per week)	145 EUR
Extra night (full board)	111 EUR
Supplement (per wk.) (Special diet, on request)	150 EUR
Airport transfer (on arrival)	75 EUR
Airport pick-up and drop-off	150 EUR
Airport transfer (on arrival) (under 18 y.o.)	80 EUR
Airport pick-up and drop-off (under 18 y.o.)	160 EUR
Supplement (For students arriving or departing between 21:00 and 08:00, an extra fee may apply ) On request
Programme for two students in the teacher's home Students who choose this programme arrive with a person of their choice. They must both be at the same language level, have the same objectives and arrive on the same dates because they will be taking lessons together. There is a 20% reduction for each student. Special cocooning for under 18s (compulsory up to 13 years) The teacher and their family spend a reasonable amount of time with the students, as they would with a friend staying with them, but they do not necessarily accompany the students at all times. The Cocooning option guarantees the continued presence of the teacher or of an adult member of their family in the house when the student is there. Business language programme This programme is adapted for professionals who need to acquire a specialised vocabulary (business, medicine, law, computing, architecture, tourism, etc.). Airport transfers are available from the nearest airport to the teacher’s place of residence. Students aged 15 and under must take 2-way transfers unless we are notified that they are accompanied by their parents.

Other accommodation options

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.

3.6/5

Overall rating

89% of students recommending this school

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9 students gave their opinion about this school

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Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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Teaching (2.5 / 5)
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Accommodation (4 / 5) (Shared apartment)
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Petra K.

55 years old - Portugal

/ 5

Zoals eerder vermeld, ik vond het zeer interessant om "mee te lopen" met een gezin, We hebben verscheidene uitjes gehad. Bijzonder leuk vond ik het een verjaardag van vrienden met hen mee te maken. Ook leuk om leeftijdsgenoot te zijn, veel gemeenschappelijke interesses. Bovendien voor mij, Nederlandse, woonachtig in Athene, situaties van/in beide zuidelijke landen te vergelijken. Zoals ik al eerder vermelde, het feit dat we leeftijdsgenoten waren en ik al enigszins bekend was met de Portugese cultuur, maakte het nog interessanter en leerzamer voor me. Conclusie: geen spijt gehad van mijn beslissing en keuze!

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1 week, March 2018

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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Teaching (2.5 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja, maar nogmaals, een week is niet veel. Met name de luister- en spreekvaardigheid verbeteren was mijn doel. »

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School highlights

« Het feit dat je binnen een familie het gevoel krijgt dat je onderdeel van hen bent geworden. De dagelijkse dingetjes. Samen boodschappen doen, samen eten en praten over verschillende onderwerpen. »

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« Als gast dien je natuurlijk wel je aan te passen aan je tijdelijke leefomgeving en open te staan voor een andere cultuur/gewoontes. Dat maakt het ook allemaal zo leerzaam en interessant. »

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Antonio B.

58 years old - Spain

/ 5

Todo muy bien, agradecer a Luisa y a Jan su ayuda. ellos son muy amables y agradables.realmente fue un curso muy agradableRecomiendo este curso en casa de Luisa Serra Todo perfecto. La casa es muy bonita en una urbanización muy tranquila.

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1 week, August 2017

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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Teaching (2.5 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« He aprendido mucho, ya que al hacer el curso en casa del profesor es una inmersión completa »

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« Programa personalizado a mis intereses ( presentaciones , curso especializado a negocios …etc ) »

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Value for money (4 / 5)
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Teaching (1.8 / 5)
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Accommodation (3 / 5) (Other)
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Value for money (1 / 5)
Destination (3.7 / 5)
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Teaching (1.3 / 5)
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Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
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Teaching (1.8 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.7 / 5) (Other)
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Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (4 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Leisure (4 / 5)
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Value for money (1 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
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School (1 / 5)
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Teaching (1 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.3 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (4.3 / 5)
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Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (3.5 / 5)
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Accommodation (4 / 5) (Host family)
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Testimonials

Luis Redersdorff

ESL in the teacher's home, Portugal
Duration: 2 weeks

I had a really great time in the family I was staying with and I had very good contacts with them. Parede is a place I didn’t really know, located 40 km away from Lisbon, close to Cascais and Estoril. I knew Cascais and Estoril because I had been there 3 years ago. I was happy to enjoy all the Portuguese traditions and food again. I also learnt the language better and more extensively, because private tuition made it easier for me. I really recommend studying in the teacher’s home (private courses) to people who wish to learn a foreign language. Personally, I think it is the best option to learn as you can really practise the language all the time.

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