TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. School..........................................intro 4. Courses........................................programs offered - instruction 5. Courses cont...............................“celp-bras” exam - medical program 6. Courses cont...............................medical program schedule 7. Courses cont...............................medical program schedule cont. 8. Courses cont...............................volunteer work - portuguese and soccer/music/photography 9. Courses cont...............................Bildungsurlaub - USAF 10. Activities......................................school and cultural activities 11. Activities......................................Olinda and its Carnival 12. Accommodation.........................host families 13. Accommodation cont................other types of accommodation 14. Fees and Dates...........................prices 2015 15. Fees and Dates cont..................prices 2015 cont. 16. Fees and Dates cont..................fees for carnival 2015 - start dates and holidays 17. Terms and Contitions.................various 18. Terms and Contitions cont........various cont. 19. Location/ Contact Us.................general
Front cover photos: Top left: Streets of Olinda Top right: Recife’s coastline Bottom left: Convento de São Francisco Bottom right: Carnaval em Olinda
The creation of Olinda School in 2010 was the result of a partnership between two Brazilians & an Australian. The former teacher, Student relationship became a business venture when they combined to build the only purpose built school for foreigners in Brazil. We are proud to present the Olinda Portuguese Language School. We offer our students accuracy in the instruction of Portuguese. We pride ourselves on giving our students an experience that exceeds their expectations. Our attention to the individual students needs is our paramount concern. What sets us apart from other schools is the care we provide to our students. Their well being and positive feedback is what motivates us. The city of Olinda is a historical colonial city with cobbled hilly roads and colorful houses, which is popular with the artistic, creative & musical community. UNESCO declared it a Historical site in 1982. Simply put, it is a beautiful place. For those students that prefer the pulse of a big city, Recife with its beautiful beaches is just a 10-minute bus/taxi ride away. Olinda School is not just a place where you come to learn Portuguese. We provide free internet services including wifi and students can use our kitchen facilities at any time. Our host families take the students to school on their first day, just like their mother probably would. In the unlikely event a student becomes ill or is in need of medical attention we accompany them to the Doctor/ hospital and remain with them until they are well enough to return. Whatever the challenge presented to us , we are prepared and experienced to handle it. From the time that the students are with us, we treat them as one of us. www.olindaschool.com.br 3
We offer regular courses in Portuguese Language Instruction for Foreigners in both group and private lessons, for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. For the best learning experience, the group courses are limited to a maximum of 6 people per class, and class meets Monday through Friday. Private lessons are available for new or advanced students, and professionals who have a specific focus in either verbal or written communication, or in particular themes and vocabularies. Private lessons are perfect for people who have only a short time for language training. These classes also meet Monday through Friday. Non-beginner students and private programs can start on any Monday. For absolute beginner, check our website.
Group Instruction Group Intensive 1: Students attend four 50-minute classes every weekday. In total, 20 classes per week. Group Intensive 2: Students attend four 50-minute classes every morning, and two 50-minute classes every afternoon. In total, 30 classes per week. Private Instruction Private Intensive 1: Students attend four 50-minute classes every weekday. In total, 20 classes per week. Private Intensive 2: Students attend four 50-minute classes every morning, and two 50-minute classes every afternoon. In total, 30 classes per week.
The course material is included. Other programs offered Preparation for “Celpe-Bras� Exam Medical Program Volunteer Work Portuguese and Soccer Portuguese and Music Portuguese and Photography Bildungsurlaub
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Private VIP: Students attend four 50-minute classes every morning, and two 50-minute classes during lunch with the instructor. After lunch, the student attends another four 50-minute classes in the afternoon. In total, 50 classes per week. Students and instructors will determine the number of activities to be completed outside of class.
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Medical Program This course takes place throughout the year, except during the first half of January and the second half of July. The course lasts a minimum of four weeks and may be extended at the discretion of the student.
