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EF Education First

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Courses at EF Education First

Detailed breakdown of every English programme available — including hours, levels and content.

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General English

20 lessons/week (13 hrs 20 min)All levelsStart any Monday

Build core English skills — speaking, listening, reading and writing — through EF's proprietary Efekta™ learning system. Interactive lessons with smart technology, small class sizes (max 17), plus access to EF's iLab online platform for self-study. Available at all 50+ campuses worldwide.

Intensive

Intensive English

26 lessons/weekAll levelsStart any Monday

Accelerate your progress with 6 additional Special Interest lessons each week on top of the General English core. Choose electives like Media & Culture, Academic English, or Vocabulary Builder. Ideal for students who want maximum improvement in minimum time.

Exam prep

IELTS Preparation

26–32 lessons/weekMin. B1 levelStart any Monday

Structured exam preparation covering all four IELTS papers: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Includes regular mock exams, band-score tracking, and individual tutor feedback. Available at EF's UK, Australian and Canadian campuses.

Exam prep

TOEFL Preparation

26–32 lessons/weekMin. B1 levelStart any Monday

Comprehensive TOEFL iBT preparation at EF's US campuses. Master all four sections — Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing — with authentic practice materials, timed tests and expert teacher coaching.

Exam prep

Cambridge English (FCE / CAE / CPE)

26–32 lessons/week8, 10 or 12 weeksMin. B2 level

Prepare for Cambridge First (B2), Advanced (C1) or Proficiency (C2) certificates. Fixed-date courses aligned with official exam sessions. Covers all papers with intensive practice, mock exams and personalised feedback from Cambridge-specialist teachers.

Professional

Business English

26–32 lessons/weekMin. B2 levelStart any Monday

Develop workplace communication skills: meetings, presentations, emails, negotiations and cross-cultural communication. Includes industry case studies and professional English vocabulary. Option to add a Career Accelerator internship placement.

Premium

English for Professionals (EF 25+)

26 lessons/week25+ years oldMin. B2 level

Dedicated campuses for working professionals aged 25 and over. Smaller classes, professional networking events, and industry-focused content in sectors like finance, marketing, technology and healthcare. Available in London, New York, Sydney and other key cities.

Pathway

University Pathway (EF Campus Abroad)

Full-time6–11 monthsMin. A2 level

EF's pathway programme guarantees placement at partner universities worldwide upon successful completion. Covers academic English, study skills, exam preparation and cultural orientation. Includes UCAS / US college application support.

Long-term

Academic Year / Semester Abroad

26 lessons/week6, 9 or 11 monthsAll levels

Long-term immersion for deep fluency. Live and study abroad for a semester or full academic year. Combine General or Intensive English with exam preparation or special interest modules. Includes cultural excursions and EF social programme.

Quality guaranteed

Accreditations & certificates

British Council

Accredited for English language teaching in the UK — inspected for teaching, welfare and management quality.

Eaquals

Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality in Language Services — one of the toughest international inspection schemes.

ACCET (USA)

US Department of Education-recognised accreditation for continuing education and training programmes.

English UK

National association of accredited English language centres in the UK.

Languages Canada

National quality assurance for language programmes in Canada.

NEAS (Australia)

National ELT Accreditation Scheme for Australian English language programmes.

Where to study

EF Education First campuses

UK campuses

London
Cambridge
Oxford
Brighton
Bournemouth
Manchester
Bristol
Eastbourne

International campuses

New York, USA
Los Angeles, USA
Miami, USA
San Francisco, USA
Boston, USA
Sydney, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Toronto, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Cape Town, S. Africa
Dublin, Ireland
Malta
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Comprehensive medical and travel insurance that meets your destination's visa requirements — covered from the moment you leave.

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