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Students 10-14 and 14-18
EF Youth and Group Travel Explore the world, discover yourself www.ef.com
Two travel types: Group and Individual 2 Escorted Group Travel Choose to travel in an group for ages 10-14 and 14-18, and benefit from a complete travel package, including: course, transport, meals, accommodation and exciting activities all set – plus an expert EF Leader accompanying you throughout. Whether you’re snapping photos atop the Empire State Building, sharing tapas in Malaga or boosting your beach volleyball in Brisbane, you’ll make memories for life with an awesome group of new friends.
Individual Travel Travel independently on a course for ages 13-18, starting any Monday and ranging from 2-52 weeks. At our accredited EF International Language Campuses, our staff will introduce you to students from over 100 different countries and ensure you learn faster – from encouraging class conversations to organizing action-packed social events.
The EF experience
Our support system makes it possible for every student to excel, no matter what their age or language level. Every one of our 50 schools around the globe maintains the highest standards possible, so you can improve your confidence, boost your skill-set, and even advance one language level every six weeks – when you attend all your classes and complete all assignments. You’ll need a comfortable environment to achieve this, so we’ve also designed our facilities with modern classrooms and cosy lounge area
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EF’s experienced team will be with you every step of the way, from your departure to your return home.
“ Our group leader taught us all about the places we visited and, after just one week, I gained confidence in my English. If you aim to improve your language skills and discover new cultures, then EF is your first choice.”
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This is your travel journal
Whether you’re an experienced explorer or a first-time traveler, our Individual and Group Travel courses are packed with excitement and inspiration. United by a desire to create meaningful friendships and build our language skills, we have a place for every kind of traveler here. What kind are you?
The Adventurer
The Newbie
The Academic
You’re a curious explorer. It’s your dream to become the next Marco Polo or Christopher Colombus. EF will help you plot your next big adventure on the world map and guide you to 50 fascinating destinations. Think of us as your compass. You’ll love our General Course, where you will develop the language skills that you need for your world tour.
You’re a travel newbie. You’d like to explore new places and learn a language, but you’d appreciate a helping hand. For first-timers, we can provide extra support from an on-call EF Leader. We’ve even designed our Group courses specially for younger travelers on their first independent trip.
You’re a knowledge seeker, bookworm and grammar geek. You’ll excel in our Intensive Language Course, where you’ll have weekly classes that cover the finer details of language. After class, you’ll appreciate the student lifestyle of our campus-style residences.
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Choose how you study
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Whether you travel individually or in a group, you’ll immerse in a language and study abroad experience you’ll never forget.
Write your dream destination here: see pages 6-10 for travel inspiration
Choose your travel type: Individual Travel Travel independently to an EF International Language Campus, where you’ll make new friends, discover a city and learn faster with our personalized and interactive method. Our totally flexible offer means you can study the language how you want, when you want – for as long as you want.
Tell us what kind of traveler you are: see page 3 to discover more
An experienced EF Leader will accompany you from your home country and guide you throughout your travels, in your new group of friends. They’ll support you while you enjoy lessons and activities – so you’ll feel confident and assured. You’ll benefit from a complete package, which includes all your travel, meals, lessons, activities and accommodation!
How will you learn the local language? EF Basic Course
Homestay Live with local, welcoming hosts in an authentic neighborhood, and experience the language at its most natural – over breakfast and dinner, and during relaxation time at home. You’ll gain an insight into their culture, pick up expressions and slang with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent.
Group Travel
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What is your ideal home away from home?
Residence Live alongside EF students and staff in the heart of your destination. You’ll be close to the hottest food places, shopping and sporting facilities and EF staff will always be close-by if you need advice. Campus If you choose a university campus, you’ll enjoy a real slice of academic life and daily interaction with fellow students. You will have access to a cafeteria, student lounge and free WiFi.
20 lessons of 40 mins/week These language classes are personalized to the needs of young learners. We ensure you have an adventure-packed trip, along with morning and afternoon language lessons. EF General Course 26 lessons of 40 mins/week The focus of this course is on communicating clearly in practical, everyday situations. You’ll advance a language level every six weeks, and learn through interactive language lessons and project sessions. EF Intensive Course 32 lessons of 40 mins/week With this option, you’ll make maximum progress during your stay abroad. This is highly recommended for students who want to learn quickly for academic reasons.
