Susana, psychologist at Elã

Susana

Hm..hm..

  • Psychologist
  • Calm voice
  • Diary always under control
  • Artist in her spare time
Francisco, entrepreneur and founder of Elã

Francisco

Siga!!

  • Entrepreneur
  • Born in Alcobaça
  • Engineer of ideas
  • Endless political debates
  • Master of the good question
Rita, tutor at Elã

Rita

¿Hablamos?

  • Tutor
  • Alentejo accent
  • Table full of friends and family
  • In love with sevillanas and flamenco
  • Die-hard Benfica supporter
Gonçalo, tutor at Elã

Gonçalo

Anyone up for Krav Maga?

  • Tutor
  • A joke always at the ready
  • Martial arts always in the mix
  • Passionate about physics

And there are more of us

The team includes other tutors, across a range of subjects and school years.

Our approach

Three simple steps, one clear path.

No magic formulas -just a transparent method, tailored to you.

01Get to know

First conversation

We listen to the student and the family. We understand context, challenges and goals.

  • No commitment
  • In person or online
  • Reply within 48h
02Plan

A tailored plan

We set format, frequency and subjects -always adjustable over time.

  • One-to-one or group
  • Flexible schedule
  • Packages or one-off
03Grow

Ongoing support

Regular sessions, transparent feedback and adjustments to each pace.

  • Regular reports
  • Open communication
  • Families kept informed
Tutoring · Portuguese curriculum

Portuguese-school support, tailored to you.

Support for the Portuguese school system, from middle school to university.

In person or online. One-off or ongoing. Always personal.

In person

Lisbon

At São Sebastião da Pedreira or Tomás Ribeiro.

One-to-one · 1 student Group · 2 students Group · 3–4 students

Online

From anywhere

Same quality, with the flexibility of being at home.

One-to-one Group · 2–5 students

Subjects we teach

Maths AMaths BPortugueseEconomics ADescriptive GeometryHistory APhysics & Chemistry
International students · IB & A-Levels

Steady, personal support for students in international schools.

Studying in a new country, in a second language, is a lot. We give international-school students calm, one-to-one tutoring in English -in person in Lisbon or online, wherever your family is.

Curricula we support

IB · A-Levels

Tutoring aligned with the IB (MYP & Diploma) and A-Levels.

MathsBusiness ManagementEconomicsPhysicsChemistryStatistics

Academic English that exams reward

What sets us apart

Speaking English well isn't always enough. We help students build the formal, academic written English that essays and exams demand - clearly and without pressure.

In person or online

Lisbon & online

Two welcoming spaces in central Lisbon, or online from anywhere -same personal, holistic approach either way.

A holistic approach

We don't only tutor a subject. Like all ELÃ students, international students get integrated support -academic, personal and emotional -with a psychologist on the team.

Families always in the loop

Regular progress updates in English, so you always know exactly how your child is doing.

Book a first conversation

Shall we talk?

Tell us about your child. We'll reply within 48h with a plan made for them.

Clinical & health psychology

Emotional wellbeing as a starting point.

For children, teens and families.

Psychological Support

A safe space to explore emotions, challenges and relationships.

  • · Children and teens
  • · Regular sessions
  • · Communication with the family

Psycho-educational Assessment

To understand learning profiles, attention and development.

  • · Standardised tests
  • · Detailed report
  • · Practical recommendations
Our space

In the heart of Lisbon.

Two welcoming spaces, made for studying well.

Tutoring room at the São Sebastião da Pedreira space SÃO SEBASTIÃO DA PEDREIRA
Tutoring room at the Tomás Ribeiro space TOMÁS RIBEIRO
Testimonials

What families say.

Real reviews from students and parents, on Google and Fixando.

“I joined ELÃ last September to prepare for the national Maths exam, without imagining the impact this year would have on me. More than learning Maths, I learned to deal with frustration, to believe in myself more, and to understand that progress comes through hard work and persistence. Gonçalo played a key role in that process -he never made me feel my difficulties were an obstacle, but rather a starting point. Thank you for the patience, the high standards, the trust, and for never letting me give up on myself. I take away far more than exam preparation.”

Translated from Portuguese -original below

“Entrei na ELÃ em setembro do ano passado para me preparar para o exame nacional de Matemática, sem imaginar o impacto que este ano teria em mim. Mais do que aprender Matemática, aprendi a lidar com a frustração, a acreditar mais em mim e a perceber que a evolução acontece com muito trabalho e persistência. O Gonçalo teve um papel fundamental nesse processo, nunca me fez sentir que as minhas dificuldades fossem um obstáculo, mas sim um ponto de partida. Obrigada pela paciência, pela exigência, pela confiança e por nunca deixar que eu desistisse de mim. Levo muito mais do que preparação para um exame.”

Vera L.

“Our 16-year-old son, in 10th grade, was supported by ELÃ throughout the whole 2025/2026 school year, and the outcome couldn't be more positive. From the very first moment we felt we were dealing with a human-scale organisation, serious and attentive to each student individually, not just another tutoring centre.

The team of teachers is highly competent and professional, and you can tell there's real care for students' progress and wellbeing, not only academic results. Over the year we saw our son gain more confidence, motivation and study methods.

I want to give special thanks to Prof. Gonçalo, who followed our son closely and did an exceptional job, always available and attentive to his needs.

I strongly recommend this study centre to any family looking for serious, close and high-quality support.”

Translated from Portuguese -original below

“O nosso filho de 16 anos, aluno de 10.º ano, foi acompanhado pela ELÃ durante todo o ano letivo 2025/2026 e o balanço não podia ser mais positivo. Desde o primeiro momento sentimos que estávamos perante uma organização de dimensão humana, séria e atenta a cada aluno individualmente, e não apenas mais um centro de explicações. A equipa de professores é super competente e profissional, e nota-se um verdadeiro cuidado com a evolução e o bem-estar dos alunos, e não só com os resultados académicos. Ao longo do ano vimos o nosso filho ganhar mais confiança, motivação e métodos de trabalho. Quero deixar um agradecimento especial ao Prof. Gonçalo, que acompanhou o nosso filho de perto e fez um trabalho excecional, sempre disponível e atento às suas necessidades. Recomendo vivamente este centro de estudos a qualquer família que procure um acompanhamento sério, próximo e de grande qualidade.”

Miguel R.

“I had tutoring at ELÃ Study Centre for a few months to prepare for exams, and I recommend it. The tutors were always super available to clear up all my doubts, with real interest and motivation to teach. Good support for anyone who wants good grades in national exams or in their chosen subjects.”

Translated from Portuguese -original below

“Tive explicações no Centro de Estudos ELÃ durante alguns meses para me preparar para os exames e recomendo. Os explicadores mostraram-se sempre super disponíveis para tirar todas as minhas dúvidas, com interesse e motivação para ensinar. Um bom apoio para quem quer tirar boas notas nos exames nacionais ou mesmo nas disciplinas escolhidas.”

André

“A very organised and helpful study centre. Extremely competent, friendly and available tutors -I highly recommend it!”

Translated from Portuguese -original below

“Um centro de estudos muito organizado e prestativo. Explicadores extremamente competentes, simpáticos e disponíveis, recomendo imenso!”

Carolina A.

“My experience at ELÃ was very good -two years of learning a lot, and the tutors are amazing professionals. 💜”

Translated from Portuguese -original below

“A experiência na ELÃ foi muito boa, foram dois anos aprendendo muito e os explicadores são profissionais incríveis. 💜”

Janete J.
Google 5.0 · 25 reviews
Fixando 5.0 · 11 reviews

More than teaching, we create a space where you learn to think and grow with confidence.

Every student is supported in an integrated way - academic, vocational and emotional.

We believe growth takes method, but also warmth. That's why ELÃ is a place where you work seriously and feel at home.

  • 01
    Resilience

    Challenges as opportunities.

  • 02
    Consistency

    Progress through dedication.

  • 03
    Autonomy

    Independent critical thinking.

  • 04
    Growth

    Nurturing each potential.

  • 05
    Respect

    A safe, supportive environment.

  • 06
    Transparency

    Clear and open communication.

Careers · Applications always open

Want to join Team ELÃ?

Here, tutoring is more than teaching: it's guiding each student through a personal journey -with rigour and with warmth.

We're a team of tutors and psychologists who believe teaching is, above all, a relationship. If that sounds like you, come meet us.

Training

Regular training and reflection sessions, so we grow as professionals and as a team.

Guidance

Close support from day one, with steady help for everyday questions and challenges.

Growth

Room to develop, take on more responsibility, and grow with us over time.

Great team spirit

A real community of tutors -sharing, mutual support, and time spent together.

Tutor Community

WhatsApp Group

Beyond one-to-one support, every tutor is part of a living community for sharing and learning -sessions, events, questions and ideas, always together.

Sessions & eventsQuestions & challengesMaterials & resourcesSupport network
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Frequently asked questions

Small questions, clear answers.

It all starts with a first conversation, with no commitment, where we understand what you need. From there, we build a plan tailored to you.
Both options exist. One-to-one for more focused support; in groups (2 to 5) for a collaborative pace. We help you choose.
Yes. We keep the same quality as in person, with the flexibility of being at home.
From middle school to university -Maths, Portuguese, Physics & Chemistry, Sciences, Economics, History, Statistics, among others. We also support the international curriculum (IB and A-Levels) in English. See the full list above.
Yes. We offer tutoring in English aligned with the IB (MYP & Diploma) and A-Levels, in person in Lisbon or online. We also help build the academic English that essays and exams demand.
Yes. We accept one-off sessions, weekly sessions or regular packages -whatever makes most sense.
Ongoing Psychological Support or a one-off Psycho-educational Assessment. Depending on the needs and goals, we adjust the approach and strategies to work with the child or teen.
Book a first conversation

Shall we talk?

Tell us what you need. We'll reply within 48h with a proposal tailored to you.