Preparation for “Celpe-Bras” Exam This course is exclusively given to prepare students for the “Celpe-Bras” exam (Certificate of Proficiency in the Portuguese Language for Foreigners), a certification that is given to foreigners who perform well on the exam developed by the Ministry of Education. The student will have classes every afternoon. Classes will be private, and will contain 2 50-minute lessons. In total, the student will have 10 classes per week. This course aims to prepare students by administering activities developed according to the methodology of the exam itself. The “Celpe-Bras” is accepted internationally by firms and institutions of higher education as proof of competency in Portuguese, and in Brazil, is required by universities for entrance in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The course includes two weeks of intensive Portuguese classes and lectures on health addressing tropical diseases, public health, the government’s Family Health Program (PSF) and the doctor-patient relationship. The goal of this program is to engage the student and help them understand the reality of public health in Brazil. For this reason the student will conduct a survey of the most common diseases in a number of different local communities, prepare and develop prevention workshops and produce a final report listing the difficulties faced by these communities when they need to access the public health system, specifically the PSF. Students will have the opportunity to work with the Instituto Solidare in Recife. In order for students to gain a broader understanding of the reality of Brazilian public health they will also work in a small town in the interior of Pernambuco, Panelas. Upon arrival, students will be entitled to transportation from the airport to their homestay.
This exam is given in Brazil and other countries with the support of the Minister for Foreign Relations. Here in Pernambuco, the exam is administered at UFPE—Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Enrollment in this course does not qualify students to participate in the Celpe-Bras exam, and before they enroll here, they should note exam information and requirements, such as the payment of fees. We can help them with their registration. The duration of this course really depends on the application of the student. We will train them up to a level that we know will pass the Test to gain their Certificate of Proficiency in the Portuguese Language for Foreigners. We have not had a student fail the test. www.olindaschool.com.br 5
This course is divided into two parts. Part One: In the first two weeks, students will have four 50-minute group classes of Portuguese language instruction, every morning Monday through Friday. On two afternoons, the student will take classes in Tropical Diseases, Public Health, Introduction to the Family Health Program of the Federal Government and doctor-patient relationship. They will also visit the Instituto Solidare where they will receive training and be involved in conducting a survey of the most common diseases among the public in the communities served by the organization. Part Two: For the second part of the course students will work in the Instituto Solidare communities in Recife and Panelas. During this period they will deliver workshops, conduct the survey, finalize their reports and update the program Facebook page. Medical Program Schedule Week 1 Day 1 8:00-9:30h –Language placement test and orientation (general procedures) 9:30-11:50h –Portuguese lessons 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00h –School activity Day 2 8:00-11:50h –Portuguese lessons 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-15:00h –Workshop: Public health and definition of field activities (survey and mapping) Day 3 8:00-11:50h –Portuguese lessons 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Visit to the Instituto Solidare Day 4 8:00-11:50h –Portuguese lessons 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-15:00h –Workshop: Family health and doctor-patient relationship. Training in how to use survey of the most common diseases among the public served by the Instituto Solidare Day 5 8:00-11:50h –Portuguese lessons
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12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Visit to the Instituto Solidare: Survey the most common diseases among the public served by the Instituto Solidare (ZEIS Cavaleiro) Day 6 Weekend excursion Day 7 Free time Week 2 Day 8 8:00-11:50h –Portuguese lessons 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Visit to the Instituto Solidare: Survey the most common diseases among the public served by the Instituto Solidare (ZEIS Cavaleiro) (continuation) Day 9 8:00-11:50h –Portuguese lessons 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-15:00h –Workshop: Tropical diseases Day 10 8:00-11:50h –Portuguese lessons 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Visit to the Instituto Solidare: Survey the most common diseases among the public served by the Instituto Solidare (ZEIS Cavaleiro) (continuation) Day 11 8:00-11:50h –Portuguese lessons 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-15:00h –Workshop: Tropical diseases (continuation) Day 12 8:00-11:50h –Portuguese lessons 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Visit to the Instituto Solidare: Survey the most common diseases among the public served by the Instituto Solidare (ZEIS Cavaleiro) (continuation) Day 13 Weekend excursion Day 14 Free time
