Centre for Languages and Culture

The Centre for Languages and Culture of the Polytechnic University of Lisbon, CLiC, is a non-incorporated unit of Polytechnic University of Lisbon that provides pedagogical, cultural, scientific and service support in specific areas.

Recognising the importance of language learning in today’s global world, CLiC’s mission is to organise language courses that complement Polytechnic University of Lisbon’s academic programmes, while also promoting a range of cultural activities for the Polytechnic University of Lisbon community and other audiences.

CLiC aims to be a meeting place for people, languages and cultures, contributing to the growth of all from a multilingual and multicultural perspective.

Portuguese as a Foreign Language Regular Courses

The courses in Portuguese as Foreign Language (PLE) offered at CLiC are taught in 60-hour modules, with classes twice a week, a total weekly load of 5 hours. 

Levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference-QECR:

• A1 (60 hours)
• A2 (60 hours)
• B1 (60 hours)
• B2 (60 hours)
• C1 (60 hours)

Portuguese as a Foreign Language Intensive Course

The course is 4 hours/day, for 2 weeks.
Levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference-QECR:

• A1 (40 hours) during 2 weeks)

 
These courses are free for Erasmus Students studying at Polytechnic University of Lisbon.

Enrollment fee: 20€

Polytechnic University of Lisbon Erasmus Incoming Students – no fee

Timetable

Semester course - 2nd semester 2025/2026

Enrollment

Portal of Candidacies

Team

Director: Antónia Estrela
Secretary: Margarida Saraiva e Maria João Martins