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ICI – Instituto Cultural Idioma

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ICI – Instituto Cultural Idioma

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!

Courses & prices

Choose your course. Each of our courses has a special focus, allowing you to direct your studies in the way that best suits you. Don’t forget to check out reasonable accommodation prices.
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No two individuals have the same language goals, which is why we offer a wide variety of courses and options that will guarantee you find the perfect one for you.

Standard course

Duration: 1 - 24 weeks

Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)

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Combined course, 20+5 lessons/week

Duration: 1 - 24 weeks

Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)

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Combined course, 20+10 lessons/week

Duration: 1 - 24 weeks

Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)

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Portuguese + Dance (Brazilian dance styles)

Duration: 1 - 24 weeks

Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)

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Portuguese + Cooking (Bahian Cuisine)

Duration: 1 - 24 weeks

Levels: Beginner to Advanced (C1)

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CELPE Bras exam preparation course, 20 lessons/week

Duration: 1 - 24 weeks

Levels: Intermediate (B1-B2) to Advanced (C1)

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What is included in the price

Included

Level and needs assessment
Welcome activity
End-of-course report and certificate

Lowest price guaranteed

ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market! If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

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School Highlights

 
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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

School facts

Levels:
Basic to Advanced
Available exams:
CELPE Bras
School size:
S
Accommodation:
Disabled access
Free Wifi

Student facts

Minimum age:
16 years old
Average age:
35 years old
Maximum students in class:
9

Accreditation

BILDUNGSURLAUB
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Student nationalities

      England
      Colombia
      Germany
      France
      Switzerland
      Netherlands
      Japan

Accommodation

ESL schools guarantee the same excellent standards for accommodation as they do for teaching. We take great pleasure in helping you find the most suitable accommodation for you.

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Host family

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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 10 minutes by foot from the school, you will stay with a local family, in a single room.

Shared apartments

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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.

Studio Barra (ages 18 and over)

ESL Languages Studio Barra ICI Salvador de Bahia

Take a break from the vibrant, exciting atmosphere of Salvador in your own single studio room (or double for students travelling together), located just 5 minutes from the beach and almost right next to the school. The room is equipped with Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious balcony, a dining table, a desk, chairs, a TV, and an en-suite bathroom. Linen and towels are included, which you can clean for a fee in the onsite laundry facilities. There is a cleaning service available for a small fee, but students will be responsible for preparing their own meals. Between classes, you can enjoy the residence’s many shared facilities, including a game room, a coworking space, a gym, a swimming pool, a gourmet dining space, and various common areas. 

Why choose our accommodation

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Guaranteed Accommodation

Finding the right accommodation can be stressful. That’s why we guarantee that we’ll find the perfect housing option for you before you even land in your destination.

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Convenient Transport

Our accommodation is hand-picked to make sure your journey to the classroom is as safe, reliable, and smooth as possible.

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Safer and more comfortable

All of our accommodation options are rigorously screened to ensure you know exactly what you’re getting when you make the choice to book your program.

Leisure

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 Bahía, African music and traditions are mixed into everyday life without losing anything of their original strength.