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Free Language Qualification Opportunity Offers Hundreds Of Vacancies In Different Cities Of Santa Catarina, With In-Person And Distance Courses, Levels From Beginner To Advanced, Selection By Electronic Lottery And Enrollment Open For The First Semester Of 2026.
The Federal Institute of Santa Catarina (IFSC) has opened enrollment for free language courses in the first semester of 2026, with in-person classes as well as distance options.
The vacancies are part of professional qualification programs and include English, Spanish, Brazilian Sign Language and Portuguese for Foreigners, with selection expected by public electronic lottery, according to Public Notice 27/2026/1.
The total number announced reaches 1,173 vacancies, distributed across different campuses in the state and organized by levels, from basic to advanced.
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As the complete schedule varies by city, shift, and admission requirements, the public notice includes the detailed list of classes and prerequisites for each offering.
Free Language Courses With Different Levels And Formats
The offering includes training with distinct profiles.
In English and Spanish, there are beginner classes as well as more advanced levels, in addition to specific conversation options in some units.
In Brazilian Sign Language, the main feature is the presence of classes in the Distance Learning modality, which increases access for those who cannot attend in-person classes daily.
There are also vacancies aimed at linguistic support, such as Portuguese for Foreigners and courses related to the use of the language for specific audiences, according to the description of classes by campus.
In these offerings, educational and age requirements may differ from regular language courses, so the institutional recommendation is to check the conditions for each class before enrolling.
Distribution Of Vacancies By Campus And Shifts
The classes are located in various regions of Santa Catarina, with schedules in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
In Florianópolis, for example, there are offerings at the Florianópolis-Continente Campus with various levels of English and Spanish, in addition to conversation classes in Spanish.
Meanwhile, the Florianópolis-Centro Campus focuses on training such as conversation classes in Spanish and specific levels of English.
In the interior of the state, the distribution includes units such as Canoinhas, Criciúma, Garopaba, Gaspar, Jaraguá do Sul, Lages, São Lourenço do Oeste, São Miguel do Oeste, Tubarão, and Urupema.
The formats and the number of vacancies vary according to the structure of each campus and the pedagogical proposal of each course.
Who Can Enroll In IFSC Courses
The courses have prerequisites that vary according to the level and unit.
In general, classes require a minimum age, which can range from 14 to 16 years, in addition to minimum education, which can go from incomplete to complete elementary school, depending on the vacancy.
Since these rules are not standardized, candidates need to verify the specific requirement for the chosen course.
For levels above the basic, the public notice requires proof of prior knowledge.
This proof can be provided by certification of the previous level or by participating in a placement test, when this option is available.
The objective is to organize the classes by content mastery and avoid enrollments at levels incompatible with the student’s experience.
Public Lottery Defines Selected Students
The selection does not occur by order of enrollment or by exam.
When the number of applicants exceeds the number of vacancies, IFSC conducts a public electronic lottery, ensuring equal conditions among candidates.
According to the announced schedule, the lottery is set for January 29, 2026, after the end of the enrollment period.
In addition to the lottery, the selection process includes subsequent steps, such as the announcement of calls, waitlists, and deadlines for enrollment.
Even after being selected, the candidate must fulfill all the required steps to secure the vacancy.
How To Enroll In Free Language Courses
Enrollments must be performed exclusively online, through the IFSC enrollment portal. The deadline specified in the public notice goes until January 27, 2026.
After completing the enrollment, the candidate should follow the official schedule to verify the results of the public electronic lottery, scheduled for January 29, 2026, in addition to the calls for enrollment.
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