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Opening the world through education At EF, we believe the world is a better place when people try to understand one another. Since our founding in 1965, we’ve paved the way for millions of people worldwide to unlock their language potential, experience new cultures, and achieve a successful future. Through transformational language programs, culturalexchange opportunities, and international academic initiatives, we enable people around the world to reach their academic aspirations, communicate at a higher level, and connect with people from around the world while building a global network of friends.
In the following pages, we’d like to share with you some of the opportunities and resources we can offer you and your students — from global language programs, internships and volunteer experiences, to job clubs, social innovation competitions, and more. These have all been passionately developed with your students in mind, and according to our core mission — to open the world through education, and empower people across the globe to excel at any stage of their lives.
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EF English Proficiency Index & EF SET The world’s largest ranking of countries and regions by English skills.
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The EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI) is the largest international survey of adult English skills. The annually updated index is calculated from the test results of 2.2 million non-native English speakers in 113 countries and regions around the world. This vast database continues to track and highlight global trends regarding English language learning and can be used to compare your country’s English language proficiency with other countries around the world. The test used to create this global benchmark is called the EF Standard English Test (EF SET), which is a free online English proficiency test developed by experts in the field of language assessment. Our aim with the EF SET is to make language learning more relevant, accessible and immersive for students and language learners.
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The research-backed test is specially designed to support individuals in developing and certifying their English proficiency at any given time. Upon completion of the 50-minute English test, testtakers receive a personalized EF SET Certificate which can be easily uploaded to their resume or LinkedIn profile. This complimentary service is available for individuals, companies, and schools at no cost.
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Test your students’ English level for free Get a free certificate Upon successful completion, students receive a free, personalized certificate to add to their LinkedIn profile or CV. A test you can trust Students obtain an accurate measure of their reading and listening skills on the CEFR level in under an hour thanks to our adaptive test design.
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Compare your score Preparing for TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge exams? EF SET results not only align to the CEFR but are also a free alternative to other English tests such as the TOEIC and TOEFL which can cost up to $320.
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Work, travel and study through EF Job Club A full immersion in the local culture with a study and work program abroad. How can both work experience and study abroad be combined? The answer is EF Job Club. In response to the increasing demand from our language course students, a selection of EF Campuses in Barcelona, Dublin, London, Paris, Perth, Sydney, and Vancouver offer a service enabling young professionals to enter the labor market of another country. Our EF Job Club provides best practice guidance on professional domains such as curriculum writing, mock interviews, networking, job application support, and more. Through this, your students will have the unique opportunity to develop their language skills, discover a new environment, make international connections, and join a global workforce — all within the same program.
We also offer students the chance to combine their language studies abroad with a volunteer experience at a local organization, or while completing an internship at a professional company. Students receive a certificate upon completion of their chosen program, verifying their international experience.
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EF Global Intern International experience through an internship & language course abroad. Our EF Global Intern program paves the way for ambitious students to enhance their language skills and gain international work experience in the world’s greatest cities. Successful applicants secure the opportunity to complete a 4-week internship and 1-week language course at EF Campuses based in Barcelona, Berlin, Cape Town, Malta St. Julian’s, Paris, Perth, and Sydney.
This program is an exceptional way of ensuring a student’s CV stands out with eyecatching professional experience at EF — the world’s leading international education company. We’d be delighted to see one of your students seize this opportunity to launch their global career.
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EF Global Trainee Program A mission that matters. A job they’ll love. At EF, we welcome numerous young talents around the world into our offices every year, offering a 360-degree job market experience requiring passion, vision, and a love for travel. When your students take on a traineeship with EF, they cover various areas of expertise, from academics, finance and human resources, to operations, sales, marketing, and more. Our trainees gain hands-on experience in their chosen field at a world-leading international company, with the most outstanding contributors being offered a full-time position at EF after graduation. A traineeship at EF is as much a mission as it is a job. The program offers ambitious recent graduates a fantastic opportunity to fast track their career and work under an EF senior leader on assignments as part of their university thesis requirement.
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EF Talks Motivate your students with an inspiring online or in-person speaker. It’s important to invite the right external speakers to deliver powerful and inspiring lectures to your students. At EF, we are fortunate to count world-class experts from all walks of life within our ranks. From leaders within the Hult Ashridge academic faculty, doctoral graduates, acclaimed professors or self-made top executives, experienced EF staff specialists are available to take part at your university events.
