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ACCREDITATIONS, LICENSES AWARDS CONTENTS
& ASSOCIATIONS We have won the top award in our industry, the ST Star Chain
Accreditations and Awards 2 Choose Your Destination 48
School Award, in 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2011; and we have been
All our schools are accredited by the leading associations EC Manifesto 4 Learn English in the USA 50
nominated for this award almost every year since 2007.
in their respective countries and are members of major Find Your Voice 5 EC Boston 52
In 2016, we won the UK’s Customer Experience Silver Star
international organisations. Studying English Abroad During COVID-19 6 EC New York 54
Award for our pioneering Orange Carpet Experience. We won
Orange Carpet Experience 8 EC Washington, DC 56
the Star Innovation Award in 2009 and 2010.
EC San Francisco 58
Find Your Place in the World – Destinations 10
EC San Diego 60
Find Your Home – Accommodation 12
EC Los Angeles 62
Let Your Journey Begin 14
US EC Miami 64
EC Online 14
Your Academic Journey 15 Learn English in Canada 66
How You Learn 15 EC Montreal 68
Global Consistency with Local Delivery 16 EC Toronto 70
Chain School 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020
Junior Course for Under 18s 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Sample Schedules 17 EC Vancouver 72
Keep Learning Outside the Classroom 18 Learn English in the UK 74
Canada
Free Language Workshops 19 EC London 76
A Week in the Life 20 EC Oxford 78
EC Cambridge 80
Choose Your Course 22 EC Brighton 82
General English 24 EC Bristol 84
UK
Standard, Semi-Intensive and Intensive English 26 EC Manchester 86
Special Focus Classes 28 Learn English in Ireland 88
24 Weeks or More 30 EC Dublin 90
Language Semester Abroad 30
Learn English in Malta 92
Exam Preparation 32
EC Malta 94
Ireland Global Pathways 34
Learn English Online with EC Virtual 36 Learn English in South Africa 96
Work Experience and Volunteering 38 EC Cape Town 98
French in Montreal 39 Learn English in Australia 100
The EC 30+ Experience 40 EC Melbourne 102
EC 30+ Destinations 42 EC Sydney 104
Malta Guaranteed Progress & Your Support Team 44 EC Brisbane 106
Celebrating Your Success 46 EC Gold Coast 108
Learn English in New Zealand 110
EC Auckland 112
Student Insurance 114
South Africa
Next Steps 116
Australia
New Zealand
AUSTRALIA
EC English Australia Pty Limited commits to complying with the ESOS framework which is
comprised of legislative requirements and standards for the quality assurance of education and
training institutions offering courses to international students. More information can be found on
the Australian Government Department of Education and Training website:
https://internationaleducation.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Pages/Regulatoryinformation.
aspx
NEW ZEALAND
The most recent results of an external quality assurance report by the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority (NZQA) can be found here: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers/details.
do?providerId=666758001
EC commits to fully complying with the International Student Contract Dispute Resolution
Scheme (DRS). More information can be found at www.istudent.org.nz. A copy of DRS rules
is available at http://legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2016/0042/latest/DLM6748715.
html?src=qs
EC English Australia Pty Ltd, Trading as EC English
CRICOS Provider Code: 03812F
EC English (New Zealand) Limited, Education organisation number: 6667, NZBN: 9429047108530
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We are inspiring people. As a team, a family, we
inspire our students, our partners and each other
every day. We empower, share knowledge and
create success.
We dream big for ourselves and our students.
From a single school, to a global chain, to a
leader in global education, our beliefs have never
changed. We believe in people and their limitless
potential. We celebrate and nurture achievement
and embrace every challenge along the way.
With a positive mindset, we innovate and keep
moving forward. When we stumble, we pick
ourselves up, re-focus and create a new path.
Everyone we meet on this amazing journey helps
to shape who we are. These connections will also
shape who you are, now and into the future.
Join us to
find your inspiration,
find your motivation,
find your vision,
FIND YOUR VOICE.
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Studying English
Abroad During
COVID-19
At EC English, you, our students, come first. We do not react,
and we do not settle for the “easy fix”. We research. We reflect.
We make decisions based on the best learning outcomes.
We are continuously monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19)
situation in all of our schools. We will continue to comply
with the national advice for each location and do everything
possible to secure the safety of our students and staff.
Adapt. Stay Positive. Develop.
All teachers have been trained to deliver fun and effective learning,
despite the constraints of social distancing. They do this while continuing
to protect the safety of our students and team members. This is our
top priority.
In the event that quarantine is necessary or a city goes into lockdown
our students can continue learning via EC Virtual, using the same course
content to help you learn, develop, and progress the same way as if you are
in face-to-face lessons. As always, your success is our ultimate goal and
we will continue to do whatever we can to ensure you succeed.
Safety While Learning
Signs are posted prominently throughout the school to remind us
of the importance of social distancing and hygiene
Face coverings, face masks and face shields are all part of the new
normal for you, your classmates and staff in all EC schools
Hand sanitisers are stationed throughout all schools
Classes sizes will be smaller to allow safe social distancing
Furniture is arranged to allow safe social distancing
Floor markings give clear guidance on social distancing
Regular, vigorous cleaning practices will ensure our schools are
as safe as possible for you
EC will follow local protocols for any staff or students who may show
symptoms of or test positive for COVID-19
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Orange Carpet Experience
We are with you every step of the way, and at EC that means
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you get star treatment from beginning to end. Before You Leave Home Pre-Arrival Induction
Equip yourself for your adventure with EC Gain access to a variety of information
On your first day, you’ll walk inside the school on an orange carpet that Online, find out your English level, outline about your EC school and location, and start
we roll out just for you, our VIPs. This is your first day on your English your goals and access study materials so practicing English through a number of self-
learning journey, and we want you to feel energetic, enthusiastic and you can be prepared from the beginning. study activities on EC Online. You'll receive a
excited. Our welcome won the 2016 Star Award in the UK Customer digital welcome letter and a digital welcome
Experience Award so please, come see it for yourself. pack with information about your school.
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A Personal Welcome Personalised Learning
It’s normal to feel nervous when leaving Everyone learns at their own pace, in their
home but don't worry, we welcome you own way. You can see the tailor-made plan we
with open arms. Whether that welcome is have created just for you on EC Online and
from a friendly host in a homestay or an EC check your progress at any time.
representative at our residences, you’ll feel Personalised learning, EC Manchester
comfortable and ready to learn.
