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Rio de Janeiro Portuguese School
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- School Type: 1st Choice
- Language Taught: Portuguese
- Portuguese Program Quality:
Good
- Homestay Interaction:
Some Interaction
- Homestay Comforts:
Satisfactory
- School Organized Activities:
Some
Portuguese School Facilities:
The school has a central location in the business center and is close to museums and other cultural sites. The school's clean, modern and comfortable facilities occupy an entire floor and feature 10 classrooms with TVs and DVD players, central heat and air-conditioning, and computers with free Internet and WiFi. Right under the school is an amazing cafe where you can taste Brazil's most world-famous coffee.
What We Like:
- Private room
- School organizes some activities
- Also excellent for advanced students
- Interactive video laser discs used in class
What We Don't Like:
- Large, very poor city with high crime rate
- In summer months, homestays can be up to a 60 minute commute
Participants:
Mostly from the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. The age mix includes university students, professionals, and independent travelers. Also, English is taught to locals.
Other:
Highly conversational teaching method. Use of specially designed interactive video laser discs is an important part of class.
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