Whether it’s through a keynote address, guest lecture or online talk, your students will acquire the vital knowledge and skills required to pursue a successful career. To date, the most requested topics among our current university partners are “Employability”, “How to have a successful international career”, and “What does EF look for in candidates?”.
The Hult Prize Solving the planet’s most pressing issues. Every year, the Hult Prize competition challenges young adults from around the world to solve the planet’s most pressing problems through social entrepreneurship. Competing teams pitch their business ideas to an esteemed panel of judges, with the winner awarded 1 million USD in funding to launch their solution-oriented business. We’re thrilled to announce the 2024 Hult Prize challenge will be completely open for the first time ever, as long as the idea is world-changing and aligns with at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This competition is an unprecedented opportunity for young people across the globe to make a real and lasting impact on worldwide issues. We can’t wait to see which groundbreaking social enterprises your students will develop next.
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Sponsored events Support all the causes you care about. It’s part of our mission to join forces with fellow educational organizations and support the events of those who share our commitment to opening the world through education. We can sponsor your events, from career fairs and holiday parties, to annual galas and employee teambuilding outings. As sports team owners through EF Pro Cycling, we also have a passion for elevating sportsrelated occasions. To enhance student events we also conduct workshops on topics such as CV building and international career guidance, in addition to providing unique branded merchandise. Sponsorships with our university partners come in various forms, but all of them share the same goal: to make you and your students shine.
A world of impact We’re actively taking measures to support local communities and protect the environment by minimizing our impact and promoting animal welfare. As part of our efforts, we’re planting three million trees a year and implementing emission reduction initiatives across our EF Campuses and offices around the world. Our dedicated Green Teams organize numerous activities to raise awareness around our collective environmental impact, ranging from community clean-ups to donation collections and more.
In 2022, we partnered with myclimate — a leading organization in carbon accounting and voluntary climate protection — to accurately measure our footprint and find effective strategies to reduce our emissions.
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EF Language courses & programs An opportunity to live the language and explore a new world — our courses are personalized and adapted to all ages. We believe total immersion is the faster way to learn a language, build a true international network, and make friends for life. That’s why our accredited global EF Campuses offer courses in 10 languages across 50 destinations around the world. Our personalized, flexiblelength language courses start every Monday and span from 2 weeks to a full academic year. We offer a wide range of programs in various intensities which are adapted to each student’s specific age, goals, and interests. These programs are designed to cater to all student needs, including exam preparation for Cambridge English, GMAT, IELTS and TOEFL qualifications.
We also provide the EF Advanced Diploma — one of our most requested programs used to certify language ability and industryspecific knowledge for future employers and universities. Progress is guaranteed with the EF Method — our students advance one English course level every six weeks providing all classes are attended and every assignment is completed.
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Scholarships We offer merit-based scholarships for students, teachers, and members of your school’s faculty eager to expand their knowledge and enhance their language skills. These scholarships involve flexible funding, ranging from partial to full tuition depending on project scope. Recipients are selected on a case-bycase basis in collaboration with the university, as a way of rewarding individual students and staff.
The EF Research Network We collaborate with the University of Cambridge to fundamentally improve the way students learn languages. Our partner scholars track development in linguistics, teaching, technology, testing, and cultural immersion. Together, we are committed to research and innovation that will shape the future of language learning.
This presents individuals at every level of your education system an opportunity to pursue learning that matters and a path towards meaningful growth. Contact EF at ef.com/contact to find out more.
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Accreditations
for the teaching of English
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is the approved educational oversight body authorised by the UK Home Office to enroll international students under Student Visa Route.
The EF International Language Campus in Dublin is recognized by ACELS, a service of quality and qualifications in Ireland for English language teaching.
All EF International Language Campuses in the UK are accredited by the British Council.
The EF International Language Campuses in the USA are accredited by ACCET.
All EF International Language Campuses in Canada are accredited by Languages Canada.
The EF International Language Campuses in Australia are accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) under CRICOS 01070M, and endorsed by NEAS.
The EF International Language Campuses in Malta St. Julian’s, Cape Town, Paris, Nice, Barcelona, Malaga, Rome, Berlin, Munich, Seoul and Tokyo are accredited by EAQUALS.
The EF International Language Campus in Auckland is accredited by NZQA and is a member of English New Zealand, exceeding their quality assurance standards over and above regulatory requirements.
The EF International Language Campuses in the UK are members of English UK.
The EF International Language Campuses in the USA are members of English USA.
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Travel and language programs presented here are organized and sold by EF Education First AG or EF International Language Schools AG, Zürich, Switzerland
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