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Real Outcomes Experience Overview The Final Farewell
At the beginning and end of your course, you If you’re one of our long-term students, you'll When all your hard work is over, we’ll present
will take the EC Online Test so you can be have a one -to-one meeting where we assess you with your certificate, photograph you with
sure that your progress has been externally your progress and create steps to maximise your new friends and celebrate all that you’ve
validated. your learning. accomplished. This is the result of your work
and your journey. Go you!
Graduating at EC San Diego Graduation ceremony, EC London
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Step
Find Your Place in the World
Each one of our beautiful schools has been selected for its
prime location and tailored and designed to bring you the
ultimate English learning experience.
The choice of location is up to you. With 30 schools all over the world,
you are sure to find the perfect city for you to learn English. Big city
lovers will lose themselves in busy Times Square, New York; or you may
prefer to use your free time to explore the historical sites and streets of
Canada USA UK Ireland
Dublin; if you desire the beach, there is Gold Coast or Brighton; perhaps Montreal Boston London Dublin
you thrive on the wild magic of Cape Town; for the ultimate in island Toronto New York London 30+ Dublin 30+
life, it has to be Malta... So, where will you go?
Toronto 30+ New York 30+ Oxford
Picture yourself at the heart of an EC city, learning English with the aid
Vancouver Washington, DC Cambridge
of modern and cutting-edge facilities such as interactive whiteboards
Vancouver 30+ San Diego Brighton
or touchscreen TVs. All classes are delivered by passionate teachers,
focused on your learning and progression. Don't forget the student San Francisco Bristol
lounges, libraries, free Wi-Fi, self-study areas and Internet connected Los Angeles Manchester
computers. The schools are only missing one thing... you! Miami
Malta South Africa Australia New Zealand
Malta Cape Town Sydney Auckland
Malta, one of many stunning global destinations to explore
Malta 30+ Melbourne
Brisbane
Gold Coast
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Continents Countries Fantastic Schools
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Your Home –
Step Your Choice
Your options vary from destination to
Find Your Home
destination but your home away from
home is waiting for you. Details of
accommodation types available in each
city can be found on the destination
pages, 48 to 113.
Wherever you lay your head is home; where will you call home
when you study with EC? We provide a range of hand-picked
options to suit your individual tastes and budget.
The independent among you will love our residences, houses, apartments
and aparthotels. Each one ranges from a standard accommodation to
those offering added amenities, which could be an on-site gym, home
cinema or a swimming pool, with a lot more besides.
Alternatively, to truly experience the local lifestyle, why not stay with a
host and join their way of life. Being a part of the day-to-day routine in a
homestay can be a great way to forge lasting relationships and witness
the local culture first-hand.
Most importantly, wherever you choose, you’ll make great friends and
have plenty of opportunities to practice English together as you create a
little corner of the world to call your own. Your home away from home.
Shared Accommodation, San Diego
Being looked after in Brisbane at a homestay Homestay in Toronto
Homework at Sydney homestay
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Your Academic Journey
Your EC academic journey begins the moment you book your course. You will be able to access a curriculum that is highly structured to meet
Step international standards, yet personalised to your leaning needs, to give you real, measurable results.
EC gives you:
A FULLY MAPPED DEFINED LEARNING OUTCOME-FOCUSED REGULAR
CURRICULUM OUTCOMES LEARNING ASSESSMENTS
aligned to the Common providing you with clearly lessons, activities, homework you are assessed every
European Framework for defined skills and abilities for and personal direction that week in class and every five
Languages, an international each level so you will know will guide you through each weeks on your overall
measure of language learning. exactly what you need to do. level, along with self-study and progress, enabling teachers
For students, EC Online is an amazing tool that continued practise outside to focus on the areas
allows them to take control of their own learning. of class. where you need assistance.
They can use it to plan ahead, do extra practice
and measure their progress. As a teacher, I love
it because it provides all the information about How You Learn
a student that I need to really help my students
improve and it allows me to create individualised
work plans for each of them.
– Darran Cairns, Centre Manager
Reaching your goals at EC Gold Coast
AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION CLEAR OBJECTIVES
At EC we provide you the targeted support to
Let Your
We help you to develop your English systems
EC Online (grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation) and help you achieve your academic goals. Our
skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), assessments give you feedback on how you are
From the moment you book until you leave us, you will have progressing and where you need more help.
Journey Begin
while also building the learning skills that will
access to EC Online, your personal toolkit which helps you keep you improving, and give you the confidence
manage your learning progress.ess. to use that knowledge in real-life situations.
EC Online is how you’ll test your current English level, track your
progress, get insight into your strengths and weaknesses, gain access
to online practice materials, and interact with your teachers outside
the classroom. You can also prepare for your English journey by joining
us on EC Virtual, our online classroom where you learn English from
your home.
EC Online lets you:
• Learn and participate pre-arrival: Find out your English level with
the EC Online Placement Test and receive learning materials
based on your result. View your first day schedule, weekend
activities and access information about your school.
• Tell us your goals: Take the pre-arrival survey so we understand
your goals and can tailor your experience to meet your needs. GUIDED PROGRESS EC ONLINE
You will be monitored by your teacher and EC Online provides personal targeted work,
• Personalise your learning: Get a customised list of learning
academic team to ensure you stay on target based on your assessment or as suggested
materials based on your needs.
with your learning. If you need help, they will be by your teachers. Our tutorials and
• Take tutorials: Use one-to-one tutorials to receive feedback and
available to provide support and guidance to get learning interventions are designed
recommendations for improvement from your teacher.
you back on the path to success. to help you achieve your targets and if
• Track your progress: Use the assessment system to see how you want more homework, to focus on your
much progress you can expect to make and if you are on track. grammar, for example, or to help you read
• Plan your social programme: Find out about different social newspapers, it’s all available on EC Online.
events and free language workshops run by the school.
• Measure your learning: Take the EC Online Exit test at the end
Using EC Online of your course, to confirm your progress and receive your end of
course certificate.
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We want to open the world to you, to your learning… where you do so, is your decision.
See our sample schedules below from our schools around the world*.
