Language Preparation Program

Our innovative method

Program details

Program overview

Regardless of your current language level, EF can help you meet or exceed the language requirements needed to enter the following EF University Preparation Programs: EF University Foundation Program, EF Accelerated College Degree Program, EF Pre-Master’s & EF PreMBA Program, EF Pre-PhD Program and an undergraduate program at Hult International Business School.

Tailor your course length

Students who require the EF Language Preparation Program can begin any Monday of the year at any EF Language Preparation Campus and study for as long as they like. There are also special 6-, 9- or 11-month programs that include targeted academic studies designed in collaboration with our university partners.

Learn more, faster

Courses are taught at all levels, from beginner to proficient, and are designed to accelerate your language fluency quickly and effectively. Students wishing to study 6, 9 or 11 months on a long-term program can also choose to focus on specific academic or career-related subjects. Depending on program length, you may have the opportunity to participate in an internship or volunteer experience at a local company so you can develop industry-specific language skills, build a personal network and gain real-world experience.

EF Language Preparation Programs use the EF Method, our own complete package of learning materials specifically created for each level and phase of learning. Your class-time abroad, led by inspired teachers, is combined with technologically enhanced lessons then reinforced with speaking practice in real-world situations. You'll make faster progress because you’re absorbing the language in various ways, around the clock.

Academic collaborations

Our collaboration with expert linguists has resulted in the development of the EF Standard English Test (EF SET), a groundbreaking test that assesses language proficiency levels. Developed by world-class linguists and assessment experts, the EF SET evaluates your language level according to the internationally recognized standard, the Common European Framework of Reference.

Intensive Program

32 lessons of 40 minutes per week

General Program

26 lessons of 40 minutes per week

Program duration

9, 6, 11 months, with start dates in September, January, April and June. From 2 weeks and longer, starting every Monday.

Sample locations

Oxford, Cambridge, Dublin, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Sydney, Paris and Munich.

Language requirement

No minimum language level required.

Result

Students who successfully complete the EF Language Preparation Program and meet the language requirements can then apply to a University Preparation Program, which guarantees university placement.