Calendário Escolar
Term dates, class days, and key closures for the academic year — everything you need to plan your Portuguese learning journey.
Four Terms a Year
ACLI Portugal runs four terms — Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn — each beginning at the start of its named month. Enrollment for each term closes two weeks before it begins.
Winter Term
Starts January Enrollment deadline: 2 weeks priorThe year opens with placement classes in the first week, welcoming both new and returning students.
Spring Term
Starts April Enrollment deadline: 2 weeks priorContinuing students move up a level, with new enrolments welcome at the start of the term.
Summer Term
Starts July Enrollment deadline: 2 weeks priorA focused summer session, popular with students preparing for travel, work, or study abroad.
Autumn Term
Starts October Enrollment deadline: 2 weeks priorThe final term of the year, closing with course completion and certificates for graduating students.
Classes Run Monday – Friday
ACLI Portugal is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Office hours follow the same Monday–Friday schedule as classes.
Holidays & School Closures
Full Year Calendar
Official Portuguese public holidays are marked in marigold. Term start and end dates are outlined in teal — everything else follows our usual Monday–Friday class schedule.
Find the right term to start
Tell us your level and availability — we'll place you in the right group for the next available term.
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