EF International Language Schools

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	EF International Language Schools
1-3 Farman Street, Hove, East Sussex BN3 1AL			MAP
tel: (01273) 201 410

An organisation in existence since the mid ‘60s, operating its own schools. It offers the benefit of dealing directing with the organisation which is looking after and teaching your offspring. Students tend to be of multiple nationalities, making it slightly more likely that they won't talk too much of their own language.
Also runs http://www.englishtown.com with for example short exercises.

Where

France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, plus China, Russia, Costa Rica and Ecuador.

Ages

16-plus.

How Long

Two weeks to one year.

Learning

A typical week of study includes general lessons in grammar and vocabulary, lectures from guest speakers on current events, and group projects that explore the host country's customs and traditions. Most schools are also equipped with audio and video language labs plus computers with EF's own CD-ROM lessons. Also gap years courses of nine months devoted to just one language or a combination of two or three.

Other Activities

Employs full-time activity organisers in all schools to ensure students always have something to do whether sports, culture or simply social. These organisers also help with queries and setting up special request outings.

Accommodation

Host family accommodation (personally checked) or student residences are offered, and a programme of optional activities and excursions.

Sample Price

The most popular school is reported to be in Nice (because of the weather) where a course with 15 hours of tuition would be £670 and with 20 hours £760 including half board.