40th PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE SUMMER PROGRAMME

From JULY 6 to 24, 2026

University of Macau Campus

Please read carefully the below programme booklet and information about our residential college, most of the questions can be addressed.

請詳細閱讀以下課程指南及澳大住宿式書院資訊，以解除同學的疑問。

課程指南 (中文版)

PROGRAMME BOOKLET (English Version)

書院住宿規定摘要 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF STAYING IN THE RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE

住宿式書院之損毁/維修項目賠償表CHARGE LIST OF DAMAGED/LOST ITEMS AT THE RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE

書院維修服務申請流程 WORKFLOW OF COLLEGE MAINTENANCE SERVICE REQUEST

REGISTRATION PERIOD: MAY 18 TO JUNE 5, 2026

Greetings from the Department of Portuguese!

We are pleased to inform you that the 40th Portuguese Language Summer Programme will be held from July 6 to 24, 2026 at the University of Macau Campus.

Age requirements for registration: Non-local students and those applying for on-campus accommodation must be at least 18 years of age, whilst local students from Macao must be at least 15 years of age.

報名年齡要求：非本地及申請校內住宿的學員須年滿18周歲，澳門本地學員則須年滿15周歲。

PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION

Information will be released on 10am on May 18, 2026. (Macao time)

在報名及繳費之前，參加者須填寫聲明書；年滿15歲但未滿18歲的澳門本地學生，還須請家長／監護人在同意書上簽名，並將文件提交至報名系統。文件可先於此處下載，亦可於報名網頁取得。

Before registration and making the payment, participant will need to fill in a consent form, local Macao students below 18 and above 15 of age will also need to seek parent/guardian’s signature on the consent form and submit to the registration system. The forms can be downloaded here first or it is also available in the registration webpage.

課程保險知情同意及責任知情聲明書 Programme Insurance Information Consent and Liability Disclaimer

參與課程家長/監護人同意書 Parental/Guardian Consent Form

IMPORTANT:

1. The tuition fee is not subject to be reimbursed if the student decides to cancel his/her application for the Portuguese Language Summer Programme. Please make sure you can join the programme before paying the tuition fee.
2. Non-local students must take care of the necessary visa applications, the programme will not be responsible for any visa application.
3. Successful applicant will be issued an admission letter for visa application purpose (if applicable).
4. Please note that the level selected is not binding. The University of Macau reserves the right to assign students to a more appropriate level based on the documents provided and their proficiency demonstrated during the course.

For enquiries, please email us at fahpt_summer@um.edu.mo or by telephone at (+853) 8822 8181 / 8903.

Personal data collected will be used for Summer Programme administrative purposes only.

Upon successful completion of the registration and payment confirmation, participants will receive a confirmation letter.

LANGUAGE COURSES

Levels: Basic, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced (please make sure to read below the guide to level selection).

Number of hours: 60. Students may also benefit from guided autonomous study.

Language courses include Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing as well as Intercultural Mediation activities.

Students will have access to textbooks and other supplementary resources.

GUIDE TO LEVEL SELECTION (請務必仔細閱讀Please read it very carefully)

Beginner (Zero–A1): For applicants with 0 to 6 months of study.
Designed for complete beginners or those taking their first steps in Portuguese, this course focuses on fundamental phonetic and grammatical rules. Students will develop essential communication skills for daily life, including:
• Greetings and introductions;
• Exchanging personal information;
• Discussing origins and nationalities;
• Talking about family and hobbies.

Elementary (A2): For applicants with 6 months to around 1 year of study.
This level is designed for learners who already possess a basic grounding in Portuguese. Candidates are expected to be familiar with the indicative present and past tenses (perfect and imperfect).

Through the use of diverse thematic materials, the course aims to consolidate prior knowledge while introducing new linguistic content. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining a consistent balance between written and oral expression.

Intermediate (B1–B2): For applicants with at least 1 to 2 years of study.
Candidates at this level are expected to manage most daily life interactions with confidence. This includes proficiency in the indicative (present, past, and future), imperative, and the subjunctive (present, imperfect, and future) moods.

In this course, students will have the opportunity to review and consolidate their existing knowledge while being introduced to compound subjunctive tenses. The curriculum is designed to further enhance both reading comprehension and oral/written expression.

Advanced (B2–C1): For applicants with at least 2 or more years of study.
At this level, students engage with abstract and complex topics, demonstrating the ability to use the language flexibly for social, academic, and professional purposes.

The course focuses on critical analysis of advanced texts, in-depth exploration of contemporary social, cultural, and academic issues, the development of sophisticated argumentation to debate diverse viewpoints with nuance, and the mastery of Portuguese to ensure a high level of accuracy and stylistic appropriateness.

PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

For the Beginner and Elementary levels, no prior proof of language level is required. An in-person assessment will be conducted as part of the class activities on the first day of the programme.

For the Intermediate and Advanced levels, students must present a CAPLE certificate (minimum B1-DEPLE for Intermediate and B2-DIPLE for Advanced) or a university transcript as evidence of their proficiency and language learning experience.

Please note that the level selected is not binding. The University of Macau reserves the right to assign students to a more appropriate level based on the documents provided and their proficiency demonstrated during the course.

COURSES and CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

In the morning, students will participate in language and theme-based workshops, which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1pm. These courses may be supplemented by other activities to be held in the afternoon.

Morning courses will be on literature, history, international relations, translation, economy and other topics on contemporary Portuguese-speaking countries. These courses will be open to all students attending Intermediate and Advanced language courses.

In the afternoon, students may engage in self-study or join any cultural activity organized by the Department of Portuguese or any other organization in Macau.

Clubs will take place during the afternoon or evening.

Evening clubs will develop your knowledge in topics like music, dance, poetry, gastronomy, Macanese culture, and prepare you for the Summer Programme last event. Embrace this unique opportunity to show your talents!

All courses aim at helping participants to develop their linguistic, sociolinguistic, pragmatic and sociocultural knowledge in Portuguese as well as to raise their intercultural awareness.

Other resources on gastronomy, Macao culture, linguistics, music and dance will also be made available on Moodle.

FEES

For local students or students attending a Macao university: MOP3,000

• it includes textbooks and course materials

For all other students: MOP7,000

• it includes textbooks and course materials
• it includes accommodation in shared room (1 set of beddings is provided)
• food vouchers on MOP1,000 for Next Kitchen 

Both fees include free resources for all courses and cultural activities.

TEACHERS

Teachers are well known professionals in their academic areas.

 CERTIFICATES 

The Summer Programme Certificate requires passing the assessment and attendance of at least 80% of scheduled language and theme based classes.

 

For enquiries, please email us at fahpt_summer@um.edu.mo or by telephone at (+853) 8822 8181 / 8903.