Global Consistency US & Canada
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
with Local Delivery
MORNING PROGRAMME
9.00 - 10.30 Integrated skills Integrated skills Integrated skills Integrated skills Integrated skills
10.30 - 10.45 15 min break
10.45 - 12.15 Integrated skills Integrated skills Integrated skills Integrated skills Integrated skills
With EC’s excellent standards of learning, you can be sure 12.15 - 13.00 45 min break
that wherever you choose to study, you will receive the same Special Focus classes
lessons as your fellow EC classmates around the world. 13.00 1 hour 30 mins 2 hours 15 mins 1 hour 30 mins 2 hours 15 mins
A Typical Lesson Europe & South Africa
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 MORNING PROGRAMME
9.00 - 10.30 Integrated skills Integrated skills Integrated skills
SETTING CLEAR OBJECTIVES LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
10.30 - 10.45 15 min break
Class begins with your teacher discussing Class listens to an example of two people Before practising the conversation, you
the objective for the lesson with the class. ordering food. Analyse this conversation discuss what a successful conversation looks 10.45 - 12.15 Integrated skills Integrated skills Integrated skills
You are encouraged to think about how with your partner, learning adjectives for like and decide what you want to focus on
12.15 - 13.00 45 min break
each thing you learn today will help you in describing food, how to ask questions about in your practice. You may decide to focus on
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME
your life outside the class. The objective for the menu politely and how to order food your natural pronunciation and intonation,
today is to be better able to order food in a naturally. Throughout the lesson, work on while your partner chooses to focus on their 13.00 - 14.30 Special Focus classes
restaurant. your pronunciation and intonation. use of adjectives. 14.30 - 14.45 15 min break
14.45 - 16.15 Skills development Skills development
16.15 - 16.30 15 min break
STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6
16.30 - 18.00 Skills development Skills development
PRACTISING THE LANGUAGE GETTING FEEDBACK REAL LIFE PRACTICE
You practise with your partner and they give Your teacher gives you feedback on how After class you go to dinner club on the social
you feedback on your pronunciation; you give you’ve done. The lesson ends by returning to programme or go out with friends and order Australia
them feedback on the adjectives they use. the lesson objective and discussing what you food in a real-life setting. During dinner, you
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
You practise the conversation again. have learnt and how you can use it outside discuss your experience with one friend from
the classroom. class. The next day, discuss the conversation MORNING PROGRAMME
in class with what you used from the lesson 8.30 – 9.30am Integrated Skills Integrated Skills Integrated Skills Integrated Skills Special Focus classes (Int)
the day before.
9.30 - 10.30am Integrated Skills Skills Development Integrated Skills Skills Development Special Focus classes (Int)
10.30am - 10.40am 10 mins break
10.40 – 11.40pm Integrated Skills Skills Development Integrated Skills Skills Development Special Focus classes (Int)
11.40 - 12.40pm Integrated Skills Skills Development Integrated Skills Skills Development
12.40pm - 1.10pm 30 mins break
1.10pm – 2.10pm Special Focus classes (Semi-Int) Special Focus classes (Semi-Int) Special Focus classes (Semi-Int) Special Focus classes (Semi-Int)
EVENING PROGRAMME
4.30pm – 5.30pm Integrated Skills Skills Development Integrated Skills Skills Development Integrated Skills
5.30pm - 6.30pm Integrated Skills Skills Development Integrated Skills Skills Development Integrated Skills
6.30pm - 7pm 30 mins break
7pm - 8pm Integrated Skills Skills Development Integrated Skills Skills Development Integrated Skills
8pm - 9pm Integrated Skills Skills Development Integrated Skills Skills Development Integrated Skills
*all sample schedules above are examples and are subject to change
INTEGRATED SKILLS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FOCUS CLASSES
Develop your vocabulary, grammar and Go beyond practice by developing the 4 English focus for key areas of your lifestyle.
pronunciation through interactive activities core skills: speaking, listening, reading and English for Work and Online Communication
which also practise the 4 core skills of writing, maximising your progress to bring are just a sample of many classes available.
language learning. you to fluency.
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Step
Your Activity Schedule
Keep Learning Outside
the Classroom
With a combination of lessons and activities, your days are filled with opportunities to practise your English. Lessons provide you with direct
learning, while excursions, free language workshops and activities allow you to learn vocabulary and and practice new language in day-to-day life,
offering you a balanced and thorough learning schedule.
This sample activity calendar from EC Brighton shows activities in orange and language workshops in blue. Both are free of charge!
Join a workshop or clinic to improve quicker at EC Los Angeles
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend
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Orange Carpet Welcome Orange Carpet Welcome Pronunciation Clinic Academic Year Induction Conversation Graduation Ceremony Excursion to
for new students at home for new students at school 11:00 & 14:45 10:00 11:00 & 14:45 12:15 Oxford, Windsor & Eton
Brunch & Chat Welcome Drink Street Art Walk 14:45 Volleyball 14:45 Seven Sisters 14:45 Laser Tag 19:00, £5 Excursion to
11:00, from £6
City Tour 12:00
for new students, 18:00 Pub Night 20:15 Wimbledon Quarter
Finals Men’s Singles
Football 19:00, £3
Under 18s Party 19:00,
Excursion to
Scotland
Bath & Stonehenge
Free Language Workshops
Student Lounge 13:00 £4.50 Add that extra finishing touch to your course with additional teacher-led workshops. Offered in all EC schools, this is your chance to add to your
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 learning with extra language guidance outside the classroom. Free lessons are every afternoon in Australia and New Zealand, and on Fridays
Orange Carpet Welcome Orange Carpet Welcome Pronunciation Clinic Lyrics Training 12:15 Conversation Graduation Ceremony Excursion to there are activities, lectures and excursions.
for new students at home for new students at school 11:00 & 14:45 CV Clinic 11 & 14:45 11:00 & 14:45 12:15 Liverpool & Manchester
Brunch & Chat Welcome Drink Fitness 19:00 Movie 14:45 Yoga 14:45 Seven Sisters 14:45 Excursion to
11:00, from £6 for new students, 18:00 Pub Night 20:15 Street Art Walk 14:45 Football 19:00, £3 Excursion to Bath & Stonehenge
City Tour 12:00 Paris & Versailles
CONVERSATION SESSIONS SKILLS CLINICS
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Orange Carpet Welcome Orange Carpet Welcome Pronunciation Clinic Yoga 14:45 Conversation Graduation Ceremony Excursion to You pick the topic and get the ball rolling! Flex those conversation skills Your chance to pick up tips and pointers to master different language
for new students at home for new students at school 11:00 & 14:45 Fitness 19:00 11:00 & 14:45 12:15 London with other students from various classes, levels and nationalities. A skills. Clinics are in grammar, pronunciation, writing and reading. Check
Brunch & Chat Welcome Drink Historic Brighton Walk London Theatre Volleyball 14:45 Zumba 14:45 Excursion to
relaxed, sociable and fun way to learn. your school’s activity calendar to see when you can join.
