Customized Language Courses Abroad Company-Sponsored Courses for Professionals
English in
Spanish in
French in
German in
Mandarin in
Italian in
Boston and Cambridge
Madrid
Paris
Munich
Beijing
Rome
Competing across borders A recent Economist Intelligence Unit report reveals how strong cross-border communication skills are essential to international competitiveness. The need to communicate effectively in English has never been more critical to a company or to an individual´s success than now. In order to make a real impact in your international career and your organization, you need strong English.
89%
49%
63%
of businesses agree that better cross-border communication improves profit, market share and revenue
of global executives cite significant losses as a direct result of communication misunderstandings
of companies think a lack of clarity in their internal cross-border communication often results in lost productivity
Read more www.ef.com/eiu
Trusted by the world EF is the world leader in business English training. We have been at the forefront of language training since 1965. We have schools and offices in 54 countries and are proud to count more than 1,500 companies among our clients.
Our Customized Approach to Your Language Learning Directors from global companies like ABB and PWC all agree: taking time out of their busy schedules to immerse themselves in another language is one of the best investments they´ve ever made. Immersion abroad is proven to be the fastest and most efficient way to become fluent in English. At EF we work closely with you to identify and thoroughly understand your needs, and then tie course objectives directly to you and your organization’s strategy. Our customized approach ensures that every component of the course curriculum targets your specific needs; as well as the needs of your organization. Our customized courses vary in focus, length, and structure to ensure that you learn the language you need for your career in the least amount of time possible. I look forward to helping you find out why 98% of our clients would recommend us! Malin Schmidt // President, EF Executive Language Institutes
Contents Welcome to EF............................... 3 Immersion courses abroad............. 4 Our courses Combination course....................... 7 Private course................................ 8
Refresher course............................ 8 Group course................................ 9 Fluency builder course.................... 9 Our destinations Cambridge, UK............................. 10
Boston, USA................................ 14 Madrid, Spain............................... 18 Paris, France................................ 18 Munich, Germany......................... 18 Beijing, China............................... 18 Rome, Italy................................... 18
Additional information Other EF Programs....................... 19 Concierge services....................... 20 Enrollment form............................ 21 Terms & conditions....................... 22 Online language training............... 23
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The fastest way to learn a language
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Immersion abroad with EF Immersion abroad is proven to be the fastest and most efficient way to become fluent in a language. Tailor-made curriculum Our courses are customized for you to achieve your goals, whether you need to learn grammar, pronunciation, or the vocabulary specific to your industry. In class, you´ll practice professional situations such as making appointments, going over work-related reports and presentations or broadening your vocabulary with industry-specific terms. Lessons are kept relevant to your profession and language needs. All our courses include a 6-month basic online language learning license. Best-in-class teachers At the heart of EF´s learning excellence are our exceptional teachers, all of whom possess both a functional and businessoriented understanding of your job-specific training needs. We put a lot of effort into attracting the best teachers in the field. As such, all of our teachers have a TEFL qualification (or equivalent), and a minimum of two years language teaching experience.
Faster learning through cultural exposure and social interaction Experts agree that the fastest way to make significant improvements in a language is to be immersed in a country where it is spoken. This is largely because it is only through immersion that students are exposed to informal learning experiences. We know that long-lasting progress and true language fluency only really come when students become confident enough to converse in social situations and understand cultural nuances contained within that language. That´s why our courses include exposure to cultural traditions and customs, and set aside time for plenty of networking opportunities. Progress reporting Rigorous needs-analysis and state-of-the-art progress tracking help us determine your specific training needs in relation to your job and to your goals. At the end of your course, you will take home an official Progress Report and a detailed Academic Record.
A customized approach We tailor-make your course in three simple steps
1. Your current language level
2. Your language needs
3. Your course preference
We establish your current language level and the level you want to achieve.
Whether you need general business English, industry-specific language, writing, or speaking skills.
You can choose from our private one-toone, combination, group, short refresher or longer fluency courses.
Read more about our courses on the following pages.
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Our courses
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Combination course
Lessons (40 min) • • • •
Recommended by 98%*
Our most popular course – a combination of one-to-one training, semi-private and group tuition
10 one-to-one lessons 10 semi-private lessons 10 group lessons 10 iLab lessons
Languages & Locations
One-to-one instruction 10 lessons/week One-to-one courses are completely tailor-made to meet your learning needs – you and your teacher decide on the most suitable study plan.
English in Boston and Cambridge
Levels Semi-private instruction 10 lessons/week With semi-private instruction, the focus is on making sure you can communicate clearly and in context. Your teacher partners you with one or two other professionals for interactive exercises and role-plays.
