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English in the United States

From the beaches of Florida to the skyscrapers of New York, the hills of California to the cosmopolotain atmosphere of Boston, the United States has everything a visitor could desire. The diversity of landscapes, peoples and cultures allows anybody to find find their own piece of the American Dream.

American English is not only spoken in this vast country, but it is also the most widely used English dialect world wide thanks to its prevalence in science, cinema, and music across the globe.

Our program offers courses in the most attractive locations in the United States: New York, Boston, California, Las Vegas or Florida.

The Schools

We select our partners in the United States first and formost for the quality of education that they provide as well as the extra curricular environment that they offer. They are specialized in teaching English as a foreign language and dispose of excellent infrastructure. There geographic locations offer students the oportunity to either discover one of the country's metropoli or to enjoy the wide open spaces of the American countryside. They are all very international, meaning that you will not be surrounded by speakers of your own language.

The Courses

We offer the possibility to take:

• a standard course load (about 20 lessons per week), or
• an intensive course (about 30 lessons a week), or
• specialized courses such as TOEFL preparation or, in some locations, business or technical English, or
• a light vacation English course of 16 lessons / week (Florida only)

Extra-curricular Activities

Our partner schools generally organize several social and cultural activities per week, some in the evenings and others during the afternoons. They also organize weekend excursions to nearby attractions, such as Disney World in Florida, the Grand Canyon from Las Vagas, or Harvard University in Boston. These activities can be reserved and payed through the school directly.

Accommodation

We offer accommodation either in host families or in shared apartments / dormitories.

Our host families are carefully selected and regularly inspected by our local agents. Host families are probably the best choice for students who want to discover American culture on a daily basis and who wish to practise their English with native speakers outside of class. Students receive a short description of their family before departing for the US. Host families are available at all of our destinations except for Boston.

The dormitories and shared apartments are available for all students over the age of 18 who desire a somewhat greater degree of independence during their stay. The type of apartments and dormitories available vary by location.

Destinations

Please click on one of the links below for more information on each destination:

American Holidays

American Holidays 2008: 04/07 (Independence Day), 01/09 (Labor Day), 13/10, 11/11 (Veteran's Day), 27/11 (Thanksgiving Day), 25/12 (Christmas).

Lost courses cannot be recuperated.


 

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New York

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With a population of 8.5 million inhabitants, New York is the most famous and most dynamic of the United States. Manhattan, the capital of the American financial world, offers students a wide range of imcomparable cultural and and sporting events, diversions, restaraunts, markets, ethnic diversity, shopping centers... It offers too much to name, in fact. Even better, the public transportation is quick and efficient, and in the last 10 years New York has become one of the 10 safest cities in the United States.

The School

Our school in New York inhabits five buildings and teaches classes to several thousand students each year, including many in university preparation programs. The school offers intensive programs (min 2 weeks) or long duration courses of 20 to 30 hours a week for up to one year. All of the programs offer a choice of emphasis between general English, TOEFL preparation, and business English. As some courses require a minimum level of proficiency before starting and to ensure the proper placement of students, the school organizes an oral and written aptitude test at the beginning of each course.

Three of the school's five campuses are located in Queens, one is in Manhattan, and one is just west of the city in New Jersey. Unless an applicant requests otherwise, we always place students in the Manhattan campus as this is the most centrally located of the five. It is just a stone's throw from the Empire State building and close to everything that makes New York a unique city: the lights of Times Square, the art of the Lincoln Center, the United Nations compound, the theater of Broadway, the tranquility of Central Park, the popular subculture of Downtown and the highest quality of New York's stores and restaurants.

The school offers an excellent multimedia center, with books, videos and CD-ROMs, PCs with educational software designed to prepare students for the TOEFL and, of course, Internet and Email. Class sizes are typically around 15 students with a maximum of 20. A cafeteria offers hot meals at lunch and snacks throughout the day.

Academics

We offer 3 programs at this school in our catalogue:

• Semi-intensive English
  This is our base offering at this school. The course consists of 20 lessons of English per week, with a focus on the underpinnings of the language. This course is available from 2 weeks to an academic year
  
  
• Intensive English
  The course consists of 25 lessons of English per week, with a focus on developing students' communication abilities quickly. This course is available from 2 weeks to an academic year
  
  
• Business English
  This course follows a very similar structure as the general English course, however this course focusses on skills needed in the world of business in commerce. Depending on student ability levels, the course covers areas from basic telephone conversation to advanced vocabulary. This course is available for 2 to 12 weeks.
  