11:00, from £6 for new students, 18:00 14:45 “The Lion King” Movie 14:45 Bowling 19:00, £5 Oxford, Windsor & Eton
City Tour 12:00 Pub Night 20:15 15:30, £65.00 Football 19:00, £3
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Orange Carpet Welcome Orange Carpet Welcome Pronunciation Clinic Lyrics Training 12:15 Conversation Graduation Ceremony Excursion to
for new students at home for new students at school 11:00 & 14:45 CV Clinic 11 & 14:45 11:00 & 14:45 12:15 Liverpool & Manchester
Brunch & Chat
11:00, from £6
Welcome Drink
for new students, 18:00
Zumba 14:45
Pub Night 20:15
Movie 14:45
Volleyball 19:00
Yoga 14:45
Football 19:00, £3
Historic Walk 14:45
Laser Tag 20:00, £5
Excursion to
Bath & Stonehenge
Additional Workshops
City Tour 12:00 Student Party 19:00, £4.50 Adapted to meet the needs of the students at each school. You may find:
LECTURES EXAM SKILLS BREAKING NEWS
Learn interesting facts and practise listening Practise and master the skills to help Team up with other students to discuss and
skills, note-taking and summary writing. you attain a better score in your English debate the local and international issues of
language exams. the day.
WORK CLINIC LOCAL CONVERSATION PARTNERS WRITING CLINIC
CV and interview clinics will help you develop Here for a long stay? Match with a native Practise your written English and develop a
the skills you need to apply and interview speaker in the area to meet and chat on a practical understanding of both formal and
for jobs in English, in your home country and regular basis. informal writing styles.
around the world.
HOMEWORK CLUB IMPROVISATION HOUR THE 'HOOD'
Gather with other students to help each Improve your speaking skills while gaining Speak like a local! Learn how literature,
other with homework and practise your confidence and having fun through history and political movements have shaped
English in a group setting. improvisation activities. the city you're studying in.
Students from all over the world – at EC Boston
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I have just unpacked my things at my home
an EC London Student
for the next month and am now reading about
my school and schedule on EC Online. I have
been studying for one week on EC Virtual
already and tomorrow is my first face-to-face
class. A new city, a new language and a whole
Louisa, Swiss student at EC London
new experience. I can't wait!
Relaxing in a residence at EC London
Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Today, I got to the school and there was I’m in love with EC London and the city! It’s This morning, I went to a workshop called
literally an orange carpet at the entrance! I felt buzzing and every day there’s something Pronunciation Clinic to help make my English
like a celebrity! The staff and teachers were so new! It’s only my first day of classes and it’s sound more natural. It is so good to hear
friendly and they helped with any questions I challenging to speak English all day long but pronunciation explained by a teacher. I ate
had about my course. We had an orientation I can see how my English will improve during lunch with my classmates, then we went to
talk to welcome us to the city which was very my time here. It helps that my teacher is so our afternoon classes. This evening I went on
helpful. The whole day was really fun as we’re knowledgeable and makes learning such fun! the London’s Hidden Pubs Tour organised by
all new and already I feel as though I’m making We played some games to practise English in EC and had such fun! The staff are great and
friends. a different way. It helped break the ice with so entertaining!
people too.
Thursday Friday Saturday
My classes were in the morning today, which I went to another free workshop this Today was the school trip to Cambridge…
meant I had the afternoon free to explore a morning, called Grammar Q&A and then to what a beautiful city! Punting down the river
little with some new friends. The school is my classes in the afternoon. Having both Cam felt like a fairy-tale and afterwards, we
close to many tourist sights so we walked in one day is a great way to go over what I went for the traditional cream tea where I
around Camden Market, went on the London learned at the Q&A. I can already feel myself tasted scones for the first time! It amazes
Eye and took a walk along bustling South understanding more and more in class and me how each day is something new and even
Bank. It is lovely to feel like a local, to be able outside of it too. EC encourages us even when better than the one before. My new friends,
to walk into a café and talk to people as I order we make mistakes and I love that. I also saw the teachers and staff are all wonderful and
my coffee… I’m starting to think that maybe some students looking very happy during to think I still have 3 weeks of this left to enjoy.
someday I could live and work here. graduation from their course today. This will Bring it on!
hopefully be me by the end of my course too!
Thursday
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Gold Coast
Step
Choose Your Course
Language, in all its forms, is how you express yourself and with this, a world of
possibility and opportunity opens up before you. We all walk our own path and we
want to help you walk yours. Whatever your goals are, whatever your personality,
whatever your age, your course is at EC and it’s waiting for you.
We want you to explore with confidence, to climb your career ladder, to reach the university
of your dreams and to pass the exam you need. Most importantly, to find your place in the
world, and to find your voice.
Now, all you must do is choose the one for you!
General English 24
Standard, Semi-Intensive and Intensive English 26
Special Focus Classes 28
24 Weeks or More 30
Exam Preparation 32
Global Pathways 34
Learn English Online with EC Virtual 36
Work Experience and Volunteering 38
French in Montreal 39
The EC 30+ Experience 40
22 23General English
No matter what you want to achieve in your life, whether you
are hoping to study in an English-speaking college, travel the
world, build your career- or all three, General English is here
to help.
Available for all levels, this is the course for you, if:
• you want to build your language knowledge in all areas Our General English programmes are designed to improve your
ability to communicate in all areas of English from networking to
• you want to improve your English ability in all skills
conferencing; from hanging out with other students to presenting your
dissertation; from negotiating in a market to meeting new people.
Hanging out with other students In London
We will help you develop your English systems (grammar, vocabulary
and pronunciation) and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening),
while also building the learning skills that will keep you improving and
give you the confidence to use your knowledge and language in real-life
situations.
The General English programmes also help you discuss and develop
the global competencies (international collaboration, inter-cultural
communication and awareness and critical thinking) that are sure to help
you succeed in the global community.
Build confidence in a fun relaxed atmosphere in Malta
24 25Standard, Semi-Intensive
& Intensive English
Choose the Standard programme, or add intensity by supercharging your time with an added 4 or 10 (8 in Australia and New Zealand) Special
Focus lessons each week. You choose which special focus classes you want to follow, allowing you to personalise your learning and focus on the
skills you wish to build. You can change lessons regularly and build the programme you need according to your future goals.
