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International Language Centers
Make the world your classroom EF has been opening the world through education for over 50 years. Now the world’s largest private education company, we’ve partnered with millions of teachers to teach a language, introduce a new city and foster lifelong memories for a school group trip.
Your students will make guaranteed language progress with our innovative learning method that combines classroom lessons, interactive tools and cultural immersion. When lessons are over for the day, they’ll enjoy a full schedule of activities and excursions.
We organize a complete experience for you and your students – including language lessons, transportation, accommodation and activities. Whether you choose to travel with your students or send them independently, you’ll have our full support every step of the way.
Whether it’s Beijing or Barcelona, Toronto or Tokyo, Los Angeles or London – give your students experience of a lifetime with a school group trip abroad.
Why EF school group travel Personalized Build the perfect school group trip – thanks to our wide range of course, accommodation and activity options.
Flexible Choose to travel with your students or send them independently on a trip you’ve planned with the expert help of EF's study abroad advisors.
Dedicated We're available around the clock to answer your important questions – either in person, on the phone or by email.
Comprehensive Language lessons, transport, accommodation and activities are included – along around the clock suppoer from our experienced staff.
Enjoyable We take care of every detail – including flights, visa applications, accommodation and scheduling – all so you can enjoy your trip abroad.
Valuable Gain a competitive advantage for your school by offering your students the opportunity to travel abroad.
Benefits of school group travel Benefits for you
Benefits for your students
> Expanding your classroom by putting your curriculum into practice as your students immerse in an international learning environment.
> Guaranteed progress in their language of study – thanks to our innovative blend of classroom lessons, interactive tools and cultural immersion.
> The chance to show your students how language and culture are intertwined – whether it's with a trip to the museum, walk in the park, tour of historic architecture or visit to a local market.
> Opportunities to practice their language of study with native speakers – from living with local homestay hosts to ordering dessert from a sidewalk café.
> This unique teaching experience enables you to have the opportunity to observe how language is taught by EF while also sharing best practices with our teachers, who are native speakers. > A free trip abroad complete with authentic cultural experiences. The cost of you participating as a school group leader is on us. > Opening the eyes of your students to new experiences, different cultures and a world of possibilities.
> Total immersion in a new culture – encouraging them to fall in love with their language of study by understanding its background. > Lifelong memories of learning, exploring and experiencing new things on a trip abroad with their friends from school. > Becoming more open-minded and selfconfident as a result of an international travel experience. > A learning environment tailored to them to ensure maximum progress in their studies – regardless of whether they're a novice beginner or nearly fluent.
Plan your school group Let us take care of the details > Visa applications: We're experts in visas. In case you and your students need one, we'll help every step of the way. > Flights: EF Travel Services will be sure to book flights with convenient connections at competitive rates. > Airport transfers: Our transfer service will be waiting for you upon your arrival and ready to take you back to the airport upon your departure. > Accommodation: You and your students can choose from a variety of accommodation options. Read more on page 6. > Activity packages: Our activity coordinators organize local excursions, weekend getaways, cultural highlights, dinners, cruises and much more to ensure your experience is enjoyable and memorable.
Courses and accommodation
EF Intensive Course
EF General Course
EF Basic Course
EF Exam Preparation
Accelerated language acquisition through intensive study.
A well-rounded program of language study.
Combine your language studies with a fun-filled vacation.
Stand out with an officially recognized qualification.
32 lessons of 40 minutes/week 16 General Language Lessons 10 Special Interest Lessons 4 Teacher-Led iLab Lessons 1 Lecture (Double Lesson)
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Levels: Beginner to Advanced Start dates: Every Monday, year round
Levels: Beginner to Advanced Start dates: Every Monday, summer only (June-August) (Note: January-March in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced Start dates: Every Monday, year round
Levels: Beginner to Advanced Start dates: Every Monday, year round Description: Ensure your students make maximum progress during their stay abroad. 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 your students speaking and writing with confidence in no time.
lessons of 40 minutes/week 16 General Language Lessons 4 Special Interest Lessons 4 Teacher-Led iLab Lessons 1 Lecture (Double Lesson)
Description: You students will gain a sound understanding of the essential disciplines of a language. The focus is on communicating clearly in everyday language. This carefully structured course is designed to help them move up one course level every six weeks.
lessons of 40 minutes/week 14 General Language Lessons 0 Special Interest Lessons 6 Teacher-Led iLab Lessons 0 Lecture (Double Lesson)
Description: Combine a relaxing holiday abroad with language learning. This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations.
lessons of 40 minutes/week 16 General Language Lessons 10 Exam Preparation Special Interest Lessons 4 Teacher-Led iLab Lessons 1 Lecture (Double Lesson)
Description: Your students will prepare for officially recognized language proficiency examinations – like the Cambridge Certificates, TOEFL or TOEIC. They'll learn valuable test-taking techniques and take timed practice tests to build their confidence. Examinations available in: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin and Japanese.