  
• TOEFL Preparation
  Again, this course follows a similar structure as our general English course, however here the focus is given to preparing students for the TOEFL. Our program features audio-visual material and computerized practice tests.
  
  

Accommodation

We offer two types of accommodation in New York: in host families or in student residences.

The first of the two residences, which is reserved for students following and active post-secondary education, is situated in Manhattan, a 15 minutes' walk from the school. All rooms are individual and offer a great deal of comfort as well as a friendly atmosphere. The residence offers:

• Well equipped common areas, including a reception area, living rooms, a library and television room
• Half board (morning and evening meals)
• Kitchenette with a small dining room
• Solarium of the 17th floor
• Roof-top garden
• Leasure room
• Music rooms
• Six complete shared bathrooms

The second residence (YMCA) is about 45 minutes from the school. It offers either double (shared) or single rooms, but no meals. The residence offers the following services:

• Common ammenities such as Cable TV, Airconditioning, etc.
• Rooftop garden
• Fully equipped gymnasium, including 2 pools, squash and basketball courts, weight room, sauna, etc... (use not included in room fee)

Please note: Accommodation must be reserved at least 4 weeks in advance.

Prices

The prices for this program are in the table to the right. Prices include:

• The selected English program
• The selected accommodation
• Learning material
• Assistance of our staff in belgium and the USA
• All administrative fees
• Assistance in obtaining a student visa if necessary

The prices do not include :

• the flight
• Visa fees, when applicable
• The following supplements:
  • Half board: 60€/week (in host families only except those in Manhattan
  • Late registration fee (less than 8 weeks before the start of the program, only applicable to programs requiring student visa) : 120 €. This fee is waived if students find their own accommodation
  • Optional airport-accommodation transportation : 240 €

Dates

Students may arrive any Saturday. Courses are available during the Christmas holidays, except for Christmas eve and day


 

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San Diego

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San Diego, situated on the Pacific coast right on the US-Mexico border, is often regarded as the city that Los Angeles could have been but never became. The city is clean, safe, and just fun. The city, which does not experience cold temperatures in winter, is bathed in sun over 300 days a year, but its proximity to the Pacific ocean keeps the summer highs at comfortable levels. The beaches of San Diego offer some of the world's best surfing, and the downtown districts offer great opportunities to eat, drink, and, of course, shop. Just an hour away, the Laguna Mountains await the more adventurous spirits.

The School

Our partner school is situated in the center of the city, close to several public transportation stops. Public transit is excellent and the commute between the school and student accommodation are simple and fast. The classes host a maximum 8 students with an average class size around 6. Two to four university professors teach in each class in rotation. Students are assigned an appropriate class on arrival after having taken a placement exam.

The Classes

Nous offrons trois options à San Diego:

• Semi-intensive program
  The semi-intensive program includes 20 lessons of 50 minutes each per week. They are all in the mornings between 9:00 and 12:40.
  
  
• Intensive program
  The intensive program includes 28 lessons of 50 minutes each per week. They are in the mornings between 9:00 and 12:40 and in the afternoons from 1:30 to 3:00.
  
  
• TOEFL
  TOEFL preparation is also possible
  
  

If you wish to go to the United States for an entire academic year, these courses are combinable with our university year, which allows students to attend an accredited university in the United States for a semester or academic year.

Extra-curricular activities

The school organizes multiple activities each week. For example, in the afternoons students often go rollerblading, rock climbing, bowling, bike riding, beach volleyball, the zoo, etc.

During the weekends, excursions go to destinations such as Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Sea World, etc.

Accommodation

We offer accommodation either in host families or in shared apartments / dormitories.

The student apartments have double rooms with one roommate (or in a single studio for a supplement). The facilities are very complete: TV, bathrooms with baths, equiped kitchen (fridge, microwave...), and bedlinen. There is a computer room with internet access, 24 hour reception, a gym, garage...

