ADMISSIONS

A prospective student meeting with an admissions advisor at ACLI Portugal in a bright, welcoming office, reviewing course information and enrolment documents.
Admissions | ACLI Portugal
Admissões

Your place at ACLI starts here

Every student who walks through our doors began exactly where you are now — curious, a little uncertain, and ready to start. Admissions is simple by design, because the hard part should be learning the language, not applying to learn it.

4 StepsEnquiry to first lesson
RollingMonthly intakes
NoHidden requirements
A1Complete beginners welcome
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How admissions works

Four steps, one clear path to your first lesson

Whether you’re moving for work, joining family, or simply building a life here, the path in is the same for everyone — no hidden requirements, no guesswork about where you’ll land.

01 · ENQUIRE 02 · ASSESS 03 · ENROLL 04 · WELCOME
STEP 01 – 02

Enquire & get assessed

Who it’s for: everyone starting out — complete beginners and returning learners alike. This is where we get to know you.

A completed enquiry form
Basic contact & background info
Your current Portuguese level, if any
Availability for a short assessment
  • Tell us your (or your child’s) goals and current level
  • Complete a short written and spoken placement test
  • New to Portuguese? No problem — this simply confirms you start at A1
  • We recommend the right course and level to start with
Start your enquiry
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ENQUIRE
02
ASSESS
03
ENROLL
04
WELCOME
STEP 03 – 04

Enroll & begin

Who it’s for: students whose level has just been confirmed and are ready to lock in their place.

Enrollment details & term dates
Payment information
Orientation invitation
Class & teacher assignment
  • Join orientation and meet your teachers and classmates
  • Know exactly which class you’re in and when it starts
  • Step into your first lesson with confidence
  • Begin your Portuguese, in Portuguese
Enquiry
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Who We Welcome

Every level, every reason to learn

Adults building a life or career in Portugal

Professionals who need workplace Portuguese

Children and families wanting to stay connected to their heritage

Complete beginners and advanced speakers alike — every level has a home here

Datas de Fim de Mandato

Rolling monthly intakes — no traditional start date to wait for

Classes run Monday–Friday. See our Term Dates page for the next intake.

See term dates
Ready when you are

Begin your enquiry today

Send us your details and we’ll get back to you with the right course, level, and next available intake.

Enquiry