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Portuguese Private Tutorial: Definition

Private Portuguese classes are when you meet 1-to-1 with a Portuguese teacher. It can also mean 2-to-1 Portuguese lessons where you and a friend or family member meet with a teacher. Private Portuguese tutorials allow you to shape your learning journey, and decide the content and frequency of your lessons according to your needs.

ILI teacher, Beth, giving a Portuguese lesson.

Program Info

Tuition Fees From $50$85 per hour
Language levels Beginners and up
Location ?
X

Online

Taking classes online means receiving live lessons with your ILI teacher via a video call at a pre-scheduled time.

Online
Minimum age 15
Frequency You decide

Group Size

Average 1
Maximum 2

Course Timings

Duration You decide

Your Private Portuguese Schedule

Our private sessions are designed with your schedule in mind, giving you the flexibility to choose lesson times between 8 am and 9 pm, Monday to Friday.

Dive into the joy of learning at your own pace – decide how long each session lasts and how frequently you want to study with us. It’s as simple as booking the total number of hours that suits your needs. We’ll collaborate with you to create a customized schedule that fits seamlessly into your routine.

Benefits of Private Portuguese

One-on-one Portuguese classes with your own private teacher gives you the best opportunity to:

  • Go at your own pace
  • Focus on the areas of Portuguese where you need the most help
  • Increase your fluency if you already have good Portuguese speaking skills
  • Learn at times and days to suit you and your busy schedule

Our teachers

A lovely line-up of six of ILI's language teachers.
A gathering of ILI’s Portuguese, Spanish, English and Italian teachers.

Our skilled Portuguese instructors have extensive teaching background. They cultivate an immersive learning atmosphere, supporting and encouraging students to start speaking Portuguese right away.

Feedback

“My Portuguese lessons with my instructor are exceptional. His pedagogical approach is solid, and we use our lessons to discuss many important cultural issues, including various Brazilian artistic disciplines.”

Andy Jaffe at his piano.
Andy Jaffe Composer/Arranger/Educator/Author

Program Info

Tuition Fees From $50$85 per hour
Language levels Beginners and up
Location ?
X

Online

Taking classes online means receiving live lessons with your ILI teacher via a video call at a pre-scheduled time.

Online
Minimum age 15
Frequency You decide

Group Size

Average 1
Maximum 2

Course Timings

Duration You decide

Online Format

Online private Portuguese classes with ILI

Our online classes are with a real person, in real time. The lessons are created just for you with your goals in mind.

One big benefit of online classes is that it saves you the logistical hassle of getting to and from the school each lesson. If you’re a very busy person, you also save time by just logging in and out for your lesson.

Northampton, Massachusetts is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) and observes daylight saving time (DST). You can arrange lessons from anywhere in the world, so long as they fit into ILI’s working day. You can check out the compatibility of your time zone here.

If you’re not sure which option is best for you, please contact us and we can discuss this with you.

Costs

Course fees

You can book any amount of hours. Here are some popular choices:

Private, individual 1:1 Portuguese lessons

These are the prices if it’s just you taking Portuguese lessons with your ILI teacher online.

  • 1-hour, one-off Portuguese lesson$85Ideal for a taster lesson
  • 5 hours of Private Portuguese$375
  • 10-hour Private Portuguese course$700Ideal as a refresher or to get some basics
  • 20-hour Private Portuguese course$1,400Good for moving up a level

Private, two-person, 2:1 Portuguese lessons

These are the prices if you are going to take Portuguese lessons with your ILI teacher and a friend, colleague or family member online:

  • 1-hour, one-off Portuguese lesson for two$50 eachGreat to find out how you get on with each other!
  • 5 hours of 2:1 Private Portuguese$225 each
  • 10 hours of 2:1 Private Portuguese$450 each
  • 20-hour 2:1 Private Portuguese course$900 each

If you require a different course duration or a different class time to usual, please get in touch and we’ll tell you what’s possible and provide you with a quote.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We’re certain that you’ll have some questions ahead of launching into a private Portuguese program, and that’s why we’re here to help.

Here are some of the questions we get asked the most. Please use the form below to get in touch, and we’ll be right back to you.

Selected FAQs

Flexibility is one of the many benefits of a private tutorial. As long as the teacher is available, you can set up your tutorial to meet your scheduling needs.

It’s normal to purchase a block of hours and schedule regular lessons with your teacher each week. The length of your private course is then determined by how many hours you purchase.

A private tutorial means one student with one teacher.

1 hour only: $85
Tier 1: 1 to 9 hours of class time at $75.00 per hour
Tier 2: 10 to 19 hours: $70.00 per hour
Tier 3: 20 or more hours: $65.00 per hour
You can purchase any number of tutorial hours. We honor the discounted rate once you accumulate over 9 and again over 19 hours.

In other words, you purchase 5 hours to start at 5 x $75 = $375 then decide to add 5 more which would bring you to 10 accumulated hours. You would then pay the $70 rate ($350)

For cancellations we ask that you give your instructor 24 hours notice. There is no charge the first time you do not attend a confirmed session. After that, any time you do not join a confirmed session, regular charges will apply — even if you send late notification. Refunds are calculated based on the number of hours used and which price tier was reached. For instance: if you purchased 10 hours (10 x $70 = $700, the Tier 2 rate) but only use 7 hours (7 x $75= $525, the Tier 1 rate) your refund will be $175 ($700 – $525)

All teachers are skilled professionals with Master’s Degrees or TESOL certificates and a minimum of one year teaching experience in innovative and student-centered teaching. ILI’s staff has over 100 years of combined experience working with learners from beginning to advanced levels.

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Cancelation & Refund

Cancelation protocol for tutorials:

  • Please be on time.
  • If you know you will be late, please let your tutor know right away by email.
  • If you need to miss a session, please let your tutor know 24 hours in advance. If a 24-hour notice is not possible, regular charges will apply.
  • If you do not attend a confirmed session, regular charges will apply — even if you send late notification.
  • If your tutor has to cancel a session, you will not be charged.
  • Please remember to confirm your next meeting with your tutor at the end of each session.
  • Questions? Send Heather an email message (heather@ili.edu)

Tutorial Refund Policy

Refunds are calculated based on the number of hours used and which price tier was reached. For instance: if you purchased 10 hours (10 x $70 = $700, the Tier 2 rate) but only use 7 hours (7 x $75= $525, the Tier 1 rate) your refund will be $175 ($700 – $525 )

Complaint Procedure

Students are encouraged to voice their opinions during feedback in class and directly to the instructor. If a student has further concerns about the class or program, World Language students should contact the World Language Coordinator, Heather Hall, by email.  Further concerns should be brought to the attention of the Executive Director, Caroline Gear. Contact information is below. Students will receive a confirmation of receipt of complaint within 7 days. The final step in resolving a complaint is to contact ACCET, the agency that accredits the school. You can find the ACCET complaint procedure here.

Heather Hall: heather@ili.edu

Caroline Gear: caroline@ili.edu

ILI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical handicap, political belief or affiliation, membership or non-membership in any organization, or veteran status in any aspect of the administration or treatment of students or in employment. ILI is committed to ensure that all of its services are accessible to qualified persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ILI is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and the International Association of Language Centres and a member of the American Association on Intensive English Programs

Ready to get started with Private Portuguese Lessons?

Registering for Private Portuguese Lessons with ILI couldn’t be easier! Simply follow the steps below to get started:

  1. Complete our online registration form.
  2. We’ll be in touch to discuss your needs and preferred schedule.
  3. We’ll pair you with your ILI teacher.
  4. We’ll confirm your start date and get you started!

Still not sure?

Not a problem! If you are searching for more information you can:

Other ways to learn Portuguese

Group Portuguese Lessons Online

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Our Group Portuguese lessons take place online and you can access classes from anywhere in the world. The days and times depend on your level.

Online Portuguese courses

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Our online Portuguese courses are always live online with an ILI teacher, in very small groups, meaning you can attend from anywhere you like.

Study Portuguese Abroad

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For the best Portuguese learning adventure, immerse yourself in a Portuguese-speaking country! Let us help you find the perfect location and program.

The ILI Promise

At ILI, we believe that all our actions should stem from grace and loving kindness.

Portrait of Caroline Gear - Executive Director
  • We operate as an equal opportunity organization.
  • We nurture relationships beyond the classroom.
  • We are committed to providing the highest quality language instruction and teacher training.
  • We promote intercultural understanding and celebrate the diversity in our local communities.
  • We work collaboratively to build and sustain the communities we serve.
  • We believe in life-changing teaching and learning.