Study Abroad

Abroad

Beverly Hills

Boston

Chicago

Coral Gables

Miami

New York

San Diego

San Francisco

Washington, D.C.

Learn English in the U.S. at 9 great locations!

Berlitz Study Abroad is the only international study programbacked by the power of Berlitz, the most experienced language services provider in the world.

With over130 years of experience, Berlitz has millions ofalumni, including the executives of Fortune 500 companies,famous celebrities, world leaders — and people just like you.So when you choose Berlitz for your study abroad experience,it is a decision you can make with confidence.

A complete learning experienceWith Berlitz Study Abroad, you learn quickly because youhave the opportunity to use your new language inside and outside the classroom.

The Berlitz Experience is a multi-faceted learning program that combines the proven Berlitz Method® with world-class instructors and progressive course materials through one-on-one instruction or in Small Group instruction.

– The Berlitz Method®

The Berlitz Method is a conversational approach to learninga new language. It is so effective that you actually startspeaking your new language in your very first class.

Pioneered by Maximilian Berlitz in the late 1870s, theBerlitz Method represents the most efficient way to learn a new language, in both social and business situations.

– Berlitz InstructorsOur instructors are at the top of their field — many are successful professionals with bachelor’s degrees. All Berlitzinstructors are native-fluent and are trained in the latest teaching techniques.

– Engaging classroom environment and materialsWhether you chose Private or Small Group language instruction, you will enjoy a personalized learning experience that leads to results.

All Berlitz Study Abroad programs feature a wide range ofmulti-media support materials which are regularly updated to incorporate timely content.

MembershipsIn the United States, Berlitz Study Abroad is accredited byACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education &Training), a prestigious agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Berlitz Study Abroad®

A standard of excellence around the world There is no better way to learn a language than surrounding yourself with its native culture and people. That’sexactly the experience Berlitz Study Abroad offers. With Berlitz Study Abroad, you’ll learn both inside and outside the classroom.

“...a good way to learn...faster than other schools...

and the groups are smaller.” — Ernesto L.

BerlitzEnglish is the most complete English language course available today. It offers a combination of

features and advantagesthat no one else can match.In addition to the propri-etary Berlitz Method,BerlitzEnglish features astate-of-the-art curriculum,plus authentic contentsourced from prominentmedia partners.

Spotlight on BerlitzEnglish™

A wide variety of multi-media course materials featuring

real-life situations.

A wide variety of optionsAs a world leader in language instruction, Berlitzhas successfully taught millions of students tospeak a new language through a diverse rangeof in-class learning options:

– Total Immersion®

Our most elite training program, Berlitz TotalImmersion is customized to focus entirely on theindividual. It’s our fastest, most intense programwhere one can learn to communicate in scenarios ranging from basic social encountersto more complex business interactions in as littleas one to three weeks—guaranteed.

– Private ProgramWith Private Instruction you learn at your ownpace, and your program is customized to yourgoals. By spending half the time listening andthe other half speaking, you’ll acquire practicalconversation skills you can put to use themoment you step out of the classroom.

– Combo ProgramThis program offers the best of both worlds —half-day Small Group instruction in the morning, and Private Instruction in the afternoon.

– Small Group (max 6 students)This program places students in small groups with others of similar fluency levels. This environment emphasizes personal attentionas well as lively interaction. Berlitz programsare smaller in size than most other study abroad programs.

Our global network ensures quality at every location

Every Berlitz Study Abroad Language Center is a part of the Berlitz network, which spans over 70 countries.

This worldwide scope allows Berlitz to maintain a standard of quality at every Language Center— for both language instruction and overall experience — no matter which destination youchoose. It also means you can begin your course of study abroad, then continue it at home.Or vice versa.

The results you wantA unique mix of curriculum, experience, instructors, and global resources means BerlitzStudy Abroad is probably the most complete,most effective program available.

Learn.Study Abroad

“Berlitz Study Abroad enabled me to learn how Americans

really live and think.”— Mariko G.

AccommodationsTo help our students feel comfortable during their stay, Berlitz Study Abroad offers several housing options. All accommodations, whether a private home or large hotel,are specially selected for proximity to your Language Centerlocation; consideration is also given to the overall quality and location convenience within a city.

– Home StayA very popular option for Berlitz Study Abroad students, living with a host family can provide unique insight into the culture of the country you’re visiting. You’ll experience family life and daily routines, plus practice your new language in comfortable surroundings with native speakers.

Home Stay students enjoy a private bedroom with a privateor shared bath. Breakfast and dinner are generally eatenwith the host family.

Additional Services and OptionsTo help provide you with a complete experience on your trip abroad, Berlitz offers a number of optional services and programs at additional cost.

We can provide airport pick-up or drop-off services at your request. We can also assist you with obtaining health insurance.

For business students at advanced functional language levels,we can often arrange visits to local companies as part of yourlearning program.