back to top ^ Week 3 Day 15 8:00-11:50h –Visit to the institute Solidare: Conduct workshops with the public in the Instituto Solidare (ZEIS Cavaleiro) 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Conduct workshops with the public in the Instituto Solidare (ZEIS Cavaleiro) (continuation) Day 16 8:00-11:50h –Visit to the institute Solidare: Conduct workshops with the public in the Instituto Solidare (ZEIS Cavaleiro) 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Conduct workshops with the public in the Instituto Solidare (ZEIS Cavaleiro) (continuation) Day 17 8:00-11:50h –Visit to the institute Solidare: Conduct workshops with the public in the Instituto Solidare (ZEIS Cavaleiro) 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h – Preparation of the community report Day 18 8:00h –Go to Instituto Solidare 10:00-12:00h –Travel to Panelas 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Survey of the most common diseases among the public served by Instituto Solidare (Panelas)
Day 23 8:00-12:00h –Conduct workshops with the public in the Instituto Solidare (Panelas) 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Conduct workshops with the public in the Instituto Solidare (Panelas) (continuation) Day 24 8:00-12:00h –Preparation of the community report (Panelas) 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-16:30h –Travel to Recife Day 25 8:00-11:50h –Visit to Portuguese Language School and evaluation of the program 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00h –Free time Day 26 Free time Day 27 Free time Day 28 Free time/Departure
Day 19 8:00-12:00h –Survey of the most common diseases among the public served by Instituto Solidare (Panelas) (continuation) 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Survey of the most common diseases among the public served by Instituto Solidare (Panelas) (continuation) Day 20 8:00-12:00h –Survey of the most common diseases among the public served by Instituto Solidare (Panelas) (continuation) 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Survey of the most common diseases among the public served by Instituto Solidare (Panelas) (continuation) Day 21 8:00-12:00h –Survey of the most common diseases among the public served by Instituto Solidare (Panelas) (continuation) 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Survey of the most common diseases among the public served by Instituto Solidare (Panelas) (continuation) Week 4 Day 22 8:00-12:00h –Conduct workshops with the public in the Instituto Solidare (Panelas) 12:00-13:00h –Lunch break 13:00-17:00h –Conduct workshops with the public in the Instituto Solidare (Panelas) (continuation)
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Portuguese and Music Our popular music course runs for a minimum of four weeks.
Volunteer Work Our Volunteer program involves placing students in Orphanages & children’s safe houses for abused children. This program is can be emotional for students as the children are always happy to see a “gringo” face. When the time comes to leave we know from personal experience that this can be a very emotional experience. Students will be at the service of the House Director. Things they might be expected to assist in would include maintenance, cleaning & cooking. The rest of the time would be spent playing with the kids. The program lasts 4 weeks normally but we can be flexible with this as the Orphanages are very welcoming when foreign students visit. A minimum level of basic Portuguese is essential. Portuguese and Soccer Our portuguese and Soccer (football to us) course lasts 4 weeks. The student will have afternoon soccer practice twice a week with a professional coach. Depending on their capabilities, the student will be invited to play with a team of the coaches selection. Our soccer teacher is graduated in physical education. He is a personal trainer and coaches a local team here in Olinda. He keeps a project for underprivileged children involving the sport to teach discipline and focus. He is your classic Brazilian, crazy about soccer.
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In addition to the 4 Portuguese lessons in the morning the students will have percussion classes in the afternoon twice a week. We will arrange for jam sessions with a local bands and depending on the ability of the student, they might be invited to play live with the Band. Unfortunately during Carnaval local Bands are fully booked so arranging spare time with them may be difficult. This course is made with the support of local artists; their vast knowledge in the field of Brazilian Folk music makes them excellents teachers. They have bands, do workshops and lead social projects with the children of Olinda. They know everybody in the live music scene here in Olinda, so whatever your instrument of choice is, they can find a band for you to play with. Portuguese and Photography Our Portuguese and Photography course is a 4-week program. Our teacher has worked as a photographer since 1989, when she chose to follow in her fathers footsteps. Students will join her at her studio and be taught the basics of professional photography before going on site, taking shots of Olinda & Recife. Students will learn the basics of professional photography, conduct photo shoots around Olinda & Recife and visit exhibitions of local photographers. Students need to supply their own equipment.
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Bildungsurlaub “Bildungsurlaub” (educational leave) is an educational program for professional or political education offered by several German federal states to employees working in Germany.
