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Study English & volunteer in Cape Town

Feed your mind and soul There’s something invigorating about this point in the Summer that makes you want to shed your skin and start something new, like a snake or a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. Perhaps it’s the imminent new academic year and all the fond memories of excitement that brings from a new […]

Learning English in Boston Spotlight

Boston is set in our Spotlight this week. We love learning about cities, what they are up to and what they offer, so today we’re touring Boston. The weather gets colder, the days get shorter, and Boston starts to twinkle as the festive season is round the corner. Pack an umbrella, wear a big puffy […]

Study English in New York during Christmas

Christmas is round the corner, streets and houses slowly start to take on their Christmas outfits. Our “Christmas to do” lists start to grow and the urge to do something different increases as the New Year makes its way in. Our “Christmas to do” list at EC grows, as social activates slowly start to come […]

Get ready to study English in the UK

Learn English in London

The UK is open for international English students Did you know fully vaccinated students can study English in the UK? All you need is your COVID vaccine certificate, a passenger locator form and a COVID-19 test after you arrive. Simple. Why choose EC English schools ✓ Face-to-face lessons in all our UK English schools✓ Students from […]

Study English in Cape Town for your ‘Winter Sun’

When it’s winter in Europe, it’s summer in South Africa. Escape to sunny Cape Town this winter to study English! Let’s talk about November, December and January in Cape Town and what you can expect as an English student. Any student familiar with learning English in Cape Town will tell you that the city really […]

Spotlight On: Learning English in San Francisco

“San Francisco has only one drawback – ’tis hard to leave”, said Rudyard Kipling once upon a time. Luckily for you, when you study English at EC San Francisco you get to learn exactly what he means. The school is reopening on March 1st and more ready than ever to get students back to learning […]

NEW SCHOOL: EC Vancouver 30+

We have some exciting news from Canada! We are proud and excited to announce our newest addition to the 30+ family: EC Vancouver 30+ as of January 2020! Now, you can study in a location that mixes big city living and the great outdoors, combining the perfect work/study-life balance. Picture yourself in the heart of […]

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Like an American

Thursday 28th November is Thanksgiving 2019 in the US, and what a great time to be there! This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, as decided by President Roosevelt in 1941. However, it’s a tradition dating back to the 17th century, when native Wampanoag Indians and newly settled pilgrims shared a […]

EC Destinations That Scream Hallowe'en!

Hallowe’en is becoming more and more of a popular celebration every year. It’s a time when you see kids running through the streets knocking on doors for sweets and candies. You will notice people hanging decorations of ghosts and witches in the windows of their homes and businesses. The weather is colder, and overall, things start to feel just […]

Washington, DC: More than just politics

When you think of Washington, DC, the first words that pop into your mind could be: president, White House, and politics. But you might be surprised to know that there is a lot more to the capital of the USA than just politics! Check out some more authentic activities you can get up to while […]