Please note: the double rooms fill very quickly. In the summer, it is generally necessary to reserve at least 3 months in advance, and 2 months in advance during the rest of the year. Reservations are not effective until the a deposit is made.

Accommodation in host families in in single rooms and includes half-board.

Prices

The prices for this program are in the table to the right. Prices include:

• The selected English program
• The selected accommodation
• Learning material
• Assistance of our staff in belgium and the USA
• All administrative fees
• Assistance in obtaining a student visa if necessary
• Transportation from the airport to a host family if arriving between 9:00 AM and 9:30 PM

The prices do not include :

• the flight
• Visa fees, when applicable
• Airport-Student residence transfer: 60 €

Dates

Students may arrive any Saturday. Courses are available during the Christmas holidays, except for Christmas eve and day


 

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San Francisco

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San Francisco, which Californians refer to as "the City by the Bay" and residents affectionately call "the City," is one of the most dynamic cities in the world. Situated on an 11 kilometer wide peninsula between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco is blessed with a wonderfully temperate California climate and clean, fresh air. It is a very "green" city, with parks and beaches within walking distance of any spot in the city. For a student, the city could not be more accessible; San Francisco is home to the United States' premiere public transportation network, with buses, trams, and cable cars spidering out from the famous Market Street shopping district to every corner of the city. The famous Alcatraz island is just a short boat ride away, and the Giant Redwood and Yosemite National Parks are within two hours by car.

The School

Situated in the heart of San Francisco's financial district, our partner school gives students the opportunity to experience the city in all of its intensity.

Classes host an average of 6 and a maximum of 8 students. Two to four university professors teach in each class in rotation. Students are assigned an appropriate class on arrival after having taken a placement exam.

The Courses

We offer three options in San Francisco

• Semi-intensive program
  The semi-intensive program includes 20 lessons of 50 minutes each per week. They are all in the mornings between 9:00 and 12:40.
  
  
• Intensive program
  The intensive program includes 28 lessons of 50 minutes each per week. They are in the mornings between 9:00 and 12:40 and in the afternoons from 1:30 to 3:00.
  
  
• TOEFL
  TOEFL preparation is also possible
  
  

If you wish to go to the United States for an entire academic year, these courses are combinable with our university year, which allows students to attend an accredited university in the United States for a semester or academic year.

Extra-curricular activities

The school organizes multiple activities each week. For example, in the afternoons students often go rollerblading, rock climbing, bowling, bike riding, beach volleyball, the zoo, etc.

During the weekends, excursions go to destinations such as Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Sea World, etc.

Accommodation

We offer accommodation either in host families or in shared apartments / dormitories.

The student apartments have double rooms with one roommate (or in a single studio for a supplement). The facilities are very complete: TV, bathrooms with baths, equiped kitchen (fridge, microwave...), and bedlinen. There is a computer room with internet access, 24 hour reception, a gym, garage...

Please note: the double rooms fill very quickly. In the summer, it is generally necessary to reserve at least 3 months in advance, and 2 months in advance during the rest of the year. Reservations are not effective until the a deposit is made.

Accommodation in host families in in single rooms and includes half-board.

Prices

The prices for this program are in the table to the right. Prices include:

• The selected English program
• The selected accommodation
• Learning material
• Assistance of our staff in belgium and the USA
• All administrative fees
• Assistance in obtaining a student visa if necessary

The prices do not include :

• the flight
• Visa fees, when applicable
• Airport-residence transfer: 70€

Dates

Students may arrive any Saturday. Courses are available during the Christmas holidays, except for Christmas eve and day


 

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Boston Campus

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Boston, the capital and largest city of the state of Massachusetts, is one of the most desired student destinations in the United States. Its intense cultural life, prestigeous schools and universities, festivals, animated night life and charming architecture attract students from across the United States and the world. As the economic and cultural center of New England, Boston does not resemble other American metropoles: the center conserves a number of colonial buildings, the streets are not on a grid pattern and the city reserves a number of streets for pedestrians and bicyclists.

The School

Our partner school is situated on a Boston university campus and is one of the premiere English teaching institutions of the American university system. It is only 15 minutes from the historic city center by bus.

