Student Residence. 3 Options. Your Choice!

Lisbon Accommodation

Students are required to pay a placement fee of 50€.
A security deposit of 100€ has to be paid on the first day, in cash, which will be refunded on departure if no damage is done.

Livensa Living Premium Studio

Price 2027
350€ / week / studio

Enjoy your own studio combined with the vibrant atmosphere of all the available shared living spaces.
All studios are equipped with everything you need to make your experience truly unforgetable: private bathroom ensuite, a fully fitted kitchen, air conditoning, TV and Wi-Fi. Livensa is only 10 minutes walking distance from the school in one of Lisbon’s most prestigious areas, with excellent shops, restaurants and bars.

Availability from 31 January to 28 August 2027.
Minimum Stay is 2 weeks.
Weekly cleaning and change of linens (bed and towels) included.
24/7 reception, common social and study spaces, 24/7 gym, yoga room, TV lounge, cinema room, swimming pool and private dinning room.

Micampus Standard Studio

Price 2027
325€ / week / studio

Enjoy your own studio and all the available shared living spaces designed for focus and relaxation.
All studios are equipped with private bathroom ensuite, a fully fitted kitchen, air conditioning, TV and Wi-Fi.
Micampus is only 30 minutes away from the school by public transportation.

Availability from 31 January to 28 August 2027.
Minimum Stay is 2 weeks.
Weekly cleaning and change of linens (bed and towels) included.
24/7 reception, gym, common social and study spaces.

Home2Students

Price 2027
250€ / week / single room

A modern, self-catering residence offering quality single rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen. All rooms and common areas have Wi-Fi. Walking distance from the school in one of Lisbon’s most prestigious areas, with excellent shops, restaurants and bars.

Availability from 4 July to 28 August 2027.
Minimum Stay is 2 weeks.
Weekly cleaning and change of linens (bed and towels) included.
Bathroom facilities are shared (2 WC for every 3 pax).
Lounge with TV and snooker table terrace with barbeque and laundry room (additional cost).

Student Testimonials.

What our students say. Testimonials from around the world!

Cial school is perfect if you want to surf and learn Portuguese.
Jillian Jaclyn Waechter
Switzerland
The course had a very good quality, very fast progress and the teacher answered all the students’ questions.
Johanna Behrens
Germany
Both of my teachers were not only highly qualified but also very nice and interesting. I would recommend the school and the teachers to friends and colleagues.
Anne-Marie Parent
Canada
The lessons were interesting, informative and well structured. I feel that I made good progress in a short time.
John Still
United Kingdom
I was very pleasantly surprised. Great teaching method. I was happy that the teacher spoke only Portuguese with the class.
Simon Einstein
Switzerland
Both of my teachers were not only highly qualified but also very nice and interesting. I would recommend the school and the teachers to friends and colleagues.
Anne-Marie Parent
Canada
Best language course I have ever taken. Hermínia is kind, generous, intense and an absolutely excellent teacher!
Mackenzie Cooly
United States
Very professional. Janaina is a great teacher. I also learned a lot during the outings and walks with Miguel.
Braden Reynolds
United States
Very good, I enjoyed the lessons with Madalena. I hope to come back and will recommend you to my friends. Thank you!
Ester Gutiérrez Ruiz
Colombia
Learning here was a lot of fun!! All teachers are great and very nice. Thank you!
Ruri Takahashi
Japan
It is always a pleasure to be back in CIAL!
José-António Femenía
Spain
I very much enjoyed the school, the classes and the experiences. I couldn’t ask for more: it was the best part of being here.
Zachary Stoebner
United States
I liked the way the professors were teaching and the students learn very actively. I came at zero level and now I am leaving knowing a lot of Portuguese.
Mildred Mbira
Kenya
I would definitely recommend CIAL and will return soon, I hope. You successfully mix learning with fun – which is so important.
Ian McKelvy
United Kingdom
The school has really helped me improve and dramatically increased my confidence to speak Portuguese.
Isabel Baldwin
United Kingdom
It is great, you can do sports in Lisbon, go surfing with Cial and join cultural activities.
Juan José Gonzalez
Colombia
I really like it that we are in small groups, there aren’t many people in each group. This is very good to learn, to be able to speak a lot and learn the language even better.
Nina Hochstrasser
Switzerland
There are people from all over the world, from many different nationalities.
Pedro Quintero Gonzalez
Colombia
Thank you CIAL for a wonderful experience! I made some of my best friends at CIAL and learnt a huge amount in a short time.
Ben Borowiecki
United Kingdom
There are very good teachers. Teaching is of a high level. I come back every year.
Christina Schoepe
Germany
EVERYONE is extremely professional and nice! They not only teach the Language, but also provide useful information about the cultural life in Lisbon.
Federica Zeppieri
Italy
Great language school, top professionals! I totally recommend it.
Valentina Zabolotniaia
Russian Federation
At Cial there is a good environment to learn Portuguese.
Daisuke Ishii
Japan
High quality on everything. Really good teachers overall. Highly Recommend!
Camilla Kinderlöv
Sweden
It was a very nice experience! Even in one week I got the basics. We talked a lot, which was good.
Janina Sild
Estonia
I really enjoyed everything and also want to thank the teachers for their help!
Maria Cristina Manitta
Italy
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