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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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ASSE's Summer Homestay or European Summer Language programmes offer the perfect solution to living and studying abroad. Participants get a firsthand experience with another country's culture and way of life, and are be able to improve their foreign langua ...
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CIP provides meaningful, customized language lessons in China. Our Mandarin programs are delivered to cover every need you may have. The language program is hosted in Beijing, Shanghai and all major cities in China. From 2 weeks to 12 months, come live in ...
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Students may also like to consider combining a language course with a period of Work Placement. This provides participants with extra language practice, as well as enabling them to come to a deeper understanding of the culture, customs and way of life of ...
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ELEP Volunteer and Internship Programs is an experiential learning and service learning program provider that facilitates quality and affordable volunteer, internships and Spanish training programs across Ecuador in South America for individuals and group ...
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ISA offers a wide variety of study abroad programs at accredited schools and universities around the world. These programs are mainly for university students (there is a separate high school division called LPI). Academic year, semester/trimester, summer ...
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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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American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS) offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study abroad at a foreign university. With programs in Argentina, Australia, Austria, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, ...
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Studytrip.com programs offer you a minimum of 15 hours of language lessons a week in Japan, Korea or Spain. Our courses come complete with accommodation and cultural activities to make the most out of your 2-4 week programs. Make new friends from all over ...
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In collaboration with universities, colleges and professors CEPA Europe develops for-credit internship programs for student groups mainly in Germany and France (other European countries upon request). CEPA Europe arranges internship placements in companie ...
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Start or improve your Chinese learning while living and exploring China for a couple of weeks, a semester, a season or a whole year! Go Abroad China offers a variety of programs for all-level learners, from beginner to advanced. One-on-one private tut ...
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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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Target English International is specialist in junior English summer programmes. Our aim is to provide a high quality study holiday experience for each of our students, helping them to improve their language skills and have a fun and interesting holiday wi ...
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Banana Spanish School is offering Spanish language programs in Ecuador. The school is located in a quiet, safe, and easy-to-access part of the main tourist and shopping sector of Quito. The Spanish professors are trained professionals with years of on-the ...
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The Spanish Language Institute at ALPI immerses students of Spanish in the culture of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Language is a social activity, and at ALPI Spanish classes are communicative in orientation. Students will participate in daily life with ...
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Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere. AmeriSpan Study Abroad offers language programs in over 45 countries and over 15 languages worldwide. We have 16 years experience and over 30,000 past participants in our programs. AmeriSpan programs include La ...
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It doesn't matter whether students are beginners or advanced speakers, Mundo Verde offers customized instruction at the level and pace required to meet each student's personal goals. Mundo Verde Spanish School has a highly interactive and personal teachin ...
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ProBa Language Centre established in 1995 offers Individual and Mini - Group Courses in St. Petersburg all year round. Our Russian classes are open all year and offer a combination of pronunciation work, grammar and vocabulary input and speaking, reading, ...
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Up with People is a global education and arts organization whose goal is to bridge cultural barriers and create global understanding through service and music. Our program offers a unique, unparalleled experience for its international students through the ...
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