Academic Year Abroad Students and adults ages 17 and above www.ef.com
Long-term Programs Achieve language fluency and complete cultural immersion
Achieve. Learn. Develop. Connect. Discover.
“This year has changed my life. It made me realize the global future I want to lead and gave me the language and academic skills to achieve it. At the start, my English was very basic, but I left with language fluency that I know will help me work abroad in the future.” - Javier from Spain, EF London
More than a language course An EF Academic Year Abroad is an exciting and life-changing experience that you can tailor to match your academic and cultural goals. Choose from start dates in January, April, June and September and enjoy all the benefits of studying abroad for an extended period of time: From complete language and cultural fluency to globally recognized language certificates and a new network of friends, an EF Academic Year Abroad is the start of your international future.
the best espresso in Rome, living like a real New Yorker in The Big Apple or learning how to surf in Sydney.
Dream big, travel far Study abroad in world-renowned destinations: Take your pick from iconic cities, sun-soaked beach towns and historic locations in 16 countries. You’ll realize your travel dreams on a daily basis, no matter if that’s finding
Stand out from the crowd Whether you spend 6, 9 or 11 months studying abroad, you’ll return home with lasting friendships, lifelong memories and language skills that set you apart from others who are applying for job vacancies or university
Gap year benefits Some of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, encourage students to take a gap year. The benefits are clear: Gap year students perform better at university than those who enter higher education straight from high school. They also boast greater communication skills in international environments and a clearer view of career targets.
courses. In today’s globalized world, the skills earnt from an EF Academic Year Abroad will open doors – both professionally and personally – wherever your future takes you.
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Start living like a local in the world’s most soughtafter destinations – all while gaining fluency on a program that’s tailored to your language and cultural goals.
Select your language and destination
English in North America Boston, New York, Miami Beach, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Honolulu, Vancouver and Toronto English in the UK and Ireland London, Cambridge, Bristol, Oxford, Brighton, Manchester, Bournemouth, Eastbourne and Dublin
English in the rest of the world St. Julian’s (Malta), Cape Town, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland and Singapore Spanish, French, German and Italian Madrid, Málaga, Barcelona, Playa Tamarindo, Nice, Paris, Berlin, Munich and Rome Mandarin and Japanese Beijing and Tokyo
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Choose your program
Academic Year Make maximum progress with our exciting and challenging General and Intensive programs that are designed to get you writing and speaking with confidence. Choose your level of intensity and personalize your pathway to fluency with Special Interest Lessons (SPINs).
Globetrotting Programs Experience life in up to three destinations, learning as many as three languages with our Multi-Language Year and Twin & Triple Center courses. From a bustling city to a chilled out beach town, from skiing the slopes to surfing the waves, the gap year of a lifetime is waiting for you.
Advanced Diplomas Enhance your CV by combining long-term English or French studies with a career-boosting Advanced Diploma course. You’ll develop language skills while exploring your career path with industry-specific classes and an internship or volunteer experience in your chosen field. Select from five programs: Business, Media & Art, Hotel & Tourism, Fashion & Design and International Affairs.
University Preparation With EF, you’ll gain the language and academic skills required for direct entry to an undergraduate, master’s or MBA course in the English- or German-speaking university of your choice. Graduates of our University Foundation Program and Pre-Master’s and Pre-MBA programs are guaranteed a place at one of our 150 partner universities.
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Make yourself at home
EF Homestay Immerse yourself in the daily life of your new host country by living in a carefully selected local home. You’ll enrich your understanding of the culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and your accent will sound more authentic.
EF Apartment Enjoy the independence of living alone or with fellow EF students in an apartment within easy reach of your course center. Offsite apartments provide an environment for students to unwind at the end of a busy day of lessons and exploring.
EF Campus Enhance the experience of studying alongside students from 100 countries by living with them onsite at your EF school. As a fully equipped home away from home, an EF Campus offers great onsite facilities with a full-service cafeteria, student lounge and Wi-Fi. EF Residence Benefit from a truly international exchange of customs and cultures by living alongside other EF students from every corner of the globe. Offsite EF Residences offer top city locations within easy traveling distance to your EF school as well as modern living amenities.
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Feel at home
Study at our picturesque schools
Connect with your host country by living like a local
Discover all your destination has to offer
Learn more than just a language while abroad
EF Activities and EF Excursions There’s no limit to what you can see with an EF Academic Year Abroad. Get tickets to the hottest shows, take a road trip between terms or find the tastiest restaurants in town – the choice is yours! Every destination has an Activities Team to assist you with maximizing your time abroad. You can sign up for any number of activities organized by EF or ask the team for advice when planning an independent trip.
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