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A sample week in Bournemouth
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Morning
General Language Lessons
Project Session: Sustainability
General Language Lessons
Lecture: British culture
General Language Lessons
All day: Trip to London
Brunch with friends
Afternoon
Project session: Multimedia workshop
General Language Lessons
Special Interest Lesson: Culture
General Language Lessons
Picnic at Bournemouth Pier
Ride the London Eye
Host a volleyball tournament
Evening
Dinner by The Square
Fish and chips by the beach
Karaoke night
Barbecue in the park
EF party & Friday fireworks
Musical in London's West End
Movie night
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New York
Santa Barbara
Vancouver Island
New York is America’s capital of art, fashion, music and food. It’s all just a quick trip from our traditional campus in Tarrytown that attracts students from around the world. Climb up the Empire State Building, take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty or picnic in Central Park – all within the comfort and security of a group escorted by an EF Leader.
Mild temperatures make outdoor activities possible all year round – hiking, sailing and, of course, surfing. Our school is in the very heart of the city center. The charming heritage building has a high-tech learning facility on the inside, featuring a comfy student lounge and a sunny courtyard.
Our brand-new school in Victoria is surrounded by Vancouver Island’s copious coastline and a backdrop of rocky cliffs. Learn English on mountain hikes with international friends, beachside picnics with your host family, and trips to impressive Canadian nature parks.
Activities
Activities
Town tour, welcome party, beach BBQ, volleyball and beach games, University of California Santa Barbara campus tour, Santa Barbara Mission tour.
Victoria town tour, welcome party, many in-school activities, museums, beach sports, beach BBQ, movie night.
Activities Town Tour, welcome party, sports tournament, tennis, swimming, movie night, EF disco, Sleepy Hollow and Old Dutch Church visit, Riverwalk tour. Accommodation EF Homestay (included) or EF Campus Living Prices Starting from $2,030 Start date July 5th, 2021
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Accommodation EF Homestay (included) or EF Residence Prices Starting from $1,730 Start date July 5th, 2021
Accommodation EF Homestay (included) or EF Residence Prices Starting from $1,470 Start date July 5th, 2021
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Eastbourne
Cambridge Clare College
Dauntsey’s
Take in the beauty of this dazzling resort town as you walk along the beach and admire its white buildings and sea cliffs. As one of England’s best kept secrets, this town is made to make your summer dreams come true.
Founded in 1326, Clare College claims everything from royalty to revolutionaries among its alumni. At EF’s summer school you’ll live and study at The Colony, a twoacre campus centrally located to the shops of King’s Parade and stalls of Market Hill.
Our historic school, set on a 100-acre estate, offers English boarding school life at its finest with top academic and sports facilities. It’s home to rolling fields and a heated indoor swimming pool, perfect for relaxing with friends.
Activities
Activities
Activities
Town Tour including Beachy Head, welcome party, sports tournament, academic clubs, Towner Art Gallery.
Town tour, welcome party, picnic, karaoke, sports, EF Disco, museum visits.
Sports including football tournaments, volleyball and the EF Global Games, events such as talent shows, treasure hunts and outdoor group games.
Accommodation
Accommodation
EF Homestay (included) or EF Residence
EF Homestay (included) or EF Campus Living
Prices
Prices
Starting from $1,630
Starting from $1,830
Start date
Start date
July 5th, 2021
July 5th, 2021
Accommodation Junior Boarding School (included) Prices Starting from $2,195 Start date July 5th, 2021
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London St. Albans
Brisbane
Sliema
Practice English and make new friends on a beautiful campus located in a historic Roman city. Only an hour from London, you’ll have the best summer ever with fun lessons, action-packed activities and exciting excursions.
Often voted the world’s most livable city, Brisbane boasts an average of 245 days of sun a year. Study English were tropical resort meets futuristic metropolis and enjoy afternoons at the beach, hip cafés, loads of shops and easy access to the beach. Found in a beautiful Art Deco building close to the city center, EF Brisbane is a great place to learn English.
