Portuguese for International Communication / Intensive
Overview
The series of intensive short courses in Portuguese for International Communication is designed in a unique format that will help participants achieve maximum results in the least amount of time.
These courses in Portuguese for International Communication are offered at nine different levels from beginner to advanced. Upon succesful completion of each each level, the participant receives a certificate awared by the CSL.
Participants do not require any prior knowledge of Portuguese to start. All the skills and knowledge will be acquired from the basic level throuth the advanced level at international standards.
The list below corresponding levels proposed by the Council of Europe and those of the Common European Framework of Reference:
Our levels
The Portuguese Level 1 is for students who do not have any prior knowledge of the language. This level covers the contents at A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe. The communicative approach is applied in all language for international communication courses.
Participants will develop the four language skills, i.e. listening, reading, writing and speaking simultaneously while learning grammatical structures and vocabulary related to the level as well as an appreciation of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
Schedule:
- Class duration: 2 hrs
- Lessons per week: 5
- Course duration: 6 weeks
- Age: 18+
Admission Requirements:
- Completed registration form
- Two (2) CSEC/CXC passes in Mathematics and English or any equivalent qualification
- A copy of the student’s ID
- One passport photo (digital)
NOTE: All the requirements must be submitted together in a single email before the end of the registration period.
The Portuguese Level 2 is for students who have succesfully completed Portuguese Level 1 or who have been placed at this level based on CSL’s placement test.
This level covers the contents at A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe. The communicative approach is applied in all language for international communication courses.
Participants will develop the four language skills, i.e. listening, reading, writing and speaking simultaneously while learning grammatical structures and vocabulary related to the level as well as an appreciation of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
Schedule:
- Class duration: 2 hrs
- Lessons per week: 5
- Course duration: 6 weeks
- Age: 18+
Admission Requirements:
- Completed registration form
- Two (2) CSEC/CXC passes in Mathematics and English or any equivalent qualification
- A copy of the student’s ID
- One passport photo (digital)
NOTE: All the requirements must be submitted together in a single email before the end of the registration period.
The Portuguese Level 3 is for students who have succesfully completed Portuguese Level 2 or who have been placed at this level based on CSL’s placement test.
This level covers the contents at A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe. The communicative approach is applied in all language for international communication courses.
Participants will develop the four language skills, i.e. listening, reading, writing and speaking simultaneously while learning grammatical structures and vocabulary related to the level as well as an appreciation of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
Schedule:
- Class duration: 2 hrs
- Lessons per week: 5
- Course duration: 6 weeks
- Age: 18+
Admission Requirements:
- Completed registration form
- Two (2) CSEC/CXC passes in Mathematics and English or any equivalent qualification
- A copy of the student’s ID
- One passport photo (digital)
NOTE: All the requirements must be submitted together in a single email before the end of the registration period.
The Portuguese Level 4 is for students who have succesfully completed Portuguese Level 3 or who have been placed at this level based on CSL’s placement test.
This level covers the contents at B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe. The communicative approach is applied in all language for international communication courses.
Participants will develop the four language skills, i.e. listening, reading, writing and speaking simultaneously while learning grammatical structures and vocabulary related to the level as well as an appreciation of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
Schedule:
- Class duration: 2 hrs
- Lessons per week: 5
- Course duration: 6 weeks
- Age: 18+
Admission Requirements:
- Completed registration form
- Two (2) CSEC/CXC passes in Mathematics and English or any equivalent qualification
- A copy of the student’s ID
- One passport photo (digital)
NOTE: All the requirements must be submitted together in a single email before the end of the registration period.
The Portuguese Level 5 is for students who have succesfully completed Portuguese Level 4 or who have been placed at this level based on CSL’s placement test.
This level covers the contents at B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe. The communicative approach is applied in all language for international communication courses.
Participants will develop the four language skills, i.e. listening, reading, writing and speaking simultaneously while learning grammatical structures and vocabulary related to the level as well as an appreciation of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
Schedule:
- Class duration: 2 hrs
- Lessons per week: 5
- Course duration: 6 weeks
- Age: 18+
Admission Requirements:
- Completed registration form
- Two (2) CSEC/CXC passes in Mathematics and English or any equivalent qualification
- A copy of the student’s ID
- One passport photo (digital)
NOTE: All the requirements must be submitted together in a single email before the end of the registration period.
The Portuguese Level 6 is for students who have succesfully completed Portuguese Level 5 or who have been placed at this level based on CSL’s placement test.