Elementary to advanced
Small group seminars 10 lessons/week Group seminars give you the opportunity to learn with international colleagues through conversation-based lessons. Each group is kept small (average five, max eight participants) to maximize participation.
Length
Start dates
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Every Monday
• 1 week or longer • Average length 2 weeks
Continue your course iLab 10 lessons/week Your teacher will assign you a course of independent online lessons in our iLab, the EF language laboratory. Work on your pronunciation using our advanced speech recognition software, write an essay, or take a progress test.
Many beginner clients take one week of our Private course and then continue with up to two weeks of Combination or Group courses.
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* 98% of students surveyed said they would recommend our Combination Course
A typical day at an EF Executive Language Institute 09.00–10.20
10.20–10.40
10.40–12.00
12.00–13.00
One-to-one-lesson: Meet your main teacher to set objectives for the week. Then work on relevant topics in your field.
Coffee break: Have a cup of coffee and chat with other professionals. Take a few minutes to read today’s newspapers or check your email.
Semi-private lesson: Practice everyday situations, such as useful telephone phrases and making appointments, with one or two other students.
Lunch: Lunch in the school’s cafe is an opportunity to talk to fellow participants about your professions; discuss business practices and compare company cultures.
13.00–14.20
14.20–14.40
14.40–16.00
16.00+
iLab: Practice your listening comprehension and speaking skills by logging on to EF’s online school EfektaTM for a pronunciation session.
Break: Speak with our staff about your planned golf weekend. They’ll help you finalize details about your car rental and hotel reservation.
Group seminar: These exercises include negotiating with fellow classmates or practicing presentation skills. This helps develop your vocabulary and confidence.
Social activities: Join EF colleagues for an evening of wine tasting or a night at the theater.
Our client mix Our schools attract professionals from various age groups, job positions and industries around the world. Cross-cultural awareness and networking therefore automatically become natural ingredients in all our courses. Age
Industry 26-30
51+
Position Consulting
Government
7%
5%
6%
18%
Energy
23%
41-50
38%
3%
Other
7%
IT Manager
7%
37%
Lawyer
4%
Pharma
31–40
HR Director
4%
Automotive
Engineer
7%
Management
67%
8%
IT & Telecom
Banking & Finance
21%
14%
Consultant
8%
Aviation
17%
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Our courses
Private course The fastest way to fluency: one-to-one training with a private teacher Maximum individual attention This highly intensive course provides you with your own personal language teacher whose sole mission is to help you reach your learning goals. That means you always progress at your own pace and your teacher has the ability to react with total flexibility to your individual learning needs. Throughout your course, you will have plenty of opportunities to practice your new skills with fellow learners at coffee breaks in the lounge, over lunch in town, or during organized outings and evening activities. One-to-one instruction means results A dedicated teacher means that you can practice by using materials relevant to you and your role. For speaking practice, you might role-play a marketing presentation, to improve reading comprehension, you might analyze an article from the daily newspaper and for listening skills you could watch an industry-specific video in our multimedia center. To address grammatical issues, your teacher may have you complete exercises from EF’s own course book series.
Lessons (40 min) 40 one-to-one lessons
Languages & Locations • • • • • •
English in Boston and Cambridge Spanish in Madrid German in Munich French in Paris Italian in Rome Mandarin in Beijing
Levels Beginner to advanced
Start dates Every Monday
Length • 1 week or longer • Average length 2 weeks
Maximize your time
“The course really exceeded my expectations! The curriculum was optimized to make sure I got as much as possible out of my stay”.
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Combine a week of our Private course with a week or more of Semi-private or Group tuition. This is a particularly popular option with beginners who wish to get the most out of their time abroad
Jonas Forslund // Sweden
Refresher course Our newest course – three days of private one-to-one training Brush up your English skills This intensive three-day course allows you to select your focus areas of choice combining up to six different topics of half a day each. Alternatively, you could decide to focus your full three days on one specific topic that you really want to improve. Topics can include:
Lessons (40 min) 24 one-to-one lessons
Languages & Locations English in Boston and Cambridge
Levels Pre-intermediate to advanced
Start dates Every Monday and Wednesday
• Presentation skills • Meetings • Negotiations
• Social skills • Telephoning • Business writing
Confidence building Throughout the three-day course your teacher will focus on making sure you feel confident using your existing language skills and build on these, taking you to a higher level of proficiency.
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Length 3 days
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Group course
Lessons (40 min)
The most cost-effective solution – master English in a small group setting Accelerate your spoken English in a seminar setting Our teacher-led Group course is the most cost-effective option for business professionals who need to focus mainly on the spoken language. We group you with other participants of similar ability and limit the number of participants in each group (5 on average) to ensure maximum interaction.