Intensive English at EC Malta
STANDARD SEMI-INTENSIVE INTENSIVE
US, Canada, Australia and
Available in All schools All schools
New Zealand
Course Entry Requirements All levels All levels All levels
Start Dates Every Monday Every Monday Every Monday
Minimum Length 1 week 1 week 1 week
Course Duration 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks
20 24 30
Lessons per week
(16 in Australia and New Zealand) (20 in Australia and New Zealand) (23 in Australia and New Zealand)
15 18 22.5
Hours per week
(16 in Australia and New Zealand) (20 in Australia and New Zealand) (23 in Australia and New Zealand)
– An entry test on arrival – An entry test on arrival – An entry test on arrival
– Continuous assessment via classwork – Continuous assessment via classwork – Continuous assessment via classwork
and class assignments and class assignments and class assignments
Assessment
– 5 weekly progress tests – 5 weekly progress tests – 5 weekly progress tests
– 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports – 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports – 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports
– Exit test – Exit test – Exit test
Mode of Study Face-to-face delivery Face-to-face delivery Face-to-face delivery
On completion a certificate of achievement On completion a certificate of achievement On completion a certificate of achievement
Award
is issued is issued is issued
Options will vary across EC schools, but there will always be classes to suit your level and interests.
EC English Australia Pty Ltd, Trading as EC English, ABN: 33627691696, CRICOS Provider Code: 03812F
General English (1 to 72 weeks); CRICOS Course Code: 0101428
EC English (New Zealand) Limited, Education organisation number: 6667, NZBN: 9429047108530
Enthusiastic and inspirational lessons in all our schools General English (Beginner to Advanced (Training Scheme) (levels 1 to 6)
26 27Special Focus Classes English in the City
Turn a foreign city into YOUR city!
Get out there, interact with locals, experience their dialects
If you want to take extra classes that will help develop specific areas join one of our programmes below. You can take these
and explore their history.
classes for 1 week to 10 weeks (5 weeks for English in the City), so you can mix and match to suit your needs.
Take special focus lessons inspired by your chosen city. One weekly
lesson will take you and your classmates outside to experience local
sights and activities. Back in the classroom, your lessons will be
inspired by the city, from ‘Describing Art and Culture – Museum Tours’
to ‘Talk like a Local – Neighbourhood Visits’.
SEASONAL | CAN BE PRE-BOOKED
New York, Toronto, Vancouver, London, Brighton,
Available in
Dublin, Cape Town
Available Level Medium, High
Start Dates Every Monday (seasonal availability)
Minimum Length 1 week
Course Duration Maximum 5 weeks
20 GE + 4 English in the City, or
Lessons per week
20 GE + 10 English in the City
Hours per week 22.5
An entry test on arrival
Continuous assessment via classwork and class
assignments
Assessment
5 weekly progress tests
5 weekly tutorials and progress reports
Exit test
Mode of Study Face to face delivery
Award On completion a certificate of achievement is issued
Speaking With Confidence Expand Your Vocabulary
Develop confidence. Practice conversation. Increase fluency. Improve
your speaking, listening and pronunciation skills so you become more
If you’re interested in widening your range of vocabulary, this is the
course for you. In these lessons, you will focus on developing your English for Work
confident interacting in real-life situations. vocabulary through topic based lessons. Get ready to start the career you’ve been dreaming about by
Real-Life Listening Global Awareness building your confidence and professional correspondence
You will test and develop your ability to understand and respond Develop your critical thinking so you have a better understanding with business English.
in English in real situations. Expand your vocabulary by listening to of what's happening in current events and world issues. Increase For your special focus lessons you will work on language to participate
conversations, music, videos and podcasts. your awareness of different cultures and how communication varies in meetings, write emails and communicate confidently. Lesson topics
between them. will cover negotiating, management and HR, branding and promotional
strategies, project management, business ethics, workplace, giving
Special Focus Classes vary by location. A sample of available class are: presentations and preparing for interviews.
AVAILABLE LEVEL SKILLS DEVELOPED CAN BE PRE-BOOKED
SPECIAL FOCUS CLASS
Low Medium High Reading Writing Speaking Listening Pronunciation Grammar
All schools except Washington, DC, Manchester, Australia
Available in
Speaking With Confidence e e e e e e and New Zealand
Available Level Medium, High
Global Awareness e e e e e e
Start Dates Every Monday
Grammar for Real Communication e e e e e e e
Minimum Length 1 week
Real Life Listening e e e e e e Course Duration Maximum 10 weeks
Expand Your Vocabulary e e e e e e e 20 GE + 4 English for Work, or
Lessons per week
20 GE + 10 English for Work
Writing With Confidence e e e e
Hours per week 22.5
Basic Reading and Writing e e e An entry test on arrival
Continuous assessment via classwork and class
English for Leadership e e e e e assignments
Assessment
5 weekly progress tests
Exam Skills e e e e e e e e 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports
Exit test
English for Online Communication e e e e
Mode of Study Face to face delivery
Grammar Extra (30+ only) e e e e e Award On completion a certificate of achievement is issued
28 2924 Weeks or More Available in
ACADEMIC YEAR 20
Canada, UK, Dublin, Malta, Cape Town
ACADEMIC YEAR 24
USA, Canada
ACADEMIC YEAR 30
All schools except Australia and New Zealand
Course Entry
Study for an Academic Year
All levels All levels All levels
Requirements
Start Dates Every Monday Every Monday Every Monday
Minimum Length 24 weeks 24 weeks 24 weeks
Course Duration 24 weeks + 24 weeks + 24 weeks +
“ I find these lessons so rewarding. This
is mainly due to the level of commitment Lessons per week 20 24 30
and motivation the students have. The
Hours per week 15 18 22.5
end goal for the students, be it study, a
career or for personal reasons, provides - An entry test on arrival - An entry test on arrival - An entry test on arrival
- Continuous assessment via classwork - Continuous assessment via classwork - Continuous assessment via classwork
a more tangible drive for improvement.”
- and class assignments - and class assignments - and class assignments
Assessment
- 5 weekly progress tests - 5 weekly progress tests - 5 weekly progress tests
– Thomas Robinson, teacher at EC - 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports - 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports - 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports
- Exit test - Exit test - Exit test
Mode of Study Face to face delivery Face to face delivery Face to face delivery
On completion a certificate of On completion a certificate of On completion a certificate of
Award
achievement is issued achievement is issued achievement is issued
Your Curriculum, Tailored to You See More of the World Get That Qualification!
