Both group and private instruction, from absolute beginners to advanced levels are offered. Courses focus on conversation, though there may be some writing requirements to be completed at home. Approximately 95% of class time is conducted in Portuguese. The textbook is excellent, and is developed at the University of Sao Paulo.

Classes can begin on any Monday for all levels of intermediate and advanced students, or one to two dates per month for beginners. Lessons are 50 minutes in duration with three or four 10 minute breaks taken. The content of the classes depends on the level of the student. Groups will have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 students.

All programs are available at both locations with the exception of the Volunteer Program.

Group Intensive Portuguese Program 20 hours per week. Students receive 4 lessons daily of group instruction, Monday through Friday. Classes are held Monday to Friday morning or afternoon. The program is offered for all levels, from beginner to advanced levels.

Group Super - Intensive Portuguese Program
30 hours per week. Students receive 6 lessons daily of group instruction, Monday through Friday. Classes are held in the morning and afternoon. The program is offered for all levels, from beginner to advanced levels.

VIP Intensive Tutor Program
20 hours per week. The VIP Intensive Tutor Program includes 4 private lessons per day. Lessons are held in the morning or afternoon. The program is offered for all levels, from beginner to advanced. The course can be adapted to the student's language needs.

Executive Intensive Program 30 hours per week. The Executive Intensive Program includes 6 lessons per day of private instruction combined with business terminology for the working professional. Lessons are held in the morning and the afternoon. The course can be adapted to the student's language needs and includes lunch with the teacher. The program is offered for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Super Intensive Private Tutor Program 50 hours per week. The Super Intensive Private Tutor Program includes 10 lessons per day of private instruction combined with business terminology for the individual who wants to receive the greatest number and intensity of Portuguese lessons in a very limited amount of time. Lessons are held in the morning and the afternoon. The course can be adapted to the student's language needs and includes lunch with the teacher. The program is offered for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Children & Family OptionsWe can accommodate families traveling with children. The following options are available:

• Toddlers receive supervision by trained nannies while parents are in class.
• Children 6 - 12 years of age are introduced to the Portuguese language through fun activities and games.
Classes are held at the school in classrooms, the multimedia room, and in the school's garden.
• Teens 12 - 16 follow program especially design for them and their interests and are also held at the school in classrooms,
the multimedia room, and in the school's garden.
• Young adults over 16 are included in the adult programs.

Volunteer Opportunities
This volunteer program is for people interested in learning about sustainable solutions to poverty. All volunteers will work in partnership with local people in a variety of community-based projects. This unique program offers exciting hands-on work opportunities, meaningful cultural immersion, and enriching language program.