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IFRO Opens Notice with 13 Free Language Courses in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Registrations Open Between 25/8 and 3/9. In-Person and E-Learning Spots.
The Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rondônia (IFRO), through the Porto Velho Calama Campus, has launched Notice No. 161/2025 for the offering of 13 free language courses, aimed at both the internal community (students and staff) and the external community.
The selection process begins on August 25, 2025, and runs until September 3, with opportunities available both in-person and in E-learning mode, expanding access to language training for the entire society.
Available Courses and Distribution of Spots
The notice for the language course at IFRO offers 13 different modules in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for foreigners. The spots are limited and distributed according to the following structure:
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- Basic English – Module 1: 20 spots (10 for external community and 10 for internal community);
- Basic English – Module 2: 2 remaining spots (1 external and 1 internal);
- Basic English – Module 3: 9 remaining spots (5 external and 4 internal);
- Intermediate English – Module 2: 5 remaining spots (3 external and 2 internal);
- Basic Spanish – Module 2: 2 remaining spots (1 external and 1 internal);
- Basic Spanish – Module 3 (E-Learning): 13 remaining spots (7 external and 6 internal);
- Intermediate Spanish – Module 2: 14 spots (7 external and 7 internal).
These options make the language courses accessible to different profiles, fostering linguistic improvement in Rondônia.
Who Can Participate and How to Register
Anyone aged at least 14 with completed Elementary School II may register for the selection process.
Interested parties must access the online form available from 6 PM on August 25 until the closing on September 3 at 11:59 PM.
The selection will be made by the order of registration, and for some English courses — such as Basic II and III or Books, Movies, and Talks – Advanced — it will be necessary to take an online placement test from August 21 to August 24.
The preliminary results will be released on September 5, and the final results on September 10.
Registration Form.
Modalities: In-Person and Distance Learning
IFRO adopts flexible formats for its language course. There are in-person spots at the Porto Velho Calama Campus, but also E-learning options, such as Basic Spanish – Module 3, which allows access to training at a distance.
This combination provides greater reach to the diverse audiences in the region, respecting mobility limitations and expanding learning opportunities.
Advantages for the Community and Local Development
The launch of free language courses by IFRO reinforces its mission to promote continuing education and enhance language proficiency, which is essential in globalization.
By offering free training, the institute contributes to strengthening the curriculum of professionals and students, as well as promoting cultural and academic international integration.
Both in-person and online courses also promote greater social inclusion and democratization of access to knowledge.
Why This Is a Valuable Opportunity
IFRO provides an effective platform for those looking to improve their English, Spanish, or even learn Portuguese as an additional language, with certification and credibility from a federal institution.
The possibility of online registration, hybrid formats, and the simple first-come-first-served process make the notice attractive and accessible, especially for those looking to invest in themselves at no cost.