“I learned a lot of expressions which I can use in my everyday life.” — Kurt Z.

San Francisco, California

Discover San Francisco, where Mother Nature shares the stagewith urban living at its best.

The San Francisco Language Center is centrally located in theFinancial District, just blocks away from the TransamericaBuilding. It is also within minutes from the Embarcadero,Chinatown, and Union Square shopping areas.

Though famous for Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge,and cable cars, this is just a fraction of what San Franciscohas to offer Great international cuisine, Fisherman’s Wharfand verdant parks — all are within walking distance. Greatart is available too, at MoMA SF, the Asian Art Museum, and numerous private galleries throughout the city. Some of thefinest wineries in the world are just a scenic drive away in nearby Napa and Sonoma — as is the natural beauty ofYosemite National Park and the Monterey Peninsula, makingthis location an inspirational place for students who dare toventure out and discover something new.

Accommodations Available: Luxury, Moderate, andBudget Hotels; Corporate Housing; Host Family

Mean Temperature: 49° – 64° F, 9.5° – 18° C

Activities:Shopping Sightseeing Wine CountryDining Museums Beaches

Beverly Hills, California

Welcome to Beverly Hills — glamorous, world-renowned destination for leisure and business.

The Berlitz Language Center in Beverly Hills is convenientlylocated on Wilshire Boulevard, just one block from RodeoDrive. The surrounding area is filled with lush green parks, tree-lined streets, and top-rated hotels, restaurants, and stores.

The Los Angeles area is home to Hollywood, the film capital ofthe world. Many visitors enjoy taking a guided or self-guidedtour of the mansions of movie stars and studio moguls. LosAngeles also features famous sports teams, Disney® andUniversal® theme parks, beach recreation areas, and the striking Getty Museum — perched on a hilltop above the city.The nearby scenic beachfront area of Santa Monica is packedwith unique boutiques and gourmet restaurants.

No matter what your interests are, the relaxing California sunshine that warms your face will warm your heart. You’llsee why this Language Center is a popular destination for stu-dents from all over the world.

Accommodations Available: Luxury, Moderate, andBudget Hotels; Corporate Housing; Host Family

Mean Temperature: 58° – 71° F, 14.5° – 22° C

Activities:Shopping Sightseeing Spa BeachDining Theme Parks Museums

Coral Gables & Miami, Florida

Coral Gables has the distinction of being one of the firstplanned communities in the U.S. The Berlitz Language Center is located in the heart of the city.

Coral Gables is renowned for its art galleries, with festive public openings the first Friday of every month. In the mood forshopping? Coral Gables features its own “Miracle Mile”, withover 170 shops and 40 restaurants within walking distance.

Year-round sun makes Coral Gables a hot spot for vacationersand locals alike — a warm and pleasant place to learn andpractice a new language.

Nearby Miami’s white sand beaches can’t be beat for peoplewatching. The famous art deco hotels in the South Beach areaare not to be missed. If you enjoy the nightlife, international cuisine, hip dance clubs, and unique sporting venues featuringgreyhound racing and jai-alai are sure to keep you busy.

The Miami Language Center is located in the center of the busi-ness district, which allows you to easily explore the city’s manycharms. Take a walk down Ocean Drive to see the pastel-paint-ed Art Deco hotels that have made the South Beach areafamous. Visit Villa Vizcaya, a decorative arts museum set in themidst of formal gardens. Or spend some time on the city’swhite-sand beaches, for people-watching that can’t be beat.Water sports are very popular in Miami, including powerboatracing and deep-sea fishing

Accommodations Available: Luxury, Moderate, and BudgetHotels; Short-term Apartment Rentals; Host Family

Mean Temperature: 68° – 84° F, 20° – 29° C

Activities:Shopping Beaches Golf Tropical GardensDining Water Sports Cultural Events

Washington, District of Columbia

Welcome to America’s capital, Washington, D.C. — where historical attractions, monuments, famous museums, and festivals attract millions of visitors from all over the world. The Berlitz Language Center in Washington D.C. is locatedjust fifteen minutes away from the White House.

Your tour of the city should include the scenic pedestrian Malland The Smithsonian Institute, which has numerous outposts tosee amazing art, artifacts, and exhibits. The Kennedy Centerfor Performing Arts attracts a distinguished crowd to see internationally acclaimed performers. Ethnic restaurants aboundin nearby Georgetown, and on any given night, live music canbe heard in the bustling clubs of the Adams-Morgan area.

For an exciting day trip, visit Baltimore’s Inner Harbor area orone of the many Civil War battlefields within driving distance.The charm and shops of Alexandria’s Old Town district arealso just a short ride away by ferry or metro.

Dedicated to honoring the courage of great leaders,Washington D.C. offers a truly inspiring setting for language learning.

