Accommodations In Rio de Janeiro:
AZ Rio

There is no doubt that the best way to learn and improve your Portuguese language skills is to live with a local host family. You will have an opportunity to practice and improve your Portuguese outside of class and learn more about the Brazilian culture and way of life.

The Portuguese language school in Rio de Janeiro only places one student with a host family (unless you are traveling with someone). You will receive a private room and 2 meals per day. You are also given a key which will allow you to come and go as you see fit. Most families in Rio de Janeiro are within 15-30 minutes from the Portuguese language school. If you have questions about your host family the Portuguese language school has on on site host family coordinator to assist you.

A Profile Of A Typical Host Family

• Each family is screened by the host family coordinator at the Portuguese language school in Rio de Janeiro
• Host families are middle class by local standards
• Most host families have been working with the Portuguese language
• Many are single parent families.
• If children are in the family, ages can range from infant to young adults
• Some homestays do not have children
• Due to the size of Rio de Janeiro, families are typically 15-30 minutes away from the Portuguese language school
• Students have their own rooms and sometimes a private bathroom also.
• Students are given a key to the house and are free to come and go.

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