Portuguese schools in Lisbon

7 Best Portuguese Language Schools in Lisbon in 2026 (from $40)

2 reviews

The language school Português Et Cetera was founded in 2005 with the aim of providing a wide range of Portuguese courses with a practical approach to language learning in a friendly atmosphere. Nowadays, after almost twenty years of experience, the school, situated in the historical centre of Lisbon, has proven to be one of the most innovative schools, offering high-quality service and resulting in high customer satisfaction and engagement.

starting price
$150

21 reviews

CIAL is a well-established language school, teaching Portuguese for more than 40 years. It holds several national and international accreditations, which guarantee the quality of the teaching and services provided by the school. To obtain these recognitions the school must comply with strict regulations relating to school premises and facilities, teacher qualifications, teaching quality, administration and welfare. CIAL is located in Lisbon's city center, walking distance from Saldanha and Marques de Pombal Squares, and a short bus/subway ride away from the historical center. The school's excellent location and its wide variety of courses make it an ideal location to study Portuguese in Lisbon: students can choose from general Portuguese courses, Portuguese for professionals and vacation courses, and can decide between part time, full time or extensive courses. CIAL has 18 classrooms, terrace and student lounge, computer room, self-study materials, resource center and library and free wifi internet throughout. Textbooks and other course materials such as Mp3 files are INCLUDED in the course fee. The school organizes social/cultural activities daily, FREE, to invite students to practice their Portuguese skills while visiting popular points of interest in and around the city. CIAL's approach is based on communicative language teaching methodology, placing emphasis on language for communication. Lessons are planned to include a balanced combination of activities to help students learn and practice the four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Course levels are linked to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), and learning objectives for each course are expressed in can-do statements. Classes are progressive from the starting dates, but apart from absolute beginners, who must begin on the published starting dates, students can join a class at any time if vacancies exist at the suitable level. Groups have a maximum of 8 participants (12 for Easter and Christmas Courses) so that monitoring and assessment are continuous and personalized. Individual and Private Group courses are programmed according to the students' specific requests including different professional and cultural themes if requested, and students are welcome to bring documentation they may need to work on. Over the years CIAL has developed teaching materials, now published and used worldwide including textbooks, DVDs and CD Roms. CIAL employs only qualified teachers. All teachers are native speakers, hold a university degree and have followed CIAL's Teacher Training Course. Refresher courses are held regularly to bring staff up to date in new techniques and materials. All the teachers are friendly yet highly professional. CIAL won the prestigious 'Star World Language School' award in 2015 after being shortlisted in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

starting price
$240

38 reviews

We are a Portuguese School located in Lisbon, Portugal. We help our students to learn the Portuguese language through our custom designed courses, developed to ensure a fantastic learning experience. Our language lessons focus on communication. We emphasize role-plays, learning activities in a real context (street, cafes, markets), debates, oral presentations, etc. Students are encouraged to interact with their classmates and their teachers.

starting price
$417

Learn Portuguese & live in your private teacher's home around Lisbon with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including Portuguese lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in Portugal. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one Portuguese lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Lisbon. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in Portuguese. All of our teachers in Portugal have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Lisbon, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

starting price
$1,259

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$935

3 reviews

Lusa Language School offers Portuguese lessons for foreigners. The school is located in Cais do Sodré, in the heart of Lisbon, offering classes both onsite and online. Lusa school is committed to delivering high-quality and personalised classes, according to age, background, and learning needs. We teach dynamic classes which encourage students to learn how to use their Portuguese in real-life situations, primarily through interactive exercises. Our teachers teach standard European Portuguese, but an enthusiasm to learn about different Lusophone cultures is encouraged at our school. Our school has large, bright and airy rooms for studying, and communal areas for students to relax between classes, with a small library and a coffee machine. Our teachers and staff are highly-trained and offer a breadth of both academic and practical experience. Our teachers and staff speak a variety of languages, including English, Spanish, German, in addition to Portuguese. Lusa school organises regular social events for our students. Past events have included Angolan poetry readings and Brazilian cooking classes.

starting price
$40

8 reviews

Iberlínguas was born on August 2011, on a beautiful sunny afternoon, in Marquês of Pombal, right in the heart of Lisbon. We teach Portuguese for Foreigners. We like our students to feel at home and so we try to make each day a special day. Over the years, we created a strong, determined and professional team. We have been forming students and making our home into a large family that, little by little, is spreading throughout the world. We strive to be better and bigger every day, but never forgetting to look at each student as a unique being and with particular needs. It is with great pride that we hear the students' first sentences. When we can talk to them about trivial or serious issues, we feel that what we do is not a job, but a passion. We always say goodbye with a hug and somehow, they never go away. They will forever be part of us. And that's what sets us apart: being the great Iberlínguas family.

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$324

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General Portuguese courses

General Portuguese courses are for adults who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Portuguese. Most general Portuguese courses are for adults age 16 and up. 2 - 48 week courses available. Most courses average 30 classes per week.

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Junior Portuguese courses

Junior Portuguese courses are for children ages 8 to 12 and teenagers ages 13 to 18 who want to study Portuguese. 4 - 8 week courses available in the summer from June to August.

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Portuguese test preparation courses

Portuguese test preparation courses are for students who want to prepare for Portuguese proficiency tests to improve job prospects or gain admission into a university.

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Business Portuguese courses

One-to-one business Portuguese lessons are for business executives and professionals who want to learn Portuguese as quickly as possible with customized lessons and a private Portuguese teacher.

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Portuguese teacher training courses

Portuguese teacher training courses are for teachers interested in teaching Portuguese abroad. There is a tremendous demand for qualified Portuguese teachers worldwide with job opportunities in just about every country around the globe.

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Professional Portuguese courses

Professional Portuguese courses are for professionals who want to study Portuguese in a specific area, such as business, medicine, law, aviation, and hospitality.

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Work and study Portuguese programs

Work-study programs are for adults who want to learn Portuguese and gain professional work experience at the same time.

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