Federal Institutions Open Over 5,000 Slots for Free Language Courses. Learn German, Spanish, French, and More for Free!
Have you ever imagined having the opportunity to learn a new language without having to pay anything for it? Well, that is exactly what some of the largest federal institutions in Brazil are offering!
More than 5,000 slots in free language courses have been opened, and you could be one of the lucky ones to secure one of these slots. However, there is one detail that makes all this even more interesting. Keep reading to find out how to participate in this amazing opportunity!
According to the Languages Without Borders Network (Rede IsF), from the National Association of Directors of Federal Institutions of Higher Education (Andifes), registrations are open for free language courses aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, administrative technicians, and outsourced collaborators of federal universities.
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Get a 100% free online degree at the Federal Institute: IFRN offers 40 spots in Internet Systems with selection based on ENEM scores (2021–2025), applications until 04/05, fee of R$ 25, and admission in 2026.
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Study at Fiocruz for free! The institution offers more than 30,000 spots in 100% online free courses with certificates on Mental Health, Toxicology, Pharmacy, and much more; see how to enroll.
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The Federal Institute offers more than 500 vacancies in free technical courses in Construction, Electrical Engineering, Nursing, Mechanics, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, and much more; the opportunities are offered by IFFluminense, in RJ.
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Become an expert in programming in a course that pays up to R$ 800 for it: Senai and Petrobras offer a free programming course that can pay a monthly scholarship.
Registrations will remain open until August 7, at 12 PM (Brasília time), offering a unique chance for those who want to expand their language skills.
Seven Different Options
The offering includes courses in seven different languages: German, Spanish, French, English, Italian, Japanese, and Portuguese for foreigners.
Each class will have 25 slots and 20 additional places on a waiting list, ensuring that a large number of people can participate.
To register, you need to fill out an online form, and it is essential to have a Google account. Attention: each candidate can only register for one course. If the participant’s CPF appears in more than one registration, they will automatically be disqualified from the excess courses.
For the foreign language courses, it is mandatory to present proof of affiliation with the institution, in addition to proof of proficiency for those who are not registering at the beginner level.
On the other hand, the Portuguese courses for foreigners are open to the entire community of foreigners, without the need for affiliation with universities. This is an excellent opportunity for foreigners in Brazil to improve their skills in the local language.
The Rede IsF is a collaborative initiative, counting on accredited specialists from various universities in the country, who bring a rich academic experience to the classroom. This ensures that participants receive quality education, focused on the real communication needs in different languages.
Interested individuals can access more information about the foreign courses through the official announcement available online. For Portuguese courses, additional information is also available at a specific link. Accessing these documents is crucial to understand all the details and requirements for participation.
Which language do you want to learn or improve, reader? Share in the comments which languages you would like to learn and how you plan to use these new skills!

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