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Free And Online Courses From The Federal Institute Of Sergipe Offer Slots In Languages And Social Training, With Admission By Electronic Draw, A Workload Of 160 Hours, And Classes Completely Online In The First Semester Of 2026, As Per The Notice Published By The Institution.
The Federal Institute of Sergipe (IFS) opened a new selection process for free and completely online courses, with admission scheduled for the first academic semester of 2026.
The offer includes 240 slots distributed across four short-term programs, all in the Initial And Continuing Education (FIC) modality, with a workload of 160 hours.
Access to the slots occurs through electronic draw, without the application of tests.
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The notice that regulates the selection was published at the end of January and states that registrations remain open until the beginning of February.
The official schedule also defines the dates of the draw, the announcement of the results, and the start of classes, scheduled for March.
The slots are linked to different campuses of the institute, but all pedagogical activities will occur entirely online.
Available Courses And Class Format
The opportunities include courses in Basic Spanish, Basic English, Intermediate English, and Education for Ethnic-Racial Relations.
According to the notice, the programs were structured to take place over 20 weeks, with activities organized in the institutional virtual learning environment.
The weekly workload is divided between asynchronous and synchronous moments.
On average, students are expected to complete six hours of activities done autonomously, in addition to two hours per week of live classes, at pre-defined times.
This distribution ensures continuous pedagogical follow-up throughout the course.
Of the total number of slots announced, Basic Spanish and Education for Ethnic-Racial Relations each have 90 slots.
Basic English and Intermediate English each offer 30 slots, as detailed in the official document.
Organization Of Classes And Synchronous Meetings
Although a significant part of the content can be accessed according to the student’s availability, the notice highlights that the courses include mandatory synchronous meetings.
For this reason, candidates must pay close attention to the days and times scheduled before confirming their registration.
In the Basic Spanish course, there are classes scheduled for the evening period, on specific days of the week.
The Basic English course also has meetings held at night.
The Intermediate English course offers synchronous classes in the afternoon.
In the Education for Ethnic-Racial Relations course, the notice informs that some classes will define their schedule only after registration.
This information is included in the official document and is among the criteria to be considered at the time of choosing the program.
Requirements To Participate In The Selection
The slots are open to the general community, but each course has minimum educational requirements.
For Basic Spanish and Basic English, candidates who have completed or are enrolled in high school may apply.
In the case of Intermediate English, in addition to high school, the notice requires proof of completion of a Basic English course.
This training may have been completed at IFS itself or at another institution.
For the Education for Ethnic-Racial Relations course, the minimum requirement is the completion of elementary school.
Regardless of the chosen program, the institute informs that internet access and compatible equipment such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone are required.
This requirement is related to participation in live classes and the continuous use of the virtual environment.
Electronic Draw Replaces Traditional Tests
Unlike conventional selection processes, the selection does not include tests or school performance analysis.
Classification will be conducted through public electronic draw, operated by the official competition system of the institute.
According to the notice, all candidates with validated registration participate in the draw on equal terms.
The document also states that if the number of registered candidates is equal to or less than the total number of slots, there will be no draw, provided that the requirements are met.
The schedule indicates that the list of registrants will be published before the draw date.
The final result is expected to be announced on the same day as the draw, through the institutional portal.
After this stage, classified candidates should follow the guidance regarding online enrollment and any additional convocations.
How To Enroll In IFS Courses
Registrations are free and must be made exclusively online, within the period established in the notice.
Each candidate may submit only one application, choosing a single course.
The procedure occurs through the IFS electronic system, involving account creation, email validation, and completion of the registration form.
After the results are announced, the invited candidates should monitor the deadlines for submitting supporting documentation, including educational qualifications.
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