EF Homestay
EF Campus
EF Residence
EF Hotels
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living in a private home with welcoming hosts. Your students will pick up expressions and slang with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. All homestay hosts are carefully interviewed by experienced EF staff and regularly visited to ensure that our exacting standards for quality and comfort are being met.
Live on an EF Campus to enhance the experience of studying alongside students from over 100 countries for your students. Their lessons and living arrangements are only minutes away from each other for maximum convenience. If you choose a university campus, you and your students will enjoy authentic academic life and daily interaction with local students.
Live in the heart of your destination alongside EF students from around the world. You and your students will be close to restaurants, shopping and sport facilities – with easy access by public transportation to the EF school. And although you are not living on campus, you can relax, knowing that EF staff are on-site around the clock to provide security, support and advice for your students.
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 just a short walk from your students' lessons. Most hotels feature restaurants, fitness facilities, laundry services and swimming pools. With this option, you can expect more privacy, and you arrange meals on your own schedule.
Pre & post tours
Edinburgh
Manchester
Bath
San Francisco
London
Paris Boston New York
Los Angeles
Venice
Washington
San Diego
Florence
Rome
Give your students a week to remember with an educational tour, either before or after your group course.
USA West Coast tour
USA East Coast tour
Best of England & Ireland tour
Best of Europe tour
What's included?
Start in San Diego and travel to Los Angeles as you make your way up the California coast to San Francisco.
Travel down the East Coast of the US as you discover destinations from Boston all the way to Washington, D.C.
Take a truly comprehensive tour of the UK and Ireland and explore some of the region's most impressive and iconic sights.
Discover the famous French capital before voyaging through two countries towards the ancient city of Rome.
All EF school group travel tours include breakfast at each hotel, transfers between destinations and free time on certain stops.
Highlights include: > Sea World > San Diego Zoo > Venice Beach > Universal Studios > Cable Car ride > Fisherman's Wharf > California Academy of Sciences > Muir Woods
Highlights include: > Dinner in Faneuil Hall > Prudential Center SkyWalk > Explore Manhattan > Empire State Building > Statue of Liberty cruise > Washington, D.C. tour > Smithsonian Museums > Washington National Zoo
Highlights include: > Start in London > Roman hot springs in Bath > Stonehenge > Sightseeing in Manchester > Tour of York > The Lake District > Edinburgh > Stirling Castle and Loch Katrine
Highlights include: > Eurostar to Paris > Eiffel Tower > Euro Disney experience > Paris tour and The Louvre > Guided Venice sightseeing > Optional disco in Florence > Assisi Basilica > Tour of Rome
An EF Tour Director will be present for the duration of your journey and professional guides will accompany you on selected city tours.
Uk & Ireland School group travel
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Why travel to the UK and Ireland? The UK is one of the world's top destinations – and home to cities full of character and culture. From the historic colleges of Cambridge to the vibrant streets of Brighton, there’s always something for your students to learn. Your experience isn’t limited to the UK as you can travel to our school in Dublin for a taste of contemporary Irish life. By immersing in the local culture and practising with native speakers, your students will improve their language skills with new phrases, improved vocabulary and more authentic accent.
About our schools Each school in the UK and Ireland offers a unique experience – all situated in a central location with convenient transport links. We’ve chosen historic buildings as the home for many of our schools, all renovated with modern interiors. About your accommodation During your stay in the UK or Ireland, you’ll have the choice of staying in an EF Residence, on an EF Campus or with a local host family. All EF-owned accommodation is maintained to a high standard, while our host families are all carefully chosen.
