BRAZIL: SUMMER
Learn or improve your Portuguese language skills while living with a Brazilian host family. A purely homestay experience the summer program in Brazil allows you to immerse yourself in the family experience and set your own course each day independently managing your time, activities and experiences with the guidance of your local family.
HOW LONG CAN I TRAVEL ABROAD?
July 2025
Application due:
May 1
July 2025
Application due:
May 1
ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY
What better way to learn the language and culture than to live with a host family. Host families provide a warm and welcoming environment, providing meals in the home as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything the country and culture has to offer. Just like families in Canada, host families abroad represent many different compositions, nationalities and live in a variety of different areas from small towns or villages to larger cities. Families come in all shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they are motivated to be part of the experience and look forward to welcoming you into their home!
The summer program provides for a homestay only experience, where you will live with your selected host family so you get a full immersion experience and an opportunity to really see what living like a local is like! You will be responsible for filling your days with activities and various local opportunities, while the host family provides a base for your experience.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age: 15
Maximum age: 20 years upon arrival.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: PORTUGUESE
No prior language knowledge of Portuguese is necessary. Those students who do not have prior language experience may wish to consider in country tutoring to help with their immersion and language acquisition.
SUMMER ITINERARY
The homestay only program provides you with an opportunity to live with a Brazilian family to again first-hand knowledge of the Brazilian culture and the Portuguese language.
The days are unstructured, requiring you to take an active role in shaping your experience. You will become a member of the family during your stay and accompany the host family on all outings and activities. Your host family can also help you to plan an individual itinerary to meet your interests during your stay.
Participants may wish to take Portuguese lessons during the day with a local tutor (at an additional price).
COMMON PLACEMENT LOCATIONS
We've placed students all over Brazil and these are some of the more common placement areas.
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Brazil at a Glance
Population
200 Million
Capital City
Brasília
Known For
Iguaçu Falls, Amazon Rainforest, Christ the Redeemer Statue, Carnival Festival, Samba & Beaches
Currency
Brazilian Real
Language
Portuguese
Say Hello
Olá!Program Fees
(2025)
Price upon request
(2025)
Price upon request
What’s Included for the Student Exchange Program?
- School Registration and Placement
- Host Family Recruitment, Screening and Placement
- Food and Lodging with Host Family
- Full and Comprehensive Medical Insurance provided by Guard.me
- Pre-Departure Orientation in Canada
- Arrival Orientation in Host Country
- Monthly Monitoring and Progress Reports
- 24 hour Emergency Support Overseas
- Academic Support
- Arrival Greeting by Representative from Partner Organisation and/or host family
- Round trip ground transfer between final host port (airport, train or bus station) and host family home
- Provision of Program Documentation: Orientation manual and other materials to prepare for student exchange And
- The Opportunity to LEARN-TRAVEL-EXPERIENCE!
Additional fees the student is responsible for include:
- Airfare (While the airfare is not included in our pricing, we can help you find the best deal and recommend travel sites)
- Passport and Visa Fees (if required)
- School supplies, uniforms (if required), cafeteria lunch (if required) or extra-curricular activity fees
- Personal Spending money while abroad
- Transportation to and from school for some students, dependent on where the host family is located. Some students are required to take a bus or train, while others walk or bike to school. This is dependent on where the host family is located.
- Any cancellation, change or program addition fees as issued by YES Canada or the partner organisation.
*Please note that YES Canada reserves the right to modify and update program options, leading to changes in pricing. Please note that pricing may be subject to change. Please note which program term the posted rates apply to, if the term you are applying for is not posted please inquire.
Find more information on what's included in the program fee, additional fees, payment schedule and cancellation policy, visit our Program Info page.