Accommodations Available: Luxury, Moderate, andBudget Hotels; Short-term Apartment Rentals; Host Family

Mean Temperature: 33° – 78° F, 0.5° – 25.5° C

Activities:Shopping Sightseeing Festivals WaterfrontDining Museums Theater

Chicago, Illinois

Best known as the “Windy City”, Chicago is sure to stir up successful language learning and a whole lot more.

Chicago is home to the tallest building in North America, the 110-story Sears Tower. It also boasts the tallest residential building in the world, the 100 -story John Hancock Center.

In addition to visiting these lofty vantage points, visitors toChicago usually spend plenty of time browsing the upscaleshops of the Magnificent Mile. Others enjoy boating on orcycling along Lake Michigan or the free events that happen in Grant Park. Deep-dish pizza and live entertainment are also hallmarks.

Chicago is also home of Cubs and White Sox baseball,Blackhawks hockey, Bears football, and Bulls basketball teams.

Located in “the Loop”, the participating Language Center is inthe center of the city’s business district. It’s also convenientlylocated near the Art Institute, the Lyric Opera, BuckinghamFountain, and much more. Plus, the “L” — the city’s elevatedrail system — is easily accessible from the Center.

Accommodations Available: Luxury, Moderate, andBudget Hotels, Corporate Housing; Host Family

Mean Temperature: 25° – 75° F, 4° – 24° C

Activities:Sightseeing Shopping Opera TheaterDining Spectator Sports Museums Festivals

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston is a city that combines old world charm with metropolitan style. The Berlitz Language Center in Boston is perfectly situated in the Back Bay area, famous for its shopping and classic architecture.

There’s something to do every season of the year. In spring,see live swans from a Swan Boat at the pond in BostonCommon. In the summer, take in an outdoor concert at theHatch Shell. Fall brings amazing change in foliage throughoutthe surrounding countryside. And in winter, enjoy ice skatingon the pond in Boston Common, or go on organized ski tripsin picturesque Maine or New Hampshire.

Close by are cultural delights such as the largest collection of galleries in America and a vibrant Chinatown. Boston is also home to the Celtics basketball team, the famous Red Sox,and the spectacular New England Aquarium.

Neighboring Harvard, MIT, and Boston University set the stagefor excellence in learning.

Accommodations Available: Luxury, Moderate, andBudget Hotels; Short-term Apartment Rentals; Corporate Housing;Host Family

Mean Temperature: 29° – 74° F, -1.5° – 23.5° C

Activities:Sightseeing Historical Tours Music TheaterDining Spectator Sports Art

Rockefeller Center, New York

Visit the Big Apple and the Berlitz Language Center located inmidtown Manhattan in Rockefeller Center!

Recreational attractions include shopping along 5th Avenue,strolling through the hip downtown neighborhoods of SoHo and NoLita, and indulging in world-renowned cuisine from all corners of the world.

New York is home to some of the most famous art museums inthe world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA,and the Guggenheim. Music and dance lovers can indulge inthe city’s many live venues, including Carnegie Hall, LincolnCenter, and numerous theaters and clubs.

New York has many close-knit neighborhoods, each with a distinct feel and unique charm. In addition to Chinatown andLittle Italy, neighborhoods such as Chelsea, Greenwich Village,and Harlem contribute their own energy to the spirit of New York.

Diversity and culture abound in New York, which makes this language center the perfect environment for learning a new language of your choice.

Accommodations Available: Luxury, Moderate, andBudget Hotels; Short-term Apartment Rentals; Host Family

Mean Temperature: 33° – 77° F, 0.5° – 25° C

Activities:Shopping Baseball Games Dining CasinosSightseeing Professional sports Museums BroadwayBeaches

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San Diego, California

Welcome to San Diego, one of the world’s premier sailing centers, and longtime host of the America’s Cup yacht races.

The participating Study Abroad Language Center is located in downtown San Diego, surrounded by the finest the city has to offer. Thanks to seemingly endless sunshine, outdoor adventure abounds.

Start with a visit to the world-famous San Diego Zoo, offeringtwo locations and thousands of acres to explore. Then move onto Sea World, home of the killer whale Shamu. Visit BingCrosby’s Del Mar racetrack, where legendary racehorseSeabiscuit once ran.

Rest assured that San Diego’s sights and sounds go beyond animal attractions. Check out the striking Hotel Del Coronado,star of many postcards and more than a few movies. Get wetand wild at the Soak City USA waterpark. Take a trip to LaJolla, with its world-renowned restaurants and boutiques. Or go inland and visit an abandoned mine in the historic town of Julian.

Adopting a more relaxed attitude than many cities inCalifornia, San Diego is the perfect place to soak up a newlanguage and some fun.

Accommodations Available: Luxury and Moderate Hotels;Short-term Apartment Rentals; Host Family

Average Temperature: 58° – 72° F, -14.5° – 22° C

Activities:Shopping Sightseeing Theater BeachesDining Museums Botanical Gardens Zoo