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Become fluent in your dream city

Gain language and cultural fluency on an EF Language Year Abroad. Live like a local in a new city and learn skills that set you up for international success.

Why you'll love studying with EF

  • Gain fluency

    Become fluent in the local language and culture. Build a global network of friends from over 100 countries.

  • Academic journey

    Embark on your journey to a dream job or university. Study for 2, 3, or 4 terms and earn certifications that prove your language skills.

  • Comprehensive

    Study on your schedule, with intakes in September, January, April, and June. Tuition, accommodation, meals, and activities are all included.

  • Transformative

    Grow through life-changing experiences abroad and learn essential life skills that allow you to thrive in the future.

Where do you want to go?

Discover a new country and live like a local. With 11 EF Campuses to choose from, you’ll feel at home in your dream city and launch your global future.

Programs for every goal

Gain language and cultural fluency with a personalized program. Experience language immersion while focusing on your chosen career or academic pursuit.

  • 2, 3, or 4 terms

  • 26, or 32 lessons/week

  • All levels: beginner to advanced

  • Carefully structured programs

    As you develop, so does your program. One term is equal in length to an academic trimester, and you can study from a minimum of two terms. Each term builds upon the one before it so you’re always improving, whether you study for 2, 3, or 4 terms.

    Term one
    Focus: Language foundation

    Lay the foundation for language proficiency. Strengthen your ability to speak, listen, write, and read in your chosen language. Join Special Interest Classes (SPINs) and meet with your EF Mentor to ensure you’re on track to meet your future goals.

    Begin to feel at home in your new country, with well-being classes, student clubs, and EF Student Buddies. Enjoy organized activities that let you experience local life and practice the language beyond the classroom.

    Term two
    Focus: Life skills

    Fine-tune your language skills by selecting SPINs to focus your studies and align with your passions. Start to enhance your CV and portfolio to excel post-program. Learn life skills like effective communication, problem-solving, and cultural awareness.

    Develop long-lasting friendships in student clubs like drama, sports, cooking, and film. Engage with the local community through events, volunteer projects, and cultural exchange.

    Term three
    Focus: Final project

    Perfect your language proficiency and demonstrate problem-solving skills acquired over the previous terms with your final project. You'll learn design thinking, a problem-solving framework that encourages innovative solutions. Applicable to countless professional roles and projects, your final project solidifies valuable skills for your future.

    Gain language and cultural fluency and continue to strengthen your portfolio with networking events, volunteering initiatives, and business cases. At the end of it all, celebrate your achievements at the graduation ceremony and get ready to launch your global future.

    Program duration overview

    1 term = 1 academic trimester

    2 terms = 1 academic semester

    3 terms = 1 academic year

    4 terms = 2 academic semesters

    What's next?

    EF Study Abroad Advisor

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    For more information about our offer, you can schedule a call with one of our friendly EF Study Abroad Advisors or order a full brochure.

    Join an infomeeting

    Learn more about our programs by joining an online or in-person infomeeting, led by an EF Study Abroad Advisor.


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