EF International Language Centers 2015-2016
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EF has been opening the world through education since 1965. Now the world’s largest private education company, we’ve helped millions of people build towards fluency, live like a local in a new city and expand their international network on a language course abroad. Boost your career at one of our fully-accredited course centers. Our exclusive professional campuses in London and Chicago are designed to refine business skills, enhance networking and launch global futures for adults and professionals 25 and above. You’ll make guaranteed progress in your studies – thanks to our learning method that blends classroom lessons, interactive tools and cultural immersion. When lessons are over for the day, you’ll enjoy a full schedule of activities, excursions and weekend trips planned by your destination’s city insider. Whether it’s Beijing or Barcelona, Toronto or Tokyo, Los Angeles or London – study on a language course abroad to enhance your professional future.
44 DESTINATIONS. 16 COUNTRIES. 7 LANGUAGES. Exclusively for young professionals and adults. Benefit from language courses designed and developed for students aged 25 and over. Learn faster, guaranteed Advance one language level every six weeks with our innovative learning method. Personalize your studies Choose from over 100 Special Interest Lessons to learn something new or focus on the subjects you enjoy.
Experience a new culture Enjoy leisure activities organized by EF – from wine tasting to flamenco lessons. Build an international network Network with professionals from places like Brazil, Japan and France – at every EF course center.
SELECT YOUR COURSE We guarantee that you’ll advance one level every six weeks – thanks to our personalized courses and interactive learning method. Start your course any Monday and study from one week up to a year.
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EF INTENSIVE
EF GENERAL
EF LANGUAGE HOLIDAY
32 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. This course is highly recommended for serious students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons. Our highly structured syllabus will
have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes). You’ll return home with a higher level of fluency and a wealth of international connections.
26 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Gain a sound understanding of the essential disciplines of a language. This course (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), is designed to help you move up one course level every six weeks.
20 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Combine a relaxing holiday abroad with 20 language lessons a week (total tuition time of 13 hours and 20 minutes). You will concentrate on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations.
EF EXAM PREPARATION
EF MINI-GROUP
EF MINI-GROUP CONVERSATION
EF ENGLISH & THE LEGAL WORLD
32 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Prepare for officially recognized language examinations. In addition to intensive language study (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), learn valuable test-taking techniques to build confidence.
32 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Gain more practice speaking your study language with small conversation class sizes. You’ll focus on refining your pronunciation and vocabulary through more individual attention.
32 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Study in a group of 8-10 students to gain more individual attention in your general and conversation classes – ensuring that you make maximum progress in your studies.
32 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Gain English language skills within the context of the legal profession, multinational corporations and a globalized economy.
EF MARKETING & BUSINESS LANGUAGE
EF CAREER PLUS
EF ONE-TO-ONE
EF INTERNSHIP
32 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Acquire a fundamental understanding of the international marketing and business field’s concepts and culture – while working toward English fluency.
32 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Perfect your English skills for the global marketplace while learning expert tactics to boost your career. Learn business vocabulary, concepts and culture.
6 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Benefit from private lessons – customized for you and your studies. Lessons are taught in-person at your course center or online in iLab.
32 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Improve your language ability with sessions on CV writing and interviewing skills on a minimum 4-week EF Intensive Course. Then, work part-time at an unpaid position to develop industry-specific language skills.
EF VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
EF ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD
EF ADVANCED DIPLOMA
EF POSTGRAD PREPARATION
32/26/20 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Add volunteer experience of 50 hours or more to the end of a minimum 8-week EF language course. You’ll develop specialized language skills and gain international work experience.
32/26 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Study abroad for 6, 9 or 11 months to gain complete language and cultural fluency. You’ll benefit from a syllabus that combines classroom lessons with cultural immersion.
32 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Combine intensive English studies with a specialized curriculum. You’ll learn language skills required in your field while advancing your knowledge in the industry.
32/30 lessons of 40 minutes per week: Prepare for you MBA, Masters or PhD program with EF. You’ll learn the linguistic and academic skills you need for postgraduate studies.
PICK YOUR DESTINATION Study at one of our Exclusive Professional Campuses or Career Focus Centers to maximize your language course. These diverse environments focus on career advancement – offering exclusive classes and an atmosphere ideal for networking.
