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Programme 2011www.eurocentres.com

LanguageLearningWorldwide

The world of Eurocentres

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Contents

Find your Language

EnglishFrenchSpanishItalianGermanJapaneseChineseRussian

The World by Michelle Spinelli

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Great Britain & Ireland 26London Central 28

London Lee Green 29Cambridge 30

Brighton 31Bournemouth 32

Dublin 33

Australia 34Perth 36

Sydney 37Cairns 38

New Zealand 40Auckland 41

Canada 42Toronto 44

Vancouver 45

USA 46San Diego 47New York 48

East Lansing 49

South Africa 50Cape Town 51

Malta 52Sliema 53

France 54Paris 55

La Rochelle 56Amboise 57

Switzerland 58Lausanne 59

Spain 60Barcelona 61

Valencia 62Marbella 63

Germany 64Berlin 65

Italy 66Florence 67

Japan 68Kanazawa 69

China 70Beijing 71

Russia 72Moscow 73

St. Petersburg 74

Find your Language 4Eurocentres Success System 6

Scale of Language Proficiency 8Premium Course 10

Core Programme andSpecialised Lessons 11

Official Language Exams 14IELTS and Pathway to Universities 18

Language Semester and Year 20Accommodation 22

General Information 24

Quality Assurance 75Terms & Conditions 76

Insurance and Transfers 79Visa Regulations 80

PicturesThe majority of the pictures in this brochure

were taken by Eurocentres course participantsand show the real Eurocentres experience.

Up-to-date information about events,pictures, participants’ comments is available on

www.facebook.com/eurocentres.

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Find your Language

Welcome

It doesn’t matter whether you are studying English, Chinese,Spanish or French: in the future you will always be able tofind the right words, chat with your friends, advance yourcareer or study successfully. Choose the language you needto help you express yourself, understand others and mostimportantly, be understood. Find your language and keepdiscovering new areas, because to find your language meansto find your way.Which language would you like to learn?

Where the world meetsTo study at a Eurocentres school means meeting, learning from, spending one’s leisure time and communi-cating with people from over 90 countries. Asian, European, Latin American and Middle Eastern studentseach account for a quarter of our students. The exact proportion may vary from school to school andfrom season to season.You can find the breakdown of students per school on the relevant country page.

In class by Gerardo Aguilar

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The best for your future

Learning a language is a major investment in your future.Eurocentres therefore takes great care in selecting yourteachers and host family and uses innovative, personalisedteaching methods. Quality is of paramount importance tous. We therefore obtain accreditation for our schools fromwell-known quality organisations and we are proud thatEurocentres schools are always awarded excellent results inexternal quality inspections.

Convincing learning progressLearning styles and interests differ from one course participant to the next. Eurocentres therefore attachesgreat importance to assessing your initial language skills and goals. We will discuss these with you prior tobooking, on arrival at the school and during the course, and they form the basis of your personal self-studyplan and allocation to a particular class. During your stay, your teacher will meet with you regularly to discussyour learning progress to ensure that you achieve your learning goals quickly and confidently.

Eurocentres Foundationand the Migros Cultural PercentageThe Eurocentres Foundation has provided foreign language tuitionof the highest quality for over 60 years. The Foundation aims to promoteunderstanding between people and bridge national, cultural and socialbarriers. The Foundation is an institution of the Migros CulturalPercentage, as voluntary commitment of Migros embedded in its articlesof association that demonstrates its responsibility towards society.www.kulturprozent.ch

Studying German by Orianne Zanone Eurocentres’ Role inGlobal Language TeachingThe Swiss Foundation has enjoyed consultative status with the Councilof Europe for language learning since 1968, and has played a crucial rolein the development of the Common European Framework of Referencefor language teaching and learning.

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Eurocentres Success System


PersonalisationAll Eurocentres students receive very individual attention, including:

• A personal interview as part of the assessment on arrival• Personal feedback on the test and recommendations for self-study• Clear learning goals, discussed with you each week• Continuous monitoring of learning progress and diagnostic feedback• Core Programme: 20 morning lessons with a balanced, fully

integrated, varied programme based upon your learning needs• One-to-one tutorials every two weeks• Weekly quiz and revision lessons• Two lessons per week of extra support in the Study Club• Final certificate with an accurate description of your language

competence• Small class sizes (Premium courses have 8 and other courses

up to 14 students)

The above services are offered to all students. Students selecting ourPremium courses or one-to-one tuition receive additional benefits.

We know that in order to make good progress you need to feel comfort-able, settled and happy with our service. So we make the followingchecks:

• During the first week, your teacher checks your learning needs withyou personally

• At the end of the first week you receive a questionnaire about allaspects of your stay

• At the end of the course you receive a detailed feedback questionnaire

SpecialisationDuring the Core Programme(morning lessons, 20 lessons perweek) we focus on improving yourgeneral language proficiency(grammar, vocabulary, listening,reading, writing, speaking). Tohelp you prepare specifically foryour future, you can also choosespecialised subjects (such as busi-ness English/French, or prepara-tion for examinations).

* Please note that theEUROCENTRES SUCCESSSYSTEM is taught in Eurocentresschools only. Partner schools offera different programme.

The innovative EUROCENTRES SUCCESS SYSTEM*has been developed over the last 60 years. Eurocentresis the leader in the field of foreign language tuition and isfrequently consulted by the Council of Europe in mattersrelating to this area. Eurocentres focuses at all times onlanguage learning success. Our longstanding experiencehas shown that the greatest learning progress is made whenstudents are individually supported and are aware of theirstrengths and weaknesses at all times. In today’s heavilyspecialised world of business we recognise that it is alsoimportant to focus on your specific needs.

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Sample weekly timetable

All Eurocentres courses have the same basic elements:20x50-minute lessons of General Language focussing on spoken andwritten communication, vocabulary, listening comprehension and gram-mar.You might want to add five or ten 50 minute Specialised Lessons toprepare for an exam, a new job or university entry. The complete offer ofSpecialised Lessons is listed on each school page.

The timetable in your school might vary from this sample.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

basic 20 (20 lessons)

09.00–09.50 Language in Context – Presentation and practice

09.50–10.40Grammar – Extension

and reviewListening

and speakingVocabulary

Listeningand speaking

Grammar – Extensionand review

Break

11.00–11.50Speaking –

Communicationactivity

Using authenticmaterials –

TV, newspaper etc.

Speaking –Communication

activity

Using authenticmaterials –

TV, newspaper etc.Writing

11.50–12.40 Reading and Vocabulary Learning CentreSpeaking –

Communicationactivity

DiscussionWeekly review

and quiz

Lunch

specialised intensive 25 (25 lessons)

13.40–14.30 Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons

specialised super-intensive 30 (30 lessons)

14.45–15.35 Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons

15.35–16.25 Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons

16.25–18.00 Social Programme Activity / Self-study in Learning Centre / Free


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Aim high!

Typical English pub by JeanMarc Paratte

Scale of Language Proficiency

Your aim is to achieve a certain objective within a certainamount of time. We know full well that your time is valu-able; that’s why our entire learning plan is geared to oneaspect: efficiency. The Eurocentres Scale of LanguageProficiency is designed to help you to define your own per-sonal learning objectives and to assess your current knowl-edge. The choice of courses we offer allows you to start acourse at the right level at the time you want.

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language levelC1 These levels are important for study at university.

b2 Employers value examination certificates at this level.

b1 From these levels you can use the language in the workplace.

english french italian german spanish russian Chinese

C2 10 • achieve a precise, differentiated expression of

thoughts and opinions in a natural style

• argue your case and negotiate skilfully

• write virtually flawless essays and reports

CPE

IELTS level 8

TOEFL*: 120;

300; 667

PTE 85+

BULATS 90-100

TOEIC° 990

DALF C2 CELI 5 ZOP DELE C2

(Superior)

TRKI 4

C1 9 • feel fully comfortable in the language

• be creative in the language

and develop a personal style

• put across complex points in view in meetings,

seminars, reports, presentations

CAE

IELTS level 6,5-7

TOEFL*: 110-119;

270-299;

637-676

PTE 76-84

BEC Higher

BULATS 75-89

TOEIC° 945-989

DALF C1

CCIP (DFA2)

CELI 4 Goethe C1

TestDAF

TDN 5

DELE C1 TRKI 3 HSK 5

8 • intervene in a discussion appropriately

• develop ideas systematically

• emphasise specific points in meetings, seminars,

reports, presentations

B2 7 • keep up with a lively discussion among native

speakers and interact spontaneously and

comfortably

• present and defend your own point of view

• reliably pass on detailed information

FCE

IELTS level 5,5-6

TOEFL*: 87-109;

227-269;

567-636

PTE 59-75

BEC Vantage

BULATS 60-84

TOEIC° 785-944

DELF B2

Accès au DALF

CCIP (DFA1)

CELI 3 Goethe B2

TestDAF

TDN 3

DELE B2

(Intermedio)

TRKI 2 HSK 4

6 • participate actively in longer discussions

• describe problems in detail

• react to the comments of others

• talk on the phone without difficulty

B1 5 • join in a conversation unprepared

• formulate thoughts

• monitor and pass on information

• give detailed instructions

PET

IELTS level 4-5

TOEFL*: 57-86;

163-226;

487-566

PTE 43-58

BEC Preliminary

BULATS 36-59

TOEIC° 550-784

DELF B1 CELI 2 ZD DELE B1

(Inicial)

TRKI 1 HSK 3

4 • maintain a conversation and chat with friends

• respond flexibly to different situations

• express feelings

A2 3 • make yourself understood in predictable

everyday situations

• obtain specific information

• describe events and personal experiences

KET

TOEFL* 24-56;

77-162;

370-486

PTE 30-42

BULATS 20-35

TOEIC° 225-549

DELF A2

CCIP (CFS, CFP,

CFTH)

CELI 1 DELE A2 TBU HSK 2

2 • obtain simple information

• understand answers to questions

• discuss what to do

• describe activities

A1 1 • simple communication on holiday

• make reservations in hotels

• get what you need in restaurants and shops

BULATS 0-19

TOEIC° 120-224

DELF A1 DELE A1

A1–C2: Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

0–10: Eurocentres Scale of Language Proficiency

* TOEFL: iBT (internet-based test); CBT (computer-based test); paper-based test

° TOEIC: Scores for listening & reading combined.

