How you’ll learn

General language lessons

Sixteen of your lessons will focus on general language skills like vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking and pronunciation. A further four (two for the basic course) Project Sessions will improve your research and communication skills through practical work.

Special Interest Lessons (SPINs)

In addition to your General Language classes, you’ll have some Special Interest Lessons (SPINs) for subjects that you’re interested in or that you’d like to use for your career or education goals. The SPIN lessons options you can choose from depend on what course you’re enrolled in and which classes are available during your stay. You can also take online SPIN lessons. Depending on your course type you might also have SPIN lessons as part of your schedule.

Lectures

You’ll have two lecture sessions every week. Each one will focus on a different subject – like history, art, local culture or current affairs.

Outside the classroom

Traveling to another country to learn the language means a lot of opportunity to practice. To really advance your fluency, speak the language outside of the classroom and make friends with students from other countries. And remember, don’t be afraid to make mistakes!

Academic Excursions

Some of your lessons might be in the shape of Academic excursions. It is important that you take part, interact with your classmates and take this opportunity to really live the language.

Homework

Your teachers will give you homework to complement your work in class. You can request extra assignments to practice.

Monitoring progress

To check that you’re at the right learning level, there will be class tests and quizzes each week. We’ll also give you a progress test at the end of each study stage. You can follow your progress on EF Campus Learning.

Proof of your success

EF offers language exams in all the languages that we teach. If you’ve attended at least 80% of your classes, you can take the EF Standard English Test (EF SET) in your final week at school (English courses only). This test evaluates your language level using the internationally-recognized Common European Framework of Reference standards.

EF Certificate of Achievement

Each student will receive personal test certificate with their CEFR score, achieved on their final test.