INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS · RIO DE JANEIRO
Learn Portuguese
out loud.
Our classes are built around speaking — in person in Rio de Janeiro, or live online from anywhere in the world. Over 40 years teaching Portuguese to international students.
Flexible schedules
Brazilian instructors
individuals & groups
UNIVERSITIES THAT HAVE ALREADY SENT STUDENTS TO OUR PROGRAMS
University of Florida
Johns Hopkins
Princeton
Stanford
Duke
portuguese for foreigners
A program built around
your goals
With over 40 years of experience teaching Portuguese to international students, IBEU offers a wide range of programs designed to meet your goals and learning style — with flexible scheduling and a negotiable number of hours.
Our classes develop your speaking skills while strengthening grammar, expanding vocabulary, and building proficiency in listening, reading and writing. You’ll take part in dynamic, personalized activities using authentic materials such as videos, music and real-life content.
All classes are taught by Brazilian instructors with academic training in language teaching. Cultural elements are integrated throughout the course, playing a central role in your overall learning experience.
Brazilian instructors
Every class is taught by a speaker with academic training in language teaching.
Flexible schedule and hours
Choose the number of hours and the pace that fit your trip, your job or your semester.
Optional host family stay
Live with a carefully selected Brazilian family, with breakfast and dinner included.
Culture in every lesson
Authentic videos, music and real-life content plus excursions around Rio de Janeiro.
TWO WAYS TO STUDY
find the right program for you
Both programs follow the same methodology and the same personalized approach. The difference is where you study.
OPTION 01
In-person classes
Rio de Janeiro, at one of our locations.
OPTION 02
Live online classes
Learn Portuguese from anywhere in the world.
TWO WAYS TO STUDY
HOW IT WORKS
Four steps from your first message to your first class. Step 2 changes depending on whether you’re enrolling on your own or bringing a group.
STEP 01
Fill in the form
Tell us what you need and whether you’re applying as an individual or as a group.
STEP 02
Your path
From here the process splits:
- Group
IBEU contacts you directly to build the program.
- Individual
You take the Portuguese placement test.
STEP 03
Choose and enroll
Individual students go to our online store to select and purchase the program that matches their level.
STEP 04
We take it from there
Our team gets in touch to arrange schedule, materials and — for in-person students — host family, airport transfer and excursions.
40+
YEARS TEACHING PORTUGUESE
1000+
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
7000+
CLASS HOURS DELIVERED
Custom course design
Program length, weekly hours and focus adjusted to your academic calendar.
Accommodation
Host families selected by IBEU, with breakfast and dinner included.
Arrival support
Airport transfers and orientation on the first days in the city.
Cultural program
Excursions and activities that connect classroom content to the city.
Get in touch
Start your Portuguese program
Fill in the form and our International Programs team will reply with the next step for your case.
Phone
(21) 994621889
Address
Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 690 — 5º andar
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro — RJ, 22050-001
(21) 99459-1998 — fastest reply during business hours