The professors are all certified and experienced teachers of English as a foreign language. The class sizes average about 8 and the maximum is 15, which creates an ideal and dynamic atmosphere for class interaction.

The campus covers 33 hectars of magnificent wooded land. Founded in 1911, the school offers students both an agreable atmosphere of traditional architecture and and the comfort of a modern infrastructure.

Students have access to all of the campus infrastructure: library and media center, computer labs with internet access, language labratory, university cafeteria, indoor sporting facilities and gym, tennis courts, golf courses, running track, etc.

Activities

The school organizes a variety of social and cultural activities, as well as day excursions to different attractions. These include the Museum of Sciences, the Museum of Fine Arts, the New England Aquarium, Red Sox baseball games, the Hard Rock Café, etc. There are also more distant destinations offered, including the ski slopes of New England, Montreal, New York City or even whale watching.

The courses

We have two options available in Boston campus

• Semi-intensive program
  24 lessons per week of general english focusing on all four of the language skills: reading, writing and oral and written expression.
  
  
• Intensive program
  This program takes the semi-intensive program as a base, and adds another 6 lessons a week in a specialized area for a total of 30 lessons per week. Possible subjects include TOEFL preparation, English for Business, American Culture and Language, English through Drama, Pronounciation Development, Academic Study Skills, American Literature and History.
  
  

In both cases, students receive a healthy dose of home work.

Accommodation

Accommodation at our Boston campus is in student residence with full board. Students share a bathroom, laundry facilities, and a comfortable lounge with TV, video and telephones. The meals are served in the Univerisity cafeteria.

Please note: places in the dormitory are limited, please enroll 2 to 3 months in advance.

Dates 2008:

Courses begin: 07 January, 04 February, 03 March, 31 March, 28 April, 19 May, 02 June, 16 June, 30 June, 14 July, 28 July, 11 August, 25 August, 22 September, 6 October and 10 November. The school is closed during the Christmas vacation (20 December-3 January)

Prices

The prices for this program are in the table to the right. Prices include:

• The selected English program
• The selected accommodation
• Learning material
• Assistance of our staff in belgium and the USA
• All administrative fees
• Assistance in obtaining a student visa if necessary

The prices do not include :

• the flight
• Visa fees, when applicable
• Airport (Boston-Logan)-residence transfer: 90€

 

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Boston City Center

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Boston, the capital and largest city of the state of Massachusetts, is one of the most desired student destinations in the United States. Its intense cultural life, prestigeous schools and universities, festivals, animated night life and charming architecture attract students from across the United States and the world. As the economic and cultural center of New England, Boston does not resemble other American metropoles: the center conserves a number of colonial buildings, the streets are not on a grid pattern and the city reserves a number of streets for pedestrians and bicyclists.

The School

Our second partner institution in Boston is situated in the very center of the city, just a stone's throw from the famous Boston Commons, the financial district and the theater district. Other attractions such as Harvad Square, Fenway Park (home of the Red Sox) or Newbury Street are easily accessible by public transport.

The school offers 9 levels of English, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers. The courses start every Monday or every 4 weeks for absolute beginners (probably none of whom are reading this).

The school also organises regular social and cultural activities and excursions to local attractions.

Minimum participation age is 16.

The Courses

We have two options available in Boston center

• Semi-intensive program
  20 lessons of 50 minutes per week of general english focusing on all four of the language skills: reading, writing and oral and written expression.
  
  
• Intensive program
  This program takes the semi-intensive program as a base, and adds another 7 lessons a week in a specialized area for a total of 27 lessons per week. Possible subjects include TOEFL preparation, English for Business, American Culture and Language, English through Drama, Pronounciation Development, Academic Study Skills, American Literature and History.
  
  

Regular progress reports help students evaluate their progress.

Activities

The school regularly organizes afternoon activities, including the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, Harvard University, Fenway Park, etc.

There are also weekend excursions to Cape Cod, Salem, Plymouth Plantation, Providence, etc.

Accommodation

Accommodation at this school is in host families in double rooms. The accommodation includes half-board.

Dates

Students may begin classes any week of the year on Mondays, except for absolute beginners who may only begin every fourth Monday.

There are no academic vacations and courses are available during the holiday seasons except for the holidays themselves. Students can however take 2 to 4 week breaks if they wish.

