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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Are there any language courses for absolute beginners?

Yes, certainly! You can book a language course with us as an absolute beginner and after two or three weeks, you'll already have reached a level with which you can make yourself understood in certain everyday situations. Please note that there are specific start date for complete beginner's courses.

Are the teachers native speakers?

Our teachers are all experts and speak their mother tongue. This guarantees the level of quality of all our Language Courses.

How early on should I book a language course?

We recommend you begin booking a course approximately 4 or 3 months in advance, so as to avoid disappointment. The complete payment will have to be deposited 4 weeks before the beginning of the actual course. Read our booking conditions for full details.

Can I book a one-week language course?

Yes, but only an Intensive Language Course. The rest of the language courses all have a minimal duration of 2 weeks.

Can I book only course?

Yes, certainly!

How many students are assigned to a language course?

Depending on the type of language course, and on the city the language school is in, the number of maximum students in each course ranges between 8 and 12 participants.

What levels are offered?

Our schools base their levels in The Common European Frame of Reference for Languages. This is a European standard for evaluating the different levels of language skills. The framework recognizes 6 different levels in the 4 skill areas: speaking, reading, writing and listening. The levels are: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 Y C2 (correnponding to: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Advanced I and Andavanced II)

Is there a placement test for leveling?

Certainly! Every student is tested on the first day of class with a Placement Leveling Test, in order to assign them to the course that best fits their knowledge level of the language.

When do the courses start?

Courses are held all year round. Normally, courses start every Monday and classes are held till Friday.

What about accommodation?

The accommodation possibilities vary according to the city your Language Course is being held in. Our schools offer several options including residential accommodation, apartments, host families and hotels. Arranging your accommodation yourself is another option. Check out the Services and Prices available for each Language School for more specific information on accommodation options available at each city.

Is board included with accommodation?

Depending on the destination the accommodation may include full board, half board, B&B or no board. Generally apartments offer no board while accommodation with host families offer B&B, half or full board options. Check out the services and prices info page on each Language School for more specific details.

When is the best day for arrival to my accommodation?

Accommodation is made available as from Sunday, or a day before the beginning of your booked course. However, certain cities will have some variations to arrival/departure days. More information can be found on different destinations pages. If you have booked transfer from airport to your accommodation, you will be met by our staff member will accompanied to your lodging place. If you do not have a booked transfer, then you should follow directions given to you in our welcome package.

When can I plan my departure day?

Normally, the departure day would be on a Saturday, or a day after you finish your booked course. However, certain cities will have some variations to arrival / departure. More information can be found on different destinations pages - check out Prices links.

Can I book any extra night?

Normally yes, but it has an extra cost. Please, contact us in order to inform you about the extra cost. Please note, that can only offer the extra night if the school has availability.

Are any leisure activities organized?

Every school organizes evening, nightly activities and weekend excursions for all students. So with us there is no time to get bored.

Are certificates given upon course completion?

Upon completion of a Language Course, every student receives a certificate of participation. Long term courses can lead on to international examinations.

How can I pay for my course? When can I make a payment?

You can make your payment either by credit card, or by bank transfer. You can find more details on methods of payment and the deadlines on our booking site.

How does the U20 Individual Junior Program work?

Our Individual Junior Program is a specialized language travel experience that is aimed at young adults aged between 14 and 18 years. Participants will benefit by overcoming shyness, learning grammar structures, and expanding their vocabulary without being exposed to traditional classroom stress. In the afternoons we offer a supervised tailor-made activity program. This ensures an absolute immersion into the language and culture of your host country. Juniors, are supervised during their course to ensure their safety. Our current destinations are: England (Brighton, Devon, London, Swanage), Ireland (Cork), Malta (St. Julians, St. Paul's Bay), France (Nice), Germany (Oberwesel, Frankfurt), Italy (Rome) and Spain (Barcelona).

The Program’s price includes: