NOVA FCSH Portuguese Language Courses Lisbon

NOVA FCSH, the School of Social Sciences and Humanities of NOVA University Lisbon, offers Portuguese as a foreign language for adults. The programme is associated with the Avenida de Berna campus and provides a university setting for learners developing Portuguese for daily life, further study or personal interest.

Semester and summer Portuguese

The semester course follows the Common European Framework of Reference, with levels from A1 to C1. Its communicative approach develops listening, speaking, reading and writing together with grammar and vocabulary. Cultural activities, including visits to museums and historic places, connect language study with Lisbon.

The published semester format carries academic credit and uses a placement test as part of the application process. A summer programme provides a more intensive option for learners seeking a concentrated period of study. These formats have different application calendars, so the intended length and season of a stay matter when choosing.

Planning a university-based language course

The language programme's contact point is in Tower B at Avenida de Berna. Students should check the current classroom allocation and schedule for their level when enrolling. For those comparing Portuguese courses in Lisbon, NOVA's academic calendar and structured levels provide a clear framework. Confirm any credit-recognition arrangements with your home institution before relying on the course for a degree requirement.