A homestay immersion program to improve your Portuguese in South America!

You can live as a local student and discover the culture, values and traditions of this beautiful country. A Brazilian host family will open the doors of their home to you as a new member of the family. Practice your Portuguese thanks to this full Immersion in Brazil and live the experience of living in a Latin American country!

Study abroad All over the country Brazil
Age from 15 to 20 years old
Language Portuguese
Dates February to December
Length 8 weeks (4 or 6 weeks possible)
Fees from 2090 USD
Overview

Looking for a Portuguese immersion program in Brazil? Live with a Brazilian family and improve your Portuguese fast!

Homestay immersion in Brazil offers teenagers the opportunity to experience the daily life of a host family in Brazil. We assure you that your stay in Brazil with a host family will improve your level of Portuguese thanks to constant immersion in family life and daily interactions with your family members. It is an immersion program in Brazil.

The program lasts 8 weeks (4 or 6 weeks also possible). During the immersion in Brazil, students will be welcomed by their Brazilian host families as if they were a new family member. 

What should I expect from my Homestay in Brazil?

  • The goal of this program is to experience social integration with Brazilians
  • You will live with friendly and welcoming Brazilian families who are looking for an intercultural experience.
  • You will receive 10 hours of Portuguese lessons during their program
  • You can call an emergency phone number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • There is a post-arrival orientation to introduce the student to the Brazilian culture.
  • You will be assisted by the host family and local coordinator to plan your individual itinerary to meet your needs. This can be extra language classes, sightseeing trips with a recommended travel agency, etc.

Location

All over Brazil, but you will be placed in cities from 25,000 people and up. You will not be placed in rural areas.

Come and participate in a Homestay immersion in Brazil with Nacel!

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Activities

Cultural activities vary depending on the destination. By activities, we mean that students accompany their host families on all outings and are assisted in planning individual itineraries that meet their interests.

It is also possible to book day trips or multiple-day excursions once you are with the host family through a highly recommended and safe travel agency that specializes in trips for exchange students. 

Accommodation

Host family, full board. The student will be placed in a safe and pleasant home.
The local coordinator carefully selects and screens the host families. 

Fees

Homestay immersion in Brazil

* Price in US Dollars per participant. 

Not included : Application Fees (65 EUR)

đź’° What's Included in the Price?

  • Administration fees
  • Host family accommodation with full board
  • 10 hours Portuguese class
  • Airport pick-up and transfer from/to the local airport on arrival and departure
  • Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program

đźš« What's Not Included?

  • Round-trip international airfare
  • Travel insurance (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
  • Visa, passport, immigration and medical exam fees
  • Extra activities 
  • Extra language courses
  • Personal phone charge or other personal items
  • Personal expenses and spending money
  • Transfer from GRU airport to host city (190 USD one way)
  • Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
  • Application fee
Eligibility

A minimum of one year of Portuguese language study. 
Age: 15 to 20 years old. 

Participants must show that they are mature enough to participate in the program that requires:

  • Interest in learning about the culture
  • Deep desire to integrate a different family and actively share their everyday life
  • Enthusiasm for improving language communication skills
  • Willingness to make new friends
  • An open and flexible attitude


Frequently Asked Questions

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When you choose one-to-one language lessons at the teacher's home, we carefully select a teacher and their family based on your requirements and provide you with a complete profile. If you feel that the teacher offered or the town are not the right fit for you, we explore alternative options and try our best to accommodate your needs.

When you book a homestay immersion program, while you do not have the option to choose the host family, we strive to match you with the best possible one who is interested in welcoming you into their home for a cultural exchange.