The Português Língua de Acolhimento (PLA) course is a structured Portuguese language program designed for foreign residents in Portugal. It helps non-native speakers achieve A2 proficiency, meeting the minimum language level required for Portuguese residency and citizenship.

• Requirements:
  • The recipients must be holders of a residence permit or must present proof that the procedure for the extension of the stay in national territory or for the granting or renewal of a residence permit has been initiated;
• Registration: 
  • Registration starts in early July for the following school year. The school can only accommodate 200 students, but they receive many more registrations each year. So, it’s rare to gain entry into the class the same year you register. Luckily, the school maintains a list of registered students who haven’t taken classes and they contact people from this list before registration begins again each new year.
• Website:  Dr. Jorge Augusto Correia – PLA Courses
  • If you want to register for classes, you will need to check the above webpage to get the dates of registration. Pay close attention to the year on the page as they leave the old registration page up until they build the new one. 
• Cost:  8.70€ administrative fee
• Requirement for Certification:  150 hours of class time
• Where: – Dr. Jorge Augusto Correia (registration and school)
• Class Schedule:  
  • Begin around the end of September or the beginning of October
  • End sometime in June
  • Are typically held twice a week for 2.5 hours each night. 
    • Although, you are initially assigned a class schedule and shift, there is some availability to switch your schedule and/or shift.