They have a teaching plan that supports the students’ learning progress and a maximum number of students per class. That is why Olinda Portuguese Language School is among the select group of schools certified for “Bildungsurlaub” by the German’s federal state authorities around the world.
Employees working in 11 German federal states have the right to take one or two paid weeks a year for training in a school certified by the governments of Germany’s federal states. It is part of the right for annual training and for that reason these days are not considered vacation. Schools certified by Bildungsurlaub guarantee quality of service and lodging.
If you are German, or you know German people interested in learning Portuguese through this scholarship program of “Bildungsurlaub”, and you would like to take one of these courses on a specific date, do not hesitate to contact us.
For Olinda Portuguese Language School it is an important achievement to receive the official Bildungsurlaub recognition in Germany. Our intensive courses (30 classes per week) are certified for “Bildungsurlaub”. We offer intensive courses both in general Portuguese for different levels and Portuguese for specific purposes: Portuguese plus business, Preparation for “Celpe-Bras” Exam and Brazilian culture.These intensive courses combine the learning of this foreign language with cultural, social, political and historical topics about Brazil.
Following an audit from the United States consulate in 2012. Our School, Accommodation and programs were approved by them and as a result we are proud to advise that we continue to provide first class services to their personnel in the instruction of the Portuguese Language.
United States Air Force
We have designed a program that is specific for them.
Olinda Portuguese Language School‘s programs present a top-quality process where the students are active in their learning. Our methodology has been designed to teach a progressive and intensive course stimulating interaction and communication in the classroom and in real situations, promoting the use of active and contextualized grammar. Most of the year we offer Portuguese classes in small groups (six students maximum), which can be combined with cultural courses or courses with specific purposes. Classes for all levels and begin every week. Schools certified for“Bildungsurlaub” meet quality requirements in the teaching of Portuguese. They have adequate resources for teaching and a team of teachers with appropriate training as well as high quality study material. www.olindaschool.com.br 9
“Learn more than just our language.” This phrase accurately conveys our view on language instruction. We believe that immersion in the culture is necessary for the student’s learning experience to be complete. Olinda School organizes cultural activities in the cities of Olinda and Recife. We visit open-air markets, restaurants, museums, bookstores, churches, soccer matches and more. We also hold events during the week in our school on topics such as Brazilian culture, dance, cinema, and capoeira. We organize weekend excursions and beach outings. Some of the beaches voted the best in Brazil are nearby. We have the perfect location in Olinda , the student is within walking distance of everything they might need day or night. A short 10 minute drive and we are in the heart of Recife , the 5th largest city in Brazil. Recife provides students with everything you would expect from a big city. Our aim at Olinda School is to provide every student with an experience that exceeds their expectations.
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Week’s Activities in School Capoeira Instruction Dance Instruction Music Instruction Brazilian Culture Class Brazilian Cine Sessions Brazilian Cooking Class International Dinner These activities are held once a week at the school in the afternoon and are free of charge.
Activities in Olinda and Recife City Tour of Historical Site of Olinda City Tour of Old Recife Bossa Nova’s Night Visit to Pátio São Pedro Visit to museums of Olinda Visit to Oficina Francisco Brennand Samba Night Visit to Instituto Ricardo Brennand Olinda’s Serenade Visit to Casa da Cultura Chorinho’s Night Visit to Museu do Homem do Nordeste Terça Incidental
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Olinda and its Carnival The city teems with dance performances, and rhythms of frevo and maracatu, poems and poets, painters and paintings, beautiful Baroque architecture, and historic churches. Here, you can find world-renowned restaurants and taste the most delicious food, ranging from the regional with its delightful simplicity, to the finest international cuisine. From the highest points you can experience a wonderful panorama of the city of Olinda. As well, we have the famous Carnaval, an important part of our heritage.
