Welcome to Chicago
Destination Overview •
Ideal for students who enjoy a city environment
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EF Chicago is located in the 3rd largest city in the US
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Big city with a small city feel, people are friendly
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Shopping, restaurants and beaches just steps away
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Two professional baseball teams and organized sporting games (soccer, beach volleyball) for our students
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Outdoor festivals celebrating music, food and fun all summer long
EF Chicago: Welcome
EF Chicago: Welcome •
EF Chicago is located on Michigan Avenue, the city center of Chicago
EF Chicago: Welcome •
EF Chicago provides a fun atmosphere to learn English and American culture.
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Close to public transportation, and many city sights are within walking distance
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Near restaurants, shopping and Chicago’s famous Navy Pier, where you can ride the Ferris Wheel and enjoy the view!
EF Flag
City Center Location Shopping right outside your door‌
City Center Location Parks and attractions too‌
City Center Location
Student Facilities Brand new school coming this summer Located in the same building, 4th floor New location will include: Same convenient city center location New classrooms WiFi I-PAD use during class And much, much more! For now let’s explore our current space in Chicago‌
Reception
Student Lounge
Activities Lounge
Wi Fi available everywhere
Student Computers
3 Student computers in lobby
2 student computer labs
School Tour: Classrooms
TV Lounge / Classroom
School Tour: Academic Facilities Classrooms
Meet the EF Chicago Staff
Sandy Moklak Academic Director
Jennifer Smith School Director
Jen Leet Administrative Coordinator
Katja Claussen Housing Director
Kim Brodziak Activities Coordinator
Student Life - Accommodation Host family Experience the “typical� American family experience Located on average 50-80 minutes by public transit from the school Commute price: 1 ride: $2.25 Monthly pass: $86 Single and twin rooms available
Accommodation - Residence International House University of Chicago campus dormitory 25 minutes to school by train, monthly pass: $86 (average weekly: $14) All SINGLE ROOMS available Shared bathrooms (for 35 students) 4 toilet stalls, 6 showers, and 7 sinks cleaned multiple times per day Kitchen facilities available onsite Light breakfast included For students 18 years and older
International House
Location: International House
EF Chicago
International House
Downtown Chicago is 25 minutes away on the train.
International House
Accommodation - Residence Downtown – Hostelling International 10 minutes walking distance to school!! Convenient downtown location close to major attractions Apartment-style living, 2 bedrooms per apartment, multi rooms 6 students share a bathroom, kitchen and living room Kitchen facilities available onsite Breakfast included For students 18 years and older
Hostelling International
Hostelling International
Hostelling International
Hostelling International
Hostelling International
Location: Hostelling International
EF Chicago
Hostelling International
EF Chicago is 10 minutes walking distance.
Accommodation- Residence Downtown – Fornelli Hall 5 minute walking distance to school Convenient downtown location close to major attractions Apartment style living, 2 to 3 bedroom apartments (singles, twins and triples) 2 bathrooms per apartment, approx. 2 students per bathroom Apartments have living rooms and modern kitchens Light breakfast included For students 18 years and older
Location: Fornelli Hall
EF Chicago
Fornelli Hall
EF Chicago is 10 minutes walking distance.
Fornelli Hall
Activities Coordinator – Kim Brodziak
Popular Activities
Sports
The Beach (really!)
Weekend & Day Trips
Activities - Weekly Sample
Chicago Academics • • • • • •
Summer school for students 16 years and older Diverse student population Exciting and interactive class atmosphere Motivated instructors with direction and training to help students Large range of SPINs Class field trips—the city as a classroom!
Summer SPIN classes • • • • • •
Chicago neighborhoods Vocabulary through games EF Chicago newspaper Short stories Chicago fiction Slang and conversation through music
Lecture • Weekly lecture series planned by lecture coordinator • Lectures include outside speakers from local companies and organizations • Past lecture topics include: Chicago neighborhoods, NCAA Basketball tournament, Bike Tour Chicago and How to meet and date in Chicago
Top selling points Incredible location
Beautiful modern school Multicultural city Wide variety of outdoor activities Outdoor festivals all summer long featuring food, music and Chicago fun Five professional sport teams A variety of museums, shopping and restaurants minutes away
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