{"id":123,"date":"2026-08-03T06:15:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T21:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aclischool.com\/?page_id=123"},"modified":"2026-08-03T08:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T00:19:32","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aclischool.com\/pt\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"ADMISSIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"alignfull wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/aclischool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Admissions.png?resize=1672%2C941&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A prospective student meeting with an admissions advisor at ACLI Portugal in a bright, welcoming office, reviewing course information and enrolment documents.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/aclischool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Admissions.png?w=1672&amp;ssl=1 1672w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/aclischool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Admissions.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/aclischool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Admissions.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/aclischool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Admissions.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/aclischool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Admissions.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-attachment-id=\"131\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/aclischool.com\/pt\/admissions\/admissions\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/aclischool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Admissions.png?fit=1672%2C941&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1672,941\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Admissions at ACLI Portugal | Begin Your Portuguese Learning Journey\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;This editorial-style feature image represents the Admissions page at ACLI Portugal. A friendly admissions advisor welcomes a prospective student in a modern, light-filled consultation space inspired by Portuguese architecture and culture. Course brochures, enrolment materials, and a professional learning environment highlight the school&amp;#8217;s commitment to personalized student support. The image reflects ACLI Portugal&amp;#8217;s admissions process, helping international students, professionals, families, and lifelong learners explore Portuguese language programs, complete enrolment, and confidently begin their educational journey in Portugal.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Start your Portuguese language journey with ACLI Portugal. 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Mandato<\/a>\n    <a class=\"navlink\" href=\"https:\/\/aclischool.com\/pt\/enquiry\/\">Enquiry<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<!-- HERO -->\n<section class=\"hero\">\n  <div class=\"hero-bg\"><\/div>\n  <span class=\"eyebrow\">Admiss\u00f5es<\/span>\n  <h1>Your place at ACLI <em>starts here<\/em><\/h1>\n  <p>Every student who walks through our doors began exactly where you are now \u2014 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.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"hero-ctas\">\n    <a class=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/aclischool.com\/pt\/enquiry\/\">Start your enquiry<\/a>\n    <a class=\"cta ghost\" href=\"#how-it-works\">See how it works<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hero-card\">\n    <div class=\"hero-stat\"><b>4 Steps<\/b><span>Enquiry to first lesson<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-div\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-stat\"><b>Rolling<\/b><span>Monthly intakes<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-div\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-stat\"><b>No<\/b><span>Hidden requirements<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-div\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-stat\"><b>A1<\/b><span>Complete beginners welcome<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"scroll-cue\"><span>SCROLL<\/span><div class=\"line\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"tile-strip\"><\/div>\n\n<!-- INTRO -->\n<section class=\"intro\" id=\"how-it-works\">\n  <span class=\"eyebrow\">How admissions works<\/span>\n  <h2>Four steps, one clear path to your first lesson<\/h2>\n  <p>Whether you&#8217;re moving for work, joining family, or simply building a life here, the path in is the same for everyone \u2014 no hidden requirements, no guesswork about where you&#8217;ll land.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"chips\">\n    <span class=\"chip\">01 \u00b7 ENQUIRE<\/span>\n    <span class=\"chip\">02 \u00b7 ASSESS<\/span>\n    <span class=\"chip\">03 \u00b7 ENROLL<\/span>\n    <span class=\"chip\">04 \u00b7 WELCOME<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- STEP GROUP 1 -->\n<div class=\"course pale\">\n  <div class=\"course-content\">\n    <span class=\"level-badge\">STEP 01 \u2013 02<\/span>\n    <h2>Enquire &amp; get assessed<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"for-whom\"><strong>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/strong> everyone starting out \u2014 complete beginners and returning learners alike. This is where we get to know you.<\/p>\n\n    <span class=\"section-label\">What you&#8217;ll need<\/span>\n    <div class=\"topic-grid\">\n      <div class=\"topic\">A completed enquiry form<\/div>\n      <div class=\"topic\">Basic contact &#038; background info<\/div>\n      <div class=\"topic\">Your current Portuguese level, if any<\/div>\n      <div class=\"topic\">Availability for a short assessment<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <span class=\"section-label\">What happens<\/span>\n    <ul class=\"outcomes\">\n      <li>Tell us your (or your child&#8217;s) goals and current level<\/li>\n      <li>Complete a short written and spoken placement test<\/li>\n      <li>New to Portuguese? 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