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Who can attend
AIMA describes PLA courses for people aged 16 or over whose mother tongue is not Portuguese and/or who do not have the relevant Portuguese-language skills.
PORTUGUÊS
Learning Portuguese can improve work, services and independence.
Portuguese as a Host Language (PLA) courses were created to respond to Portuguese-language learning needs among migrants.
What you need to know
Start with the essentials
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Documentation
Document eligibility depends on the residence/status evidence presented. AIMA lists residence titles and other documents covered by the programme rules.
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Where to look
AIMA provides course and provider information; IEFP, schools and training bodies may have offers in different regions.
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More than language
Portuguese helps with contracts, healthcare, school and public services; CLAIM can also refer migrants to local integration resources.
Important: Do not confuse a Portuguese-course certificate with automatic proof of any specific legal requirement. Where language is required for a procedure, check which evidence that procedure accepts.
Confirm before acting
Portuguese as a Host Language — AIMA ↗CLAIM network ↗
Requirements and channels can change. Check the official source at the time you act.