Feel more at home in the world by learning a language at one of EF's fully-accredited schools abroad! You could advance one level every six weeks thanks to our innovative and personalized learning method that blends classroom lessons, interactive tools, and cultural immersion.
Experience true cultural exchange by living alongside your host family and engaging with the native speakers in your global city of choice. Gain insight into the local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease, and return home with a more authentic accent.
25 Weeks | Customizable
11 Weeks | Europe
11 Weeks | Europe or Asia
4 Weeks | Spain
Spain This seaside city will delight everyone from the outdoorsy to the epicurious.
Germany Lose yourself in the culture and art of this trendy, diverse European capital city.
Spain Tucked along the southern coast of Spain, Malaga is a seaside gem that packs a cultural punch.
France This sun-soaked, cultural gem of the French Riviera combines old-world grandeur and lively street life.
France This iconic city is rich with Renaissance architecture, artistic giants, and buttery pastries.
Italy Italy’s mesmerizing capital city teems with historical ruins, mega-famous art, and bustling street life.
South Korea This technology and fashion-forward city cherishes tradition as much as innovation.
Japan This Pacific Rim capital is an eclectic mix of the traditional and the ultramodern.
You’re heading to a new country to steep yourself in another language and culture. We’re not surprised you have a few questions.
Any level of language proficiency is welcome, as we have classes to accommodate all levels. Whether you want to finally pronounce “ciao” with confidence or you’re looking to test into an even higher college language course, you’ll be a perfect fit at any EF International Language Campus.
This completely immersive language experience can be challenging, but it’s worth it. EF Gap Year students usually advance one official language level during a six-week module. Students on our semester program also see significant progress during their shorter, four-week stay.
This total immersion experience includes teacher-led instruction in the classroom, educational excursions around town, vocabulary-building in our learning lab, and additional self-directed exercises online at any time of day.
Yes! What those activities looks like depends on your school, but when lessons are over for the day, there’s a full program of activities, events, sports matches, and outings at school or around the city.
On the weekends, you’ll be invited to join optional excursions to other vibrant cities in your host country and beyond.
You’ll live in a shared room homestay with a local host, which is ideal for perfecting your accent.
Your food situation will depend on your location and accommodation type, but a typical plan with a host includes breakfast and dinner provided on weekdays and all meals provided on weekends.Â
You also have the option of living in an international student residence near your school at a supplemental price—subject to availability.Â
Ashley Y., Illinois EF Gap Year Class of 2020I’m really proud of my language study module in Seoul. I didn’t really know the language when I got to Korea, but throughout my stay I saw a lot of improvement. I didn’t miss school once and really pushed myself to learn Korean and meet people. Now, I’m confident that if I go back to Korea, I can get around by myself, ask questions if needed, and do things I couldn’t have done when I first got there.
Annabel H., EF Gap Year Class of 2019 Boston UniversityMy biggest goal on this gap year was to learn more about the Spanish language and the Spanish culture in general. I chose all Spanish speaking destinations because the only way I was taught to learn a new language was to fully immerse yourself in it. Being in all new places for that same language, where that language was being spoken to me, was the best way to learn the language and I have improved SO much.