EF destinations in the UK and Ireland: London Hastings Eastbourne Brighton Southsea Winchester Bournemouth
Torquay Bristol Oxford Cambridge 12 Edinburgh 13 Dublin 14 Jersey
Kaori’s school group selection:
Destination Cambridge, UK
Our school group travel experience: Cambridge
Course type Intensive course
Date & duration October; 2 weeks
Accommodation Residence
Excursion Academic
Pre-tour Best of UK
Kaori Shibuya (Japan) My students were both excited and anxious to travel so far from home – but the long journey to the UK was certainly worth it. The comprehensive EF curriculum introduced them to new language concepts, and I was very pleased by the progress they all made during the two weeks we were in Cambridge.
A typical week with EF Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
General English iPad
08:30-09:50
Thursday
Friday
General English Book General English iLab
Homework
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
General English Book
General English iLab
Homework iLab
General English Book
City tour
General English Book
10:00-11:20
Placement Test & Orientation
General English Book
Homework
12:00- 13:20
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
13:30-14:50 15:00-16:20
Lunch
Evening
English puzzles & quizzes
Oceanarium
* Communication skills, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, exam prep etc ** Some evening activities are optional
General English iLab Karaoke evening singing in English
Bowling
USA & Canada School group travel
Why travel to North America? North America is known around the world as the home of pop culture. It also boasts fascinating natural landscapes and historical sites. Our schools give you the chance to take your class on a trip they’ll never forget. A range of climates and attractions means there’s plenty to choose from, ensuring every one of your students has an enriching experience. As they discover some of the world’s most iconic landmarks – from the Statue of Liberty to the Hollywood Walk of Fame – they’ll practice their language skills with native speakers.
About our schools Our wide range of schools in the USA and Canada means you can choose the region that suits your students’ personal and academic needs. Each school offers a different experience, with many located in city center and some in stunning countryside. About your accommodation Many of EF’s language centers in the USA include on-campus residences, giving your students a traditional American academic experience. You can also choose to stay with a local host family or in a residence alongside other EF students.
EF destinations in the USA New England New York Washington, D.C. Florida San Diego
Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Vancouver Toronto
Hein’s school group selection:
Destination New York, USA
Our school group travel experience: New York
Course type Intensive course
Date & duration July; 4 weeks
Accommodation Campus
Excursion Fun
Pre-tour Best of East Coast, USA
Hein Jansen (Germany) During our school group travel trip with EF, my students enjoyed seeing all the famous cities and landmarks they knew from television and movies. This really inspired them to learn, and they weren’t afraid to put their skills into practice during our group excursions to places like the Statue of Liberty and downtown Manhattan.
A typical week with EF Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
08:30-09:50
Placement Test & Orientation
10:00-11:20
General English book
Homework
12:00- 13:20
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class * General English Book
Thursday
General English iLab
Friday General English iPad
Homework
General English Book
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
Zoo
General English book
Homework iLab
General English book
Lunch
13:30-14:50 15:00-16:20
Coastal Cruise
General English iPad
English lesson iLab
Free time
Evening
Free time
Los Angeles City Tour
Cinema night
Signing club
* Communication skills, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, exam prep etc ** Some evening activities are optional
Italy, France, Germany & Spain School group travel
Why travel to Europe? The European continent is filled with unique culture, delicious cuisine and ancient histories. In each nation lies unforgettable experiences to ensure your students achieve language-learning success. Choose from nine destinations – from the hidden piazzas of Roma to world-class museums in Paris. Our Europeans schools offer language learning in French, German, Italian or Spanish. In any of our destinations, your students will improve their language abilities – thanks to expert EF guidance and cultural immersion.
About our schools Each EF language center in Europe offers something fresh, so you and your students can explore a new culture – near the city center and public transport.
EF destinations in Europe With a school group, you can travel to locations in Europe and other destinations worldwide. Choose from:
About your accommodation During your stay in Europe, you’ll have the choice of staying in an EF Residence, on an EF Campus or with a local host family. All EF-owned accommodation is maintained to a high standard, while our host families are all carefully chosen.
Paris Nice St Raphaël Munich Lindau
Rome Madrid Barcelona Malaga
Michael’s school group selection: Destination Paris, France
Our school group travel experience: Paris
Course type General course
Date & duration February; 2 weeks
Accommodation Residence
Excursion Fun
Pre-tour No tour
Michael Sørensen (Denmark)
My students were extremely excited to visit Paris, and their EF experience didn’t let them down. It wasn’t just my students who benefited from the interactive lessons – I achieved some new skills as well! The games and group activities we enjoyed in class made it very easy and exciting to learn the language.