Your journey on the road to fluency starts With the EC Multi-Destination Course you Maximise your time and achievements by
from your very first day. From classroom can study in multiple EC destinations, with no preparing for and taking an internationally
activities to homework, everything has been disruption to your curriculum. recognised exam, certifying your language
curated for your maximum result, with regular We will transfer your records from school to level. Get that certification. Get that job. Get
assessments and detailed analyses of the gaps school so there is no break in your learning, that university!
in your knowledge. giving you the same great language learning • Cambridge - Recognised by employers,
You will also have all the support and experience with optimum travelling potential. universities and colleges all over the world
resources you need to improve on your weaker • IELTS - Required by many universities and
areas and help you succeed. Your teachers and colleges worldwide
your digital learning companion, EC Online, will • TOEFL - Recognised by more than 8,000
be with you every step of the way. academic and professional institutions
• TOEIC - Used by over 10,000 companies
and institutions in 120 countries
worldwide
Motivated to learn, to thrive, and to succeed Exam offerings vary by centre and require minimum language level
Exam fees not included
YOUR STEPS TO SUCCESS
WELCOME
EC Online
Available for all levels, this
is the course for you, if:
• you want to dive into life abroad
while studying long-term (24+
weeks) in an English-speaking From the moment When you arrive, During your first Your classes You will take progress Following your If for any reason You will also Every week, you At the end of
country. you book, you can you will settle into week, you will have will follow the assessments assessment, you your progress is receive continual will have a variety your course, you
• you want a complete, practical access EC Online your new home, and a meeting to make EC curriculum, to monitor your will receive detailed not on track, your guidance, monitoring of free lessons and will assess your
grasp of English that you put from home to start meet your teachers, sure that you are well designed for you to strengths and feedback on your teacher will give and academic activities to socialise finishing level and
into practice every day. your journey, test support staff and new and happy and help achieve real results weaknesses, to allow performance and you a personalised support, including with your class and receive a certificate
your starting level classmates at EC. you make the most across all English you to personalise guidance on how to learning plan to get personalised tutorials fully embrace your confirming your
and get prepared. of your stay. language skills. your path. continue. you there. every 4-6 weeks. free time. success!
30 31Exam Preparation B2 First
[FCE]
C1 Advanced
[CAE]
C2 Proficiency
[CPE]
The Cambridge/ IELTS/ TOEFL/ TOEIC Exams Prove you have the language skills to live Show you have the language skills to make Demonstrate that you can communicate
or to work independently in an English- the most of studying, working and living in with fluency and accuracy in any English-
These exams are recognised and respected by employers, universities and colleges all over the world. Whether you are taking speaking environment. English-speaking countries. speaking context.
an exam for work, study or simply as a measure of your achievements, we will help you get the results you want and the results Minimum level: Minimum level: Minimum level:
you need. • Intermediate • Pre-Advanced • Advanced
• Upper-Intermediate for 8-week course • Advanced for 8-week course
• Pre-Advanced for 4-week course • Advanced for 4-week course
IELTS TOEFL TOEIC
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL
TESTING SYSTEM LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION
You can use your IELTS score to enter most Show the world your ability to use English at Broaden your possibilities for an international
universities in the UK, Canada, Australia, university level and open doors of possibility. career. TOEIC test scores are used by over
Malta and some universities in the US. It TOEFL is recognised by over 8,000 institutions 10,000 companies, government agencies and
is often required by professional bodies, in over 130 countries, including most North English language learning programmes in
and it's one of the tests recognised for American universities. 120 countries.
immigration purposes.
Minimum level: Minimum level:
Minimum level: • Intermediate • Intermediate
• Intermediate
Availability (lessons per week)
“At EC, we offer a variety of exam B2 C1 C2 IELTS TOEFL TOEIC EXAM PREPARATION COURSES
courses. These courses help improve Boston Available in Please see exam timetable opposite for availability
learners’ English so much as the exam
San Diego e e Course Entry Requirements Please see exam information above
itself is very varied. As a teacher, I love
Los Angeles Start Dates Please see pricelist
teaching these classes; the lessons are
always so dynamic, and the students Miami Minimum Length Please see pricelist
are highly motivated. We are all working New York e Course Duration Please see pricelist
together to an end goal so the solidarity
San Francisco 10, 20, 24 or 30
amongst the class is great.” Lessons per week
23 in Australia
Washington, DC
– Aimee Hanlon, teacher at EC 7.5, 15, 18, 22.5
Montreal e Hours per week
23 in Australia
Realise your full potential Toronto e e e
- An entry test on arrival
Vancouver e e e e - Continuous assessment and class assignments
Assessment - 5 weekly progress tests
London e e e e - 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports
Improve Your Level Perfect Your Technique Highly Refined Training Oxford e
- Exit test
By the time you’ve finished, and with On these targeted courses, you will learn You will focus on three key areas: helpful Mode of Study Face to face delivery
Cambridge e
plenty of core English training, your exam the necessary and valuable exam skills to exam strategies, effective exam thinking,
Brighton e e e Award On completion a certificate of achievement is issued
results will reflect a true, significant meet or surpass your expected result. Using and studying only the English you need. We
improvement across all aspects of your sample papers and continuously practising combine the best available course books Bristol e
speaking, listening, reading and writing. specific tasks, you will become familiar with with specifically designed materials. All your Manchester e
These are your extra steps to really add the exam you are taking so on the day of the teachers have knowledge of the exams and
Dublin e e e
finesse and a finishing touch to your test, you will feel prepared, confident and are specially trained to ensure you receive
English language skills. ready to succeed. the standard you expect. Malta e e e e e
Cape Town e e e
Melbourne e e e
Sydney e e e
EC English Australia Pty Ltd, Trading as EC English, ABN: 33627691696, CRICOS Provider Code: 03812F
Brisbane e e Cambridge Exam Preparation (1 to 20 weeks); CRICOS Course Code: 0101427
IELTS Preparation (1 to 52 weeks); CRICOS Course Code: 0101429
Gold Coast e
EC English (New Zealand) Limited, Education organisation number: 6667, NZBN: 9429047108530
32 33Australia
Global Pathways ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
Your dream of studying in an overseas university is possible with EC. We have programmes designed to build your skills, knowledge Your Path to University
and English level to enter one of our partner universities or colleges worldwide. If you are ready to take the next step in your Make your Australian university goals happen with the English for
education, we will be alongside you in your journey to academic excellence. Academic Purposes (EAP) programme. You will combine intensive
English language learning with academic study to prepare you for
university study. During the EAP you will focus on developing your
academic vocabulary, classroom presentation and note-taking skills
as well as learning how to write summaries, essays and reports and
listen effectively. With a Certificate of Achievement confirming your
language level and successful completion of the EAP programme, you
will be ready to move into a higher education programme at one of our
Australian education and university partner schools.
