Portuguese Language Program Overview:
AZ Maceio

Our Portuguese language school (AZ Maceio) in Maceio is considered to be one of the best Portuguese language schools in Brazil. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Maceio and literally a couple minutes walk from the beach, the Portuguese language school could not be better located. If you want to study and learn Portuguese in Maceio, this is the Portuguese language school to do it at.

The Portuguese language school resides in a building that is perfectly suited for language instruction. Currently the Portuguese language school in Maceio has 10 comfortable (air conditioned) classrooms, a multi - media room, a computer lab with internet access, and a comfortable student break area.

The Portuguese language school in Maceio (Brazil) was founded in the early 1990's and has provided quality group and private Portuguese language instruction to students from around the world. The Portuguese language school in Maceio continues to improve and the feedback from people who have gone to study and learn Portuguese in Maceio has been excellent. Students have rated the Portuguese language school as excellent, the host families to be very courteous, and Maceio to be a fantastic place to study and learn Portuguese in.

Most people who come to AZ Maceio to study and learn Portuguese enroll in one of the group Portuguese language programs. These Portuguese language programs can accommodate people from absolute beginner up to people who are virtually fluent in Portuguese. On the first day of class you will be given an examination and then placed in a Portuguese language class based upon your proficiency.

If you have a short period of time in which to study and learn Portuguese in Maceio (Brazil), then consider taking one of the private Portuguese language programs offered by the Portuguese language school. The private Portuguese language programs can be used for general Portuguese language acquisition or can be used to cover specific topics (business or medical terminology for example).

A critical part of your Portuguese language immersion experience involves discovering Maceio and Brazil. Throughout the week the Portuguese language school in Maceio (Brazil) will arrange trips and to sites of interest in the area. Essentially you will study and learn Portuguese in the morning and discover all that there is to Maceio and Brazil during the afternoons and weekends. In the common break area at the Portuguese language school there is list of upcoming weekly activities.

• Maceio and the surrounding area a famous for having some of the nicest beach areas not only in Brazil, but in South America.
• The area around Maceio offers beach lovers an extensive array of water sports: swimming, scuba diving, fishing, boating, jet skiing, and windsurfing.
• Maceio is a great place if you want to study and learn Portuguese in a small city in Brazil.
• From Maceio it is pretty easy to get to the cities of Recife and Salvador.
• From Maceio it is easy to get to many other interesting destinations in Brazil.
• If you are like seafood, this area of Brazil has some of the best.
• Maceio has a variety of interesting local festivals and customs.
• Maceio has an interesting and active nightlife.
• Maceio is relatively close to the Amazon region of Brazil.
• Getting in and out of Maceio by plane is very easy.

Intensive Portuguese Language Program: If you want to study and learn Portuguese in a more intensive group setting, this is the option for you. This program is similar to the Standard Portuguese Language Program, but has one exception. With this option you will receive and additional 2 Portuguese language classes per day. If you are the only student at your level of Portuguese, the Portuguese language school will provide you with 5 private language classes each lasting 40 minutes.

Private Portuguese Language Program: For those who want to study and learn Portuguese in quickly and in the most intensive setting, consider taking private Portuguese language classes. You can take 4 to 6 private Portuguese language classes per day (Monday to Friday). With private Portuguese language instruction you can opt to cover general Portuguese language acquisition or cover specific terminology. The Portuguese language school in Maceio can customize this program to fit your needs.

• Accommodations with a local host family. You will receive a private bedroom.
• Breakfast and dinner with the local host family
• Students will have access to laundry facilities.
• Access to email, the internet, phone, and fax service
• Books, handouts, etc.
• Airport pickup (not free)
• At least 2 cultural activities/excursions per week

Private and Group Portuguese language program begin on any Monday of the year. Note: Absolute beginners must start on one of the following dates:

• Weekend Excursions