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It's CoolSao Paulo, Brazil

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

9 students - overall rating
Rua Iperoig, 637 - 05016-00 Sao Paulo - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Accommodation options at a walking distance
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.4

    Rating: 4.4/5.0

  • Sao Paulo is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Welcome dinner.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 10%
25-34 years 45%
35-50 years 35%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.

Location: It's Cool is located in an upmarket residential area of Brazil's immense city, Sao Paulo. Housed in the Perdizes District, the school is surrounded by many restaurants, shops, schools and has excellent access to bus, train and metro stations. With attractions such as the Museum of Art, Teatro Municipal, The Sé Cathedral and the Central Market of Sao Paulo all just a bus or train ride away, students have a never-ending amount of activities and sites to see around the city, ensuring for many memorable moments during their time in Sao Paulo.

Course selection: The school offers a range of Group and Private tuition courses over a variety of schedules, levels and frequencies. With over 25 years of experience, It's Cool are very well experienced in providing students with ample care and attention to reach their language goals. Courses are available for children, teenagers and adults, ensuring there is something for everyone!

School facilities: The school's facilities are engaging and assist in creating a comforting and productive atmosphere for all. These facilities include a cafeteria, a kitchen for student use, a computer lab, movie room, lounge area, garden, free after-class access to language learning software and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.

All classrooms are equipped with heating, air conditioning and televisions, with some having access to electronic whiteboards. Each classroom also has ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Portuguese Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive Language Course 30
Recommended Portuguese course
30 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer!from
590US$561US$
Course Details
Intensive Language Course 20
Popular Portuguese course
20 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer!from
405US$385US$
Course Details
CELPE-BRAS (Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros - Official Brazilian Portuguese Proficiency Test) preparation course.
20 lessons per week
|
5 students (max)
Offer!from
405US$385US$
Course Details
Intensive Language Course 15
15 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer!from
335US$319US$
Course Details
Private
One-to-One Language Course 15
15 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
675US$642US$
Course Details
One-to-One Language Course 20
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
910US$865US$
Course Details
One-to-One Language Course 30
30 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
1325US$1259US$
Course Details
One-to-One Language Course 40
40 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
1765US$1677US$
Course Details

Our prices for It's Cool include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Welcome dinner
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about It's Cool, Sao Paulo

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Overall school rating of
It's Cool, Sao Paulo
9 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Value for money
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (4 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“There is a bar, "Caju Verde," a pet store right next door, and an ice cream parlor downstairs! I got along well with Nita, the cat in the pet store, and we had a peaceful time together, so I felt comfortable going to class and learning a wide range of basic knowledge. I got to know the teachers well and feel I am one step closer to becoming bilingual. I now want to learn more Portuguese!”
Disliked
“Although we didn't form broad and slight friendships among the students...”
Review details
Course: Intensive Language Course 20 - 8 weeks
Review date: 2. Jul. 2024 by Yuko Teramoto
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I loved how friendly everyone there is and also that some teachers show you little restaurants near the school where you can eat together.”
Insider tip: “If you are a beginner and don`t understand a word of Potuguese, ask for a teacher who speaks English because it`s really difficult to learn from a teacher who only speaks Portuguese.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Nov. 2018 by Nickel Lea
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
40 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers were so professional, friendly, and warm. The facilities were lovely and were in a quiet, pretty neighborhood.”
Disliked
“Everything was great! I would have liked to do some evening or afternoon activities, and I didn’t see them offer any while I was there, but I loved my time at the school.”
Insider tip: “Go to the lunchtime street food fair on Thursdays! Very close to the school.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I loved it. I think 20 hours is a great amount.
Course: Intensive Language Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Apr. 2024 by Daniel Dykes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
49 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“1: the statt 2: the atmosphere 3: the classes with changing teachers Basically everything.”
Review details
Course: One-to-One 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Sep. 2010 by Peter Braun
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
75 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent interaction to build conversational skills.”
Disliked
“Everything was great!”
Review details
Course: Intensive Language Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 27. Dec. 2021 by Bruce Porter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
“The teachers were very personable.”
Disliked
“They did not do any social activities as planned. In addition they were more concerned with moving along in the book than retention of content. ”
Review details
Other comments I left after 3 weeks as it was a total waste of time and money. I would not be able to recommend them. My concerns were brought to the school as well.
Course: Superintensive 30 - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Jun. 2017 by William Faber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of It's Cool Sao Paulo

Ratings of It's Cool compared to ratings of all schools in Brazil

 It's Cool Sao PauloAverage of all other schools in Brazil
Overall school rating3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Homestay3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared flat3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

It's Cool

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Portuguese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:15
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at It's Cool and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1993
Legal name/parent company
It´s Cool Idiomas International | Tax registration ID: CNPJ72902570/0001-88

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free parking

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Additional comment about facilities of school
* Ice cream shop adjacent to the school

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 90
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 95
Junior courses - In summer: 60
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 30%
USA 25%
England 25%
China 5%
Italy 4%
France 4%
Sweden 3%
Venezuela 2%
Switzerland 2%
Netherlands 1%
Japan 1%
Korea 1%

Information for all courses offered by It's Cool

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
160.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 60 US$ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 25 Jan 2024, 13 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 31 Mar 2024, 21 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 30 May 2024, 09 Jul 2024, 07 Sep 2024, 02 Nov 2024, 15 Nov 2024, 24 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 25 Jan 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 09 Jul 2025, 07 Sep 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 02 Nov 2025, 15 Nov 2025, 20 Nov 2025, 05 Mar 2025, 03 Mar 2025 - 05 Mar 2025, 19 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 - 01 May 2025, 02 May 2025, 01 May 2025 - 02 May 2025, 20 Nov 2025, 21 Nov 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Portuguese language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
70 US$ one way
140 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Guarulhos- GRU.
More details about airports near Sao Paulo and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Sao Paulo page. For flight comparisons to Sao Paulo, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
20 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Basketball-1 km
Dancing1 km
Diving200 km
Football (soccer)-1 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding15 km
Mountainbiking-
Music5 km
Sailing25 km
Skiing25 km
Squash0.5 km
Swimming1 km
Tennis0.5 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing25 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Field trips to the park
- Museums
- Farmer´s market
- Malls
- Tourist places and more depending on the group's interest
- Happy Hours
- Sightseeing tours.

Adults - Paid activities

- Trips to the nearby beaches and mountains.

Junior - Free activities

* Field trips to the park

Junior - Paid activities

Movies
 Amusement parks
Theme parks
 Trips to the beach

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast
In high demand!
from
315 US$
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
365 US$

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Questions and answers about It's Cool

  • “We can recommend you a book after assessing your level. Based on the test results, we can tell you what the options are.”
    Marcos, Admissions Team from It's Cool - Feb 19, 2023

FAQ about It's Cool, Sao Paulo

  • Portuguese courses at It's Cool start at 319 US$ for Intensive Language Course 15 course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of It's Cool
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (70 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at It's Cool varies from 1 students (One-to-One Language Course 15) to 8 students (Intensive Language Course 30)
  • 100% of teachers at It's Cool hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at It's Cool comes from Germany with a 30% representation, followed by students from England (25%) and USA (25%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • It's Cool offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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