Fees

The prices for this program are in the table to the right. Prices include:

• The selected English program
• The selected accommodation
• Learning material
• Assistance of our staff in belgium and the USA
• All administrative fees
• Assistance in obtaining a student visa if necessary

The prices do not include :

• the flight
• Visa fees, when applicable
• Airport (Boston-Logan)-residence transfer: 75€ (arrival only) or 125€ (both directions)
• Individual room: addl. 30€/week

 

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Glendora

( Los Angeles )

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The School

Founded in 1915, our partner school in Glendora is situated at the feet of the San Gabriel hills. It offers easy access to all the attractions of this suburb of Los Angeles. The school welcomes some 9000 foreign and American students each year in a wide variety of subjects. The city of Glendora itself offers numerous possibilities to shop and dine and is also an ideal location from which to explore the rest of California.

The school's infrastructure includes a language lab, computer labs, a library, center for the arts, a multi-media facilities, cafeteria, pool and fitness center.

The school offers 9 levels of English, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers. The courses start every Monday or every 4 weeks for absolute beginners (probably none of whom are reading this).

The school also organises regular social and cultural activities and excursions to local attractions.

Minimum age for this program is 16.

The Courses

We have two options available in Glendora

• Semi-intensive program
  20 lessons of 50 minutes per week of general english focusing on all four of the language skills: reading, writing and oral and written expression.
  
  
• Intensive program
  This program takes the semi-intensive program as a base, and adds another 7 lessons a week in a specialized area for a total of 27 lessons per week. Possible subjects include TOEFL preparation, English for Business, American Culture and Language, English through Drama, Pronounciation Development, Academic Study Skills, American Literature and History.
  
  

Regular progress reports help students evaluate their progress.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Glendora is either in host families or furnished appartments.

In the host families, students are lodged in double rooms and the price includes half-board.

The student apartments are completely equiped: television, internet, kitchen, etc. Students who chose this option must be at least 18 years of age.

Dates

Students may begin classes any week of the year on Mondays, except for absolute beginners who may only begin every fourth Monday.

There are no academic vacations and courses are available during the holiday seasons except for the holidays themselves. Students can however take 2 to 4 week breaks if they wish.

Fees

The prices for this program are in the table to the right. Prices include:

• The selected English program
• The selected accommodation
• Learning material
• Assistance of our staff in belgium and the USA
• All administrative fees
• Assistance in obtaining a student visa if necessary

The prices do not include :

• the flight
• Visa fees, when applicable
• Transfers: Los Angeles International Airport ( LAX ): 100 € (arrival only) ou 190 € (round trip)
• Relocation fees if changed after arrival: 120 €
• Apartment cleaning service: € 50/trimester
• Additional night in a host family : 35 € ; additional night in residence: 50 €.
• Individual room (host families only) : 30 €.

 

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Las Vegas

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Las Vegas offers its visitors a limitless variety of diversions, shopping, dining, and relaxation. Students can also enjoy the city's famous casinos or take excursions to the Grand Canyon or Red Rock Canyon, or even the National Recreation Areas around Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. For the athletically inclined, the region offers wonderful oportunities to hike, backpack, ski, raft or canoe.

The School

Located in the heart of the famous Las Vegas center, our partner school is recently renovated and adapted to the particular needs of our international students/ Le campus, which is situated about a mile from the Las Vegas Strip, includes a computer lab, library, and lounge.

Around a thousand students from around the world come to study English at our school each year. The courses are in small groups and not only help students rapidly improve their English, but also to meet new people and make new friends.

The school offers 9 levels of English, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers. The courses start every Monday or every 4 weeks for absolute beginners (probably none of whom are reading this).

The school also organises regular social and cultural activities and excursions to local attractions.

The Courses

We have two options available in Boston campus

• Semi-intensive program
  20 lessons of 50 minutes per week of general english focusing on all four of the language skills: reading, writing and oral and written expression.
  
  
• Intensive program
  This program takes the semi-intensive program as a base, and adds another 7 lessons a week in a specialized area for a total of 27 lessons per week. Possible subjects include TOEFL preparation, English for Business, American Culture and Language, English through Drama, Pronounciation Development, Academic Study Skills, American Literature and History.
  