Scale of Language Proficiency

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Premium Course

Premium Course

The ideal course for professional people with little time tospare. The small class size and our personalised teachingmethod ensure effective learning and rapid progress.Yourcourse is taught by a team of two teachers, whom you mayalso contact after your course if you need ongoing support.In order to ensure an inspiring learning atmosphere theminimum age for this course is 21 years.

Course• 1–12 weeks• 20x50-minute lessons per week plus 5 hours self-

study in the Learning Centre• Class size: maximum 8 participants• Mature participants: minimum age 21• Clear learning objectives, discussed with you and

presented in a personal self study plan• Guaranteed weekly start dates• Entry level 4

Support• A detailed needs analysis• A personal interview in addition

to the written entry test• Weekly one-to-one tutorials• Diagnostic feedback from progress tests• Study Club two lessons a week:

A teacher is available for feedback• E-mail contact with your teacher for up to

3 months after the course

SchoolsThe Premium Course is taught in spacious, purpose-built schools located in the business and academiccentres of Britain, guaranteed to create a perfectlearning environment.

• London Central• Cambridge

Picture taken by Gerardo Aguilar

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Core Programme and Specialised Lessons

Core Programme andSpecialised Lessons

During the Core Programme (20 lessons per week) we laythe foundation for your success. Your class teacher plansthe course programme with you, assesses your progress andgives you personal feedback. During the SpecialisedLessons you focus on the area of your personal or profes-sional interest.

Basic (Core Programme,General Language Skills)• 2 to 52 weeks (2–12 weeks in Australia and New

Zealand); 20 x 50-minute lessons per week plus5 hours self-study in the Learning Centre, class size10–14

• Eurocentres Levels 0 to 9• Weekly start dates• Available at all Eurocentres schools

(Kanazawa 25 lessons per week).

This is the core of your programme in which weensure your learning success. Your class teacher care-fully plans a balanced, fully integrated, varied pro-gramme based upon your learning needs. Five to tenlessons per week are taught by your second teacher,who liaises closely with your class teacher in imple-menting the weekly plan. Each Friday during thereview lesson you will have the opportunity to lookback over the week and make suggestions for the fol-lowing week. This approach ensures a goal-oriented,enthralling learning programme for long and shortterm students.

Specialised Intensiveand Super-Intensive• 2 to 52 weeks, 25 or 30 x 50-minute lessons per

week plus 5 hours self-study in the LearningCentre, class size 10–14

On the following pages you will find the rangeof available Specialised Lessons.

Soccer day in East Lansing by Abdullah Fatta

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Specialised Lessons

General Language Skills

Cultural Activity ProgrammeImmerse yourself in a new culture; get to really knowthe country with an exciting range of different activi-ties, e. g., literature, history, visits to exhibitions, etc.

5 lessons Cultural Activities +20 lessons General Language per weekSpanish: BarcelonaItalian: FlorenceRussian: St. Petersburg, MoscowJapanese: KanazawaChinese (Mandarin): Beijing

Available: All year, 2–52 weeksRequirements: Eurocentres levels 2–9,Kanazawa levels 0–9

Deepen your knowledge of the language and developyour confidence. This programme will enable you tofurther practice your language skills, especiallyspeaking and writing. There will also be an opportu-nity to work on grammar points and pronunciationissues you have difficulty with.

25 General Language lessons per weekEnglish: London Central, London Lee Green,Cambridge, Brighton, Bournemouth, Dublin, Malta,Vancouver, Toronto, Auckland, Sydney, Perth,Cairns, Cape TownFrench: Paris, Amboise, La Rochelle, LausanneSpanish: Valencia, MarbellaGerman: BerlinChinese (Mandarin): Beijing

Available: All year, 2–52 weeksRequirements: Eurocentres levels 0–9

30 General Language lessons per weekEnglish: London Central, London Lee Green,Cambridge, Brighton, Bournemouth, Dublin, Malta,Vancouver, Toronto, Auckland, Sydney, Perth,Cairns, Cape TownSpanish: Valencia, MarbellaChinese (Mandarin): Beijing

Available: All year, 2–52 weeksRequirements: Eurocentres levels 0–9

One-to-one lessons

Supplement your group course with five or more private lessons to ensure that you learn exactly what is impor-tant to you quick and efficiently (e. g. a specialised vocabulary for your job, eliminating specific weak points).Your teacher will ensure that your personal requirements will be met. One module comprises five privatelessons. Modules may be booked in addition to any Eurocentres courses or individually.Your advantage: When buying a module of five lessons you pay for only four!

This is a list of frequently requested areas of specialisation:Conversation, Presentation Skills, Personal Grammar Coaching, Finance Sector, Law, Tourism, Marketing,Engineering, Language Exam Preparation (e.g. DELF, CCIP, DELE, CELI, HSK), etc.

Please book your one-to-one lessons in good time to make sure experts in your field are available.

Language and Culture

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Specialised Lessons

Business and the World of Work

English /French for BusinessIt is essential to be able to communicate effectivelyin today’s highly competitive business world. Withour specialised classes we give you the best prepara-tion for doing business in an international environ-ment. Lessons integrate skills and incorporatevocabulary, discussions, case studies and role-plays.Communication skills include: meetings, negotia-tions, presentations, telephoning and writing e-mails,letters and memos.

5 lessons Business English / French +20 lessons General Language per weekEnglish: London Central, London Lee Green,Cambridge, Brighton, Bournemouth, Dublin,Vancouver, Toronto, Auckland, Cairns, Perth,Sydney, Cape Town (5 and 10 lessons per week)French: Paris, Lausanne

Available: English, all year, 2–12 weeksParis, weekly, 27.06.–28.10., 2–4 weeksLausanne, start dates see page 59, 2 weeksRequirements: English, Eurocentres levels 4–9,French, Eurocentres levels 4–7

English for the HospitalityIndustryLearn how to describe travel destinations andexperiences, explain and describe hotel and accom-modation facilities, make and change reservations,make or respond to queries and complaints, andoperate a travel agency.

5 lessons English for the Hospitality Industry +20 lessons General Language per weekEnglish: Cairns

Available: 2–12 weeksRequirements: Eurocentres levels 3–6

Me and my French Knight, Amboise /Franceby Ilse Lopez

Work ExperienceAsk your advisor or check www.eurocentres.com formore information on Work Experience / Internshipsin England, Ireland, Australia, Malta, Canada, SouthAfrica, Spain and Russia.

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Certificates andLanguage Exams

Hatem Alrddad student in Toronto

Official Language Exams

At the end of every Eurocentres course you receive aEurocentres certificate which records the level of compe-tence you have reached. But perhaps you want to supple-ment this with a recognised qualification. Eurocentresoffers you first class preparation for all the most importantlanguage qualifications.

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English Cambridge


Preliminary English Test (PET)Tests listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Specialised Super-Intensive: 10 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language

Entry level 3

Start dates and exam fees for: london lee green (GBP 72),toronto (CAD 350),vancouver (CAD 350)

7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks Reg. date Course end Exam date

31.01. 24.01. 17.01. 10.01. 04.01. 04.02. 18.03. 19.03.

18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 22.04. 03.06. 03. / 04.06.

17.10. 10.10. 03.10. 26.09. 19.09. 21.10. 02.12. 02.12.

First Certificate in English (FCE)Tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and language knowledge.The first serious qualification for employers.


Entry level 5

Start dates and exam fees for: london lee green (GBP 105), Cambridge (GBP 101),brighton (GBP 114), bournemouth (GBP 110), toronto (CAD 350), vancouver (CAD 350)


17.01. 10.01. 04.01. 21.01. 11.03. 12.03.

26.04. 18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 25.03. 17.06. 14.06.

04.07.1 27.06.1 20.06.2 13.06.2 22.07. 26.08. 25.08.

17.10. 10.10. 03.10. 26.09. 19.09. 21.10. 09.12. 06.12.1 London Lee Green, Toronto, Vancouver only 2 Toronto, Vancouver only

Start dates and exam fees for: Cape town (EUR 210), dublin (EUR 175), Perth (AUD 362),

sydney (AUD 362), Cairns1 (AUD 362), auckland2 (NZD 300), sliema (EUR 230)


17.01. 10.01. 03. / 04.01. 12.01. 11.03. 12.03.

