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Increase the intensity for faster progress.

Make maximum progress Our Intensive Program offers you the maximum amount of learning time every week. You’ll enjoy additional personalization options, challenging academic projects, a wider variety of teaching staff and much more – and as a result, your skills will skyrocket.
Learn around the clock You’ll learn in the most effective way – by developing skills in the classroom and applying them to real-world situations – and demonstrate what you’ve learned through engaging projects.
A specially-designed syllabus Make maximum progress during your studies with a highly-structured syllabus that will have you speaking and writing with confidence. Lessons are held in the morning and afternoon, blending classroom and online learning.

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Perfect for personalization As our most popular program option, EF’s Intensive Program can be combined with
other programs, including EF Internship or Volunteer Experience, providing you with the flexibility you need to make the most of your studies.
Specify your studies with SPIN Lessons Our Intensive Program also provides the maximum number of SPIN Lessons (a total of 10 lessons per week), which can be personalized to suit your specific interests and aspirations.

EF Intensive Program

Launch your international future Our trusted General Program is where your educational experience abroad begins. You’ll learn both inside and outside the classroom as you combine language study with academic projects – stockpiling a wealth of knowledge to kick-start your future.
All the essentials Gain a sound understanding and essential skills of a language. Lessons are held in the morning and afternoon, blending classroom and online learning. You may also complement your program with an internship or volunteer experience.

Exclusive academic projects During your program you’ll undertake project work, building a portfolio that demonstrates what you’ve learned and how you’re able to apply it to an academic arena. It’s the ideal way to show future employers what you’ve achieved during your program.
Study outside the classroom You’ll enhance your classroom studies with academic field trips, which you’ll use
to form part of your project work – even getting the chance to create presentations to show in class.
The EF General Program is available in all EF destinations except our schools in Australia and New Zealand.

EF General Program

Gain entrance to a North American university.

Description: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures your ability to use North American English in academic settings.

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Prove your fluency: 
Measure your ability to use North
American English in an everyday
workplace or academic settings. This
program is ideal for students planning
North American university study, or
preparing for an international career.
Exam description: 
The Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) measures your ability to use
North American English in academic
settings. The Test of English for
International Communication (TOEIC)
evaluates real-life international work
setting English.

TOEFL & TOEIC Exam

Learn more about our programs, speak with a study abroad advisorand ask important questions – either in person or online.

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We are so confident that our method will help you make maximum progress, that we guarantee it. Attend all of your classes, do all the assignments, and you’ll advance one course level every six weeks – otherwise, you'll study for free until you do. 

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Immerse yourself in the daily life of your new host country by living in a private local home. You&rsquo;ll enrich your understanding of the culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and acquire a more authentic accent. Homestay hosts are conveniently located, so that you can come and go as you please. (This image is an example from one of EF's Homestay).

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Live in the heart of the city alongside EF students from over 100 countries. Enjoy easy access to your course center by public transportation &ndash; as well as the city&rsquo;s shopping, restaurants and sport facilities. Residence offers Wi-Fi internet access, cleaning service twice a week and more.

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Live like a local. Come home to a local family after a day of hiking in Whistler or live at EF’s centrally located residence.

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Since more than 20 years EF cooperates with Erika Insurance Ltd. to provide a tailor-made insurance coverage exclusive to our students. Staff around the world recognizes Erika and can help you on the spot. Insurance is mandatory and therefore we include Erika to all our students. Should you wish to renounce the coverage you will need to send in proof of equivalent coverage.
These are some highlights of the coverage:
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 <li>If you need to interrupt the program due to a serious illness/accident Erika will refund the unused part of the program fee </li>
 <li>Unlimited medical coverage (some exclusions apply)</li>
 <li>All EF-organized sports/activities are covered by Erika&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Unique cooperation with Aetna, the largest network of doctors/hospitals in the US. Through Erika and Aetna you don&rsquo;t have to pay expensive medical bills yourself</li>
 <li>Theft, delay, third party liability and legal assistance is also included in this comprehensive coverage</li>
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More information about coverage details is available on www.erikainsurance.com.

Travel and Medical Insurance Coverage

Catch a ride with EF’s transfer service – whether you’re being picked up from the airport to begin your adventure or dropped off to make your way back home.

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EF's travel services will search for the best deal, book your flight and manage your reservation

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Please note that prices may be subject to change due to currency fluctuations.

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Study in this bustling student city, at our campus located in the heart of Victoria.

Combined language and academic studies. You’ll achieve language fluency with your personalized program – while focusing on the career or academic pursuit of your choice.

Get all the tips on what to do in your new city from your dedicated EF Activities Manager.

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With start dates every Monday and programs ranging from 2 to 52 weeks, you can study when it’s most convenient for you.

Brand-new building featuring bright classrooms and the latest learning technology
Located in the heart of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia
School features modern facilities, including a student lounge
Short walk to downtown shops, cafes and restaurants
Close to transport links to explore Vancouver Island and beyond

Our brand-new campus places students in the heart of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia and one of Canada's most beautiful cities. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria is a student city that is renowned for its rugged landscapes and laidback vibe.

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20, 26 or 32 English lessons of 40 minutes per week with EF Efekta™ Learning System

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EF Homestay - twin room with a carefully selected local host

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Breakfast and dinner Monday - Friday and all meals on weekends in EF Homestay

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EF Course Certificate and EFSET Certificate of Achievement

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English post-course for up to 6 months in EF Campus Connect

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 Including Canadian Culture, Business, Economy & Law, Communication and World Literature

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