Applications now open for Portuguese for Foreigners courses offered by the Andifes IsF (Languages without Borders) Network – Apply by 23 May at noon
The Andifes IsF (Languages Without Borders) Network is accepting applications until 23 May 2025 at noon (Brasília time) for its Selection Process to fill seats in online Portuguese language courses for foreigners. Applications are open to all foreign nationals, whether or not they currently reside in Brazil or are enrolled in an educational institution.
To apply, complete the application form for the desired course (links provided below). At this time, three beginner-level classes are available:
Aspects of Brazilian culture – Class 1 (level A1)
Institution: Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB)
Workload: 32 hours
Days of the Week: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 2 pm
Application Link: Click here
Aspects of Brazilian culture – Class 2 (level A1)
Institution: Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB)
Workload: 32 hours
Days of the Week: Mondays and Tuesdays
Time: 3 pm
Application Link: Click here
Getting to know Brazilian Portuguese I (level A1)
Institution: Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA)
Workload: 32 hours
Days of the Week: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 9:30 am
Application Link: Click here
Each class will accept a maximum of 25 students, with an additional waiting list of 20 candidates per class. Seats will be filled based on three main criteria: order of application submission, language proficiency level (appropriate for the course), and submission of all required documentation.
Applicants may apply for more than one course; however, priority will be given to participants of the Programa de Estudantes-Convênio de Português como Língua Estrangeira (PEC-PLE), currently in academic mobility in Brazil.
The results will be sent via email to the applicants and will also be posted on the websites of the institutions offering the courses. Classes begin on 26 May, following the schedule indicated for each class.
Access the Call for Applications for complete details regarding the required documents, the applicant’s responsibilities, certificate of participation, course calendar and other additional requirements.