18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 21.03. 25.03. 10.06.3 11.4 / 14.06.

04.07.5 27.06.5 20.06.5 13.06.5 15.07.5 26.08.5 25.08.5

10.10. 03. / 04.10. 26.09. 19.09. 12.09.6 23.09. 02.12.3 06. / 10.12.4

1 closed Cambridge preparation groups in Cairns (30 lessons / week)2Auckland start dates 10.01. / 21.03. / 12.09. 3 one extra week accommodation because of exam date4 exam date in Cape Town 5Dublin only 6 no start date in Malta

Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)Tests methodological, listening, speaking, reading, writing and languageknowledge. Requires an ability to understand long texts.


Start dates and exam fee for: auckland (NZD 270)

6 weeks Reg. date Course end Exam date

28.02. 04.03. 08.04. 16.04.

16.05. 20.05. 24.06. 02.07.

12.09. 16.09. 21.10. 29.10.

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)Tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and language knowledge.Requires a very wide knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.


Entry level 7

Start dates and exam fees for: Cambridge (GBP 104), brighton (GBP 116),vancouver (CAD 350), toronto (CAD 350)


17.01. 10.01. 04.01. 12.01. 11.03. 11.03.

26.04. 18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 23.03. 17.06. 15.06.

17.10. 10.10. 03.10. 26.09. 19.09. 21.09. 09.12. 03. / 07.12.

Start dates and exam fees for: Perth (AUD 368), sydney (AUD 368), Cairns1 (AUD 368),

auckland2 (NZD 300), Cape town (EUR 220), dublin (EUR 175), sliema (EUR 230)


17.01.3 10.01.3 03. / 04.01.3 14.01.3 11.03.3 11.03.3

18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 21.03. 25.03. 10.06. 15.06.

10.10. 03. / 04.10. 26.09. 19.09. 12.09.4 23.09. 02.12. 03.5 / 07.12.1 closed Cambridge preparation groups in Cairns (30 lessons / week)2Auckland start dates 21.03. / 12.09. 3 not available in Auckland4 no start date in Malta 5 exam date in Cape Town

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)Tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and language knowledge.Requires a very wide knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.


Entry Level 8

Start dates and exam fee for: Cambridge (GBP 118)


26.04. 18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 25.03. 17.06. 16.06.

17.10. 10.10. 03.10. 26.09. 19.09. 23.09. 09.12. 03. / 08.12.

Start dates and exam fees for: Cairns1 (AUD 376), Cape town (EUR 235)


17.01.2 03.01.2 28.01.2 11.03.2 12.03.2

18.04. 11.04.3 04.04. 28.03.3 21. / 22.03 25.03. 10.06. 16.06.

10.10. 03.10.3 26.09. 19.09.3 12.09. 23.09. 02.12. 08.12.1 closed Cambridge preparation groups in Cairns (30 lessons / week)2Cape Town only 3Cairns only

Information as available at the time of going to press. Prices and dates may be subject to change.

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English Business

Test of English for InternationalCommunication (TOEIC)Tests listening and reading in a business context,plus language knowledge. No speaking or writing.

Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week TOEIC preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language

Entry level 1, Auckland entry level 5

Exam fees for: Cairns (AUD 120), auckland (NZD 200), toronto (CAD 120),vancouver (CAD 120)

Please check www.eurocentres.com for start and exam dates

Spanish

Diploma de Español como LenguaExtranjera (DELE)Tests listening, speaking, reading and writing in a communicative way.

Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language

Entry level 4

valencia, marbellaPlease check www.eurocentres.com for exam dates, Barcelona on request

English University admission tests

Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL)Entry requirement for North American universities.Tests listening, speaking, reading and writing in academic context.

Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week TOEFL preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language

Entry level 2

Exam fees for: Cape town (USD 175), vancouver (USD 220), toronto (USD 220)

Canada weekly and Cape Town monthly start dates

International English Language TestingSystem (IELTS)Tests listening, speaking, reading and writing. Entry requirement forBritish, Australian, New Zealand and South African universities.

Specialised Intensive or Super-Intensive: 5 or 10 lessons / week IELTS preparation +20 lessons / week General Language

Entry level 4

Full-time IELTS: 20, 25 or 30 lessons / week

Entry level 5

Exam fees for: london Central* (GBP 115), london lee green* (GBP 115),Cambridge* (GBP 115), brighton* (GBP 115), bournemouth* (GBP 115),Cape town° (EUR 195), Perth° (AUD 317), sydney° (AUD 317), Cairns* (AUD 317),auckland* (NZD 350), toronto* (CAD 300), vancouver* (CAD 300)

Weekly start dates except Cape Town monthly

* school offers Specialised Intensive and Super-Intensive and Full-time IELTS

° school offers Specialised Intensive and Super-Intensive

Pearson Test of English—Academic (PTE)Tests on computer listening, speaking, reading and writing in anacademic context. Recognised by an increasing number of British, NorthAmerican and Australian universities. The preferred test for GMAC(Graduate Management Admissions Council).

Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week PTE preparation + 20 lessons / week Full-time IELTS

Entry level 6

Exam fees for: london Central (USD 170), Cambridge (USD 170)

Weekly start dates


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Chambre de Commerce etd’Industrie de Paris (CCIP):

Certificat de français professionnel (CFP)Certificat de français du secrétariat (CFS)Certificat de français du tourisme et de l’hôtellerie (CFTH)Diplôme de français des Affaires (DFP I; DFP II)

The CFP / DFP tests fluency for administrative and commercial posts.The test includes translation to and from the mother tongue.The CFS tests spoken and written competence in secretarial work.The CFTH tests ability to cope with situations relevant to tourism,hotels and catering.

Exam preparation on request

Entry level 4

Paris

Italian

Certificato di Conoscenza della LinguaItaliana (CELI)Tests listening, speaking, reading and writing in a communicative way.Required for entrance at Italian universities.

Entry level 3

Exam dates for Florence 05.03. 20.06. 21.11.

Exam preparation: One-to-one lessons

Russian

Test of the Russian language asforeign language (TRKI 1–4)Tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and language knowledge.Required for entrance at Russian universities.


Entry level 4

Exam fees for: moscow, st. Petersburg (EUR 125–150)

Weekly start and exam dates

Chinese

Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK 1–5)Tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and language knowledge.

Specialised Intensive: 5 or 10 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language

Entry level 1

Exam dates and fees for: beijing (EUR 25–40)

Exams in April and December. Please check www.eurocentres.com for exact exam dates.

German

Test für Deutsch als Fremdsprache(TestDaF)TDN3: tests listening, speaking, reading, writing, including ability totake part in conversation. TDN4: entry requirement for German univer-sities, tests listening, speaking, reading, writing, including ability to dealwith challenging topics and texts. TDN5: tests listening, speaking, read-ing, writing in situations related to professional life.


Entry level 6

Exam dates and fee for: berlin (EUR 175)

10.02. 12.04. 08.06. 19.07. 10.09. 22.11.

Goethe-Institut:Goethe-Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD /B1)Goethe-Zertifikat (B2)Goethe-Zertifikat (C1)Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP /C2)

ZD/B1: tests listening, speaking, reading, writing in a communicativeway. B2: tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and knowledge.Thefirst serious qualification for employers. C1: tests listening, speaking,reading, writing including dealing with challenging topics and texts.Qualification for universities. C2: tests listening, speaking, reading, writ-ing in situations related to professional life, qualification for Germanuniversities.


Entry level 4

Exam dates and fee for: berlin (EUR 160–265)

27. / 28.01. 23. / 24.02. 24. / 25.03. 20. / 21.04. 26. / 27.05. 23. / 24.06. 28. / 29.07. 24. / 25.08.

22. / 23.09. 20. / 21.10. 17. / 18.11. 14. / 15.12.

French

Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française:DELF A1–B2DALF C1–C2

A1–B2: tests general language listening, reading, speaking and writingin a communicative way. C1: id. + cultural knowledge and professionallanguage competences.


Entry level 1

Paris, amboise, la rochelle, lausanneExam dates for Paris and Amboise A1–B1: 04.03. 27.05. 15.07. 16.09. 09.12.

B2: 18.03. 17.06. 22.07. 23.09. 02.12.

Exam dates for La Rochelle A1–B2: 20.–22.04. 24.–26.05. 05.–07.10. 01.–02.12.

Exam dates for Paris, Amboise C1: 28.01. 20.05. 18.11.

DALF exam preparation on request


Information as available at the time of going to press. Prices and dates may be subject to change.

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IELTS and Pathway toUniversities

University Success Programme

Eurocentres is one of the largest IELTS test centres inEurope. When preparing for your IELTS exam at anyEurocentres school you can fully rely on the in depthknowledge of our teachers. During your exam preparationyou will benefit from focussed and highly-personalisedteaching which will help to ensure that you achieve yourtarget score. If you plan to continue your studies Euro-centres can support you, as we have links with a largenetwork of renowned universities.

Eurocentres AdvantagesAdvantages of preparing for IELTS withEurocentres:

• Highly qualified teachers.• Test Centres. All Eurocentres schools in the UK

are fully approved IELTS test centres or venues.Eurocentres can guarantee a place on the IELTSexam date you have chosen at one of our test venues.Weekly mock-exams will be held in our IELTSexamination rooms.