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Brazilians are famous for their hospitality. The staff of The Olinda Portuguese Language School strive to make you feel at home during your stay in Brazil as you learn our language, get to know our culture, and enjoy this memorable experience. Our accommodation options include home stay, hostel, hotel or apartment. The most popular choice and highly recommended option is the Homestay with a Brazilian family. Our experienced Host families will provide: A true Brazilian experience Opportunities to meet locals Allow students to experience local cuisine More opportunities to speak Portuguese Our host families will: Have WIFI Be within 800 meters from the school Walk with the student to the school on their first day Provide students with their own house key to come and go as they please Have a bedroom with: bed, closet or dresser, fan or air conditioning and study table Have bed linens Provide laundry for the student once a week. Have hot shower Suggestion to bring: own towel, toiletries, laundry bag All of our host families have been selected by us and as a matter of interest accepted by the US Air Force as suitable accommodation for their personnel.
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Other Type of Accommodation Details Olinda Portuguese Language School, in addition to the host families, also offers other types of accommodation for its students such as a hostel or an apartment. Bookings, prices and conditions to be confirmed 45 days prior to the start date. Casa de Chica Casa de Chica is a boutique guesthouse located in the heart of Olinda. Description: the suites have bed, TV lcd 19 inch, minibar, air conditioner and wireless internet. The room service will provide: towels and bed linens. Includes breakfast daily. Canto dos Artistas Canto dos Artistas is a boutique guesthouse located in the heart of Olinda. Description: The rooms have bed, air conditioner or fan, lockable cabinet and TV. Wireless internet is available within the hostel. The kitchen is available for guests. The room service will provide: towels and bed linens. Includes breakfast daily. Rent Apartament The bookings are done 45 days prior arrival by 50% of payment and it is not refundable (because they have a high demand). This option has 5% of rental service fee. The apartments in front of the beach and is around a 15 minute walk from the school. They have rooms with a fan or with air conditioning, dependent on availability. Description: Deluxe room, refrigerator, air conditioning or fan, LED TV 32�, stove, utensils, bills included: water, electricity and condominium tax. www.olindaschool.com.br 13
Prices 2015 All prices in USD A: Host family/single room/breakfast and dinner B: Host family/single room/breakfast C: Inn/single room/breakfast Group Intensive 1 1 week(s) 2 week(s) 3 week(s) 4 week(s) 6 week(s) 8 week(s) 12 week(s) 16 week(s) 24 week(s) Extra week (24+)
Course Homestay 240 400 240 730 480 1,060 720 1,390 960 2,014 1,440 2,638 1,920 3,886 2,880 5,134 3,840 7,630 5,760 312 240
Price A 640 1,210 1,780 2,350 3,454 4,558 6,766 8,974 13,390 552
Course Homestay 220 400 220 730 440 1,060 660 1,390 880 2,014 1,320 2,638 1,760 3,886 2,640 5,134 3,520 7,630 5,280 312 220
Price B 620 1,170 1,720 2,270 3,334 4,398 6,526 8,654 12,910 532
Course 400 730 1,060 1,390 2,014 2,638 3,886 5,134 7,630 312
Hostel 630 630 1,260 1,890 2,520 3,780 5,040 7,560 10,080 15,120 630
Price C * 1,030 1,990 2,950 3,910 5,794 7,678 11,446 15,214 22,750 942
Group Intensive 2 1 week(s) 2 week(s) 3 week(s) 4 week(s) 6 week(s) 8 week(s) 12 week(s) 16 week(s) 24 week(s) Extra week (24+)
572 1,028 1,485 1,940 2,840 3,740 5,540 7,340 10,940 450
