CEB - Brazilian Studies Center

The CEB has the objective to divulge the Portuguese language and the Brazilian culture in Suriname. Established by the Cultural Agreement Brazil-Suriname signed in 22 June 1976, CEB was inaugurated in 1983, and since 2002 has been functioning on the new premises, which include large classrooms, a library, an exhibition room and modern audio-visual equipment.

Besides the regular courses in the Portuguese language and the Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in the Portuguese language for foreigners, CELPE-Bras, CEB has been promoting regularly cultural and artistic events in the areas of visual arts, of cinema and music.

The welcoming construction of CEB, inspires pleasant moments of gathering and the exchange among the cultures and people, realizing its ultimate vocation of diffusion of the Brazilian culture, art and society.

REGULAR COURSES

The CEB offers, every trimester, regular courses in the Portuguese language divided in 4 levels: Beginners, Intermediary, Superior Intermediary and Advanced.
The content of the courses permits the comprehension and fluency in expression in the Portuguese language, enabling the students to express themselves either orally or in writing.

Regular Course Portuguese Mondays and Wednesdays     Level I -           Beginners                         17:00 – 18:30 hs                         19:00 – 20:30 hs   Level II -          Intermediary                         17:00 – 18:30 hs   Level III- Intermediary Advanced                         19:00 – 20:30 hs   Level IV-          Conversation                         19:00 – 20:30 hs    Special Course Portuguese Tuesdays and Thursdays   Level I -            Beginners                         13:00 – 14:30 hs   Coming up: Phonetics Course Intensive Course in the Portuguese Language for Travelers   CELPE-Bras The application of the tests happens every year in April and  October Price: US$ 25.00       Dance Courses with Moira Morroy, MA -         Samba & Axé -         Forró & Lambada   Swalmbergstraat 7 - 7a Paramaribo, Suriname Phone: (597) 420366 Fax: (597) 400205 E-mail: brasemb@sr.net