• Flexibility. Choice of full-time IELTS courses or acombination of General Language Skills in themorning and IELTS preparation in the afternoon.

The IELTS Exam• IELTS is the world’s leading English test. Over 1.4

million candidates take the test each year to starttheir journeys into international education andemployment.

• IELTS is recognised by more than 6000 institutionsacross 120 countries.

• The IELTS Academic Module exam tests listening,speaking, reading and writing in an academiccontext.Brick Lane, London /Great Britain by Jui Cheng Chang

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University Success Programme

IELTS Exam Preparation CoursesDepending on your level and your interests you can opt for either a full-time IELTS preparation course or take 20 General Language SkillsLessons in the morning and prepare for the exam during 5 or 10Specialised Lessons per week in the afternoon.During the full-time IELTS course the focus lies on getting you readyfor the exam and your university studies. The entry level for the after-noon Specialised Lessons is lower, which allows you to gain a solid levelof English in your morning classes before, if desired, moving on to full-time IELTS study.

Other University Admission TestsSee pages 16–17

Ongoing StudiesWe can help you to plan your academic studies and submit your applica-tion to the university or college concerned. Eurocentres has close part-nerships with many renowned universities.

Partner Universities or CollegesGB: Anglia Ruskin University, University of Brunel /LIBT, Universityof Essex, University of Hull, University of ReadingNZ: Auckland University, Auckland University of TechnologyCanada: Laurentian University, Vancouver Island University, SenecaCollege, University of Prince Edward Island, Algonquin College,Thompson River University

Study in the US through Michigan State University (MSU)The Eurocentres programme at the English Language Center on the MSU campusgives you a pathway to university study in the United States.• Conditional letter of Acceptance from MSU before you leave home.

Apply by October 1st for university start the following fall (September)• MSUELT placement test and English language training on the Eurocentres programme

at the English Language Center (6 months to 18 months depending on your level)• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) training at the English Language Center (4 months)• Guaranteed progression to MSU university programmes for students who pass all their classes• First Year MSU studies in the subjects of your choice• Continuation to degree level at MSU or—with sufficient grades—transfer to another US university of your

choice, through the US university exchange system

Full-time IELTS courses20, 25 or 30 IELTS preparationlessons per weekEnglish: London Central, LondonLee Green, Cambridge, Brighton,Bournemouth, Toronto, Vancouver,Cairns (Course name: Exampreparation [IELTS]), Auckland(Course name: English forTertiary Studies)Available: All year, 2–52 weeksRequirements: Eurocentreslevels 5–9

Specialised Intensive andSuper-Intensive courses5 or 10 lessons IELTS preparation+ 20 lessons General LanguageSkills per weekEnglish: London Central, LondonLee Green, Cambridge, Brighton,Bournemouth, Toronto,Vancouver, Auckland, Sydney,Perth, Cairns, Cape TownAvailable: All year, 2–52 weeksRequirements: Eurocentreslevels 4–9

Placement based on msuelt 01.11 spring 05.11 summer 09.11 fall 01.12 spring 05.12 summer

Entry at MSU level 2 Level 2 and passall classes

>Level 3 and passall classes


>EAP and passall classes

>Universityclasses*




>Universityclasses*



>Universityclasses*

Level EAP(Eurocentres levels 6–7)

EAP and passall classes

>Universityclasses*

* Tuition according to University price list

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Long-Term Courses

Language Semesterand Year Programme

For students wishing to study for 24 weeks or more,Eurocentres is offering the attractive Language Semester andYear Programme with “Open Choice” and “Super Saver”options.

Open Choice allows you to choose freely and combineschools, languages and the content of your course.The EUROCENTRES SUCCESS SYSTEM is commonthroughout the world, which enables you to easily spreadyour studies over several schools worldwide.

If price is important to you but you do not want to com-promise quality, then go for the Super Saver option.Eurocentres offers attractively priced Super Saver coursesin a limited number of destinations.

Harbour Bridge, Sydney /Australia by Jungmi Kim

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Long-Term Courses

English: London Central, London Lee Green,Cambridge, Bournemouth, Brighton, Cape Town,Toronto, Vancouver, Cairns, Perth, Sydney,Auckland, DublinFrench: Paris, La Rochelle, Amboise, LausanneSpanish: Barcelona, Marbella,ValenciaGerman: BerlinItalian: FlorenceRussian: Moscow, St. Petersburg

Open ChoiceThe long term course with all options (free selection or combination of course types, schools and / or languages).

• 2, 3 or 4 terms (24 to 48 weeks)• 20, 25 or 30 x 50 minutes of lessons per week plus 5 hours of individual work in the Learning Centre

(20 lessons /week not available in Australia and New Zealand)• 10–14 students per class.• Eurocentres language levels 0 to 9

You can choose whether to attend one or severalschools. During a Language Semester you cancombine up to two different schools or languages.During a Language Year you can combine three tofour languages or schools (36 weeks up to 3 schools /languages, 48 weeks up to 4 schools / languages). Foreach term, the fees for the school you stay at apply.Courses: Please check the relevant school page forthe course and accommodation fees, and the coursesavailable.

Super SaverThe long-term course for flexible people at an unbeatable price.

• 2, 3 or 4 terms (24 to 48 weeks)• 20, 25 or 30 x 50 minutes of General Language lessons per week

plus 5 hours of individual work in the Learning Centre• 10–16 students per class.• Eurocentres language levels 0 to 9• No combination of schools and languages possible

English: UK, Australia, CanadaFrench: FranceSpanish: Spain

Choose your country.Your counsellor will tell you when enrolling in which city you will be studying.

start dates and Prices Course Fees per term (12 weeks), min. length of stay 24 weeks, max. 48 weeks

Country 20 l /w 25 l /w 30 l /w j f m a m j j a s o n d

UK GBP 1’668 GBP 2’040 GBP 2’412 4/31 28 28 26 23 25 22 19 17 14

Australia NA AUD 3’312 AUD 3’708 31 28 28 26 23 25 22 19 17 14

Canada CAD 3’000 CAD 3’696 CAD 4’380 31 28 28 26 24 25 22 19 17 14

France EUR 2’400 EUR 2’964 NA 3/31 28 28 26 23 25 22 19 17 14

Spain EUR 1’308 EUR 1’752 NA 31 28 28 26 23 25 22 19 17 14

Non-refundable enrolment fee:EUR 110 /GBP 85 /AUD 200 / CAD 170The accommodation fees can only be confirmed once your study destination is confirmed. For your referenceplease check the information on the school page.

If your plans changeIn your application for a Language Semester or Year Programme, you will also need to specify theschool(s) you wish to attend. A rebooking fee will apply for each change made after the start of the course(see General Conditions page 76–78).

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Perfect Accommodation


Our aim is to make you feel truly at home in your hostcountry.That’s why Eurocentres gives you a choice offirst-class accommodation.Whether you choose to stayin a homestay, a student residence, a hotel or guesthouse,you can be sure that the high quality standards set byEurocentres will always be maintained. Choose the typeof accommodation that best suits your needs.

Homestay in Berlin, Germany by Gerardo Aguilar

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HomestayLiving in a homestay is an experience that mostEurocentres students opt for. It means that you willget to know about everyday life and the culture inyour host’s country first hand, and will also have theopportunity to use your newly-acquired languageskills with them.You’ll have a room of your own, practically furnishedto a good local standard. Some of our schools canalso offer you the choice of a private room with yourown bathroom. For your meals, you can choosebetween half-board (breakfast and hot evening meal),full-board or just breakfast. If you have any specialrequirements, such as a vegetarian diet, please let usknow on the registration form. We will make everypossible effort to comply with your wishes whenarranging your accommodation. (Please note thatyou have to pay extra for your laundry at your home-stay.)Our homestay accommodation—families with andwithout children, older couples and single people—iscarefully selected and regularly inspected by our localstaff, following clearly defined quality standards.We have been working with most of our hosts formany years now, and all are experienced in lookingafter guests in their own homes.

Student residenceIn a student residence, the emphasis is on contactbetween students from all over the world and you’llsoon be making friends and spending time together.You’ll be living in a single room, and be responsiblefor your own meals. In some residences, there areuniversity restaurant facilities nearby, where you caneat at a reasonable price. In others, there arecommunal kitchens that you can use to prepare yourown meals, although not all of them are equippedwith crockery, pots and pans.

Hotel or apartmentMost of the apartments are basic, inexpensive studioswith a bedroom and living room, plus a kitchenette.The range of apartments varies from place to place.We are also happy to arrange accommodation for youin a hotel or guesthouse. We work with well-locatedtwo-, three- or four-star hotels, which offerEurocentres students attractive rates.

More information on www.eurocentres.com

Liberty Fields Student Residence, London /Great Britain Room at a homestay familyby Isabella Obediente

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General Information

On this page you will find all the benefits which you mayexpect from a Eurocentres school and which apply to yourcourse. On the relevant pages in the brochure you will findspecific details of each school, on the exams, general condi-tions etc. If you are looking for first-hand information visitwww.facebook.com/eurocentres.

