EF International Language Centers

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EF Language Courses Abroad

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Location
China: Beijing, Shanghai; Costa Rica: Tamarindo; Ecuador: Quito; France: Nice, Paris; Germany: Munich (Munchen); Italy: Roma (Rome); Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga

Term
Throughout the year, Academic Year, Fall, May Term, Spring, Summer, Trimester, Winter

Dates
Start dates every Monday

  • Description

    Live the language on an EF Language Course Abroad!

    EF International Language Centers is a division of EF Education First - the world's largest private educational organization and the recognized world leader in providing overseas education. Founded in 1965, EF has schools and offices in 53 countries around the world. To date, nearly fifteen million students have benefited from an EF program.

    EF International Language Centers provides students from around the globe with language and cultural immersion in one of our ten destinations.

    Our students study:

    - Spanish in Spain, Ecuador and Costa Rica
    - French in France
    - Italian in Rome
    - German in Munich
    - Mandarin in Beijing and Shanghai

    Daily activities and excursions allow students to put their new language skills to use and gain an international perspective.

  • Highlights

    * Basic, General or Intensive programs available (20, 26 or 32 lessons per week)
    * Start dates every Monday
    * Course duration: 2 to 52 weeks
    * Variety of destinations: Spain, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Italy, Germany, China
    * Host Family or Residence accommodation
    * Daily social and cultural activities organized by the school
    * Courses open to all language levels, from beginner to advanced
    * Ideal course for students wanting to learn a language quickly
    * College credit available

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

  • Languages

    • Chinese
    • French
    • Spanish
    • German
    • Italian
    • English

  • Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

    • Chinese
    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Spanish
    • English

  • Subject Areas

    • Foreign Language
    • Languages / Linguistics
  • Cost in US$:

    from USD 445/week

  • Program Fees Include:

    * Course fee
    * Accommodation (host family or student residence)
    * Meal plan
    * Activities at the school
    * Pre-departure information and counselling

  • Credit Available

    yes

  • Experience Required

    no

  • This Program is open to

    American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Apartment/Flat
    • Dormitory
    • Home-stays

  • Participants Travel

    Independently or in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently

  • Scholarships are Available

    Partial scholarships available for longer programs

  • Application Process Involves

    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    1 week

  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
    • Job and Internship Network
    • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • EF International Language Centers's Mission Statement

    EF's mission is to break down barriers of language, culture and geography

  • Year Founded

    1965

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