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Brazil, the land that has it all…
For some, Brazil seems like the land that has it all – a stunning coastline which rivals Australia’s best, the almighty Amazon, an incredibly vibrant culture derived from African and Portuguese roots, a national craze (and natural talent!) for never-ending dancing, PLUS one of the world’s most competitive futebol (soccer) teams. Brazil offers something for everyone – sport, culture, natural beauty and a nation of people who face life with persistent joy and intensity.
Choose to study in Brazil and you will discover that Brazilians are open, talkative, friendly, easy-going and family orientated people. While they work very hard, they also look forward to national holidays such as Carnival and New Year celebrations when they can let their hair down, and let their hips succumb to the beat of the samba drums!
In Brazil there is a significant divide between the wealthy and the poor. Exchange students who study in Brazil often find themselves living in or close to one of the major metropolises, where personal safety and the quality of schools are top priorities.
If you are considering study in Brazil click on to find out more information.
Upcoming Exchanges
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | Semester | $ 9,450 | 22 August 2023 |
| January 2024 | Academic Year | $ 10,250 | 22 August 2023 |
| July 2024 | Semester | $ 9,450 | 12 March 2024 |
| July 2024 | Academic Year | $ 10,250 | 12 March 2024 |
Program fees are valid until 31/05/2023. A flight surcharge may be applied if at the time of making flight bookings airlines are charging significantly higher airfares.
More Information
School
Students attend either morning or afternoon classes from 7 am to 12 pm or 12 pm to 5 pm. The school year begins in February and ends in December. Most schools in Brazil require students to wear jeans and a school polo.
Students will either attend the Ensino Fundamental (age 7-14 years) or Ensino Médio (age 15-17 years) and have a wide choice of subjects and electives.
Language
The official language of Brazil is Portuguese. Portuguese is one of the world’s major languages. Although Brazil is the only Portuguese speaking nation in South America, Portuguese is the language of about half of the continent’s population.
How hard is it to learn Portuguese in Australia? MODERATE. 23-24 weeks OR 575-600 class hours are required to become proficient in Portuguese. Fast-track your language studies on exchange!
Climate/Time
Because Brazil is so large, the climate varies depending on location. This being said, MOST of Brazil only experiences two defined seasons; the rainy (summer) and dry (winter) seasons.
There are four time zones in Brazil. Depending on daylight saving, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are between 12-14 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Belo Horizonte and Brasilia.
Specific Requirements
None.
Local Time
Currency
1 AUD 2.42 BRL
Weather
Today
37.9 24.1 °C
Tomorrow
34.0 22.7 °C
Day After
37.2 22.7 °C
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