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EF Campus Connect & EF Campus Learning

Download and create your account on our EF Campus Connect app. It will be your go-to resource for everything you need to make the most of your EF experience, whether you’re heading abroad or you're already at your destination. Use it to take your Placement Test, purchase EF Campus Credits, sign up for events, view your class and activity schedule and more. Make sure you have downloaded EF Campus Connect and gained access to EF Campus Learning – our intelligent digital platform before departure, to be ready for your language course.

Passport

Make sure that your passport is valid for the duration of your stay abroad and six months after your return. If you’re required to have valid identification while at your destination, your passport will work for this. Before you leave, make a copy of it to bring along to your destination and one to leave at home – this will come in handy if your passport gets lost.

Visa

We’ll provide the instructions if you need to apply for a visa prior to departure. You’re responsible for your visa application, so be sure to start applying in time and pay all fees required for the application process. You can always get in touch with your local EF office for more information regarding the visa you need to travel abroad.

Travel protection

It is mandatory to be insured during your language course. Erika has been the exclusive insurance provider to EF customers for 20 years. Our EF staff are familiar with this insurance company and know what to do and where to call in case of an emergency. They also have claim forms at hand to help students with minor issues. You can also choose to make your claim directly to Erika online.

Flights

Your local EF office can help with arranging your flights. Our travel services ensure competitive prices and flexible tickets – which means you can rebook your flight. All your trip information will appear automatically in EF Campus Connect once booked by our Travel Team. If you choose to book the trip on your own make sure you enter the details into EF Campus Connect, so the school staff and your homestay hosts know when to expect you and can arrange your transfer from the airport. If you have booked an EF Group travel your flight details will automatically appear here when they are confirmed.

Transfers

Your local EF office can help with arranging transport to and from your destination's airport – which you can reserve over the phone or see and book on EF Campus Connect. Students who choose to use our transfer service will be met at the airport by an EF Representative and driven straight to their accommodation. Please keep in mind that we have many students arriving at the same time, so you may have to wait a little while for all students to arrive.

EF Pre-departure Meeting

You’ll find out more about life at your destination, get a packing list and meet fellow classmates at our EF Pre-departure Meeting – which we recommend you attend. If you are under 18 years old we recommend that your parents attend together with you. You’ll receive an email invitation to your Pre-departure Meeting, which can be either online or in person.

Medicine

If you take medicine, it’s important that you bring enough of your prescription to last for the duration of your trip –unless you’re sure you can get a prescription at your destination.

Tuck away any extra medicine, glasses or contact lenses in your carry-on luggage. Make sure you are up-to-date on all of your vaccines and check for the latest updates pertaining to vaccination in your destination country.

Phone numbers and addresses

On EF Campus Connect, you will find the phone number and address of your local EF office, airport transfer service, EF Campus and accommodation. These will come in handy if you need to communicate flight delays or changes in your schedule.

Money

Bring enough money to cover public transport expenses for the first week of your stay. You may want to bring a little extra in case you’d like to purchase snacks or souvenirs. You can request the currency used in your destination from your local bank. Make sure to notify them about your travel plans and check that your bank card works abroad.

School supplies

Bring pens and notebooks along with you to your destination. Should you choose to bring a dictionary with you, we recommend bringing one translated into your native language, as well as one in your study language. You’ll receive all additional course material upon your arrival to school.

Checklist

□ Sign and return the Code of Conduct

□ Sign and return the Terms & Conditions

□ Sign and return your medical form

□ Take the Placement Test on EF Campus Connect

□ Ensure you have a valid passport

□ Apply for the required visas

□ Get travel insurance

□ Book flights*

□ Arrange transfers (for individual travel only)

□ Check or insert your flight details on EF Campus Connect

□ Attend an EF Pre-departure Meeting

□ Pack medicine

□ Exchange money into your destination’s currency

□ Get school supplies

□ Pre-buy EF Campus Credits and/or activity packs on EF Campus Connect

□ If on a group course, reach out to your Course Leader

* If traveling as a group, check EF Campus Connect for your flight details.