Ideally located for sun and fun, our EF Malta school offers you an opportunity to study in a Mediterranean paradise where English is an official language. Visit ancient ruins, relax by the pool, explore blue lagoons and learn more about the island’s interesting colonial history.
Activities EF Games, including music and sports competitions, group events, including EF Talent Show and EF Oscars, EF themed events, such as welcome and graduation parties Accommodation Junior Boarding School (included) Prices Starting from $2,670 Start date July 5th, 2021
Activities Town tour, welcome party, beach sports, beach BBQ, movie and quiz night, City and South Bank tour, Art Gallery tour. Accommodation EF Homestay (included): Twin room with a carefully selected local host. Breakfast and dinner Monday-Friday, all meals on weekends. Prices Starting from $1,700 Start date July 5th, 2021
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Activities Sightseeing in Valletta, half day at Golden Bay beach, sports tournaments, talent shows, treasure hunts, traditional local celebrations, EF Discos. Accommodation EF Homestay (included) or EF Residence Prices Starting from $1,930 Start date July 5th, 2021
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St. Paul’s Bay
St. Raphael
Munich
Malta is an English-speaking island in the Mediterranean offering sunny beaches with crystal clear water, perfect for swimming, snorkeling and water sports. Our junior students are based in St. Paul’s Bay, a calm and charming village with beaches and mysterious ruins to explore.
This hidden gem of the French Riviera, set between scenic mountains and long stretches of sandy Mediterranean beaches, is the perfect place to learn French. Take advantage of crystal blue waters by trying a new watersport, like windsurfing or scuba diving in the nearby coves.
Activities
Activities
Munich’s fun-loving spirit – ”Gemütlichkeit” – gives this vibrant city a friendly atmosphere all year round, making it the perfect place to study German. From the antics of the Glockenspiel in Marienplatz, to picnicking with friends in the Englischer Garten, there’s always something to see on the historical streets of Munich.
Full day in Valetta, half a day in Golden Bay Beach, volleyball, football, treasure hunt, village fiestas, EF discos. EF Sun & Fun Pack ($65) and EF Malta Pack ($60) also available.
Town tour, welcome party, cultural events, France quiz, football, beach volleyball, EF Disco, Archaeological Museum visit.
Accommodation Resort (included): Shared room with shared facilities and half-board. Prices Starting from $2,190 Start date July 5th, 2021
Accommodation EF Homestay (included) or EF Residence Prices Starting from $1,870 Start date July 5th, 2021
Activities Town tour, welcome party, Deutsches Museum, hiking in the Alps, BMW Museum, Bavarian breakfast, BBQ by the river, Ludwig Maximilian University visit. Accommodation EF Homestay (included) or EF Summer Residence Prices Starting from $1,970 Start date July 5th, 2021
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Malaga
Swiss Alps
Malaga is known as the ‘Jewel of the Costa del Sol’, with its sandy beaches, palmfringed boulevards and open-air cafés. Learn Spanish in one of Spain’s premier resort towns – our school is located in a lovely villa, a mere five-minute walk from the beach.
Practice your English from the top of an epic mountain range in the Swiss Alps. You’ll make new friends during spectacular nature excursions and exciting activities, from skateboarding on half-pipes to swimming in Lake Cauma.
Activities Town tour, welcome party, beach volleyball, beach BBQ, water sports, Picasso Museum, historical sites guided tour, Alcazaba Fortress tour. Accommodation EF Homestay (included), EF Campus Living, or EF Junior Summer Residence Prices Starting from $1,770 Start date July 5th, 2021
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Activities Town tour, welcome party, hiking tour in the Swiss Alps, BBQ by Lake Caumasee, orienteering, parkour course, swimming and camp fire nights. Accommodation EF Residence (included) Prices Starting from $2,995 Start date July 5th, 2021
See the city Go beyond the popular hangouts to discover museums, concert venues and shops off the beaten path.
Hit the beach Go surfing or work on your tan in some of our sunniest destinations steps from the beach.
“ A lot of our EF Leaders were once students themselves. They loved their own leaders and wanted to be like them. I also fell in love with EF as a student, and then I became a leader.� Silvia Tort, EF Leader, Spain
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