This level covers the contents at B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe. The communicative approach is applied in all language for international communication courses.
Participants will develop the four language skills, i.e. listening, reading, writing and speaking simultaneously while learning grammatical structures and vocabulary related to the level as well as an appreciation of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
Schedule:
- Class duration: 2 hrs
- Lessons per week: 5
- Course duration: 6 weeks
- Age: 18+
Admission Requirements:
- Completed registration form
- Two (2) CSEC/CXC passes in Mathematics and English or any equivalent qualification
- A copy of the student’s ID
- One passport photo (digital)
NOTE: All the requirements must be submitted together in a single email before the end of the registration period.
The Portuguese Level 7 is for students who have succesfully completed Portuguese Level 6 or who have been placed at this level based on CSL’s placement test.
This level covers the contents at B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe. The communicative approach is applied in all language for international communication courses.
Participants will develop the four language skills, i.e. listening, reading, writing and speaking simultaneously while learning grammatical structures and vocabulary related to the level as well as an appreciation of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
Schedule:
- Class duration: 2 hrs
- Lessons per week: 5
- Course duration: 6 weeks
- Age: 18+
Admission Requirements:
- Completed registration form
- Two (2) CSEC/CXC passes in Mathematics and English or any equivalent qualification
- A copy of the student’s ID
- One passport photo (digital)
NOTE: All the requirements must be submitted together in a single email before the end of the registration period.
The Portuguese Level 8 is for students who have succesfully completed Portuguese Level 7 or who have been placed at this level based on CSL’s placement test.
This level covers the contents at B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe. The communicative approach is applied in all language for international communication courses.
Participants will develop the four language skills, i.e. listening, reading, writing and speaking simultaneously while learning grammatical structures and vocabulary related to the level as well as an appreciation of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
Schedule:
- Class duration: 2 hrs
- Lessons per week: 5
- Course duration: 6 weeks
- Age: 18+
Admission Requirements:
- Completed registration form
- Two (2) CSEC/CXC passes in Mathematics and English or any equivalent qualification
- A copy of the student’s ID
- One passport photo (digital)
NOTE: All the requirements must be submitted together in a single email before the end of the registration period.
The Portuguese Level 9 is for students who have succesfully completed Portuguese Level 8 or who have been placed at this level based on CSL’s placement test.
This level covers the contents at B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe. The communicative approach is applied in all language for international communication courses.
Participants will develop the four language skills, i.e. listening, reading, writing and speaking simultaneously while learning grammatical structures and vocabulary related to the level as well as an appreciation of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
Schedule:
- Class duration: 2 hrs
- Lessons per week: 5
- Course duration: 6 weeks
- Age: 18+
Admission Requirements:
- Completed registration form
- Two (2) CSEC/CXC passes in Mathematics and English or any equivalent qualification
- A copy of the student’s ID
- One passport photo (digital)
NOTE: All the requirements must be submitted together in a single email before the end of the registration period.
- Professionals who wish to expand their career opportunities by acquiring the ability to work cross-culturally
- Professionals who wish to work with Portuguese -speaking professionals
- Professionals looking to prepare themselves for a competitive global market
Some of the evaluation components include group projects, assignments, oral presentations and tests in the four language skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.
At the end of each level, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion awarded by the CSL. In order to obtain a Pass, students must obtain at least 60% of the overall grade.
International certification is obtained by way of external examinations.
DISCLAIMER:
- There is a non-negotiable $US 75.00 bank charge for all transfers from non local bank accounts.
- The School will not be responsible for transfer of money in wrong account. Please double check the details before sending.
Submission of payment receipt:
- A copy of the relevant payment receipt must be submitted by the deadline aforesaid with the following information:
student name, course name, purpose of payment, voucher/transit no. and bank name.
COST
- Registration fee (non-refundable): $US 32 ($TT 220)
- Late registration fee (if applicable): $US 16 ($TT 110)
- Instructional materials: TBA
TUITION FEES
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|
$US 535 / $TT 3600 | $US 535 / $TT 3600 | $US 535 / $TT 3600 |
| Level 4 | Level 6 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|
$US 575 / $TT 3900 | $US 575 / $TT 3900 | $US 575 / $TT 3900 |
| Level 7 | Level 8 | Level 9 |
|---|---|---|
$US 575 / $TT 3900 | $US 575 / $TT 3900 | $US 575 / $TT 3900 |