General Information

South Bank Tai Chi, Brisbane /Australia by YuTsun Lin

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General Information

Not included in the course fee• Travel costs• Enrolment fee• Examination fees (refer to pages 15–17)• Participation in voluntary leisure activities and excursions

(if not otherwise indicated)• Pocket money• Personal insurance cover for illness, accident, theft, cancellation, etc.• Travel insurance

Travel insuranceWe recommend you take out the combined ELVIA travel insurance(covering withdrawal and return travel costs), the ELVIA SecurityPackage cover (luggage and medical costs insurance) as well as a thirdparty indemnity insurance or any comparable other insurances.See page 79 for details.

Partner schoolsOur partner schools also offer an outstanding range of benefits andservices, which may however vary from those offered by Eurocentres.(Partner schools: Alpha College, Dublin; NSTS, Malta; AIP LanguageInstitute,Valencia; Liden & Denz, Russia; US-Universities. Variancesare stated on the school page).

Enrolment feeIn addition to the arrangement price a non-refundable enrolment feeof CHF 170 /EUR 110 /GBP 85 /JPY 18’000 /AUD 200 / NZD 205 /CAD 170 will be charged for each enrolment (Valid for Eurocentres andpartner schools, US-universities see school page).

Change of booking feeIf a booking is changed, a non-refundable administration fee ofUSD 80 /CHF 100 /EUR 75/GBP 50 /JPY 9’000 /AUD 125 /NZD 135 / CAD 110 will be charged (see General Terms of Business,pages 76–78). On the Language Semester and Language YearProgramme, the change of booking fee is CHF 300 / EUR 200 /GBP 145 /JPY 27’000 /AUD 370 / NZD 400 /CAD 330. These charges are non-refundable. Details of travel conditions and Visa regulations can befound from page 76 onwards.

Your securityWith Eurocentres, you are never without someone to turn to. If prob-lems occur, such as homesickness, difficulties with the homestay or any-thing else, there will always be somebody to help you: your class teacher,the person responsible for accommodation, the Academic Manager orthe Centre Manager. All schools have a 24-hour emergency number.

Attractive schoolsOur schools are all centrally located and are specially designed aslanguage schools. For you, that means spacious classrooms with a learner-friendly environment. At all schools, we also provide you with a self-study Learning Centre, recreation rooms and internet access and Wi-Fifree of charge.

The following appliesto all Eurocentres coursesMinimum age: 16 (exceptions are marked)Maximum number of students per class: 14Course start dates: Every Monday, except on a public holiday, when thecourse starts on a Tuesday.Public holidays: On days which are according to the local law publicholidays in the location of the school, no classes will take place. Lessonswill neither be compensated nor refunded.Duration of a lesson: 50 minutes. Classes are taught exclusively byqualified teachers in the target language.Minimum number of participants: 6 (exceptionally courses may runwith fewer participants). Premium courses are always available.

Included in the course fee• Language classes• Course material• Assessment of your language level on entry

(written and oral test, including a personal interview)• Personal feedback on your entry assessment test• Clear learning goals, discussed with you each week• Continuous monitoring of learning progress and diagnostic feedback• Weekly tests and revision lessons• Two lessons a week spent in the Study Club, with the assistance

of a teacher• Final certificate, stating the precise level of your language skills• Free access to the internet• Free use of Learning Centre and library• Spacious recreation rooms• Eurocentres writing pad• Helpdesk / staffed school reception• 24-hour emergency number

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Great Britainand Ireland

Not only are Great Britain and Irelandthe home of the English language—the land of Shakespeare, Joyce, Dickensand Wilde—but they are also thesource of many contemporary culturaltrends. Universities with a rich tradi-tion offer the most up-to-date educa-tion. Eurocentres was among the firstlanguage schools to open their doorsin the British Isles more than 60 yearsago. Consequently the schools are allin prime locations.

London CentralOne of the largest and most cos-mopolitan cities in Europe, settingtrends in fashion, music, designand film. An unlimited choice ofbars, restaurants, musicals, playsand concerts means you willalways have plenty of things to do.

London Lee GreenLocated in a quiet, friendly sub-urb, Lee Green is within walkingdistance of Blackheath, an upmar-ket area of cafés and restaurants,and Greenwich, where the world’stime is set. Only 25 minutes fromCentral London by train. Enjoythe advantages of a small townwith access to city life.

CambridgeAs one of the most historic andpopular student cities in Europe,Cambridge is a convenient size forgetting around either on foot or bybike.Young people from all overthe world enjoy student life andthe numerous opportunities to dosport, go to the theatre, cinema,pubs and to go shopping.

BrightonOften described as “London bythe Sea”, Brighton is a fashionableand exciting cosmopolitan citywith lots of bars, restaurants tosuit every taste and a vibrant clubscene. A trendy seaside resort,only one hour from centralLondon. Its popularity with youngpeople means there is alwaysplenty to do.

Tower Bridge, London by Anirudh Koul (flickr)

origins of students in london Central

Western Europe 19% Eastern Europe 14%

Asia 23% Latin America 26%

Middle East 18%

origins of students in Cambridge



Middle East 37% Various 1%

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Climate london and Cambridge

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Population uk 62 millionBournemouth 160 000Brighton 250 000Cambridge 120 000London 7 millionPopulation irl 4,5 millionDublin 1,2 million

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Selcuk Topal, TurkeyI am a PhD student. My first twoaims before I came here were toimprove my English skills andstudy at an excellent university inEngland. I have reached therequired level in English and beenaccepted into a renowned universitywithin just eight months. I foundwhatever I needed at EurocentresBournemouth.

Meet more students onwww.facebook.com/eurocentres

BournemouthTwelve miles of sandy beaches,impressive cliffs and more sunnydays than any other seaside resortin Southern England. One ofBritain’s top all-year-round holi-day destinations with a low cost ofliving. A vibrant small town full oflife and sporting opportunitiesand the recent development of the“Boscombe Surf Reef”.

DublinA dynamic, bustling metropoliswith a young, friendly and vibrantpopulation. A wide variety of pubs,many offering traditional Irishmusic, art galleries, museums,theatres and concert venues.There’s always something goingon in Dublin—and people alwaysfind time for you.

Seven Sisters, Great Britain by Sultan Kaki

Fanad Head, Ireland by Mac Filko (flickr)

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Climate brighton and bournemouth


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The elegant school building dates backto the 19th century and is set in a beau-tiful garden square close to VictoriaStation. 17 classrooms and a LearningCentre with Wi-Fi make learning fastand enjoyable. There is a snack bar andcomfortable student areas to relax in.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor in a quality student residence.Journey time within 30 to 60 min-utes by underground, bus or trainfrom school. Residence has stan-dard and superior studio apart-ments with private cooking andensuite bathroom facilities.

HighlightIELTS test venue, offering teststwo Saturdays a month through-out the year. Weekly mock examsin the IELTS examination room.Long-term studies in the UK?Go to page 21 for more informa-tion about the Super SaverProgramme. Pathway to UK-Uni-versities go to page 18. Up-to-dateinformation from your advisor oron www.eurocentres.com.

ActivitiesSports activities, theatre visits, trips to museums and art galleries,musicals, parties, dance clubs and accompanied visits to the best bits ofLondon. Day trips to all the most popular places in the UK.

London Central

Great Britain

Liberty Fields Residence

Swiss Re Headquarters by Jui Cheng Changweekly start dates 2011j f m a m j j a s o n d

4 7 7 4 3 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28

31 31 30 31start dates also for lsoC/lyoCNo beginners at London Central

the school is closed between

24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)

national and local holidays 2011

22.04. / 25. 04. / 02. 05. / 30. 05. / 29. 08.

Courses & eXams pages 10–19

20 basic: General Language (GL), FT* IELTS

25 intensive: GL, Business, IELTS, FT* IELTS ,PTE

30 super intensive: GL, IELTS, FT* IELTS

20+ Premium: (min. age 21)

entry levels pages 8–9

* FT = Full time

PriCes in gbPl /w° 20 25 30 20+

2 534 632 730 934

3 801 948 1’095 1’401

4 1’024 1’220 1’416 1’796

5 1’280 1’525 1’770 2’245

6 1’536 1’830 2’124 2’694

7 1’792 2’135 2’478 3’143

8 1’928 2’320 2’712 3’376

9 2’169 2’610 3’051 3’798

10 2’410 2’900 3’390 4’220

11 2’651 3’190 3’729 4’642

12 2’760 3’348 3’936 4’824

Add. week 230 279 328 402

LSOC* 24 4’368 5’304 6’240 —

LYOC* 36 6’552 7’956 9’360 —

LYOC* 48 8’736 10’608 12’480 —°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open Choice

aCCommodation per week

HS* single room, half-board (zone 3&4) 169

HS* single room, half-board (zone 1&2) 201

SR** studio, no meals 295

*Homestay, ** Student residence (min. age 18)Additional accommodation types on request

suPPlementsEnrolment fee* 85

One-to-one 5 lessons /week 244

Transfer prices see page 79

High season 27. 06.–26.08. /week 15

Christmas (homestay) /week 26

Non-refundable fee for issuing the “Confirmationof Acceptance of Studies”* for non EU / EEAstudents on a “General student visa” 15

Conditional university placement fee* 85

*non-refundable

estimated pocket money /week in gbP 150

visa regulations page 80

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A well-equipped quality school thatis also one of Britain’s largest testcentres for IELTS. 24 classrooms, twolarge lecture theatres and a multimediaLearning Centre with Wi-Fi. Theschool’s location offers the ideal combi-nation of a village-like atmosphere andeasy access to central London.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor in our on-site student resi-dence.The school is a short walkor a bus journey away. Our resi-dence has private facilities.

