Portuguese Flagship students have two remarkable opportunities to study abroad during their time with us:
- Summer in Brazil at this program:
- Summer Program in Salvador
- Capstone Year in São João del Rei, Minas Gerais, followed by 6 month internship. Students must first achieve an advanced score (minimum) on the ACTFL oral proficiency interview in Portuguese.
What to Expect
Here’s what a PFP student can expect while studying abroad:
- Fun, challenging classes, tailored for Flagship students during the Capstone Year.
- A rich cultural experience rooted in daily engagement with local students and community members.
- Accelerated language study and significant proficiency advancements
- Organized trips to explore the cultural and natural sites of Brazil.
Summer Programs
Flagship students also have the opportunity to take part in a Portuguese summer immersion program. These are full summer programs generally running from early June to early August.
- Language immersion experience
- Intensive, small-group instruction
- Classes in language and culture
- Beautiful and vibrant settings
- Scholarship opportunities
- Summer Program in Salvador
- Summer program at Middlebury College’s Portuguese School
*Summer programs are a strongly encouraged component of the PFP curriculum, and a key stepping stone towards advanced proficiency.