How It 1 2 3 4 5
Works Available in
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP)
EC Melbourne, EC Sydney and EC Brisbane
CHOOSE AN CHOOSE YOUR REACH YOUR ENTER ENJOY YOUR
EC SCHOOL UNIVERSITY ENGLISH GOAL UNIVERSITY NEW FUTURE Course Entry Requirements Upper-Intermediate
Start Dates Please see pricelist
Minimum Length 10 weeks
Course Duration 10, 20 or 30 weeks
Lessons per week 23
Hours per week 23
An entry test on arrival
Continuous assessment via classwork and class
Canada
assignments
Assessment
5 weekly progress tests
5 weekly tutorials and progress reports
Exit test
Mode of Study Face to face delivery
CANADIAN PATHWAYS PROGRAMME
Award On completion a certificate of achievement is issued
Live the Canadian University Dream EC English Australia Pty Ltd, Trading as EC English, ABN: 33627691696, CRICOS Provider Code: 03812F
Choose Melbourne or Sydney English for Academic Purposes (10 to 30 weeks); CRICOS Course Code: 0101426
Our programme at EC Toronto, EC Vancouver and EC Montreal provides
you with access to a wide range of universities and colleges to choose
from across Canada, including some of the country’s most highly
USA
ranked institutions. Once you graduate from a Canadian university,
you are eligible for a work permit for up to three years. With this permit,
you can even consider applying to become a permanent resident in
Canada. UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS SERVICE
We can help you through the process of applying for a university in
Dedicated Team
the USA. We will guide you through each step, from choosing the
Getting you into the university of your choice is our team’s priority. We best university for you, to dealing with letters of acceptance and
provide personal guidance and support when choosing a university admission requirements, while you improve your English level and
or college, assistance completing the application process, determine gain the confidence and communication skills you need to enter a
your current level of English, and help you reach the required level of US university or college.
English to join your chosen university. As a bonus, if you select one of
our partner universities, your application fee will be waived.
No TOEFL or IELTS
Europe
Should you apply to one of our university partners, you won’t have to
With agreements in place with universities in Dublin and Malta,
take the TOEFL or IELTS exam. Instead, you will receive a conditional
Available at all US schools your European university dreams can be realised.
letter of acceptance to your chosen university, and you will be
Choose Toronto , Vancouver or Montreal
admitted once you reach the university’s required level of English.
For more information please ask your EC representative for our Global University Pathways brochure.
34 35EXCITING NEW PRODUCTS COMING SOON!
Accredited by Powered by
GENERAL ENGLISH
Online EC VIRTUAL PREMIUM
- Continuous enrolment
- 5 days/ week Full EC Virtual Premium
General English
- 10 x 45 min lessons/ week course details coming soon!
Delivered by EC London
- 30 mins/ day collaboration
- Set dates
EC VIRTUAL STANDARD Full EC Virtual Standard
- 2 days/ week (Tu-Th)
General English
- 4 x 45 mins lessons/ week course details coming soon!
Learn English or French
Delivered by EC London
- 30 mins/ day collaboration
EC VIRTUAL ON DEMAND - Closed groups / 1-to-1
Full EC Virtual On Demand
General English - Fully flexible scheduling
course details coming soon!
Delivered by EC London - Choice of specialist courses
with EC Virtual: EC VIRTUAL
HIGHER SCORE® IELTS
Ensure your maximum IELTS score
- Continuous enrolment (10 weeks full-time)
- 2, 3 or 5 days a week
- 90 mins lessons/ day
- 30 minutes/ day collaboration
Full EC Virtual Higher Score® IELTS
course details coming soon!
Your Online Classroom
Delivered by EC London - 2 hrs homework/ exam practice/ week
- 15 mins tutorial every 20 lessons
GENERAL FRENCH
- Weekly enrolment
Bring the feeling of an international classroom into your home with our EC VIRTUAL FRENCH - 2, 3 or 5 days a week Full EC Virtual French
online language classes. You will learn and collaborate virtually with Delivered by EC Montreal - 90 mins lessons/ day course details coming soon!
- 1-to-1 available
qualified, experienced teachers and students from around the world
using course eBooks powered by National Geographic Learning. English and UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PATHWAYS
French Cou
rses - Continuous enrolment
WHEN
EC VIRTUAL PATHWAYS
- Elementary – Intermediate
This pre-pathways course is your first step Full EC Virtual Pathways
- EC Virtual Premium
YOU WANT towards university level English course details coming soon!
- 10-week course
THEM! Delivered by EC London
HOW
- All lesson times available
YOU WANT - Set course dates from 7 Sept 2020
THEM! EC VIRTUAL ONLINE
- Enrolment every 5 weeks from above date
WHERE UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS Full EC Virtual Online
- Upper Intermediate+
Get your place at an University Pathways
- 24 x 45mins lessons/ week
YOU WANT Canadian university course details coming soon!
THEM! Delivered by EC Montreal
- 5 days/ week
- 10 week-course
EC VIRTUAL ENGLISH FOR - Set course dates from 28 Sept 2020
ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) Full EC Virtual English for
- Enrolment every 5 weeks from above date
Preparation for Australian Academic Purposes (EAP)
- 20 hours/ week
college/university course details coming soon!
Delivered by EC Sydney
- 10, 20 or 30-week course
YOUNG LEARNERS
EC VIRTUAL - Continuous enrolment from 31 Aug 2020
EC Virtual
YOUNG LEARNERS PREMIUM - 5 days/ week Full EC Virtual Young Learners
13-18 years - 90 mins lessons/ day Premium course details coming soon!
Delivered by EC London - 3pm London time
EC VIRTUAL - Set course dates from 15 Sept 2020
YOUNG LEARNERS STANDARD - 2 days/ week Full EC Virtual Young Learners
13-18 years - 90 mins lessons/ day Standard course details coming soon!
