Is the flight included in the price of a language course in Lisbon?

The flight is not included in the prices on this page. It is booked separately, and its price depends on the date, the airline and when you book. Depending on where you fly from and on your destination, the connection is direct or with a stopover. Add it to the budget shown.

Do I need a visa for a language course in Lisbon?

It depends on your nationality, the destination and the length of your stay. The visa, or the travel authorisation that the destination requires, is never included in the prices shown and any fees add to the budget. Check the rule currently in force with the country's official authorities before booking; feel free to ask our team for advice.

Are the prices on this page guaranteed?

The prices on this page are the schools' official rates, recorded on 8 November 2026. They are re-read each time the rates are updated: the price that counts is the one in your quote, calculated on the school's rates at the time of your request. The booking, payment and cancellation conditions are set out in our terms and conditions.

How can I pay less for a language course in Lisbon?

Stay longer. At CIAL, the course costs from 299.00 EUR per week, then from 269.00 EUR per week from 5 weeks. Compare accommodation. The accommodation in the table is a standard formula; the “Accommodation” card above details the other formulas at each school and their starting rate.

CIAL in Lisbon: 2027 prices

2027 prices · official school rates, checked on 8 November 2026Build my quote Ask Sophie my question

In briefAt CIAL (Lisbon), the “General Portuguese Group 4 lessons/day” course costs EUR 1,196 for 4 weeks, and accommodation costs from EUR 200 to EUR 350 per week, depending on the option you choose. The school's fees come on top: see the details below.

Prices checked on 8 November 2026, calculated by the Move & Study quote engine from the school's official catalogue. Prices are shown in EUR (euro), the school's currency.

All CIAL courses in 2027

Every course sold by CIAL, with its exact catalogue name, lessons per week and price for 1, 4, 8 and 12 weeks. Prices are for the course only, outside high season; a dash means that length is not available for that course.

Course-only prices in EUR, before any promotions and excluding fees (listed below). A dash: length not available.
Course	Lessons per week	Hours per week	Minimum length	1 week	4 weeks	8 weeks	12 weeks
General Portuguese Group 4 lessons/day	20	16 h 40 min per week (50-minute lessons)	1 week	EUR 299	EUR 1,196	EUR 2,152	EUR 3,228
General Portuguese Group + Workshop 5 lessons/day	25	20 h 50 min per week (50-minute lessons)	1 week	EUR 390	EUR 1,560	EUR 2,808	EUR 4,212

All CIAL accommodation in 2027

Every accommodation option offered by CIAL, with the room, bathroom, meals, weekly price, placement fee and minimum stay. Prices are outside high season; any seasonal supplement is shown in the last column.

Accommodation-only prices in EUR, per week, outside high season. A dash: information not in the catalogue.
Accommodation	Room	Bathroom	Meals	Price per week	Placement fee	Minimum stay	High season
CIAL Shared Apartment Lisbon Apartment	Single room	Shared bathroom	No meals	EUR 250	EUR 50 (once per stay)	1 week	No supplement
CIAL Shared Apartment Lisbon Apartment	Triple room	Shared bathroom	No meals	EUR 200	EUR 50 (once per stay)	1 week	No supplement
CIAL Student Residence Lisbon Student residence	Single room	Shared bathroom	No meals	EUR 250	EUR 50 (once per stay)	1 week	No supplement
CIAL Student Residence Lisbon Student residence	Single room	Private bathroom	No meals	EUR 325	EUR 50 (once per stay)	1 week	No supplement
CIAL Student Residence Lisbon Student residence	Single room	Private bathroom	No meals	EUR 350	EUR 50 (once per stay)	1 week	No supplement
CIAL Homestay Lisbon Homestay	Single room	Shared bathroom	Breakfast	EUR 225	—	1 week	No supplement

Airport transfers to CIAL

The price of each transfer offered by CIAL, one way and return.

Price per transfer in EUR. The return price is calculated by the quote engine.
Transfer	One way	Both ways
Airport Transfer Lisbon (LIS) - CIAL Lisbon, 1 student	EUR 55	EUR 110
Airport Transfer Lisbon (LIS) - CIAL Lisbon, 2 students arriving together	EUR 60	EUR 120

CIAL fees

These fees are added to the course and accommodation prices; each one is included in the sample budgets below.

Placement fee : EUR 50, once per stay.

Sample budgets at CIAL: 2, 4 and 8 weeks

Three sample stays, calculated by the quote engine: the “General Portuguese Group 4 lessons/day” course with the reference accommodation (“CIAL Homestay Lisbon”), fees included, excluding flights and transfers, outside high season.

Totals in EUR, before any promotions. The last column gives a guide price in euros, calculated by the engine on the date checked.
Length of stay	Course	Accommodation	Fees	Total	Guide price in euros
2 weeks	EUR 598	EUR 450	EUR 0	EUR 1,048	—
4 weeks	EUR 1,196	EUR 900	EUR 0	EUR 2,096	—
8 weeks	EUR 2,152	EUR 1,800	EUR 0	EUR 3,952	—

Frequently asked questions about CIAL prices

How much does a course at CIAL cost in 2027?

At CIAL, the “General Portuguese Group 4 lessons/day” course costs EUR 1,196 for 4 weeks, excluding fees. The course table gives the price of every course (2 in total) for 1, 4, 8 and 12 weeks.

How much is accommodation at CIAL?

Accommodation costs from EUR 200 per week (CIAL Shared Apartment Lisbon) to EUR 350 per week (CIAL Student Residence Lisbon), depending on the option. Each option in the table shows the room, bathroom, meals and minimum stay.

Which fees should I budget for?

Placement fee: EUR 50, once per stay.

How much is the airport transfer?

A one-way transfer costs from EUR 55 to EUR 60 depending on the airport (Airport Transfer Lisbon (LIS) - CIAL Lisbon, 1 student is the lowest), and double that for a return trip, according to the quote engine.

How much should I budget for 4 weeks at CIAL?

A 4-week stay (“General Portuguese Group 4 lessons/day” course, “CIAL Homestay Lisbon” accommodation, fees included) costs EUR 2,096, or about —, excluding flights and transfers.

What is the minimum length of stay?

The “General Portuguese Group 4 lessons/day” course is available from 1 week; the shortest accommodation can be booked from 1 week. A dash in the table marks a length that does not exist for that course.

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Gross prices in the school's currency, before any promotions. Source: the school's official catalogue, calculated by the Move & Study quote engine, checked on 8 November 2026. Amounts in euros are guide figures calculated by the engine on that date and may vary. The exact amount is confirmed in your quote.