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Language Schools in Portugal

Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, and Mirandese is also recognised as official though locally used (as published by Wikipedia on 2026-10-17). Portuguese courses for foreigners are offered by private schools and universities, and the CAPLE system certifies proficiency.
The Praça do Comércio buildings on the River Tagus waterfront in Lisbon, with the hill of Castelo de São Jorge behind
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Coverage: 14 schools and 26 campuses published so far. Research is substantial for this country but not exhaustive.

Languages taught here: Portuguese

Country notes reviewed 17 October 2026.

Studying a language in Portugal

CAPLE certificates

As published by Wikipedia on 2026-10-17: CAPLE is run by a partnership between the School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon, which develops and accredits the exams, and the Instituto Camoes, which administers them for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It certifies European Portuguese at six levels from A1 to C2. official source

Camoes, I.P.

As published by Camoes, I.P. on 2026-10-17: it is a Portuguese public institute promoting the Portuguese language and culture, with Portuguese Language Centres abroad, lectureships and an online learning platform. official source

Visa portal

As published by Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 2026-10-17: the visa portal covers Schengen short-stay visas and national visas and the e-Visa system. The pages read did not name a study visa category, so check the portal and the Portuguese mission serving you for language courses; rules change. official source

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Schools and campuses

26 campuses from 14 schools, listed A to Z by school name. Paid placements are labelled and never change this order.

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  1. Royal School of Languages, Ílhavo

    Ílhavo, Centro

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    Language school group with sites in several Portuguese towns and a school in Bath, England, teaching languages to children, young people, university students, adults and…

    Languages
    Portuguese
    Courses published
    0
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

    School group

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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  2. Royal School of Languages, Ovar

    Ovar, Centro

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    Language school group with sites in several Portuguese towns and a school in Bath, England, teaching languages to children, young people, university students, adults and…

    Languages
    Portuguese
    Courses published
    0
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

    School group

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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  3. Royal School of Languages, Paredes

    Paredes, Norte

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    Language school group with sites in several Portuguese towns and a school in Bath, England, teaching languages to children, young people, university students, adults and…

    Languages
    Portuguese
    Courses published
    0
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

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    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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  4. Royal School of Languages, Pinhel

    Pinhel, Centro

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    Language school group with sites in several Portuguese towns and a school in Bath, England, teaching languages to children, young people, university students, adults and…

    Languages
    Portuguese
    Courses published
    0
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

    School group

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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  5. Royal School of Languages, Porto

    Porto, Norte

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    Language school group with sites in several Portuguese towns and a school in Bath, England, teaching languages to children, young people, university students, adults and…

    Languages
    Portuguese
    Courses published
    0
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

    School group

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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  6. Royal School of Languages, Viseu

    Viseu, Centro

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    Language school group with sites in several Portuguese towns and a school in Bath, England, teaching languages to children, young people, university students, adults and…

    Languages
    Portuguese
    Courses published
    0
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

    School group

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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