HighlightIELTS test centre, offering teststhree Saturdays a month through-out the year. Weekly mock examsin the IELTS examination room.Long-term studies in the UK?Go to page 21 for more informa-tion about the Super SaverProgramme. Pathway to UK-Uni-versities go to page 18. Up-to-dateinformation from your advisor oron www.eurocentres.com.

ActivitiesSports activities, film nights, river boat trips, school parties, interna-tional evenings, pub nights, clubbing. Day and week-end trips to all themost popular places in the UK.

London Lee Green

Great Britain

Phone boxes by Tarik Celik



25 intensive: GL, Business, IELTS, FT* IELTS

30 super intensive: GL, PET, FCE, IELTS,FT* IELTS


* FT = Full time

PriCes in gbPl /w° 20 25 30

2 408 484 560

3 612 726 840

4 784 936 1’088

5 980 1’170 1’360

6 1’176 1’404 1’632

7 1’372 1’638 1’904

8 1’480 1’784 2’088

9 1’665 2’007 2’349

10 1’850 2’230 2’610

11 2’035 2’453 2’871

12 2’100 2’556 3’012

Add. week 175 213 251

LSOC* 24 3’480 4’248 4’992

LYOC* 36 5’220 6’372 7’488

LYOC* 48 6’960 8’496 9’984°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open Choice


HS* single room, half-board 169

SR** single room, no meals 235







Non-refundable fee for issuing the “Confirmationof Acceptance of Studies”* for non EU / EEA

students on a “General student visa” 15


*non-refundable



weekly start dates 2011j f m a m j j a s o n d

4 7 7 4 3 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28

31 31 30 31start dates also for lsoC/lyoCWeekly start dates also for beginners


24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


22.04. / 25. 04. / 02. 05. / 30. 05. / 29. 08.

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The purpose-built school, in wood andglass, creates a warm and comfortableatmosphere in which to study. Thereare 20 classrooms, one lecture room,one large hall, a cafeteria and a beauti-ful terrace.Wi-Fi connection is avail-able.The centre of this historic univer-sity city is just 15 minutes away on foot.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor in a student residence. Mostof the homestay accommodationcan easily be reached by bicycle.Residence with private facilities isa 10-minute walk away fromschool.

HighlightCambridge exam preparationfor the First Certificate, Advancedand Proficiency tests; special sum-mer Cambridge exam preparationcourses. Long-term studies in theUK? Go to page 21 for moreinformation about the Super SaverProgramme. Pathway to UK-Uni-versities go to page 18. Up-to-dateinformation from your advisor oron www.eurocentres.com. Activities

Wide variety of entertainment and sporting activities. Parties, barbe-cues, boating on the River Cam, local theatre evenings, visits to muse-ums. Weekly London theatre trips. Day trips to all the most popularplaces in the UK. Weekend excursions to Edinburgh, Bath, Paris andAmsterdam.

Cambridge

Great Britain

River Cam by Paulo Cesar Alferes Romero Filhoweekly start dates 2011j f m a m j j a s o n d

4 7 7 4 3 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28

31 31 30 31start dates also for lsoC/lyoCNo beginners at Cambridge


24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


22.04. / 25. 04. / 02. 05. / 30. 05. / 29. 08.



25 intensive: GL, Business, IELTS, FT* IELTS,PTE

30 super intensive: GL, FCE, CAE, CPE , IELTS,FT* IELTS

20+: Premium (min. age 21)


* FT = Full time

PriCes in gbPl /w° 20 25 30 20+

2 534 632 730 934

3 801 948 1’095 1’401

4 1’024 1’220 1’416 1’796

5 1’280 1’525 1’770 2’245

6 1’536 1’830 2’124 2’694

7 1’792 2’135 2’478 3’143

8 1’928 2’320 2’712 3’376

9 2’169 2’610 3’051 3’798

10 2’410 2’900 3’390 4’220

11 2’651 3’190 3’729 4’642

12 2’760 3’348 3’936 4’824

Add. week 230 279 328 402

LSOC* 24 4’368 5’304 6’240 —

LYOC* 36 6’552 7’956 9’360 —

LYOC* 48 8’736 10’608 12’480 —°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open Choice













*non-refundable



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Seafront by Natalie Sung

The school is located right in theheart of Brighton, opposite the worldfamous Royal Pavilion and minutesfrom the beach. Teaching takes placein 12 bright, spacious classrooms.There is also a Learning Centre forguided self study, a computer roomwith Wi-Fi and a comfortable studentlounge.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor, in July /August in a studentresidence with private facilities.Most accommodation is a shortbus journey or walking distancefrom school.

HighlightIELTS test venue, offering testsevery month throughout the year;Long-term studies in the UK?Go to page 21 for more informa-tion about the Super SaverProgramme. Pathway to UK-Uni-versities go to page 18. Up-to-dateinformation from your advisor oron www.eurocentres.com.

ActivitiesFootball, beach volleyball, windsurfing, sailing, horse riding, biking.Visits to pubs, student parties, barbecues, sporting activities, theatreevenings, film nights. Day and weekend trips to all the most popularplaces in the UK.

Brighton

Great Britain


4 7 7 4 3 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28

31 31 30 31start dates also for lsoC/lyoCStart dates also for beginners


24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


22.04. / 25. 04. / 02. 05. / 30. 05. / 29. 08.




30 super intensive: GL, FCE, CAE, IELTS,FT* IELTS


* FT = Full time


2 478 566 654

3 717 849 981

4 912 1’088 1’264

5 1’140 1’360 1’580

6 1’368 1’632 1’896

7 1’596 1’904 2’212

8 1’736 2’088 2’440

9 1’953 2’349 2’745

10 2’170 2’610 3’050

11 2’387 2’871 3’355

12 2’448 2’976 3’504

Add. week 204 248 292

LSOC* 24 4’032 4’920 5’784

LYOC* 36 6’048 7’380 8’676




SR** single room, no meals (July /Aug) 215



One-to-one 5 lessons/week 240




Non refundable fee for issuing the “Confirmationof Acceptance of Studies”* for non EU / EEA



*non-refundable



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The classic Victorian school buildings,surrounded by beautiful private gardens,are only a ten-minute walk away fromthe sea and the centre of the town.22 large classrooms, a Lecture Roomand a Learning Centre, with Wi-Fi.A cafeteria provides refreshments andlunches.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor, in summer in a student resi-dence with private facilities.Accommodation is within a shortbus ride or within walking distance.(At certain times of the year stu-dents may be accommodated inprivate home accommodationwhere there may be more than3 students.)

HighlightLong-term studies in the UK?Go to page 21 for more informa-tion about the Super SaverProgramme. Pathway to UK-Uni-versities go to page 18. Up-to-dateinformation from your advisor oron www.eurocentres.com.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth Beach by Jung Hyun Nam

Great Britain

ActivitiesYachting, scuba diving, windsurfing, horse riding, golf, photography,drawing. Visits to local pubs, restaurants or clubs. Day and weekendtrips to all the most popular places in the UK.


4 7 7 4 3 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28

31 31 30 31start dates also for beginners andlsoC/lyoC


24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


22.04. / 25. 04. / 02. 05. / 30. 05. / 29. 08.




30 super intensive: GL, FCE, FT* IELTS


* FT = Full time


2 468 556 644

3 702 834 966

4 896 1’072 1’248

5 1’120 1’340 1’560

6 1’344 1’608 1’872

7 1’568 1’876 2’184

8 1’696 2’048 2’400

9 1’908 2’304 2’700

10 2’120 2’560 3’000

11 2’332 2’816 3’300

12 2’412 2’940 3’468

Add. week 201 245 289

LSOC* 24 4’008 4’872 5’760

LYOC* 36 6’012 7’308 8’640




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Eurocentres partner school, AlphaCollege of English, is located right inthe centre of Dublin, a block awayfrom O’Connell Street. The school has18 classrooms, a Learning Centre forguided self-study, a listening area,comfortable student canteen and acomputer room. The entire buildinghas free Wi-Fi.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayaccessible by public transport(average journey time is 20 to40 minutes).

HighlightEnglish for special purposes suchas Aviation & Air Traffic Control,Banking, Business, Law, Medicine,Military Organisation & Opera-tions, Sales & Marketing, Travel& Tourism. More informationfrom your advisor or onwww.eurocentres.com.

ActivitiesOutdoor activities, Irish music and dancing, drum /percussion training,horse riding and golf. Video and conversation club afternoons, cinemaand theatre visits, pub nights and regular Saturday excursions.

Dublin

Ireland

Alpha College of English

Temple Barweekly start dates 2011j f m a m j j a s o n d

3 7 7 4 3 7 4 2 5 3 1 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 7 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 14

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 21



24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


17.03. / 22. 04. / 25. 04. / 02. 05. / 06. 06. /01. 08. / 31. 10.