• 25 group lessons • 5 iLab lessons
Languages & Locations English in Boston and Cambridge
Levels Pre-intermediate to advanced
Start dates Conversation-based lessons 25 lessons/week The goal of the group course is to build your conversational confidence by improving fluency, pronunciation and intonation in relevant professional and social situations.
Every Monday
Independent lessons in iLab 5 lessons/week In our iLab you can work on pronunciation or accent reduction with our advanced speech recognition technology.
Intensify your course
Fluency Builder
Length 1 week or longer
To increase your rate of progress, consider adding private one-to-one lessons to your course program. Contact us for details.
• 136 1-to-1 • 100 group • Unlimited iLab access
Aim for fluency The eight-week Fluency Builder course features a personal coach for the full length of the program. The course is designed for professionals who need a drastic improvement in their English level. As with all our courses, the Fluency Builder program will be tailored to your specific needs.
Languages & Locations
One-to-one instruction 30 lessons per week (4 weeks) Our one-to-one private tuition is completely tailor-made to fit your personal needs.
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Total number of Lessons in program (40 min)
Become fluent – eight weeks of combined intensive and group studies
Course structure During your first week of study you and your personal coach will agree on the course structure and make a study plan tailored to your needs.
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Small group seminars 25 lessons per week (4 weeks) Group seminars give you the opportunity to learn with international colleagues through conversation-based lessons. Private coaching 16 Sessions During your course you will have 16 private one-to-one sessions with your personal coach. These sessions give you the opportunity to focus on specific topics and questions you might have or areas for improvement.
English in Boston and Cambridge
Levels Beginner to pre-intermediate
Start dates Every Monday
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Length 8 weeks • 4 weeks of 1-to-1 private instruction combined with 4 weeks of group seminars • Full access to iLab throughout the course.
You will also benefit from full access to our innovative language lab the EF iLab during the entire course.
“Considering the progress I’ve made in these two months I sincerely believe that it was well worth the time and money spent!” Miguel Angel Suarez Cabrera // Spain
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Cambridge
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Cambridge, UK There is a lot to love about Cambridge. Be inspired by the many beautiful museums and art galleries; admire the impressive architecture and majestic college buildings; enjoy a weekend of golf or a visit to one of the many great restaurants and pubs this town has to offer. Cambridge has a relaxed pace of life that encourages our students to practice and use their English; the local residents are friendly and are accustomed to interacting with language learners, because Cambridge is a global language-learning hub. Major attractions University of Cambridge colleges, King’s College Chapel, Fitzwilliam Museum, University Botanic Gardens Climate (average highs/lows) July 23/12º; Jan 7/1º Airports Heathrow, Stansted, Luton EF Executive Language Institute 274 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3NQ Tel: +44 1223 506 211
Jesus Green Anglia Ruskin University King’s College Fitzwilliam Museum Train station
EF
University Botanic Gardens
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EF Executive Language Institute Cambridge
School info
Cambridge has been attracting scholars for 800 years. EF’s prestigious Executive Language Institute offers you tranquil gardens, proximity to the University, and quick and easy access to London. Modern amenities in traditional building The EF Executive Language Institute Cambridge is housed in a quaint Tudor-style building. You´ll find the newly renovated institute equipped with a high-tech language lab and truly modern facilities. This leafy residential neighborhood is within walking distance of the famous university´s colleges. Explore Cambridge or spend the night in London Cambridge is a lovely city for walking or cycling. EF staff can help arrange the hire of bicycles and organize weekly guided walking tours. London is less than an hour away by train, so it´s easily accessible for an afternoon of shopping or a night at the theater. England’s most prestigious university city Cambridge is best known for the University of Cambridge, which is made up of 30 colleges scattered throughout the city. Cambridge University has been attracting students for 800 years and has hosted such famous students as John Milton, Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Oliver Cromwell, Prince Edward and Prince Charles. Cambridge University claims more than sixty Nobel Prize winners. With some colleges dating back to the eleventh century and all schools of architecture – from Gothic to Modern – represented, the city is a magnet to anyone with an interest in British history, from King’s College Chapel, which was begun in 1466 by King Henry VI, to the Fitzwilliam Museum.