A typical week with EF Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
General Lesson - iPad
08:30-09:50
Thursday
Friday
General LessoniPad Homework
General Lessonbook
Homework
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
Lecture
General LessonBook
General LessoniLab
Communication Lesson
General lessonBook
10:00-11:20
Placement Test & Orientation
General LessoniLab
12:00- 13:20
Special Interest class *
13:30-14:50
General LessonBook
15:00-16:20
City tour
Lunch
Evening
Sports
Movie night
* Communication skills, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, exam prep etc ** Some evening activities are optional
Quiz night
Free time
Malta
School group travel
Why travel to Malta? The island of Malta is a fusion of British influences and irresistible Mediterranean culture, where beaches and clear blue sea make for an unforgettable stay. It's also home to ancient attractions such as Mdina, Malta's medieval walled city. Your students can learn English in the lively town of Sliema, known for its oceanfront promenade, café culture and fashionable high street shops. You could also choose St. Paul's Bay, offering students all the excitement of a happening beach resort – endless watersports, a hip café culture and tons of attractions. About our schools Both our schools in Malta offer a traditional island experience. We've chosen the best buildings possible, located in convenient sites within the city to make getting around as easy as possible for you and your students.
About your accommodation Our course centers in Malta offer EF Residence and EF Homestay accommodation options. Both accommodation types give your students the chance to practice their English with new friends and fluent speakers, ensuring they make maximum progress.
EF destinations in Malta With a school group, you can travel to two exciting destinations in Malta. Choose from: Sliema St. Paul's Bay
A typical week with EF Monday
Tuesday
Test & 08:30-09:50 Placement Orientation
Wednesday
Thursday
General English Book
10:00-11:20
General English Book
Homework
12:00- 13:20
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class * General English Book
Friday General English iPad
Homework
General English Book
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
Homework
General English Book
Homework iLab
General English iLab
free time
Football Night
Maltese Dinner
General English iLab
Lunch
13:30-14:50 15:00-16:20 Evening
Coastal Cruise Free time
General English iPad Salsa Lessons
The Malta Experience
* Communication skills, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, exam prep etc ** Some evening activities are optional
Asia & Pacific School group travel
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Why travel to Asia? Asia offers thousands of years’ worth of secrets that are waiting to be uncovered. Our Asian schools offer language learning in English, Japanese or Mandarin. Help your students learn as quickly as possible by immersing them in the local lifestyle – whether it's the tropical setting of Singapore, ultra-modern urban experience of Tokyo or the traditional-meets-contemporary culture of Beijing. In each location, the combination of Asian customs and Western influences ensures that your students stay engaged. About our schools EF’s language centers offer a unique experience – see Mount Fuji from Tokyo’s classrooms or enjoy a downtown location in Singapore. In each destination, city amenities are never far away.
About your accommodation As with our language centers, many of our Asian residences are well-equipped and modern. If you prefer, your students can also stay with local families. We always ensure our host families are carefully selected.
EF destinations in Asia and Pacific With a school group, you can travel to locations in Asia and other destinations worldwide. Choose from: Singapore Tokyo Beijing
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Cairns Gold Coast Sydney
A typical week with EF Tuesday
Wednesday
08:30-09:50
Monday
General Lessonbook
General LessoniPad
Test & 10:00-11:20 Placement Orientation
General LessoniPad
General LessonBook
Thursday
Friday iPad Lesson
Homework
General Lessonbook
Lunch 12:00- 13:20
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
Special Interest class *
13:30-14:50
General LessonBook
Homework
Clarke Quay Orientation
General LessoniLab
Homework (iLab)
English Communi- Chinatown Walking cation Lesson Orientation
15:00-16:20 Evening
Ice Breaking Games Puzzles & Quizzes
* Communication skills, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, exam prep etc ** Some evening activities are optional
Write a postcard home
About EF EF has been opening the world through education since 1965 – and today has helped over 15 million people study abroad as the world’s largest private education company.
46 destinations Travel to one of our 46 language centers in 16 countries. Whether it’s San Francisco or Sydney, Miami Beach or Manchester, Los Angeles or London – adventure starts abroad.
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