Portuguese Course for Foreigners in Matosinhos
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Caravela in Matosinhos is a Portuguese school for foreigners. It is located in the center of Matosinhos and is the second school of Caravela’s group (the first being in Caldas da Rainha).
Caravela has an advanced teaching methodology. Here, students will experience an organized methodology, that easily adapts to their needs. Also, we offer a wide variety of services to suit the availability and desires of the students.
What students say
Great school to learn Portuguese! Very sympathic, flexible and efficient way to teach. Suitable for all levels. Highly recommended for everyone that wants to dive into the most beautiful of all Roman languages!
Estou a apreender português na escola Caravela a minha professora chame-se Joana, ela é uma muito boa profissional. Recomendo esta escola 100%.
I thoroughly enjoyed my course at Escola Caravela. As a language teacher and school inspector I had high expectations regarding my lessons and these were met by my teacher David. I learn a lot very quickly on my intensive course and will try to take another one soon.
courses:
In Caravela School, we are as flexible as possible. Therefore, we offer courses for different levels, class frequencies, schedules and goals. The general courses prepare students for the CAPLE exams of the respective level.
Descontos para amigos
We like it when friends and family come to our school to learn Portuguese together. Therefore, we offer the best conditions for groups. The more partners, the greater the discount!
– Discount for a Friend (1 + 1 = -22%). When you bring a partner, you receive 22% discount off of each of your fees. It’s a saving of 70 euros per student (320 euros → 250 euros/student).
– Family Discount (1 + 1 + 1 = -30%). When you bring 2 partners, you receive 30% discount off of each of your fees. It’s a saving of 95 euros per student (320 euros → 225 euros/student).
These discounts are valid for the intensive and extensive courses in a mini-group (2-3 students/group).
For larger groups, we have custom prices.
If you have any questions, please send us an email using the contact form. We will be quick to respond.
Group Lessons
STANDARD Intensive
The Standard Intensive is a 44-hour course and lasts 2 weeks. It is divided into 11 classes for 4 hours, with a 15-minute break. Classes take place from Monday to Saturday, from 9.30 to 13.30 or from 14.00 to 18.00. Each group has a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 students. The price is 300 euros per student
Mini-group Intensive
The Intensive Mini-group is a 40-hour course and lasts 2 weeks. It is divided into 10 classes of 4 hours, with a 15-minute break. Classes take place from Monday to Friday, from 9.30 to 13.30 or from 14.00 to 18.00. Each group has a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 students. The price is 320 euros per student
STANDARD Extensive
The Standard Extensive is a 45-hour course and lasts about 2.5 months. It is divided into 18 lessons of 2.5 hours, with a 15-minute break. Classes take place on Mondays and Thursdays or on Tuesdays and Fridays, in the morning (from 10.00 to 12.30), in the afternoon (from 14.00 to 16.30) or in the evening (from 18.30 to 21.00). Each group has a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 students. The price is 300 euros per student
Mini-grOup ExtensivE
The Extensive Mini-group is a 40-hour course and lasts about 2 months. It is divided into 16 lessons of 2.5 hours, with a 15-minute break. Classes take place on Mondays and Thursdays or on Tuesdays and Fridays, in the morning (from 10.00 to 12.30), in the afternoon (from 14.00 to 16.30) or in the evening (from 18.30 to 21.00). Each group has a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 students. The price is 320 euros per student
Online
Online Standard
The Standard Online Course is designed for an approximately 60-hours of work and covers the same topics of the others courses. This course includes 4 lessons with a teacher (1 lesson = 60 minutes). The schedule is 100% flexible.
The Standard Online Course covers all aspects of learning: grammar and vocabulary, oral and written expression and comprehension, communicative skills and interaction. At the end, students receive a certificate. The price is 140 euros per student
Online Mini Group
The Online Course in a Mini-Group follows the same principles of the intensive and extensive courses, with the difference that the classes are given at distance. With the Online Course in a Mini-Group students can do to at distance the same that students do at school.