240 480 720 960 1,440 1,920 2,880 3,840 5,760 240
812 1,508 2,205 2,900 4,280 5,660 8,420 11,180 16,700 690
572 1,028 1,485 1,940 2,840 3,740 5,540 7,340 10,940 450
220 440 660 880 1,320 1,760 2,640 3,520 5,280 220
792 1,468 2,145 2,820 4,160 5,500 8,180 10,860 16,220 670
572 1,028 1,485 1,940 2,840 3,740 5,540 7,340 10,940 450
630 1,260 1,890 2,520 3,780 5,040 7,560 10,080 15,120 630
1,202 2,288 3,375 4,460 6,620 8,780 13,100 17,420 26,060 1,080
Private Tuition 1 (20) 1 week(s 2 week(s 3 week(s 4 week(s 6 week(s 8 week(s 12 week(s) Extra week (12+)
1,078 2,068 3,058 4,048 6,008 7,968 11,888 980
240 480 720 960 1,440 1,920 2,880 240
1,318 2,548 3,778 5,008 7,448 9,888 14,768 1,220
1,078 2,068 3,058 4,048 6,008 7,968 11,888 980
220 440 660 880 1,320 1,760 2,640 220
1,298 2,508 3,718 4,928 7328 9,728 14,528 1,200
1,078 2,068 3,058 4,048 6,008 7,968 11,888 980
630 1,260 1,890 2,520 3,780 5,040 7,560 630
1,708 3,328 4,948 6,568 9,788 13,008 19,448 1,610
Private Tuition 2 (30) 1 week(s 2 week(s 3 week(s 4 week(s 6 week(s 8 week(s) 12 week(s) Extra week (12+
1,474 2,843 4,213 5,582 8,266 10,950 16,318 1,342
240 480 720 960 1,440 1,920 2,880 240
1,714 3,323 4,933 6,542 9,706 12,870 19,198 1,582
1,474 2,843 4,213 5,582 8,266 10,950 16,318 1,342
220 440 660 880 1,320 1,760 2,640 220
1,694 3,283 4,873 6,462 9,586 12,710 18,958 1,562
1474 2,843 4,213 5,582 8,266 10,950 16,318 1,342
630 1,260 1,890 2,520 3,780 5,040 7,560 630
2,104 4,103 6,103 8,102 12,046 15,990 23,878 1,972
Private VIP (50) 1 week(s 2 week(s 3 week(s 4 week(s 6 week(s) 8 week(s) 12 week(s) Extra week (12+
2,123 4,200 6,248 8,327 12,441 16,555 24,783 2,057
240 480 720 960 1,440 1,920 2,880 240
2,363 4,680 6,968 9,287 13,881 18,475 27,663 2,297
2,123 4,200 6,248 8,327 12,441 16,555 24,783 2,057
220 440 660 880 1,320 1,760 2,640 220
2,343 4,640 6,908 9,207 13,761 18,315 27,423 2,277
2,123 4,200 6,248 8,327 12,441 16,555 24,783 2,057
630 1,260 1,890 2,520 3,780 5,040 7,560 630
2,753 5,460 8,138 10,847 16,221 21,595 32,343 2,687
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2,200 3,000 3,800 5,400 400
960 1,440 1,920 2,880 240
3,160 4,440 5,720 8,280 640
2,200 3,000 3,800 5,400 400
880 1,320 1,760 2,640 220
3080 4,320 5,560 8,040 620
2,200 3,000 3,800 5,400 400
2,520 3,780 5,040 7,560 630
4,720 6,780 8,840 12,960 1,030
Portuguese + Music (Percussion) 4 week(s 2,200 6 week(s 3,000 8 week(s 3,800 12 week(s 5,400 Extra week (12+) 400
960 1,440 1,920 2,880 240
3,160 4,440 5,720 8,280 640
2,200 3,000 3,800 5,400 400
880 1,320 1,760 2,640 220
3,080 4,320 5,560 8,040 620
2,200 3,000 3,800 5,400 400
2,520 3,780 5,040 7,560 630
4,720 6,780 8,840 12,960 1,030
Portuguese + Photography 4 week(s 6 week(s 8 week(s 12 week(s Extra week (12+)
2,200 3,000 3,800 5,400 400
960 1,440 1,920 2,880 240
3,160 4,440 5,720 8,280 640
2,200 3,000 3,800 5,400 400
880 1,320 1,760 2,640 220
3,080 4,320 5,560 8,040 620
2,200 3,000 3,800 5,400 400
2,520 3,780 5,040 7,560 630
4,720 6,780 8,840 12,960 1,030
Preparation for CELPE-BRAS Exam 4 week(s 2,200 6 week(s 3,000 8 week(s 3,800 10 week(s 4,600 12 week(s 5,400 Extra week (12+) 400
960 1,440 1,920 2,400 2,880 240
3,160 4,440 5,720 7,000 8,280 640
2,200 3,000 3,800 4,600 5,400 400
880 1,320 1,760 2,200 2,640 220
3,080 4,320 5,560 6,800 8,040 620
2200 3000 3800 4600 5,400 400
2520 3780 5040 6300 7,560 630
4,720 6,780 8,840 10,900 12,960 1,030
Portuguese + Voluntary work 1 (for Beginners) 8 week(s) 12 week(s) 16 week(s 24 week(s) Extra week (24+)
A 2,930 4,393 5,857 8,785 366
*In this course half the number of weeks is dedicated to learning the language and the other half to volunteer work. + Host family/single room/ breakfast and dinner.Please, consult us for this course for intermediate/ advanced students.