• Leafy residential location close to Cambridge city center • Easy access to restaurants, cinemas, pubs and theaters • Close to all historic sights and Cambridge University buildings • Wireless internet access • In-house chef for lunch and snacks • 50 minutes away from London by train
Included in every course • Single-room accommodation with a carefully selected host family • Breakfast and dinner served Monday to Friday; all meals at weekends (host family only) • All course material • Access to the reference library • Language Competency Profile, Progress Report, Academic Record, Course Certificate
Optional Services • • • • • •
Hotel accommodation Flight arrangements Arrival transfer service Travel & medical insurance coverage Weekend trips and activities Social activity program
Course fees (US$) Course name
Start
1wk
2wks
Combination
Weekly
3,590
7,180
Private
Weekly
4,790
9,580
Group
Weekly
2,090
4,180
Course name
Start
Length
Refresher
Mon/Wed
3 days
3,490
Fluency Builder
Weekly
8 weeks
18,990
Price
• Company-customized courses: Please contact us for a price quotation. • Supplement on all courses during July, August and September 2014: US$125/week
Accredited by:
Certified by:
A member of:
Social activities in Cambridge*
Monday Traditional English PUB EVENING
Tuesday GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF THE CITY
Wednesday London theater Night
Thursday RESTAURANT EVENING/boat ride
Friday LEAVING CEREMONY with ENGLISH WINE
This is a great opportunity to meet up with other students and teachers and try a pint of real English ale!
Take part in this guided walking tour and learn some interesting facts and surprising stories about our world-famous university.
With London less than an hour away, take the opportunity for a theater trip and see Mamma Mia or We Will Rock You.
Go for a night of good food and conversation in a local restaurant or take a relaxing boat ride on the river Cam.
We will have a ceremony to say goodbye to those of you who are leaving and present the Course Certificates.
*Social activities can be subject to an additional cost (approximately £ 60 for all activities listed).
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“Within just one week of my stay, my English had improved a lot and I could communicate confidently with the other people in the school.� Georg Ezegelyan Philips Healthcare, Germany
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Boston
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Boston, USA Boston has a rich tradition of history, culture, and sports. There is always something exciting to do, whether it be a visit to the extensive range of shops in Fanueil Hall, watching a baseball game at Fenway Park or a walk around the historic sights of the Freedom Trail. Boston is an eclectic mix of old and new with world class museums, musical performances, major sporting events and incredible shopping and dining experiences. Major attractions Freedom Trail, Duck Tours, Boston Symphony, Boston Commons, Boston Red Sox Climate (average highs/lows) July 28/19ยบ; Jan 2/-5ยบ Airport Boston Logan Airport EF Executive Language Institute 28 State Street Boston, MA 02109 Tel: +1 617 619 1237
Boston North Station
Boston City Hall
EF Faneuil Hall Beacon Hill Boston Common
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EF Executive Language Institute Boston
School info
Next door to Harvard University and MIT as well as the headquarters for multinational corporations such as Fidelity, Gillette and Prudential, Boston is the ideal place for improving your business English. Right in the middle of downtown Boston Located in the heart of downtown Boston, EF Executive Language Institute is housed in a beautiful high-rise office building with breathtaking views of the city and the famous Charles River. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the lounge between classes or join fellow professionals for lunch at one of the dozens of excellent restaurants near the institute. America´s academic city Boston´s metropolitan area is home to more than 70 colleges and universities including world-famous Harvard University and MIT. EF students benefit from close association with Hult international Business School, the top ranked one-year MBA program in the US. A city with history Settled in the 1630´s, Boston is one of America´s most historic cities. The American Revolution began here in the 18th century and more recently Boston has become a center of intellectual, technological and political ideas. Hit the slopes, beach or Big Apple Boston is perfectly positioned for a fantastic weekend getaway. New York City, the “Big Apple”, is just a high-speed train ride away, or take a boat to Cape Cod and relax on the beach. The mountains of nearby Vermont are a great place to hit the slopes and practice your skiing. Golf courses, tennis courts and hiking trails are also easily accessible.
• Superb location in central Boston with incredible views • Easy access to all public transportation • High-speed wifi throughout the school • Only a 5 minute walk to many popular Boston attractions, like Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
Included in every course • Single-room accommodation with a carefully selected host family • Breakfast and dinner served Monday to Friday; all meals at weekends (host family only) • All course material • Access to the reference library • Language Competency Profile, Progress Report, Academic Record, Course Certificate
Optional Services • • • • • •
Hotel accommodation Flight arrangements Arrival transfer service Travel & medical insurance coverage Weekend trips and activities Social activity program
Course fees (US$) Course name
Start
1wk
2wks
Combination
Weekly
3,590
7,180
Private
Weekly
4,790
9,580
Group
Weekly
2,090
4,180
Course name
Start
Length
Refresher
Mon/Wed
3 days
3,490
Fluency Builder
Weekly
8 weeks
18,990
Price
• Company-customized courses: Please contact us for a price quotation. • Supplement on all courses during July, August and September 2014: US$125/week
Accredited by:
Certified by:
A member of:
Social activities in Boston*
Monday Baseball: The Red Sox Play Detroit
Tuesday Pub evening with the school director
Wednesday Tour of Harvard University
Thursday RESTAURANT EVENING
Friday LEAVING CEREMONY
Do like the Bostonians and watch a game of baseball at Fenway Park, located in the heart of the city.