20 basic: General Language (GL)

25 intensive: GL, Business

30 super intensive: GL, FCE, CAE


PriCes in eurl /w° 20 25 30

2 470 576 682

3 705 864 1’023

4 900 1’112 1’324

5 1’125 1’390 1’655

6 1’350 1’668 1’986

7 1’575 1’946 2’317

8 1’680 2’104 2’528

9 1’890 2’367 2’844

10 2’100 2’630 3’160

11 2’310 2’893 3’476

12 2’400 3’036 3’672

Add. week 200 253 306

LSOC* 24 4’560 5’880 7’128

LYOC* 36 6’840 8’820 10’692



HS* single room, half-board (Sep–Jun) 170

HS* single room, half-board (Jul–Aug) 185

*Homestay standardAdditional accommodation types on request




Compulsory exam fee 25 weeks and more 85

*non-refundable

estimated pocket money /week in eur 150


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Australia

Australia will capture your heart.A continent of endless landscapes,surprising geographical contrastsand uniquely diverse animal species.With vibrant, cosmopolitan cities,glorious beaches (extending for nearly37000 kilometres), the remarkablybeautiful hinterland’s renowned world-heritage sites, and the mysterious,near-deserted Outback. Australia is atruly special destination. In additionto its temperate climate and stunningscenery, Australia is famous for itssports-loving and friendly people.Australians are proud of their beautifulnation and have a relaxed attitude,enjoying an uncomplicated lifestylethey are happy to share.This makesAustralia the ideal place in whichto study, live, work and learn English.

Whitsunday Islands, Queensland

PerthA warm-hearted city with longstretches of sandy beaches andyear-round sunshine, Perth offersa friendly, relaxed and outdoorlifestyle. Enjoy the local markets,parks, restaurants and nightlife;go diving, surfing or swimmingin the crystal blue waters of theIndian Ocean or explore the sur-rounding areas of rivers, vineyards,deserts and rocky landscapes.

SydneyAustralia’s largest city with amagnificent harbour and home tothe famous Opera House andHarbour Bridge. Sydney has amild climate and offers spectacu-lar surfing beaches includingBondi, Coogee and Manly. Thislively multicultural city offersexciting nightlife, restaurants,cafés and shopping, and the superbtransport system of trains, busesand ferries makes it easy to getaround.

Climate sydney


+ 26 26 24 22 19 16 16 17 19 22 23 25

– 18 18 17 14 11 9 8 9 11 13 16 17

¤ 7 7 7 7 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8


Climate Perth


+ 31 31 29 25 21 19 18 18 20 22 25 28

– 18 18 17 14 11 10 9 9 10 11 13 16

¤ 11 10 9 7 6 5 5 7 8 9 10 11


origins of students in Perth

Europe 28% Asia 40%

Latin America 23% Various 9%

origins of students in sydney

Europe 31% Asia 32%


Population 21 millionCairns 160 000Sydney 4,3 millionPerth 1,6 million

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Uluru (Ayers Rock) by Nathan Siemers (flickr)

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge

Isabel Cristina Pareja Obando,ColombiaAt Eurocentres Sydney the teachersand the classmates are like a family.I’ve found people helpful andfriendly. Everyone is unforgettable.The school is a great place to learnEnglish and I’ve experienced andlearned things here I will alwayscarry in my heart.


CairnsWith the Great Barrier Reef,mountains, tropical rain forests,endless white sandy beaches andfabulous Lagoons overlooking theocean, this friendly, cosmopolitan,multi-cultural city is the home ofthe endless summer. Cairns is adiver’s paradise for both beginnersand advanced practitioners and aperfect place for sun seekers.

Climate Cairns


+ 31 31 30 29 27 26 26 27 28 29 30 31

– 23 23 23 21 20 17 17 17 18 20 22 23

¤ 7 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 8 8


origins of students in Cairns

Europe 32% Asia 40%


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The school is located in the heart ofthe central business district in the samebuilding as one of Australia’s leadinghotel schools “The Australian Schoolof Tourism and Hotel Management”.The school offers two computer labora-tories,Wi-Fi, a student common areaand spacious classrooms.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor in a student residence.Theresidence with shared bathroomsis located in the central businessdistrict, homestay families are abus and /or train journey of up to50 minutes away.

HighlightLong-term studies in Australia?You may study in several cities.Go to page 21 for more informa-tion about the Language Semesterand Year Programme and theavailability of the advantageousSuper Saver Programme.Up-to-date information alsoavailable from your advisor oron www.eurocentres.com.

ActivitiesBBQs, rock climbing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, cultural visits, cycling,pubs, movies and shopping. Day trips to Rottnest Island, weekend excur-sions to the vineyards of Margaret River.

Perth

Australia

The Pinnacles by Yurika Kawazoe

CRICOS Provider Code: 01303 K



25 intensive: GL, Business, IELTS

30 super intensive: GL, FCE, CAE, IELTS


PriCes in audl /w° 20 25 30

2 590 650 710

3 885 975 1’065

4 1’180 1’300 1’420

5 1’475 1’625 1’775

6 1’770 1’950 2’130

7 2’065 2’275 2’485

8 2’360 2’600 2’840

9 2’655 2’925 3’195

10 2’950 3’250 3’550

11 3’245 3’575 3’905

12 3’540 3’900 4’260

Add. week 295 325 355

LSOC* 24 — 7’440 8’040

LYOC* 36 — 11’160 12’060

LYOC* 48 — 14’880 16’080°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open ChoiceSpecial regulations apply for participantsunder 18. Please ask for the “supplementaryinformation concerning Australia”.



SR** on request





Accommodation placement fee* 160

*non-refundableCompulsory Health Insurance Australia:For a stay of 13 weeks or more you mustpurchase the Overseas Student Health Cover,which costs approx. AUD 33 per month, and isalso a visa requirement.Please see page 80.

estimated pocket money /week in aud 170



4 7 8 4 2 7 4 1 5 4 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 27 23 27 25 22 26 24 28



24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


26.01. /07. 03. /22. 04. /25. 04. / 26. 04. /06. 06. /03.10.

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The school is conveniently located,close to Central Station and DarlingHarbour, surrounded by a wide rangeof shops, food courts, parks and otherfacilities. Our modern air-conditionedpremises include 10 classrooms, alibrary, two computer rooms withinternet access and a student lounge.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestay.Travel time to school is 40 minutesto one-hour by public transport.

HighlightLong-term studies in Australia?You may study in several cities.Go to page 21 for more informa-tion about the Language Semesterand Year Programme and theavailability of the advantageousSuper Saver Programme.Up-to-date information alsoavailable from your advisor oron www.eurocentres.com.

ActivitiesBeach picnics and sport in the park, walks, theatre trips and cinemaevenings. Excursions to National Parks, bushwalking in the BlueMountains, cruises around Sydney Harbour, guided tours of the OperaHouse.

Sydney

Opera House by Jessica Bocellari

Australia

CRICOS Provider Code: 02534 J



25 intensive: GL, Business, IELTS

30 super intensive: GL, FCE, CAE, IELTS



2 674 762 850

3 1’011 1’143 1’275

4 1’348 1’524 1’700

5 1’685 1’905 2’125

6 2’022 2’286 2’550

7 2’359 2’667 2’975

8 2’696 3’048 3’400

9 3’033 3’429 3’825

10 3’370 3’810 4’250

11 3’707 4’191 4’675

12 4’044 4’572 5’100

Add. week 337 381 425

LSOC* 24 — 7’944 8’880

LYOC* 36 — 11’916 13’320

LYOC* 48 — 15’888 17’760°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open ChoiceSpecial regulations apply for participantsunder 18. Please ask for the “supplementaryinformation Concerning Australia”.



*HomestayAdditional accommodation types on request





*non-refundableCompulsory Health Insurance Australia:For a stay of 13 weeks or more you mustpurchase compulsory Overseas Student HealthCover, which costs approx. AUD 33 per month,which is also a visa requirement.Please see page 80.




4 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 4 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 14 11 8 12 10 14

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28



17.12.11–03.01.12 (Christmas)


26.01. /22. 04. /25. 04. / 13. 06. /02.08. /03.10.

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The school is conveniently situated inthe heart of Cairns, sharing a purpose-built, modern campus with CairnsBusiness College. It offers 20 air-condi-tioned classrooms, a Learning Centre,two computer rooms, internet access,Wi-Fi, garden courtyards, studentlounges and coffee, kitchen, diningfacilities and a mobile canteen.

AccommodationAccommodation with homestayor in shared houses within 5 to40 minutes from school. Studentsstaying further away in the moun-tains or beach suburbs are usuallybrought to school by car.

HighlightCambridge Exam Preparationfor FCE, CAE, CPE, closedexam preparation groups. WorkExperience—improve yourchances of getting a job by gainingexperience in the hospitalityindustry. Ask your advisor orcheck www.eurocentres.com fordetails.

Cairns

Australia

ActivitiesWater sports, farm work experience, local team sports / clubs, horse rid-ing, wilderness safari, golf, local choral and orchestral groups, conversa-tion club. Weekend adventure excursions to explore this unique region.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00078 M


4 7 7 4 3 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 14 11 8 12 10 14

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28



17.12.11–02.01.12 (Christmas)


26.01. /22. 04. /23. 04. / 25. 04. / 02. 05. /13. 06. /22.07.