Options/Extras Extra night with host family Airport transfer (on arrival Airport transfer (round trip) Homestay Bed, Breakfast and Dinner per week Homestay Bed, Breakfast per week Homestay just Bed per week Inn, Breakfast per week * Registration Fee
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Fees for Carnival 2015 - Feb 16th to 20th 2015
Included in price:
All prices in USD
Language course & course material
Homestay 240- Host family/single room/breakfast and dinner Homestay 220- Host family/single room/breakfast Homestay 190- Host family/single room
Accommodation Certificate Once per week: Capoeira Instruction, Dance Instruction, Music Instruction Cinema Sessions, Cooking Classes and Brazilian Culture Instruction
This fee refers only to the accommodation, our prices for courses during 2015 will not change in this period.
The Institute
The school will be closed at this time, is not possible to book courses during this week, but students can book accommodations normally and enjoy this Brazilian party.
• Enrollments/accomodation: Norman Monteiro - norman@olindaschool.com.br
Start Dates and Holidays 2015
• Marketing Manager: Justin McPherson - justin@olindaschool.com.br
Starting dates Beginners: 05.01 / 19.01 / 02.02 / 23.02 / 09.03 / 23.03 / 06.04 / 20.04 / 04.05 / 18.05 / 01.06 / 15.06 / 29.06 / 13.07 / 27.07 / 10.08 / 24.08 / 08.09 / 21.09 / 05.10 / 19.10 / 03.11 / 16.11 / 30.11 / 14.12 / 28.12.2015 Starting dates non-Beginners and private courses: 05.01 / 12.01 / 19.01 / 26.01 / 02.02 / 09.02 / 23.02 / 02.03 / 09.03 / 16.03 / 23.03 / 30.03 / 06.04 / 13.04 / 20.04 / 27.04 / 04.05 / 11.05 / 18.05 / 25.05 / 01.06 / 08.06 / 15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 10.08 / 17.08 / 24.08 / 31.08 / 08.09 / 14.09 / 21.09 / 28.09 / 05.10 / 13.10 / 19.10 / 26.10 / 03.11 / 09.11 / 16.11 / 23.11 / 30.11 / 07.12 / 14.12 / 21.12 / 28.12.2015
• Availabilities inquiries: Norman Monteiro - norman@olindaschool.com.br • School Coordinator: Marcos Ventura - marcos@olindaschool.com.br or contact@olindaschool.com.br • Marketing Assistant: Patrizia Hofstetter - patrizia@olindaschool.com.br • Secretary/Airport Transfers: Kelly Xavier - atendimento@olindaschool.com.br
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 16.02 - 20.02 (Carnaval) / 12.03 / 03.04 / 21.04 / 01.05 / 24.06 / 06.08 / 07.09 / 12.10 / 02.11 / 10.11 / 15.11 / 25.12.2015 Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start. Departure: Saturday following course end. www.olindaschool.com.br
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Terms and Conditions Enrolment The student must (1) fill in the Registration Form online, and (2) provide the payment. Registration will be considered valid when the conditions above are met. The student will receive a confirmation message. Absence and course interruption Olinda School reserves the rights of not making any kind of refund if the student misses classes or decides to drop the course or decide to cancel his/her stay in Brazil. Olinda School may examine extreme cases, such as repatriation for health reasons, or certified illness only. In these cases, the lessons left may be postponed for asecond stay or refunded. Cancellation/Termination policies - Refund ‘Cancellation’ refers to the period up to the start date of the first course you are attending. For cancellations due to visa rejections, a written notification and receipt of relevant supporting documentation must be presented to Olinda School at least 15 days before the arrival date listed on the booking confirmation form. Upon receipt of relevant supporting documentation, 100% of the tuition, accommodation will be refunded. A cancellation fee equivalent to 1 week of accommodation and tuition will apply if documentation is not presented on time. For non-visa-related cancellations and postponements made 15 days or more before the arrival date on the booking confirmation form, 60% of the tuition and 100% of the accommodation fees paid will be refunded. For non-visa-related cancellations and postponements made less than 15 days before the arrival date, 50% of the tuition and accommodation fees paid will be refunded.