Delivered by EC London - 5pm London time
EC Excellence Flexibility EC VIRTUAL
- Closed groups / 1-to-1
Full EC Virtual Young Learners
YOUNG LEARNERS ON DEMAND
National Geographic powered learning, Multiple time zones. Multiple intensities. - Fully flexible scheduling
13-18 years On Demand course details coming soon!
and the same in-school curriculum adapted You can even add private lessons - Choice of projects
Delivered by EC London
for online delivery. with a teacher.
EC English Australia Pty Ltd, Trading as EC English, ABN: 33627691696, CRICOS Provider Code: 03812F
English for Academic Purposes (10 to 30 weeks); CRICOS Course Code: 0101426
36 37Study French at EC Montreal
A bilingual study experience in a city that is beautiful and bohemian. This is Montreal!
Bilingual Programme General French
If you want a truly cosmopolitan educational experience, it’s got to Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, this is the course where
be EC Montreal. Immerse yourself in the local culture while learning you’ll improve your French reading, writing, listening and speaking. You
English and/or French. You can take a mixture of both classes or start can choose to have 20 lessons (General), 24 lessons (Semi-Intensive)
with one language and finish with the other. With attention also given to or 30 lessons (Intensive) per week. The Intensive programme also
Quebecois expressions, you’ll be part of the fabric of the city in no time. includes a wide range of Special Focus electives.
Academic extras include pronunciation clinics, academic lectures and
CV writing workshops. Gastronomy sessions are available in French and French Academic Semester/Year
English also, providing hands-on lessons for all levels. If your heart is in This 24+ week course is your express road to fluency. This option also
Work Experience
nature, then the Farmstay option where you live on a family farm while allows you to choose some Special Focus lessons, which benefit not
learning English and/or French could be the one for you. only your language but also add extra opportunity to make friends with
With so many choices, it can be tough to choose your favourite. your international classmates.
and Volunteering
Whichever one you choose, you are sure to have an experience to If you choose our homestay accommodation in Montreal, you can
remember. Montreal is waiting for you to live your language learning choose to stay with a bilingual, French- or English-speaking family.
dream, so come and enjoy this colourful, exciting city with EC!
This is the option for you, if:
you want to practice your language skills in the workplace.
you want to add a competitive edge to your professional skills.
you need to develop language to be relevant to the business world. Make a difference, volunteer in Cape Town
Volunteering Farmstay Internship
Available in Cape Town Available in Vancouver Available in Cape Town
Volunteering is an incredible way to grow as Add a natural touch to your experience by Choose from a wide list of companies that
a person, while contributing in meaningful working on a family farm in the Canadian have partnered with us to provide you with
ways to communities and the environment. countryside. You can work unpaid on a ranch, the experience of working in a professional,
Montreal, the world’s largest bilingual city
With EC Cape Town, you can volunteer to fruit, vegetable or mixed farm, vineyard or English-speaking environment. This is the
work with animals or children and if you follow artisanal farm while still attending your ultimate upgrade to your CV. The unpaid
your passion, you will be able to find a project English classes. internship programme is available to all
that suits you and where you will do the most students who have at least an Upper
GENERAL SEMI-INTENSIVE INTENSIVE FRENCH ACADEMIC BILINGUAL
good. Combine volunteering with improving Intermediate (or higher) level of English. FRENCH FRENCH FRENCH SEMESTER/YEAR PROGRAMME
your English in a real-world setting, and make
a lasting impact on the community in which Level All levels All levels All levels All levels All levels
you will work.
Starts Every Monday Every Monday Every Monday Every Monday Every Monday
VOLUNTEERING FARMSTAY INTERNSHIP
Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum
Minimum level Intermediate Intermediate Upper Intermediate Length
1 week 1 week 1 week 24 week 1 week
Starts Varies between projects Every Monday Every Monday
Lessons per week 20 24 30 20, 24 or 30 24 or 30
Duration of work experience 2 weeks for most projects 2-4 weeks 4 weeks to 6 months
Duration of language course required Minimum 2 weeks recommended Minimum 1 week Minimum 4 weeks Hours per week 15 18 22.5 15, 18, 22.5 18 or 22.5
Minimum age 18 19 18
*See Price List for specific dates.
38 39The EC 30+ Experience
Each 30+ course includes: NEW YORK TORONTO VANCOUVER LONDON DUBLIN MALTA
30+ 30+ 30+ 30+ 30+ 30+
e Access to EC Online
SCHOOL FACTS
e Orange Carpet Experience
No. of classrooms 8 8 5 8 4 7
e EC Online Placement Test
Average no. students per class 12 13 14 11 12 10
e Free Wi-Fi
Available for all levels, this is the
course for you, if: e Course textbook Max no. students per class 15 N/A 15 12 15 12
• you want to learn English in the company e Interactive whiteboards/touch-screen TVs Capacity 120 120 150 96 48 78
of other life-experienced, mature e Extra language workshops and activities Student computers 2 12 23 6 4 4
students.
e Self-study room and/or student lounge Minimum age 30 30 30 30 30 30
• you want a stimulating experience with e Airport transfers - Malta 30+ only (when booking COURSES
the freedom to continue working. course and accommodation for the duration of your stay)
General English (20) e e e e e e
e Café or kitchen
Semi-Intensive English (24) e e e – – –
Intensive English (30) e e e e e e
Business English (20) – – – e – –
English for Work (20+4) e e – – – –
English for Work (20+10) e e e e e e
English in the City (20+10) e e – e e –
One-to-One e e e e – e
Business Mini Group (20, 30) – – – – – e
Club 50+: Mini Group 20 – – – – – e
Add-On: English Plus Dancing – Farmstay – – Diving
Study with like-minded students in London
Boutique Schools Tailored Learning Broaden Your World
These boutique schools are designed to cater In classes with other professionals, you Surrounded by students from all over the
to your mature lifestyle. Study in contemporary will learn speaking, listening, reading and world, you have an opportunity to learn about
learning spaces and help yourself to the Wi-Fi writing in English, within contexts that are their cultural, personal and professional
and facilities in the 30+ student lounge, ideal stimulating and relevant to you. You will also backgrounds. By the end of your experience,
for you to log on to work and network with have access to an exciting social activity your personal and professional network will
other like-minded students. This experience programme that features some of the most be larger and much more diverse, broadening
is intended to add to your career and your life, iconic and stimulating highlights of your your horizons and enriching your personal and
never to interrupt it. chosen destination. professional opportunities.
Learning valuable English skills at EC New York
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