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
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
If there are fewer than 4 students per group, class hours will be reduced. Participants seeking academic credit for program may need to purchase private classes to ensure required hours.
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 Program Info:
Highly conversational teaching method. Use of specially designed interactive video laser discs is an important part of class.
Past Participants Who Studied Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro
Edward B.: The teaching quality at the school was excellent. The system of changing teachers each day was very good. All of the teachers were really nice. See more reviews
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My Brilliant Trip to Rio - A former AmeriSpan participant in Cordoba, Argentina shares his travel experiences to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
