Study and Intern in Portugal

  Portugal

• Other Cities in Portugal: 
Faro,  Lisbon

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: All Year Round

Description: Structure of the Program

The Internship Program consists of 2 phases:
* 1st: minimum 6 weeks of Standard Plus Portuguese language (in Faro or Lisbon).
* 2nd: the internship placement, lasting 3 months (in Lisbon).

I Part - Course

The length of the Portuguese-language portion will depend on your starting point and how quickly you can acquire the needed fluency. Written skills test and additional ones will be used to monitor your progress administered to judge readiness for the work period. In order to qualify for the internship placement you must have a high intermediate level of fluency. The minimum length for the Portuguese course is 6 weeks.

Location: Faro, and Lisbon.

II Part: The Internship Period

Professional practice internships are offered in private sector companies, governmental organizations, NGO's, schools, colleges, and universities. The work period will be for 3 months. It may be possible to extend placement if both the employer/sponsor and the intern are in agreement and if there are no legal considerations that would discourage the extension. Placement is made and progress is monitored through our program office. The internship portion of the program may not combine different companies or different cities.

Location: Lisbon

Company Assignment

The most important factor is language skills. The more limited the student's language abilities, the flexible s/he will have to be in terms of placements. We try very hard to match the students' educational background, professional experience, and professional plans, to the internship placement. We contact the student (by e-mail or in person) with one or more possibilities, and descriptions of those internships, and ask the student for comments and to rank the possibilities in order of preference. This helps us ensure appropriate placement. The interviews can take place during the time the student is studying.

Highlights: SR SPECIAL - Receive 10% off total lodging costs for stay in SR Room in Shared Apartment for over 6 weeks

EARLY BOOKINGS - Book and make full payment 65 days before arrival date, and receive 5% discount off tuition cost.

SPRING BREAK SPECIAL - Book and pay before January 31st for travel during the months of March thru April and receive 5% off tuition cost.

        
SUMMER SPECIAL - Book and pay before April 30th for travel during the months of June thru September and receive 5% off tuition cost.

Qualifications: Age 18 -35
Minimum required Portuguese level: intermediary - high (There are language courses offered to improve your language skills)

Cost in US$: 750

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to Portugal Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 5+

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2002