EF Language Year Abroad

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Listing Type: Gap Year Programs
Program Delivery: Residential
Destinations: Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Singapore, South Korea
Credit Awarded: College
Program Length: Academic Year, Semester, Other
Start Month: January, April, June, September, November
Category: Language
Selective: No
Gender: Coed
Ages: 16, 17, 18, 19+
Housing: Dorm, Homestay, Student Apartment
Affiliation: Gap Year Association
Financial Aid: Grants/Scholarships, Payment Terms
Minimum Cost: $10,000 - $20,000
Call: (800) 992-1892
Last Updated:July 2025
Meeting: Schedule a Meeting

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Overview

Step beyond the classroom and into the world with EF Language Abroad. Our immersive programs combine academic excellence with life-changing cultural experiences in 11 stunning global destinations across 8 countries and 7 languages. Whether you’re a high school student eager to explore the world, a college student preparing for international studies, or simply seeking global fluency, EF offers customizable programs that meet your goals and fit your schedule.

THE ULTIMATE STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

Spend up to a year living, learning, and thriving abroad with EF’s long-term language programs. Whether you aim to achieve true fluency, prepare for university, boost your career, or experience multiple cultures, EF’s Language Year Abroad offers an immersive journey designed around your goals. Choose from flexible start dates, tailor your experience with academic, professional, or multi-destination tracks, and return home with confidence, credentials, and unforgettable memories.

Why Choose EF’s Long-Term Experience?

True fluency through immersion Spend 2, 3 or 4 academic terms (~6–11 months), gaining language and cultural fluency in your dream city, learning from local experiences and peers from over 100 nations .
All-inclusive Packages include tuition, housing, meals, weekly activities, orientations, mentoring, visa support, and 24/7 on-site assistance .
Flexible term starts Begin in September, January, April or June to fit your schedule and goals .

Tailored Tracks to Fit Your Goals

EF Intensive (32 lessons/week): Personalized, project-based learning leading to a final capstone—ideal for maximum language gains.
Official Exam Preparation (32 lessons/week): Includes mock tests, expert coaching, tailored to DELE, JLPT, DELF, and others.
University Foundation Program (30–32/week): Prepares upper^aEUR'intermediate to advanced students for university studies—includes essay writing, exam prep, and guaranteed admission into EF partner universities.
Pre Masters / Pre MBA (30–32/week): Elevated academic skills and admission pathways to elite postgraduate programs.
Rotation Program: Spend terms in 2–3 cities in the same language (e.g., Paris→Nice or Berlin→Munich).
Multi Language Year: Build fluency in up to three languages across different destinations—tailored “choose^aEUR'your^aEUR'own’s” global journey.

What to Expect Each Term

Term 1 Foundations: Intensive general language work + SPINs → grammar, vocabulary, core skills .
Term 2 Personalization: Select SPINs matching your passions, join student clubs, begin projects/volunteering/internships to deepen experience.
Term 3 Mastery & Impact: Final capstone projects, lecture series, networking, portfolio building, cultural & life-skill growth through real-world applications.

Upon completion, you’ll earn: EF Certificates, Diplomas, and where applicable, official exam credentials, internship certificates, EF Life Skills award—and university placement offers.

The EF Language Year Abroad Difference

You’ll return home significantly more confident, linguistically proficient, and culturally savvy—with credentials, career edge, and life-changing memories. Ready to embark on the journey that transforms your future?

Cost and Session Information

What's included in the price?

Twenty Two weeks of the EF Intensive course.
Stay in a twin room in a carefully-selected EF Homestay.
Enjoy breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday and all meals on weekends.
Make memories with an action-packed activity schedule, led by EF Activities Managers.
Benefit from the EF Diploma and EF Academic Record.
Get access to EF Digital Learning Media to enhance your studies.
Airport pickup at your destination

Your Chance to Experience More

Upgrade to a private room in an EF Residence.
Study for 6-11 months
Book excusions and weekend trips
Earn college credit

Reviews For EF Language Year Abroad (3)

Reviewed on Oct/23/2022
Amazing experience, amazing people, unbelievable results

Reviewed on May/23/2017

After my last year in high school, I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted to do or in which direction I wanted to go. I had recently gained citizenship in France so decided I might as well learn the language (and the culture). After much research and comparisons between programs, I found EF and ended up landing on Nice as my destination. I spent 11 months in the intensive program in Nice and to this day, I can't stop raving about my experiences. I learned the language in the best way; living in the country surrounded by the people and the culture. Full. Immersion. And the proof is there as well! I completed the program at the C1 fluency level as well passed the DELF exam which states my proficiency in the language to the point that I can study at a university in the language without taking an entrance exam to prove my proficiency. I think it's also very important to add that the faculty was unbelievably helpful and guided me every step of the way. Every teacher, the administrators, the director. They were all there to make my stay the best it could possibly be. At this point I've moved on from France but I still think about going back and spending a little more time there just to polish my French and even going to another EF Destination and studying another language.
I promise you will not making EF your language immersion go-to program!
Best decision of my life.

Reviewed on Mar/28/2017

I recently had the opportunity to travel abroad with EF and I can honestly say it was the best decision of my life. I chose to study in Tokyo, Japan at EFs Shibuya Language Center. Leading up to my departure date, the support I received from EF was astonishing and very helpful. I never felt lost and knew I could lean on them for advice.
From interactive classes everyday, to living the culture of Japan and traveling to the many destinations EF organized and those that Japan had to offer, I absolutely knew traveling with EF was the best decision I could have made not only for my professional life, but my personal life as well. Now I just need to decide where I am traveling next! I hugely recommend traveling abroad with Education First to anyone.

Testimonials(4)

One of my dreams was to travel to South Korea. From day one we were immersed in the Korean culture and even interviewing people on the street... in Korean! I thank EF Seoul and their wonderful staff and teachers for giving me the opportunity to experience Seoul and learn the Korean language so efficiently. I hope to return next year to continue my Korean language studies!
- Gisela Escobar D~A-az - July 12, 2018
EF allowed me to experience a series of unforgettable 'firsts': flying without my parents, traveling internationally, applying for a visa, living with a family I did not know, and making international friends. Each one became more and more thrilling and exciting as I spent more and more time with EF! As a high school student, EF allowed me to feel like an adult for the first time ever! Who can call a taxi in a foreign country? Me! Who can wash and hang their laundry off a balcony? Me! Lost? Nope! I know my way around Beijing Metro!
- Ananda Thomas - September 5, 2017
The trips were incredible, ranging from the Summer Palace to the Great Wall. Even when activities weren't planned, all the students would get together and go somewhere fun.
- Brittany Nagy - October 20, 2015
It was an amazing nine months abroad. I had the opportunity to travel around Spain as well as Europe, and meet the best friends of my life. I'm now fluent in Spanish, and I'm returning home so much more knowledgeable about the world.
- Alison Bogy - August 20, 2016

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THE ULTIMATE STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

Why Choose EF’s Long-Term Experience?

Tailored Tracks to Fit Your Goals

What to Expect Each Term

The EF Language Year Abroad Difference

Cost and Session Information

Reviews For EF Language Year Abroad (3)

Testimonials(4)

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