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Ecuador is a small country, but one that has it all. Andes, Coast, Amazon and Galapagos Islands.  Not only one of the best destinations in the world to travel, but one of the best destinations for Spanish learning. The accent is neutral, the diction ...
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Go! Go! Nihon has helped over 7000 international students apply and fulfill their dream of living in Japan. Whether you only have time for a study trip of 2-4 weeks or want to study in Japan for up to 2 years Go! Go! Nihon can help. Go! Go! Nihon offers s ...
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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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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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Il Sillabo offers Italian language courses for all levels. Their Italian language courses are held by professionals drawn from outside the school. All teachers follow a method based on student communication, participation and involvement. Students are con ...
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In The Pack · Language Experience we believe that language immersion is a key factor in learning and improving a language. Our method combines customised language courses, tailor-made to meet the needs of the participants, mixing language classes with fun ...
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For Canadian and other non-American participants, Centre for Cultural Interchange (CCI) arranges academic year high school, as well as a variety of programmes for students and adults wishing to live and/or work in the US for a short period of time. For Am ...
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Abroadwith is a platform for language learning and cultural immersion. Abroadwith enables you to customise your trip by choosing a host based on interests, lifestyle, price and location, while selecting a school or tutor close to your home-stay. Helping t ...
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While learning a language in the classroom is effective, it simply doesn't compare to visiting the country of origin. EF provides a variety of study abroad options that allow participants to not only be immersed in the language, but also the local culture ...
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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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Experiential Learning International (ELI) partners with schools where students will study side by side with students of the host country, integrating into campus life, rather than being separated out into a programme for foreign students. Study abroad pro ...
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HEC Montréal, the first university business school founded in Canada (1907), is now offering a Business French Summer School that will help you reach your language goals. This 3-credit program focuses on the 4 language skills: writing, reading, listening ...
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Accent Français provides a variety of courses of French for people of all ages and all levels: - Standard French (all levels) - Intensive and one-to-one tuitions - French + Business French - French for Managers and Executives - French + Medical Frenc ...
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Caledonia Languages Abroad has flexible programmes that run all year round, with language courses from as short as one week at language schools throughout the world. Their tutors are specially qualified to teach their language as a foreign language and us ...
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Studying Mandarin in China with LTL is a unique experience and we provide a whole host of Chinese Programs for our students. Group classes, one-on-one classes, business Chineese classes and many more. We also provide incredible gap year and immersion expe ...
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