Portuguese Language Classes
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The ABCD offers Brazilian Portuguese language classes to children from five years of age in a number of locations in Sydney, Australia.
The ABCD is a member of the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools and is part of the NSW Community Languages School Program of the Department of Education and Training (DET). It employs only qualified and experienced Brazilian teachers and uses a curriculum based on official Australian and Brazilian requirements.
Classes aim to aid migrant families in maintaining their cultural heritage and language so as to help children understand their background and be raised bilingually.
Terms follow the public school terms in NSW, are comprised of one class of two hours per week, over 10 weeks and cost $150 (10% discount for 1st sibling, 15% for second).
Students must pay annual membership ($20 per family) when first enrolling and annually in July. Full payment of first term is required on enrolment.
Currently classes are offered at:
- Forestville Public School, Thursdays, 4pm
- West Marrickville Public School, Wednesdays 4pm
- Ramsgate Public School, Tuesdays 3:30pm
2008 Terms:
- Term 1/08 - 29 January to 11 April
- Term 2/08 - 28 April to 04 July
- Term 3/08 - 22 July to 26 September
- Term 4/08 - 13 October to 19 December
For information on Portuguese classes for adults, please click here.
To enrol your child, please download the enrolment form and the student handbook here. Fill out the enrolment form and bring it on the first day of class.
More information from the education coordinator on classes@abcd.org.au.