School Director Mark Costello gives a warm welcome at the local pub. A great opportunity to get to know your fellow students and teachers.
Take the opportunity to join a walking tour at the world famous Harvard University.
Join your fellow students for good food and conversation at a nearby restaurant.
We will have a ceremony to say goodbye to those of you who are leaving and present the Course Certificates.
*Social activities can be subject to an additional cost.
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“The social aspect of the immersion program is not to be forgotten. It is a great opportunity to socialize with other students and teachers and get a bit of extra conversation skills practice.” Hilton Nunes Hilton Nunes Consulting, Brazil
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Other EF language schools We also offer our customized courses in French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese.
Spanish in
Madrid EF Madrid is located centrally and very convenient for sight-seeing and practicing your new language skills with the locals.
French in
Paris EF Paris is centrally located in a charmingly renovated building with light, spacious classrooms, featuring a multimedia language lab and a relaxing lounge.
Included in every course • Single-room accommodation with a carefully selected host family (excluding Beijing) • Breakfast and dinner served Monday to Friday; all meals at weekends (host family only) • Wireless internet access • Language Competency Profile, Progress Report, Academic Record, Course Certificate
Optional Services • • • • • •
Hotel accommodation Flight arrangements Arrival transfer service Travel & medical insurance coverage Weekend trips and activities Social activity program
Course fees (US$)
German in
Munich EF Munich has over two decades of success, proven by an EAQUALS accreditation. You’ll benefit from newly renovated classrooms, a state-of-the-art multimedia center and a comfortable lounge.
Mandarin in
Beijing EF offers top facilities for learning Mandarin. With your Chinese language skills as a tool, you will feel confident taking your learning outside the classroom to explore.
Italian in
Rome EF Rome is located a short walk from the central railway station. Our well-appointed classrooms and superior teachers have earned us recognition from the Italian Ministry of Education.
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Destination
Start
1wk
Madrid
Weekly
4,290
2wks 8,580
Paris
Weekly
4,290
8,580
Munich
Weekly
4,290
8,580
Beijing
Weekly
4,290
8,580
Rome
Weekly
4,290
8,580
• Supplement on all courses during July, August and September 2014: US$125/week
The World’s Most International Business School 7 Campuses. Global Rotation. 135 Nationalities.
Top ranked one-year MBA, Executive MBA and Master degrees • Ranked in the top 20 US business schools by The Economist • Ranked 1st for post-graduation salary increase by The Economist • Ranked 1st for International Experience and 3rd for International Business by the Financial Times • Global Campus Rotation across 7 campuses – Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, Shanghai, New York, and São Paulo • Guaranteed consulting experience doing Action Projects with Fortune 500 and other leading companies • Network with future business leaders from over 120 countries
Degree Programs Offered • Accelerated one-year MBA • Flexible two-year EMBA • Master in International Business • Master in Finance, International Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship • Bachelor of International Business Administration
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Other EF Programs
EF High School Year Abroad Ages 14 to 18 years
EF International Academy Ages 15 to 18 years
EF Language Courses Abroad Ages 16+
With EF High School Year you live with a selected homestay host and study at a local high school abroad for a year. You’ll make memories that last a lifetime and return home with near native language skills.
Prepare for the A-Levels or International Baccalaureate diploma at EF’s private international high schools. Choose to study on one of the EF campuses in New York, Oxford, Torquay or Brisbane.
Study from 2 to 52 weeks at EF International Language Schools in the UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Malta, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Ecuador, Costa Rica or China. Our innovative method allows you to learn faster and have more fun!
EF Language Travel Ages 7 to 18 Travel abroad in an escorted group with other students your age during school holidays. Put your new language skills to use through making new friends from all over the world and participating in organized sports, activities, day trips and weekend excursions. A safe and fun way to take your first trip abroad.
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Concierge services Thanks to our worldwide network of offices and schools and nearly 50 years of travel expertise, you can be assured of exceptional personal attention and service. We provide help with a wide range of services. Your satisfaction and a seamless experience is our top priority. Travel and transfer service EF Travel, our own travel agency, has negotiated competitive prices with the world´s best-rated airlines. Our transfer service will make sure that you have a hassle-free travel experience. Hotel accommodation Standard accommodation with a carefully selected host family on half-board basis is included in the course fee. If you prefer, we can also arrange for hotel accommodation through our portfolio of three and four star
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hotels at preferred rates. Apartments are also available for a weekly supplement, all centrally located and within a short distance from our course center. Weekend trips and activities Make the most of your time abroad. After an intensive week of study you might fancy a night out at the theater or a trip to a nearby town. London is less than an hour away from Cambridge and New York only a highspeed train ride from Boston. We can help you plan the social activity of your choice.
