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Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

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Alberta Education sponsors student exchange programmes for high school students studying French (Quebec), German, Japanese or Spanish (Mexico and Spain). In these programmes Alberta students alternate between hosting partners in their homes and schools, a ...
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Language Studies international offers a CELTA programme to certify participants to teach English abroad.
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International House World Organization offers an intensive 4-week course leading to the CambridgeESOL CELTA qualification Prices and length of course depends upon location and course type (part time/full time). Check online for further details.
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A unique opportunity for students in their grade 10 and 11 year enrolled in German to participate in a reciprocal academic exchange programme during the school year. The exchange aims to improve German language proficiency, promote international goodwill ...
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We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at our outstanding campus in north London. We also have overseas campuses in Dubai, Mauritius and Malta with opportunities to combine study on different campuses. As well as teaching traditi ...
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Oxford House College, London provides a range of courses for teachers of English and for people planning a career in English Language Teaching (ELT). Courses available include CELTA and DELTA as well as various courses in Creative Methodology, Professiona ...
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Via Lingua provides international TEFL certificate courses in many countries of the world.
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Whether you would like to discover China as a student, an intern or an Englsih teacher you have come to the right place. Integrate Chinese Life lets you design your experience in China from A-Z and assists you all the way to make sure you have an amazing ...
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Accademia del Giglio offers Italian language classes and courses on art and art history at their campus in Florence. The student is literally immersed in the artistic, historical and cultural heart of Florence, the so-called "cradle of the Renaissance", w ...
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Bordeaux Language School (BLS) offers 6 levels of French language instruction, from complete beginners to advanced as defined by the Council of Europe. All BLS teachers are qualified to teach French to foreign learners and have an excellent knowledge of F ...
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Medcity International Academy offers the best training to crack the IELTS, OET, TOEFL and similar other exams with good band score. The institution is located in Kottayam, Kannur and Mangalore. Having great leaning atmosphere with great facilities, studen ...
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In one year, this unique programme provides the skills, knowledge and experience required to identify, grow, develop and manage international development projects anywhere in the world. Programme faculty are chosen for their expertise and experience in in ...
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International House Study Abroad offers students an opportunity to learn a language along with the culture of the language. International House Study Abroad schools teach 16 languages - in 33 countries - in over 50 schools.
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We are an industry-leading language course provider, offering 19 languages and operating in over 90 countries around the world. We focus on and promote cultural diversity and integration through our immersive language courses and programs. With culturall ...
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Come to Cuenca and live like a local!  El Nomad's language and culture immersion program has 3 components; Spanish Language classes, an International Internship and a unique Ecuadorian homestay. Spanish classes at the University of Cuenca are an es ...
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