  

Regular progress reports help students evaluate their progress.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Las Vegas is either in host families or furnished appartments.

In the host families, students are lodged in double rooms and the price includes half-board.

The student apartments are completely equiped: television, internet, kitchen, etc. Students who chose this option must be at least 18 years of age.

Dates

Students may begin classes any week of the year on Mondays, except for absolute beginners who may only begin every fourth Monday.

There are no academic vacations and courses are available during the holiday seasons except for the holidays themselves. Students can however take 2 to 4 week breaks if they wish.

Fees

The prices for this program are in the table to the right. Prices include:

• The selected English program
• The selected accommodation
• Learning material
• Assistance of our staff in belgium and the USA
• All administrative fees
• Assistance in obtaining a student visa if necessary

The prices do not include :

• the flight
• Visa fees, when applicable
• Relocation fees if changed after arrival: 120 €
• Apartment cleaning service: € 50/trimester
• Additional night in a host family : 35 € ; additional night in residence: 50 €.
• Transfers: Las Vegas McCarran Airport: € 75 (arrival only) ou 125€ (round trip)

 

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Oceanside

( between San Diego and Los Angeles )

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Oceanside is a southern Californian city that, ironically, is located right on the coast. The city, which is about a half hour from San Diego, boasts miles of sandy beaches that are perfect for sunbathing, surfing or other water sports. It is in fact one of the finest beaches in the United States. The port of the city of Oceanside is known as a center of recreational fishing, whale watching, or recreational boating. The city itself is home to numerous restaurants and shopping centers. It is a typical sunny, relaxed Californian town.

The School

Our partner school in Oceanside comprises two campuses founded in 1964 that host around 9000 students each year in a wide variety of subjects. The infrastructure includes: computer labs, library, language lab, cafeteria, medical center, theater, fitness center and playing feilds and much more. The numerous student associations, cultural activities and sporting activities give the campus a lively and enjoyable atmosphere.

The school offers 9 levels of English, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers. The courses start every Monday or every 4 weeks for absolute beginners (probably none of whom are reading this).

The school also organises regular social and cultural activities and excursions to local attractions.

The Courses

We have two options available in Boston campus

• Semi-intensive program
  20 lessons of 50 minutes per week of general english focusing on all four of the language skills: reading, writing and oral and written expression.
  
  
• Intensive program
  This program takes the semi-intensive program as a base, and adds another 7 lessons a week in a specialized area for a total of 27 lessons per week. Possible subjects include TOEFL preparation, English for Business, American Culture and Language, English through Drama, Pronounciation Development, Academic Study Skills, American Literature and History.
  
  

Regular progress reports help students evaluate their progress.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Oceanside is either in host families or furnished appartments.

In the host families, students are lodged in double rooms and the price includes half-board.

The student apartments are completely equiped: television, internet, kitchen, etc. Students who chose this option must be at least 18 years of age.

Dates

Students may begin classes any week of the year on Mondays, except for absolute beginners who may only begin every fourth Monday.

There are no academic vacations and courses are available during the holiday seasons except for the holidays themselves. Students can however take 2 to 4 week breaks if they wish.

Fees

The prices for this program are in the table to the right. Prices include:

• The selected English program
• The selected accommodation
• Learning material
• Assistance of our staff in belgium and the USA
• All administrative fees
• Assistance in obtaining a student visa if necessary

The prices do not include :

• the flight
• Visa fees, when applicable
• Relocation fees if changed after arrival: 120 €
• Apartment cleaning service: € 50/trimester
• Additional night in a host family : 35 € ; additional night in residence: 50 €.
• Airport transfers:
  • San Diego International Airport: € 65 (arrival only) ou 100€ (round trip)
  • Los Angeles Internatonal Airport : € 65 (arrival only) ou 100€ (round trip)

 

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Ft. Lauderdale, Floride

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With 900 miles of beaches and a chain of islands called The Keys, it’s not hard to see why Florida is known as the Sunshine State! The area is home to NASA headquarters - Kennedy Space Center, magical Walt Disney World and Everglades National Park.