Social activity program We offer a wide range of social activities – wine tasting or a pint at the local pub, a guided tour around the city or river boat cruise, a round of golf and other relaxing activities – that are great opportunities for you to broaden your network and socialize with your fellow classmates. Travel & medical insurance coverage It is important to be well insured while traveling abroad. You are offered insurance coverage through Erika Insurance Ltd. Erika Insurance coverage includes: • • • • •
Coverage for medical expenses Trip cancellation Course refund in case of illness Baggage and property coverage 24-hour emergency assistance
Enrollment form 2013–14 Please complete this form and return it along with the Enrollment Fee of US$150 (and the Cancellation & Re-booking cover of US$110, if required) to the EF office closest to you (addresses opposite) or contact one of our sales representatives listed on the back of this brochure for more information. Personal information [ ] Male [ ] Female First name
Last name
Address Home tel
Mobile
Home email
Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
Place of birth
Nationality
Name of employer
Occupation
Company address Office tel
Head of Personnel/Training
How did you hear about EF? Do you smoke?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Do you have any existing medical condition/allergy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
If yes, please specify: What is your current language level? [ ] Beginner [ ] Elementary [ ] Intermediate
[ ] Good intermediate
[ ] Advanced
Course center & program
If you would like an arrival transfer, please give us your travel information: Date and city/airport of departure:
Please indicate your choice of course center and program: Course
Cambridge
Boston
Madrid
Paris
Munich Beijing
Rome
Flight no. & airline:
Combination
Time and city/airport of arrival:
Private Group
Payment of course fees The invoice for my course should be sent to:
Refresher Fluency Builder
Course starting date:
Number of weeks:
Accommodation Please consult pages 12, 16 or 18 to find details of the accommodation relevant for your chosen course center. [ ] Host Family [ ] Hotel HHHH [ ] Hotel HHH [ ] Apartment Optional EF travel services 1. Do you wish to take the EF Cancellation cover?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
2. Do you wish to take the Erika Travel Insurance coverage? [ ] Yes (if no, please attach a copy of your own insurance policy in English) 3. Do you wish for us to arrange your travel? [ ] Flight [ ] Arrival transfer [ ] Departure transfer
Do you wish to have your enrollment confirmation and visa documents sent to you by international courier? [ ] Yes [ ] No (Please note: this service is compulsory for those requiring entry visas who enroll less than 30 days prior to the course start date. It is also recommended for all countries requiring submission of original documents to obtain a VISA)
I authorize EF to take appropriate action in the event of a medical emergency. I have read and I agree to the conditions outlined on page 22 of this brochure.
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Terms & conditions 2013–14 How to Enroll Please complete the Enrollment Form on the previous page and send it to us with the non-refundable Enrollment Fee of US$150 (plus optional Cancellation & Rebooking cover of US$110 and courier fee if required). As soon as we receive your Enrollment Form, we will send confirmation of your acceptance to the course, along with an invoice detailing the payment due. We must receive your payment at least 30 days before your course begins. Please note: If you are enrolling in a course that begins within 30 days, send the Enrollment Fee, optional Cancellation Cover, and Course price along with the Enrollment Form. If your application is not successful, all of these fees will be returned to you immediately.
Public Holidays In the event of a Public Holiday in your host country, EF schools will be closed, unless otherwise stated in the student pre-departure information, sent to you with your booking confirmation. Classes missed for Public Holidays will be made up at a later date. Please note that Cambridge does not close on public holidays. All intakes are on Mondays. In the event that an observed public holiday falls on a Monday, the intake will then place on the following Tuesday. Please contact your local sales office for holiday information.
The Total Fees for Your Course The total fees are as follows: • Enrollment Fee: US$150 • Optional Cancellation & Re-booking cover: US$110 • Optional Transfer Service fee • The Course price (varies based on the course type, location and duration, and the accommodation type). • Optional Courier for rapid receipt of documents.
Group Sizes Our group lessons have an average of six participants and we limit the number of participants in each group to a maximum of eight participants to ensure efficient interaction.