In all cases, the express mail fee, registration fee, bank transfer or credit card fee, differences due to currency exchange rate changes, and any other service charged are non-refundable. ‘Termination’ means stopping or leaving all or part of the course or courses booked, including extensions, once the first class has started. In all cases, no refunds will be made after the arrival date listed on the booking confirmation form. Students who terminate their program may not be eligible to receive a certificate of completion. All the cancellation requests must be written and be sent to the director of Olinda School. Please note that cancellations/terminations are very rare. Behavior Should a student show an abnormal behavior or bad intentions against the school, teachers, students, or Brazilian laws, Olinda School reserves the right to exclude him/her from the school at any time. Insurance Students are advised to take out medical and personal insurance before leaving their home country. Olinda School declines all responsibility for thefts, damages or losses. However, the school will not be indifferent to their students, always trying to help them in all situations. Use of Promotional Photographs and Video Footage Olinda School may take promotional photographs and video footage of students in order to use as its promotional material. Should the participant disagree he/she must precisely indicate this in writing on the registration form. www.olindaschool.com.br
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Holidays
Transfer
There will be no extra group classes to compensate for holidays.
Whit this option the student will provide flight number, date, hour (12:00h midday and 00:00h midnight) 15 days before his/her arrival.
If there are 2 holidays during the same week, students will have extra classes to compensate for 1 of those 2 holidays. Students taking private classes will aways have extra classes to compensate for holidays. Accepting this term the student confirms that has the knowledge of the holidays in our country. This information is available on our website. Course Features - The courses may be individual or in groups; prices will vary accordingly. - During busy periods, lessons may be transferred to the afternoon. - One-hour lesson lasts 50 minutes. - Course fee includes: tuition, student advising service and certificates. Cultural Classes No matter the program the students chose, the school offers for free: 1 hour perweek of Capoeira, dance, percussion, culture class, Brazilian cine sessions and cooking classes. These activities take place once a week in a day and time fixed and can not be repeated. The school reserves the right to change these activities at any time or not performing them by force majeure. Accommodation Olinda School can arrange accommodation (hotels, hostels, pousadas or house/apartment rentals) these prices are under consultation 45 days start the course and depend on the high or low seasons. In case of the student decides to stay in a Homestay he/she will receive on the first day at the school the Duties of the Students Document. 18
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When the flights come earlier, the student has to wait for our driver, they have to inform us of delays or cancellation in time to reschedule the service. It is the policy of the airport does not allow parking without flight information. Accurate flight information ensures a smooth start for the students’ learning experience with us.
Olinda is a city within a city. When coming from Recife , the 5th largest city in Brazil , you know exactly when you have arrived in Olinda because the landscape changes. Its colorful buildings and cobbled hilly streets combined with its vibrant atmosphere is immediately apparent. It truly is a city within a city. Its an cultural, artistic place to live and play. All year round Olinda hosts festivals which vary from forró, reggae, samba, & maracatu to poetry and outdoor lectures with speakers invited from various countries. You cannot talk about Olinda without mentioning Carnaval. Its the best free party in the world. Approximately 500,000 people come and join in so it must be good. Our school joins one Bloco every year. The Sambadeiras. There is a story about the origin of how the city of Olinda was named. When the Portuguese aristocrat Duarte Coelho first saw the site of Olinda he said “oh Linda situaçao para construir uma vila” (Oh what a beautiful place to build a town) so the name Olinda was struck. Its a nice story.
For more information about the school, our courses, prices, accommodation, etc. Please contact us at:
Rua Dr. Farias Neves Sobrinho, 163, Bairro Novo, Olinda - PE - Brazil - CEP 53120-420.
(+55) 81 3429-6248
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