EF College Year Preparation Courses

Develop the advanced English skills required for success during your EF College Year Preparation Course. Our curriculum combines all elements of language learning to ensure your level is suitable for entering into an English speaking university or college

Lessons are designed to give you a fundamental understanding of English and improve your proficiency. Taught by experienced teachers, lessons help you acquire written and conversational skills through discussions, exercises, group work and sessions in our

Academic subjects are also an important element of your programme and will give you the confidence to enter a college. Place your language skills and studies into a wider social and intellectual context by applying them to academic programmes that will he

EF College Year Preparation

Choose your College destination and find out wich EF Preparation School is the best for you!


United States

  • Santa Monica City
    College, California
  • Santa Barbara Community
    College, Callifornia
  • Berkley College,
    New York
  • Lynn University,
    Florida
  • Bunker Hill Community
    College, Massachusetts
  • Colorado Mountain College,
    Colorado

Australia

  • University Of Western
    Sydney, Sydney
  • Bond University,
    Queensland
EF Santa Barbara

Our EF school is in the very heart of downtown Santa Barbara, just a short walk from the State Street shops and the beach. Your days at EF Santa Barbara will be spent in a charming heritage building featuring spacious classrooms, a student lounge and a multimedia language lab. Choose to prepare for an proficiency tests including the range of Cambridge ESOL exams. As EF Santa Barbara is an official Cambridge Test Center, you can even take your exam here. After class, relax in the sun by the fountain in the school’s attractive courtyard before heading to your host family or back to your dormitory for dinner.

Start dates

  • 25 May – 16 Aug; 22 Jun – 16 Aug; 20 July – 16 Aug.
 
EF Santa Barbara

Our EF school is in the very heart of downtown Santa Barbara, just a short walk from the State Street shops and the beach. Your days at EF Santa Barbara will be spent in a charming heritage building featuring spacious classrooms, a student lounge and a multimedia language lab. Choose to prepare for an proficiency tests including the range of Cambridge ESOL exams. As EF Santa Barbara is an official Cambridge Test Center, you can even take your exam here. After class, relax in the sun by the fountain in the school’s attractive courtyard before heading to your host family or back to your dormitory for dinner.

Start dates

  • 18 May – 9 Aug; 15 Jun – 9 Aug; 13 July – 9 Aug.
 
EF New York

EF at Fordham University offers you the best of both worlds, proximity to New York City and a gorgeous 25-acre wooded campus. You’ll live here like a typical American college student and learn English. The secure, private school is a mere 5-minute walk to Tarrytown, where you’ll find quaint shops and cafes. The campus offers you top on-site amenities with access to a pool, fitness center, bookstore and cafeteria. To enjoy big city life hop on a train, downtown Manhattan is only 40-minutes away! Make sure to ask the Activities Director about special discounts to famed Broadway shows!

Start dates

  • 29 Jun – 20 Sept; 27 July – 20 Sept; 24 Aug – 20 Sept.
 
EF Miami

Strong academics and fun go hand in hand at EF Miami Beach. Located right on the sandy beach with its own swimming pool overlooking the ocean, this residential school has countless amenities. All rooms have a private bathroom, cable tv and air conditioning! You’ll enjoy learning in our bright classrooms, some overlooking the ocean, and for students interested in the hospitality industry try our popular Tourism SPIN class. Outside of class we’ll keep you busy with activities ranging from beach volleyball to BBQs. Don’t forget your laptop for keeping in touch – the school has free WiFi wireless Internet.

Start dates

  • EF 25 May – 16 Aug; 22 Jun – 16 Aug; 20 July – 16 Aug.
 
EF Boston

Join the international community of EF’s largest American school, located a short trip from downtown Boston. Our beautiful school is spacious and features wireless Internet access in common areas, a games room, movie lounge and a cafeteria. We offer a wide range of special interest classes, with an emphasis on academic subjects, including our popular English for Business course. Play a game of soccer or baseball on our extensive grounds, or explore the pool and fitness facilities at the community fitness center – it is a great way to meet the locals and is only a few minutes walk away.

Start dates

  • 27 July – 23 Aug; 29 June – 23 Aug; 1 June – 23 Aug.
 
EF Santa Barbara

Our EF school is in the very heart of downtown Santa Barbara, just a short walk from the State Street shops and the beach. Your days at EF Santa Barbara will be spent in a charming heritage building featuring spacious classrooms, a student lounge and a multimedia language lab. Choose to prepare for an proficiency tests including the range of Cambridge ESOL exams. As EF Santa Barbara is an official Cambridge Test Center, you can even take your exam here. After class, relax in the sun by the fountain in the school’s attractive courtyard before heading to your host family or back to your dormitory for dinner.

Start dates

  • 25 May – 16 Aug; 22 Jun – 16 Aug; 20 July – 16 Aug.
 
EF Sydney

Learn English Aussie style, just around the corner from the Opera House in the heart of downtown Sydney! For the full Sydney experience choose a homestay or opt for our comfortable student residence. Perfect your language skills in our well-equipped ilabs. A variety of programs are offered here, including English for Business. Our Cambridge ESOL Exam preparation, Internship and special interest courses are also especially successful. We can even help you prepare for entrance to an Australian university, through our University Placement Services when your EF course ends!

Start dates

  • 31 March 08 - 25 April 08, 7 April 08 - 2 May 08 28 July 08 - 22 Aug 08, 4 Aug 08 - 29 Aug 08.
 
EF Sydney

Learn English Aussie style, just around the corner from the Opera House in the heart of downtown Sydney! For the full Sydney experience choose a homestay or opt for our comfortable student residence. Perfect your language skills in our well-equipped ilabs. A variety of programs are offered here, including English for Business. Our Cambridge ESOL Exam preparation, Internship and special interest courses are also especially successful. We can even help you prepare for entrance to an Australian university, through our University Placement Services when your EF course ends!

Start dates

  • Jan 14 08 - 8 Feb 08, Jan 21 08 - 15 Feb 08, 16 June 08 - 11 July 08, 23 June 08 - 18 July 08.
 
 
 

A College Year Preparations Course Includes

  • 8 lessons of Communicative Skills which may include guest lecturers and EF Efekta™ iLab Language Labs
  • 10 university preparation lessons. May include: an introduction to the university system, study and research skills, campus life, essay composition, presentation skills, intensive grammar and test preparation.
  • 14 general language lessons to build grammar and communication skills, including teacher-led discussions, written exercises, public speaking, group work and roleplays.
  • self study lesson in Australia