What is included in your course price? • Course of choice • Single room in homestay accommodation • Breakfast & dinner Monday-Friday with all meals at weekends in homestay • Academic and learning materials and books Methods of Payment The Enrollment Fee and the Course price can be paid: 1. To your local EF office or representative. 2. By direct transfer from your bank to the below: For US$ payments: Account Holder: EF Language Colleges Ltd Bank: Credit Suisse, Schwanenplatz 8, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland Account: 303195-22-2 IBAN: CH25 0483 5030 3195 2200 2 SWIFT: CRESCHZZ80A Clearing Number: 4835 For EUR € payments: Account Holder: EF Language Colleges Ltd Bank: Credit Suisse, Schwanenplatz 8, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland Account: 303195-22-3 IBAN: CH95 0483 5030 3195 2200 3 SWIFT: CRESCHZZ80A Clearing Number: 4835 Please send a copy of this transaction with the enrollment form. Any transfer should make reference to the full name of the participant in order to ensure quick and proper credit and booking number to his/her account. Pre-departure information package Once we receive your booking, we will send you our diagnostic test and a pre-departure package including information about the selected school and accommodation, confirmation of your flight and airport transfer if we arrange these and all visa information if applicable. Flights and Transfers We can help you to book your flight and transfer. For prices, please contact us for more information. Accommodation and meals • Host family: –– Single room accommodation. In the USA, your room will be reserved from the Saturday before your course starts until the Saturday after it ends. In Europe, your room is reserved from the Sunday before until the Saturday after your course ends. Please contact us if you want extra nights. Meal plans vary between course centers, please see pages 12, 16 and 18 to check the meal plans for each school. • Hotel accommodation: –– We have discounted rates for different tiers of hotels. Please contact your EF office for more information.
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Duration of Lessons EF language lessons have a duration of 40 minutes, except where stated otherwise on the individual location page.
Photography and film material By accepting EF’s terms and conditions, the participant accepts that EF freely can use all photography, film and sound material that has been created by EF and or by EF’s staff during the trip, without asking further approval from the participant. Cancellations and Refund Policy All cancellations and terminations must be made in writing to the nearest EF office, EF local representative or EF Center Director. In all cases the Enrollment Fee, the Courier Fee and the optional Cancellation & Re-booking Cover Fee are non-refundable. In the event that the World Health Organization (WHO), or an international governmental health authority issues a countryspecific travel warning or for bids travel, EF students have the right to postpone or re-book travel within a period of 365 days. If students wish to cancel, the above stated cancellation stipulations apply. Cancellations The Course Fee comprises two elements: Tuition Fee (40%) and the Student Services and Accommodation Fee (60%). The Tuition Fee is fully refundable if the student cancels more than 14 days prior to the course start date. Additional refunds will be made from the Student Services and Accommodation Fee as follows: • If the student cancels 45 days or more before the start of the course the student will receive a full refund, except for the Enrollment Fee and Cancellation Cover. • If the student cancels less than 45 days prior to departure, EF will retain 40% of the Student Services and Accommodation Fee (max. US$500 for USA centers, for all other centers maxi mum US$1000) to cover the cost of prepaid accommodation and services. For destinations in the United States: Same Day Cancellation Prior to the Start of Class: If an applicant accepted by EF enters the United States on an I-20 obtained through EF and subsequently cancels prior to the start of scheduled classes or never attends class, EF may retain: For a program of less than 12 weeks: all the tuition charges for up to four weeks, actual housing costs incurred by EF, and a maximum total of US$500 for non-refundable charges including any application/registration fees, courier fees, travel/cancellation cover, and the housing administration fee. For a program of 12 weeks or more: all the tuition charges for up to six weeks, any actual housing costs incurred by EF and a maximum total of US$500 for non-refundable charges, including any application/registration fees, courier fees, travel/cancellation cover and the housing administration fee. Withdrawals All withdrawals need to be made in writing to EF. If the student wishes to withdraw from their course after arrival at the center, they must inform the EF School Director and sign a copy of the course change notification form. Refunds are made by the EF office or representative where the course fees were paid. For all destinations except the US: If a student withdraws from their course after arrival at the center, they must give their EF School Director
at least four (4) weeks advance notice. They will receive a full refund for all remaining weeks after the four-week notice period. For all destinations in the US: EF is not obligated to make refunds to students who are terminated due to violation of EF’s written disciplinary and/or attendance policies or local, state, or federal laws. For courses four weeks or less: EF may retain all the tuition charges for the course. EF may retain any actual housing costs incurred and a maximum total of US$500 for non-refundable charges, including any application/registration fees, courier fees, travel/ cancellation cover and the housing administration fee. For courses greater than four weeks: For students who withdraw at any point in the first four weeks, EF may retain the charges applicable to the first four weeks. EF may retain any actual housing costs incurred and a maximum total of US$500 for non-refundable charges, including any application/registration fees, courier fees, travel/ cancellation cover and the housing administration fee. For students who withdraw after the first four weeks but before or at the mid-point of the course, EF may retain a prorated amount of tuition. EF may retain any actual housing costs incurred and a maximum total of US$500 for non-refundable charges, including any