
PORTUGUESE
FOR FOREIGNERS
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StudyNet offers you
the chance of learning Portuguese and also a lot about Brazil in
one of our Intensive Portuguese Programs for Foreigners.
With four different offices in Brazil, two in the State of São Paulo and two in the State of Minas Gerais, StudyNet offers you a unique opportunity to improve or even learn Portuguese
and much more in our school in Campinas or
in our school in Itajubá, in the middle
of the moutains in between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
You can even spend time in both locations, if you want to experience
different locations.

Itajubá - Minas Gerais
Our school located in Campinas, the second largest city in the
State of São Paulo, Brazil´s largest city, offers a
great combination of modern urban lifestyle and safety along with
easy access to all of the attractions and cultural life of the São
Paulo area.
Mild temperatures prevail throughout the year. The school is located
in the heart of the downtown area within easy walking distance of
some of the major attractions in town, and also not far from some
stylish Shopping Malls, including the largest Shopping Mall in Latin
America.
 
Campinas - São Paulo
StudyNet, a division
of ICL-International Center of Languages, present in the Brazilian
Market since 1981 has the aim of offering Special Portuguese Programs
for foreigners residing in the
area and Special 4-week Programs for people from all over the world
that would like to learn some Portuguese as well as learn more about
Brazilian Culture, Soccer, Capoeira and the world famous Samba,
the typical Brazilian Music.
StudyNet offers an
ideal place for students to begin exploring all the great educational
opportunities that Campinas has to offer along with other special
interests. Weekend activities are also available at additional costs,
and they can include some sightseeing in the area as well
as longer trips to places like Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Foz do
Iguaçu and Porto Seguro among others.
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StudyNet Campinas
and Itajubá Profile
Climate
Campinas has a tropical climate with temperatures
that range from 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. Summers are sunny, warm
and with occasional rains. Fall and winter are usually dry, with
no chances of ever seeing snow.The humidity level varies from 77%
from October to March and 65% from April to September.
Itajubá also offers a tropical climate
with temperatures that range from 07 to 30 degrees Celsius. Summer
are sunny, warm and with occasional rains. Fall and Winter are usually
colder than in Campinas, but with no snow ever. The humidity level
is low but we always enjoy a pleasant wind in the city due to its
location in between the mountains.
Quality of Life
Safe, urban environment located within 60 minutes of São
Paulo. Shops, restaurants and markets are all within walking distance
of the school. StudyNet Campinas is near many diverse cultural activities
with easy access to the beach, about 2 hours by car.

Lagoinha Beach - Ubatuba / São Paulo
StudyNet Itajubá offers you a more quiet life, very safe, surounded by the mountains
and with many small shops and places to hang out. It is a college
town with lots of night activities organized by the Universities'
unions. Next to the school, you can find a main square with dozens
of bars and coffee shops.
Programs Offered
Portuguese Plus Soccer: 15 hours of Intensive
Private Portuguese classes per week, plus about 6 hours of soccer
practice in one of the best schools in the area.
Portuguese Plus Samba: 15 hours of Intensive
Private Portuguese classes per week, plus about 3 hours of dancing
classes in a traditional dance school in the city.

Samba - Brazilian Carnival
Portuguese Plus Capoeira: 15 hours of
Intensive Private Portuguese classes per week, plus about 6 hours
of Capoeira´s practice in one of the best schools in the area.
Capoeira is a typical African dance mixed with martial arts that
used to be practiced by the slaves during the colonial time as a
form of entertainment and self-defense.
Accommodation
In both locations, we can offer you accommodation with a host family,
where you can practice your Portuguese and enjoy the Brazilian Hospitality.
If requested, the school can also get you a hotel accommodation,
but accommodation with a family is greatly encouraged.
Facilities
Computer lab with free Internet access, Library, Video-Room, Video-Club
are some of the main features of the school.
Intensive Portuguese Program (IPP)
Core Class: 10 hours of private instruction
per week of intensive Portuguese training in the core skills of
speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, and grammar.
Elective Class: 5 hours per week of special
subjects, such as Brazilian Culture, History, Business and also
practical classes in Restaurants, Shopping Malls , Museums and other
places.
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