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“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 … Read more
Bienvenue dans la monde francophone ! From its European heartland all the way over to Africa, the South Pacific and North America, French is the only language besides English that is spoken on all five continents. It’s also the second most widely learned language globally; with approximately 190 mil … Read more
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 … Read more
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 a … Read more
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 … Read more
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 studyin … Read more
1. Malta has a stable economy. Malta has a stable economy, one that barely seemed affected by the general European crisis since 2009. Therefore, if you are looking to work abroad, there are good chances that you will find a job here as its economy is very dynamic (just bear in mind that the main ind … Read more
This is your chance to volunteer with animals or children on your study-abroad trip to South Africa. EC Cape Town English school is proud to announce the launch of exciting new volunteer programmes. Work with animals Do you want to work with animals? Wildlife volunteers can choose to work on an elep … Read more
Are you thinking of studying English in Australia? In the land “down under”, as people like to call it. We’re putting the spotlight on EC Gold Coast in the blog this week, to show you what makes this such an attractive destination. From the school to the outdoors to the overall atmosphere, there’s s … Read more
The activities and leisure programme are a much-loved part of all EC schools’ timetables. Specially tailored to suit each destination, each one is unique and great in its own way. These activities tend to change weekly or fortnightly, or depending on what’s popular at the time of year. In EC Malta, … Read more