EF London
EF Madrid
EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL CAMPUS
CAREER FOCUS CENTERS
Study at a campus designed exclusively for young professionals and adults aged 25 and over. Our centers in London and Chicago are ideal for networking and offer courses tailored to career advancement.
Focus on professional development at select EF centers featuring courses designed and taught for learners aged 25 and over. Advance your career options with exclusive classes and Career Builder courses.
Available in: London and Chicago
Available in: Manchester, New York, Miami Beach, San Diego Point Loma San Francisco, Honolulu, Toronto, St. Julian’s, Cape Town, Auckland, Singapore, Berlin, Paris, Madrid
ADDITIONAL DESTINATIONS AROUND THE GLOBE Oxford, Bristol, Brighton, Cambridge, Bournemouth, Dublin, Boston, Washington D.C., San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Seattle, Vancouver, Brisbane, Sydney, Munich, Nice, Rome, Barcelona, Playa Tamarindo, Beijing, Tokyo
CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION Experience your destination’s culture – from enjoying coffee with a local host to living in the heart of your destination. Choose from a variety of accommodation options to ensure you’re comfortable during your stay abroad.
EF HOMESTAY
EF CAMPUS OR RESIDENCE
EF HOTEL
EF APARTMENT
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with welcoming hosts in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. In most cases, you can choose to sleep in your own bedroom or share one with another professional studying with EF. Homestay hosts are conveniently located near public transportation, so that you can come and go as you please. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
Staying at an EF Campus or Residence, you’ll be living alongside EF program participants from every corner of the globe, experiencing a truly international exchange of customs and cultures. Not only will you live onsite or have easy access by public transport to your EF course center, but you’ll be well-placed to take advantage of your host city’s restaurants, sports facilities and nightlife. On an EF campus, you’ll enjoy facilities such as a cafeteria, student lounge, playing fields, sports centers, libraries and more.
Enjoy the comfort, convenience and privacy of a full-service hotel. Every EF course center offers 2-star, 3-star and, in many cases, 4-star hotel options – usually within walking distance of your classes. Most hotels feature restaurants, fitness facilities, laundry services and swimming pools. With this option, you can expect more privacy, and you arrange your own meals on your own schedule. This is the best accommodation choice if you’d like to bring your partner along for all or part of your course.
Enjoy the independence of living alone or with fellow students in an EF-selected apartment with easy access to your course center via public transportation. All EF Apartments feature a communal bathroom, kitchen and living room – and many boast on-site amenities like laundry rooms and pools. Share daily life with fellow EF classmates, collaborating on housekeeping, shopping for food, making your meals and keeping the place tidy.
ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME Since your language course abroad is also your vacation, EF’s Leisure Team – headed by an EF City Insider – builds a full program of optional activities, events and excursions. They can also help with planning weekend getaways to nearby cities, wineries or spas.
EF ACTIVE Begin or continue your fitness journey during your trip abroad. EF’s Leisure Team organizes jogging outings, yoga classes and spa excursions for you to take part in.
EF WEEKEND GETAWAY See more of your host country while you’re abroad. EF offers all-inclusive weekend packages at special EF prices. Your EF City Insider can also help you plan your own private escapes.
EF EXCURSIONS EF NIGHTLIFE Your very first day, your EF Host will introduce you to fellow students at a Welcome Party. EF’s Leisure Team will arrange evenings out on the town and get you into the best night spots.
Check the social calendar for daily events and outings, hosted by your EF City Insider. These will introduce you to the history, art, culture and sports of your host city.
EF International Language Centers 2015-2016
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STUDY ABROAD AT ONE OF OUR 44 DESTINATIONS IN 16 COUNTRIES TO LEARN A LANGUAGE, LIVE LIKE A LOCAL IN A NEW CITY AND EXPAND YOUR INTERNATIONAL NETWORK. OUR EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL CAMPUSES IN LONDON AND CHICAGO ARE DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR STUDENTS AGED 25 AND OVER – ALL SO YOU CAN MAXIMIZE YOUR PROFESSIONAL FUTURE ON A LANGUAGE COURSE ABROAD.
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