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Portuguese language stays in Portugal

Q: Should I choose Lisbon or Porto for my Portuguese language stay?

Lisbon for the capital experience - cosmopolitan, tech-forward and culturally rich. Porto for a warmer, more intimate city where Portuguese culture is particularly authentic and the immersion is very complete. We'll help you choose based on your goals and preferred pace.

Lisbon's Atlantic light or Porto's riverside warmth - two extraordinary cities, one beautiful language.

Cities

Language

Portuguese

Duration

From 2 weeks

Levels

Beginner → Advanced

Portugal has become one of Europe's most exciting destinations - and one of its most welcoming. In Lisbon and Porto, students discover a language that is warm, musical and utterly distinctive, spoken in a country that opens its doors to learners with patience and genuine friendliness.

Our Portuguese stays pair IALC-accredited schools with vetted accommodation and a cultural programme that makes every day outside the classroom part of the learning experience. Everything is arranged from Brussels before you fly.

Destinations

Where to study in Portugal

Pick your city - each one pairs an accredited partner school with the culture and everyday life that make Portuguese truly stick.

Lisbon Porto

Portuguese · Language stay

Lisbon

Learn Portuguese in one of Europe's sunniest capitals. Lisbon climbs seven hills above the Tagus, with yellow trams, tiled facades and ocean light at every viewpoint - and every detail is handled from Brussels.

Duration2 to 24+ weeks

LevelsBeginner → Advanced

AgesFrom 16 years

Start datesEvery Monday

General Portuguese · 20 lessons / week €580 / 2 weeks
Intensive Portuguese · 30 lessons / week €780 / 2 weeks
Business Portuguese · Adults · 18+ €920 / 2 weeks

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Portuguese · Language stay

Porto

Learn Portuguese in the city that gave Port wine to the world - warm, walkable and irresistibly authentic.

Duration2 to 24+ weeks

LevelsBeginner → Advanced

AgesFrom 16 years

Start datesEvery Monday

General Portuguese · 20 lessons / week €540 / 2 weeks
Intensive Portuguese · 30 lessons / week €730 / 2 weeks
Portuguese + Culture · 20 + workshops €800 / 2 weeks

Explore Porto

Portuguese stays in Portugal - your questions

Lisbon for the capital experience - cosmopolitan, tech-forward and culturally rich. Porto for a warmer, more intimate city where Portuguese culture is particularly authentic and the immersion is very complete. We'll help you choose based on your goals and preferred pace.

No. EU/EEA citizens travel and study visa-free in Portugal for any length of stay. We confirm the rules for your nationality before you book.

European Portuguese is the gateway to the entire Lusophone world - 260 million speakers across Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique and beyond. It is also one of the official languages of the EU, widely used in international business and diplomacy.

A 2-week stay with lessons and host-family accommodation starts from around €900 - Portugal is one of the most affordable Western European destinations for language learning. We build a transparent all-in quote within 24 hours.

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