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Choosing a language school – Asking about social programmes

  Going abroad to learn English is a unique experience and there’s more to taking an English course than just lessons. What you do after school plays a big part in your trip. Participation in  social activities is an important part of being a student and a good activity programme really adds value to a […]

CSR at EC – Giving Back is Here!

There’s plenty happening in the coming weeks at our English schools on the Social Responsibility front, and lots of opportunities to get involved or, just as importantly, support those that are doing something amazing to benefit others! 4th April EC London – Huge staff and student party with all proceeds going towards fundraising for the […]

Coming soon: World Environment Day!

Wednesday 5th June is the United Nations World Environment Day, and at EC we’re celebrating in style! Staff and students will be wearing green to raise money for environmental charities, teachers will be delivering lessons on environmental topics and most centres are ‘going paperless’ for the day. In other centres, there are environmental competitions, ‘eco’ […]

What's waiting for you in Oxford?

We have some thrilling news! Our completely refurbished Oxford English school is sitting fresher and prettier than ever on Gloucester Green, in the heart of Oxford’s tradition, history and culture. Hurrah! If you happen to be studying in Oxford this month or planning to do so throughout the coming summer, be prepared to discover all […]

Ain’t no mountain high enough (and there were 3)!

You might have heard of the Three Peaks Challenge and the worthy causes being supported… but do you know what the crew (Charlie, Chris L, Dan, Chris N, Kat, Matt, Sarah, Rich and Joelle) was up to last week? Daniel Woodard reports: ‘Three mountains, 3000m of climbing, 19 hours of walking, 12 hours in a […]

Discount on Lufthansa flights to Malta!

Improve your English at EC Malta and get a discounted flight ticket! We’ve teamed up with Lufthansa to offer you discounted flights when you choose to learn English in Malta. Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline, has a comprehensive route network connecting major cities around the world to Malta. Making your reservation is easy: 1 – Go […]

Summer in San Francisco

It’s a very, very special time to visit The City by the Bay. This year, the famous symbol of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, celebrates its 75th anniversary! The well-loved bridge is one of the modern Wonders of the World and something you must see during your life! In celebration of this beautiful structure, […]

Korean New Year Celebrations at EC Malta

At EC Malta English school, Haruka, our Asian Welfare Officer along with EC’s Korean students organised an afternoon of events to celebrate the new year. Our Korean students in Malta really helped make it a day to remember! At 15:30 students congregated in the Student Lounge to celebrate the Korean New Year along with their […]

Japanese Cultural Afternoon at EC Malta

The afternoon began with a presentation from one of the students who introduced us to Tokushima, a small island off mainland Japan, which is about 13 times bigger than Malta! He then went on to explain the tea ceremony to us, known as Sado, which is the activity of serving tea to guests following rigid […]

Junior Group Teams up with Local Cub Scouts

Junior Programmes at EC are about more than English lessons and classrooms. We believe in cross-cultural understanding, education, friendship and generous servings of fun! That’s why a group of our students over from Italy, had the wonderful opportunity to spend a fun-filled day with native English-speakers their own age. The young English learners teamed up […]