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Length
12 - 52 weeks
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Cultural Immersion Language Immersion Study Abroad

Program Details

Program Type
Direct Enrollment
Timeframe
Academic Year Fall Spring
Housing
Host Family
Language
Portuguese
Age Min.
15
Age Max
18

Pricing

Starting Price
8260
Price Details
- Administration fees
- Host school placement, school books and transportation to school
- Host family accommodation with full board
- Airport pick up and transfer on arrival and departure (except domestic transfer if the host family lives far away from Lisbon)
- Orientation on arrival by the local coordinator
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program
What's Included
Accommodation Airport Transfers Meals
What's Not Included
Airfare SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance Visa
Jun 01, 2020
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About Program

Study abroad in Portugal with Nacel!

This program is open to English native speakers wishing to explore Portugal and its rich culture and history while improving their Portuguese language skills.

You'll take classes at a local Portuguese school and stay with a Portuguese host family. As your Portuguese language skills improve, you'll feel increasingly invested in your host country. Outside of the classroom, you'll explore Portugal's cities and learn about the country's rich culture and customs. Your time in Portugal will be spent forming friendships and experiences that can last a lifetime.

Be different: Opt for a student exchange in Portugal with Nacel.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with Nacel Educational Travel for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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High school in Portugal

Program Highlights

  • Open to native English speakers with a limited knowledge of Portuguese
  • An exchange program rich of culture and history.
  • Low cost program: you are welcome in volunteer families and public schools.
  • 24 hours emergency service and support of your local coordinator.
  • Common extracurricular activities with local Portuguese students.

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Staff Interviews

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Amanda Burstall

Program
High School Exchange Program in Portugal
Amanda Burstall works for Nacel International, a French company with over 50 years of experience with educational language travel. She advises students and parents on the study programs that Nacel offers, and organizes individual bookings with local coordinators around the world. Amanda has lived and worked in four countries and traveled extensively. She speaks French, English and Spanish and her 20 years of professional experience have been in the service of education.
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What position do you hold at Nacel International? What has been your career path so far?

I am Nacel's international Program Manager - my job is to advise students and parents, from all countries (outside France and Spain), who are looking for a study program abroad. This ranges from short homestay programs to high school exchanges, and includes language schools and language courses around the world. Previously, I worked for large publishing companies, such as the BBC in the UK, to elaborate online study programs for schools. I have an in depth understanding of education and a broad cultural background from which I draw from to advise students on the best options according to their requirements.

Did YOU study abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

I am completely bilingual in French and English thanks to my unique family background, born in France of English parents. I did my primary education in France, my secondary education in England, and my university studies at New York University. I have since worked in all three countries. Also, I have been learning Spanish for the last four years and starting to get the hang of it! I have traveled all over the world, to just about every destination that we offer to our students. I find that the most exciting part of any journey is meeting local people and learning about their cultures. The reason I love my job is because all our programs offer the possibility for cultural immersion.

What does the future hold for Nacel - any exciting new programs to share?

The most exciting development at Nacel, in the past year, is that we can now offer our high school exchange programs directly to individual students. In the past, this was only possible through local agencies. This represents a savings to families and we hope it will enable more students to take advantage of these types of programs. We also have an exciting new program in the United Kingdom for the 16 to 19 age bracket; it is a short academic program from 13 to 31 weeks aimed at the discovery of the English education system and culture without committing to a year-long 'A' level or IB course of study.

What about the future of the high school abroad industry? How do you think international education will change over the next 10 years?

Globalization has changed how we perceive other cultures. Today's work force is no longer made up of tourists - it requires global citizens, who can relate to their international business partners on a personal level. One of the best ways to become a global citizen is to benefit from cultural and academic exchanges from a young age. The high costs of these programs is a barrier and new methods of financing will need to emerge to develop a workforce capable of relationship building. In Europe, there is a high degree of mobility thanks to the Erasmus funding program, though, similar initiatives are needed worldwide.

About Nacel Educational Travel

Founded in 1957, we have more than 65 years of experience in educational language travel. This experience is our best ally in helping our students get the most out of their trip abroad. Nacel's clients come from very diverse backgrounds, both national and international. Nacel Educational Travel's programs bring students together to travel abroad...

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