Learn Portuguese with IPSA!
Portuguese is a Romance language that originated in what is now Galicia (Spain) and northern Portugal from the Latin spoken by romanized Celts about 2000 years ago. It spread worldwide in the 15th and 16th centuries as Portugal established a colonial and commercial empire (1415-1999) which spanned from Brazil in the Americas to Goa in India and Macau in China. During that time, many creole languages based on Portuguese also appeared around the world, especially in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.

Today it is one of the world's major languages, ranked sixth according to number of native speakers (over 200 million). It is the language with the largest number of speakers in South America (188 million, over 51% of the continent's population), and also a major lingua franca in Africa. It is the official language of nine countries, being co-official with Spanish and French in Equatorial Guinea, with Chinese in the Chinese special administrative region of Macau, and with Tetum in East Timor.

IPSA Portuguese Language Schools offer you a wide variety of Portuguese immersion programs and introduce you to various aspects of culture and society in all major Portuguese-speaking countries.

Whether you are a teenager, a university student, executive or professional, and whatever is the reason for improving your Portuguese language skills, you will find our program to match your learning needs and budget.
Portuguese Language Schools in Brazil and Portugal

Brazil
Whatever your reasons for learning Portuguese, IPSA member schools will have you communicating effectively in Portuguese in the shortest time possible. Intensive Portuguese language training is offered at our schools in Maceio, Rio de Janeiro, and Sao Paulo.

Portugal
The natural advantages of a sunny country with such diverse geographic features have turned Portugal into a chosen destination for many millions of people from different countries. Our Portuguese Language School in Porto is located in the heart of this beautiful old Portuguese city of Porto, just a few minutes walking distance from the oldest part of the city and from the Douro river.
Programs by Location:
Brazil, Maceio
- Intensive Group Course
- Super Intensive Course
- Private Course
- Private Executive Course
- Private VIP Course
- Volunteer Program
- Medical Program
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
- Group Courses
- Private Courses
- Immersion Courses
Brazil, Sao Paulo
- Intensive Group Course
- Super Intensive Course
- Private Course
- Private Executive Course
- Private VIP Course
- Volunteer Program
Portugal, Porto
- Intensive Group Course
- Super Intensive Course
- Private Course
- Combo Course
Volunteer in Sao Paulo
Volunteer Program includes 4 weeks of Portuguese classes plus 4 weeks of volunteering. Lodging with family during classes with breakfast and dinner. Click here to learn more.
Medical Program in Maceio
Salud Medical Brazil Program is for medical students only. Program includes 4 weeks of Portuguese classes plus hospital observation classes. Click here to learn more.
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