application/registration fees, courier fees, travel/ cancellation cover and the housing administration fee. For students who withdraw after the midpoint, EF may retain all of the tuition and student services charges for the course. EF may retain a maximum total of US$500 for non-refundable charges, including any application/ registration fees, courier fees, travel/cancellation cover and the housing administration fee. Prorated refunds will be calculated on a weekly basis. When determining the number of weeks, EF will consider a partial week the same as if a whole week were completed, provided the student was present at least one day during the scheduled week. Charges Other Than Tuition: Included in the course fee is a US$400.00 housing administration fee, which is non-refundable. All extra costs, such as books, supplies, equipment, laboratory fees, rentals and any similar charges not included in the tuition must be clearly stated in the enrollment/application documents. Such charges are not subject to the refund computation but are limited to those materials that are distributed and attributable to the portion of the program in which the student is enrolled. Students are bound by the terms as defined in any student housing agreements. Cancellation and Re-booking cover EF offers optional Cancellation and Re-booking cover for a one-time fee of US$110. This fee must be paid at the same time as the Enrollment Fee and is non-refundable. If you choose to take Cancellation and Re-booking cover and are forced to cancel before departure due to illness, or illness in your immediate family, EF will refund the full Course price, irrespective of when notice is received. The cover fee itself, the Enrollment Fee and the Courier Fee are non-refundable. Note: a doctor’s certificate must be provided with each claim. The cancellation and Re-booking cover is only valid for one Rebooking or one Cancellation. Travel and Medical Insurance Coverage All students are required to have medical and accident insurance coverage. EF has negotiated and entered into a tailor-made travel insurance group policy with the insurance provider Erika Insurance Ltd. under which EF Education First Ltd and EF International Language Schools Ltd are the policyholders. Students may choose to be beneficiaries under this group policy. If the student does not wish to be covered by this insurance coverage, they will need to provide EF with a copy in English of the alternative insurance policy they have taken out individually. Please contact your EF representative for prices. Re-booking Fee Each time you request a change of course town, course dates, or type of accommodation after your initial enrollment, EF will charge you a re-booking fee of US$150 which is payable immediately. (This does not apply to students who are extending their course.) Late Arrivals and Absences If the student arrives late or are absent during their course, no refund will be granted.
Printing Errors While EF makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of its publications, it cannot be held responsible for typographical or printing error (including prices). Protection for Our Customers EF provides complete financial protection for customers, formalized according to EC directives, through an insurance policy that guarantees your money back, and your repatriation in the event of the company’s failure. Liability EF will not be liable in any way to the student in the event of any service, contracted to be supplied by EF, becoming impossible to supply by reason of industrial dispute or other cause outside the control of EF. EF will not be liable for loss, damage, or injury to persons or property howsoever caused, save where the liability is expressly imposed beyond exclusion by statute. EF’s Learning Guarantee Our experience shows that, on average, a student will progress to a new level of the EF scale upon completion of 2 weeks of language training. After level 8, progress from one level to the next may require longer (4-6 weeks) courses. This is due to the increased complexity of language acquisition at those levels Progress rate will also depend on individual qualifications such as mother tongue, attendance, time spent on homework and individual study techniques. If learning goals are not met, taking the above into consideration, our learning guarantee will allow you to study free of charge at our online school, until you reach your predetermined goals. The Learning Guarantee is valid for all courses offered in English at our Institutes in London, Boston and Cambridge. Validity of Brochure Prices Please note: the prices published in this brochure are based upon currency exchange rates in effect at the time of writing (29.06.2013). They are therefore subject to change, up to 30 days before your departure. The prices in this brochure are valid until September 30, 2014. Personal data Your personal data will be processed by EF both within and outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland, primarily for the purpose of completing your booking, providing you with the products and services that you have ordered (including travel insurance coverage), customer service and marketing services. We may share your personal data with our corporate affiliates, claims handlers and business partners both within and outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland. EF processes your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection legislation. If you have questions about EF’s processing of your personal data, would like to have a copy of the information EF holds about you, or have inaccurate personal data rectified or erased, please contact EF Education First Ltd or EF International Language Schools Ltd at Haldenstrasse 4, Lucerne, Switzerland. All our courses are organized by EF International Language Schools Ltd, Switzerland, for EU destinations, and EF Education First Ltd, Switzerland, for non-EU destinations. EF Language Colleges Ltd is responsible for promoting the sale of the products in the name and on behalf of EF Education First Ltd and EF International Language Schools Ltd. Switzerland EF Language Colleges Ltd. Haldenstrasse 4 6006 Luzern Switzerland UK EF Corporate Language Learning Solutions 22 Chelsea Manor Street London SW3 5RL United Kingdom Tel: +44 207 341 8500 email: corporate.uk@ef.com
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Accreditations & Memberships The EF Executive Language Institute in Cambridge is accredited by the British Council
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