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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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This programme allows students to elect up to 15 university credits in business and tourism each semester which they will combine with an internship in a Spanish firm to improve your Spanish in a professional as well as an academic setting. The University ...
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Learn Spanish as a second language with a qualified and native Spanish teacher. Our programs are designed to your level, age and needs. We teach Spanish in real life situations.
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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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InterUniversity Centre Canada organizes language training, other educational programmes, work internships, and directed research for students. Hundreds of students from all over the world have participated in InterUniversity Centre Canada programs. Althou ...
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The Volunteer & Language programme is the ideal combination for those who want to immerse themselves in the culture and really get to know the people of the country they are visiting. The programme starts with a language course of 2 to 12 weeks, which is ...
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CFHI provides 20+ Global Health Education Programs, internship-style programs alongside local health experts for students of all levels. CFHI participants are placed in clinics and public health facilities, attend health information lectures, and become i ...
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Ever wish your volunteers spoke more Spanish when they are here to help? I will teach your volunteers online through Skype before they arrive to volunteer in your Non-profit Organization. With my teaching method, they will learn the basics and will be abl ...
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Founded in 2004, Keats School is one the best and biggest Mandarin schools in China. Keats has 60 classrooms, 54 single rooms with private bathrooms, Keats Cafeteria, Keats fitness center and Keats library. Keats students will have free access to all Keat ...
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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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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 are a very experienced school with more than 30 years teaching Spanish in Costa Rica. Academia Tica is an Instituto Cervantes Accredited Center and provides an integrated experience that includes dynamic methods to learn the language, in groups or indi ...
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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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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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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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Ceran Lingua offers French, Dutch, German and Japanese language courses. Their classes are taught at various centres in the UK, France, Belgium and Spain. Group, combination and private programmes are all available. Contact Ceran Lingua directly for price ...
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CIS, the Center for International Studies, prepares, provides and packages affordable opportunities and experiences to make students a part of the world and the world a part of them. Their programme locations are carefully selected to ensure that they are ...
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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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General or Business English courses at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, either in small personal groups or on a private basis for adults of all ages.
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