Registration Opens For Portuguese School
The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda is reminding the public that registration for the Portuguese School of Bermuda for the upcoming year is open and can be made online at PortugueseBDA.com.
A spokesperson said, “The School is run as an afterschool programme, holding classes for primary-school aged students across 6 grade levels.
“The Portuguese School delivers its classes in accordance with the Quadro de Referência para o Ensino Português no Estrangeiro, which is the official framework for teaching Portuguese as a foreign language, sponsored by the Instituto Camões – the Government of Portugal institution which promotes the Portuguese language and culture worldwide.
“Payment of a minimum donation of $500 is required for the year. If paid by Friday, 12 August, parents can benefit from an early discounted price of $450.
“In recognition of these difficult times, the PCA is pleased to allow parents to spread the cost of tuition by way of equal installments of $125 between October 2022 and May 2023.
“Classes are expected to start on Monday, 26 September 2022. Instruction will be given by our Portuguese Teacher, Ms Lidia Silva. She originally received her bachelor’s degree in Romance Language and Literature, specializing in Portuguese and French, from the University of Madeira. She then received her diploma in primary school education from the University of the Azores. She has experience teaching in her native Madeira, mainland Portugal and London, England.
“In addition to school-aged pupils, the PCA has worked actively to launch a permanent adult-language programme, which started in 2021. The demand has been incredible, and we are working towards allowing for another intake of beginner learners. Please stay tuned.
“Finally, please note that as a registered charity [#385], we critically depend on the generous support of members of the public to keep our programme active. If you are interested in donating, you do so at any time via our BNTB Bank Account: number, 20006060707516100; name ‘Portuguese School of Bermuda’. Every little bit helps!
“If you have any questions about the School, our adult programme or making a contribution, feel free to get in touch with us at any time via info@portugueseBDA.com.”
