Maceio also has a very friendly, social and cultural life to offer the visitor. Here you will find that there is always something new and exciting to do whether that be to explore the historic sights, or simply enjoy the attractions of living in a modern, vibrant and youthful environment that offers everything to the international visitor.

Besides being on the coast, Maceio also has a broad scope of cultural and environmental attractions. Places like Penedo and Marechal Deodoro (historic colonial cities) have beautiful architectural sites and museums, while Ponto do Peba (banco de camaroes), Murici (Atlantic Forest) and Barra de Santo Antonio (a sea cow reserve) are the favorites for those seeking more environmental sites. The staff in Maceio organizes excursions every 2 weeks to places like: Amazon Forest, Chapada Diamantina, Olinda, Pantanal, Foz do Iguacu, and others.

Maceio was elected the 2002 America's Capital of Culture by ACC (the Organization of the American Capital of Culture) and therefore a lot of activities such as international meetings related to culture and science, artistic events (music, theater, dance, etc) will begin to take place like never before.

Sao Paulo is the largest city in South America and one of the largest in the world. It is considered one of Latin America's most important industrial and financial centers. Sao Paulo is truly a melting pot of people from all over Brazil creating a vibrant cosmopolitan city whereby you can experience much of what Brazil has to offer.

Porto is a European city with an immense historical patrimony, yet is also well linked to present and future times. As a trading center at the mouth of the Rio Douro, Porto is an old city with vibrant colors, bustling markets and cafes, and other distinctive atmospheres when exploring the various parts of the city. Probably the most intersting neighborhoods is "Ribeira" - full of twisting streets with charming houses once painted or tiled in colorful facades. Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage site and considered the most beautiful part of Portugal, blessed in natural appeal with its rivery valleys, lush countryside and wild coastline.

• Intensive Portuguese Language (weekly, monthly)
• All levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced.
• Small group classes of 4 - 8 students per group
• Offered year-around: January - December
• 4 classes of 50 minutes each daily, M-F.
• Extra courses available: Cooking, Brazilian Dance
• Non-beginners can start any Monday.

• Elementry # 1: Unable to speak the language. No prior language instruction.
• Elementry # 2: Some prior training. Able to speak simple sentences using present tense.
• Intermediate # 1: Able to speak more complex sentences using command form.
• Intermediate # 2: Able to handle predictable situations and beginning to speak in the simple past and future tenses.
• Intermediate # 3: Able to initiate, sustain and close simple conversations using past, present and future tenses.
• Intermediate # 4: Able to participate in conversations and express an opinion.
• Advanced # 1: Able to participate in conversations and discussions. Able to express and partially define an opinion; using "if" clauses.
• Advanced # 2: Able to participate in conversations and discussions. Able to defend and explain an opinion.
• Advanced # 3: Able to converse in the language with ease about a wide range of topics.
NOTE: Non-beginners can start on any Monday.