Often referred to as the Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect destination for water sports: swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing and water-skiing are all available along the Gold Coast. Fort Lauderdale has many surprises for you: Canals interconnect to the famous Intracoastal waterway where majestic cruise ships and luxury yachts find their way into the Atlantic Ocean. Trendy South Beach and Lincoln Road are home to salsa and exciting nightlife. Alligator-shaped Sawgrass Mills Mall is Florida's largest retail and entertainment centre

The School

Founded in 1992, our school has been created to provide an ideal, modern, self-contained learning environment. It offers brand new classrooms and a modern multimedia centre with free Internet access. The outdoor patio, which is nestled in the tropical gardens of our residence, the large swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and a fitness centre combine to make a great setting for social interaction.

The school is located only seven minutes from the beach and with easy access to a variety of restaurants, supermarkets, banks, shopping centres, and a public library. It is situated on a shared property with our student hotel and only 15 minutes biking distance from the nearest beach. With its ideal all-year-round warm climate, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect destination for language learning and fun.

Accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), our school continually strives to achieve the highest standards. Our friendly and highly-professional academic staff are specifically selected to provide the best learning experience for our students. Class size is maximum 15 students, enabling our teachers to concentrate on the needs of each individual student.

Our methodology combines the best of traditional language teaching and the latest developments in teaching techniques. Students learn relevant language, which they can put to immediate practical use. We teach the four fundamental language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), with emphasis given according to the students’ needs. Carefully selected and individual fluency activities, such as role-plays, allow students to improve their pronunciation and speak with confidence in a wide variety of situations. We also encourage students to develop effective learning strategies, which enable them to continue learning outside the classroom. We offer students the opportunity to discuss their progress with their teachers regularly.

The Courses

We offer 3 programs at this school in our catalogue:

• Vacation English (16 lessons)
  Vacation English is offered as a 16 lessons per week programme, so a student visa is not required for this course. This course gives you the chance to study English while having enough time to plan your own choice of activities in your free time
  
  
• Intensive English (22 lessons)
  This course combines 20 lessons of general English per week and two extra lessons in a conversation class with various subjects covered.
  
  
• Extra intensive English (30 lessons)
  For more rapid progress why not follow the 30-lesson-per-week course? The additional 10 lessons per week provide the ideal conditions for you to develop a wide range of vocabulary and improve your key speaking and listening skills.
  
  

One lesson is 50 minutes in length. Minimum age for these courses is 18.

Accommodation

We offer two types of accommodation in Fort Lauderdale: in host families or at the school’s student hotel.

• Homestay
  This popular choice of accommodation is ideal for students interested in learning about and experiencing life with a typical American host and regularly practicing their English. Our homestays may be a family with children, a childless couple, a single parent, or a single person. Commute times can vary from 5-45 minutes; our host families live between 1-8 miles from the school. Students will take part in their hosts’ everyday life and be treated as a member of the family. Prices include half board.
  
  
• Student hotel
  The school’s home, within the attractive grounds of a typical South Florida hotel, is an ideal choice for students who wish to live as close to school as possible. The beaches (only 2.5 km away) are easily accessible. The hotel offers clean, comfortable and friendly accommodation. All rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with free high-speed internet access, colour TV and telephone (all local calls are free!). A large swimming pool, fitness centre and vending machines (snacks and drinks) are also available. Continental breakfast (coffee, fresh fruit, cereals, bread etc.) included. Accommodation is in shared rooms; single rooms are available for a supplement.
  
  

Dates

Courses begin every Monday, except for beginner courses which begin the first Monday of each month. If Monday is a holiday, courses will begin the following Tuesday.

Fees

Prices for this program are in the table to the right. Prices include:

• Selected courses
• Learning material
• Selected accommodation
• All taxes and enrollment fees

Additionally, for students who enroll for a period of more than 12 weeks:

• Airport transfers
• an English dictionary
• 4 activity coupons valued at up to 50 USD
• Free placement exam on request
• University Placement Assistance

Prices do not include

• Flights
• Airport transfers for students of less than 12 weeks : 50€ from Fort Lauderdale and 110€ from Miami
• Optional insurance coverage
• local transportation
• Optional excursions and meals during excursions

Dates

Courses begin each Monday except for absolute beginners who can begin the first Monday of the month.


 

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