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Sao Paulo Portuguese School
Sao Paulo, 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 is now located in the neighborhood of Jardins, an upscale area of Sao Paulo, with easy access to any part of the city. There is an abundance of shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. A large university is located nearby. The school offers a casual atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor space for studying and relaxing. Free email service is available to the students. The school is located in a converted villa with 6 classrooms, an entertainment room with Internet, TV, DVD player, stereo, and mineral water and coffee, free of charge. We also have a kitchen with microwave and refrigerator. Capacity is 30 students per day.
What We Like:
- Maximum 5 students in group
- Private room
- School organizes some activities
- Cosmopolitan city with much to offer
- Proximity to beaches
- Diverse country with much to see
- Diverse mix of students
- Small program with intimate atmosphere and personal attention
- Possible to switch to school's other campus in Maceio
- Academic credit available
What We Don't Like:
- Large, very poor city with high crime rate
- More than one student per family
Participants:
The majority are from Europe. Some from U.S. and China. Mostly university students and professionals. Students from the ages 18 to 65 regularly attend the school, but 75% of the school's population is age 20-35.
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