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Want to learn English from scratch, for free and with official certification? IFSP has opened up vacancies for a free online basic course! With live classes and qualified teachers, this is the ideal opportunity for those who want to stand out in the market.
If you want to learn English from scratch and take a big step in your professional training without leaving home, this could be your big chance!
O Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP), Capivari Campus, has just released registrations for the Basic English I course, offering an unmissable opportunity for those who want to master the most spoken language in the world.
Even better: all this at no cost and with a certificate recognized in the job market!
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Learn English in a practical and accessible way
The course was structured especially for those who have never had contact with the language and want to learn in a dynamic, practical and accessible way.
Completely online, the training includes live classes taught by highly qualified teachers, allowing students to develop knowledge in an interactive way and without having to leave home.
Furthermore, the methodology used allows students to learn effectively, combining theory and practice.
Course Details:
- Workload: 40 hours
- Duration: 12 weeks (from 12/03 to 28/05/2025)
- Lessons: Mondays, from 17:00 pm to 18:40 pm
- Modality: Online (EaD) with live classes
- Target Audience: People with completed elementary education, with no prior knowledge of English, and a minimum age of 14 years.
What do you get by participating?
Training in the Basic English I course at IFSP brings numerous benefits to participants, which go far beyond simply learning a new language. Here are some of the advantages:
- Free certification at the end of the course, expanding their professional qualifications.
- Flexibility and convenience, since classes are held online and can be followed from anywhere.
- Efficient methodology, which allows better absorption of the content.
- Access to qualified teachers, ensuring pedagogical support throughout the learning journey.
Who can apply?
The course is aimed at the general community, as long as candidates are at least 14 years old and have completed primary education.
Since the focus is on beginners, no prior knowledge of English is required. In addition, there are places reserved for specific groups:
- 5% of vacancies are reserved for people with disabilities, upon presentation of a medical report.
- 25% of vacancies are reserved for candidates who self-declare as black, brown or indigenous, according to IBGE criteria.
An essential step towards the job market
Mastering English is a differentiator on any resume.
Companies from different sectors value professionals who have knowledge of the language, as it is essential for international business, travel and even for the consumption of information and technology.
Learning English for free and with recognized certification could be the big step you need to boost your career.
Additionally, the course allows students to build a solid foundation to continue learning the language in the future.
With the fundamentals well established, it will be much easier to progress to more advanced levels, whether through more complete courses or even with practical experiences on trips and exchanges.
Selection schedule:
- Announcement of the preliminary result: 19/02/2025
- Deadline for appeals: 20/02/2025
- Final result: 25/02/2025
- Beginning of classes: 12/03/2025
How to enroll in the IFSP Basic English I course?
Registration is free and can be done between the days February 11 and 18, 2025, exclusively through the online form available on the website of the Federal Institute of São Paulo.
To apply, you must complete an application letter of interest (between 150 and 450 words long), covering the following topics:
- Your professional and intellectual motivations for participating in the course.
- The importance of the course in your training.
- Your availability to dedicate yourself to classes.
The selection will be made based on the analysis of this letter, taking into account the suitability to the course profile and the textual organization. For more information and access to the full notice, click on the link: Notice no. 25/2025.
I have practically no knowledge of English. I used to be a tour guide. I need this knowledge and I can't afford it. Besides, I work in the health sector, and my time is very short. I have a degree in pedagogy, but I work in the health sector. I want to grow professionally and help people.
This opportunity is spectacular because I have a daughter-in-law and grandchildren in South Africa and I don't communicate with them due to my lack of knowledge of the language.
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There is no registration link??? How do I register???