The Intensive Online is a 40-hour course and lasts 2 weeks. It is divided into 10 classes of 4 hours, with a 15-minute break. Classes take place from Monday to Friday, from 9.30 to 13.30 or from 14.00 to 18.00. Each group has a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 students. The price is 240 euros per student
The Extensive Online is a 40-hour course and lasts about 2 months. It is divided into 16 lessons of 2.5 hours, with a 15-minute break. Classes take place on Mondays and Thursdays or on Tuesdays and Fridays, in the morning (from 10.00 to 12.30), in the afternoon (from 14.00 to 16.30) or in the evening (from 18.30 to 21.00). Each group has a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 students. The price is 240 euros per student
Online Conversation Club
More than 90% of students who come to our school for the first time and who already know some Portuguese complain about the same: lack of practice. We love to talk and we know how to do it with students at different levels. We also know that not everyone is able to attend courses. That’s why we created the online conversation club, where students can practice Portuguese. The conversations focus on daily and pragmatic themes.
Levels:
A2.2 (advanced beginners): if you are starting to speak but you need more training.
B1.1 (lower intermediate): if you already speak Portuguese, but you need to improve your communicative skills and broaden your vocabulary.
Duration: 60 minutes
Group: from 3 to 5 students
Price: 5 sessions = 25 euros
We post in our social media updated information about days, times, and topics of sessions. So, follow on Facebook, Instagram and/or Vkontakte. You can also write us.
PRIVATE LESSONS
IndividuaL LESSONS
The Individual Lesson is a 90-minute private lesson with 1 student. The price of one lesson is 27 euros. A pack of 5 classes costs 125 euros.
LESSON IN A Par
The Lesson in a Pair is a 90-minute private lesson with 2 students. The price of one lesson is 16 euros per student. A pack of 5 lessons costs 75 euros per student.
CLASSES AT HOME
If students prefer, we can send a teacher to home or work. Contact us to find out if your area is included.
Specific Purposes
Portuguese for tourism
It is designed for students spending, or planning to spend, their holidays in Portugal and who want to be ready for the different situations that may arise during their stay. It aims to facilitate the process of discovering the country and make this a richer experience.
Business Portuguese
It focuses on professional and business issues. It prepares professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners.
Courses for children
These classes take into account the needs and the learning process of children. We offer courses for children from 6 to 10 years and from 11 to 15 years.
Preparation for the CAPLE exams
Our general courses are designed so that the students, at the end of the course, are able to take the CAPLE exam of their respective level. For this, our exams follow the format and type of content of CAPLE exams.
However, we also have specific courses for preparation for CAPLE exams. They are intended for students who already have some knowledge of the language and who want to prepare for the demands of these examinations.
Advantages of studying Portuguese in Caravela School
The school offers a controlled, step by step, and interactive teaching system, supported by a diversity of didactic materials, adapted to each student.
The classes focus on the development of oral comprehension and expression, and the grammar is simplified and focus is given to its practical aspects. Outside the classroom, the students can do exercises for consolidation, oral comprehension and reading.
Students are receptive to the method that we use (the communicative method), and they like to use only Portuguese in the classroom. In this way, students begin to speak in Portuguese as early as the first class.
Another advantage is working with mini or small groups. It is crucial that in each group, students have exactly the same level. Thus, they improve their skills in a harmonious way.
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How to get to the the school?
Reaching Caravela school in Matosinhos is quite simple even for those who come from the center of Porto.
METRO:
If you are coming from the city center, you can take the subway at Trindade station (or any other station). You should take the subway in the direction of “Senhor de Matosinhos” and get off at “Brito Capelo” station (Matosinhos).
Then cross to the opposite direction where you left the subway and go straight ahead. When you come to a crossroad, turn right. In 50 meters, you will see the school.
Time: approx 25 minutes.
CARRO:
Those who are coming from the city center are 15 minutes away (approx 10km). To park your car, there is a car park (paid) 20 meters from the school on Rua Roberto Ivens.