20 basic: General Language (GL), FT IELTS*

25 intensive: GL, Business, IELTS, FT IELTS*,TOEIC, Hospitality

30 super intensive: GL, Business, FCE°, CAE°,CPE°, IELTS, FT IELTS*


* exam preparation (IELTS), full time IELTS° closed Cambridge preparation groups


2 510 570 630

3 765 855 945

4 1’000 1’120 1’240

5 1’250 1’400 1’550

6 1’500 1’680 1’860

7 1’750 1’960 2’170

8 1’960 2’200 2’440

9 2’205 2’475 2’745

10 2’450 2’750 3’050

11 2’695 3’025 3’355

12 2’880 3’240 3’600

Add. week 240 270 300

LSOC* 24 — 6’000 6’720

LYOC* 36 — 9’000 10’080

LYOC* 48 — 12’000 13’440°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open ChoiceSpecial regulations apply for participantsunder 18. Please ask for the “supplementaryinformation Concerning Australia”.



Shared house, single room, no meals 152(min. age 18 /min. stay 4 weeks)






*non-refundableCompulsory Health Insurance Australia:For a stay of 13 weeks or more you mustpurchase compulsory Overseas Student HealthCover, which costs approx. AUD 33 per month,which is also a visa requirement.Please see page 80.



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Student Picture Project

Pictures that we just haveto show everyone!

The pictures in this brochure were mainly taken byEurocentres students. This year we have received alsomany great pictures so we couldn’t resist dedicatinga page to them.

Picture ProjectAre you going to study at aEurocentres school soon? Thendon’t miss the opportunity to sendus your pictures. (Please send thepictures to [email protected] a description, the location,your name and your e-mailaddress, along with the writtenconsent of all the people displayedin your photographs. If we chooseto publish your picture you willreceive a financial reward). Checkwww. facebook.com/eurocentresfor more photos and information.

A big thanks to Orianne Zanone,Lara Zaccaron, Hatem Alraddad,Gabriela do Prado Castro, DavideDuarte and Raphael Borges deOliveira for their fantastic pictures.

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New Zealand

New Zealand is known for its fantasticnatural, unspoilt scenery and the“great outdoors”with spectacularmountains, forests and beaches. Butit offers more than just this—NewZealand is known for its film, fashion,food and wine industries too. NewZealand, and Auckland in particular,is a multicultural destination—notonly rich in Maori and European cul-tures but also Polynesian and Asianinfluences as well.

Osamah Al-Ajmah, Saudi ArabiaI like Eurocentres because it’s amulti cultural school. You canmake friends very easily. Furthermore the teachers are very friendlyand responsible. They helped me alot to improve my English. Thefacilities are useful and help you tolearn English efficiently. I enjoyedmy school life and I’ll keep the bestmemory of New Zealand.


AucklandThe “City of Sails” is a mecca forwater sports and the culturalcentre of New Zealand. With its3 harbours, 50 islands, sandybeaches, and a warm coastal cli-mate, Auckland has it all—cafésand restaurants, theatre andnightlife, walking and mountainbike tracks through the bushcovered hills, extinct volcanoesand trips to the islands.

Auckland Harbour

Climate auckland


+ 23 23 22 20 17 15 14 15 16 17 19 21

– 16 16 15 14 11 9 8 8 10 11 12 14

¤ 7 7 6 5 5 4 4 5 5 6 6 7


origins of students in auckland

Europe 5% Asia 35%


Middle East 23%

Population 4,4 millionAuckland 1,5 million

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The school is centrally located down-town, with easy access to the manylovely beaches around the city.The12 classrooms are spacious, brightand modern, with a computer room,Learning Centre, a student loungeand free Wi-Fi.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor in a student residence. Mosthomestay accommodation iswithin 45 to 60 minutes by publictransport. Our residence consistsof 3-person apartments and iswithin 15 minutes from the schoolon foot.

HighlightPathways to Universities inNew Zealand, go to page 18.Up-to-date information alsoavailable from your advisor oron www.eurocentres.com.

ActivitiesBBQs, cinema visits, Saturday visits to Takapuna beach and market.Weekend trips to the Bay of Islands, scenic bush walks at Coromandel,Rotorua for geo-thermal wonders and farmstays.

Auckland

New Zealand

Cape Reinga by Michelle Spinelli


20 basic: General Language (GL), ETS*

25 intensive: GL, Business, IELTS, TOEIC, ETS*

30 super intensive: GL, FCE, CAE, TKT, IELTS,ETS*


*ETS = English for Tertiary Studies, full time IELTS

PriCes in nZdl /w° 20 25 30

2 596 744 892

3 894 1’116 1’338

4 1’192 1’488 1’784

5 1’490 1’860 2’230

6 1’788 2’232 2’676

7 2’086 2’604 3’122

8 2’384 2’976 3’568

9 2’682 3’348 4’014

10 2’980 3’720 4’460

11 3’278 4’092 4’906

12 3’456 4’344 5’232

Add. week — 362 436

LSOC* 24 — 7’848 9’432

LYOC* 36 — 11’772 14’148

LYOC* 48 — 15’696 18’864°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open Choice




*Homestay, **Student residence(min. age 18/min. stay 4 weeks)Additional accommodation types on request





*non-refundable

general informationCompulsory Health Insurance Auckland: In NewZealand all students are required by law to havetravel and medical insurance.

estimated pocket money /week in nZd 180



4 1 7 4 2 7 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 7 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 14 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 21 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 25 28

28 30 29 31Weekly start dates also for beginners andLSOC / LYOC


24.12.11–02.01.12 (Christmas)


31.01. / 22. 04. / 25. 04. / 06. 06. / 24.10.

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Canada

Canada will surprise and delightyou with its unique combination ofmodern cities, breathtaking naturalbeauty, and friendly people.Vancouverand Toronto are vibrant, safe citieswhere you can enjoy year-round out-door activities, world-class entertain-ment and never-ending fun. Canada’sclear and easy-to-understand Englishmake it a perfect choice to improvelanguage for academic, travel or busi-ness purposes.

TorontoThe fifth largest city in NorthAmerica, Toronto is a safe,cosmopolitan city with an excitingnightlife, excellent restaurantsand exceptional art, music andcultural opportunities. Spaciousparks, wonderful beaches, anexcellent public transit systemand cleanliness all make Torontoa model city. Plus world famousNiagara Falls is close by.

VancouverSurrounded by the sea andmountains and with a mild climate,Vancouver continually ranksamong the world’s best places tolive. It offers an enormous rangeof winter, water and alpine sports.You can relax at one of Vancouver’smany beaches, wander throughhistoric Gastown or explore oneof its 100 parks.

Downtown,Vancouver

Climate vancouver


+ 6 8 11 14 18 21 23 23 19 14 9 7

– 1 1 3 5 8 11 13 12 10 7 4 2

¤ 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 8 6 4 2 2


Climate toronto


+ -1 -1 4 11 18 24 27 26 21 15 7 1

– -8 -8 -4 2 8 13 16 15 12 6 1 -5

¤ 3 4 5 6 7 9 9 8 6 5 3 2


origins of students in toronto



Middle East 14%

origins of students in vancouver



Middle East 15%

Population 33 millionToronto 5 millionVancouver 2 million

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Elena Sobal, RussiaI chose Vancouver because I reallylove nature, mountains, forests andthe ocean. Canadians are polite,kind and helpful. Eurocentres hasa very well organised educationalprocess, an interesting social life,very comfortable classrooms and awarm atmosphere. This experiencewill always be in my heart!


Niagara Falls, Ontario

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The school is conveniently located inthe Entertainment District only a fewminutes walk from the CN Tower,shops, restaurants, theatres, night clubsand Toronto’s major league sportsstadiums. The school has 14 classrooms,a Learning Centre, a computer lab,Wi-Fi and a student lounge equippedwith additional computers, vendingmachines and a foosball table.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor student residence. WithToronto’s excellent public trans-portation system, most studentstravel 25 to 50 minutes to get toschool.

HighlightOn Campus Summer Programme;English plus Work Experience;Work and Study; Super Saver—our best offer for long-term stu-dents. Pathways to universities inCanada, go to page 18. Up-to-dateinformation also from your advi-sor or on www.eurocentres.com.

ActivitiesToronto Film Festival, professional sporting events, parties, discos, con-certs, museums, markets, skating, canoeing to Toronto Island, city tours,musicals, boat cruises, world famous Niagara Falls and much more.

Toronto

Foosball by Hatem Alrddad

Canada


4 7 7 4 2 6 4 2 6 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 11 14 12

17 22 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 24 27 25 22 26 24 28



24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


03.01. / 21. 02. / 11. 03. / 22. 04. / 25. 04. /23. 05. / 17. 06. / 01. 07. / 01. 08. / 05. 09. /23. 09. / 10. 10. / 11. 11.



25 intensive: GL, Business, TOEIC, TOEFL,IELTS, FT* IELTS

30 super intensive: GL, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS,FT* IELTS


* FT = Full time

PriCes in Cadl /w° 20 25 30

2 634 756 878

3 951 1’134 1’317

4 1’208 1’452 1’696

5 1’510 1’815 2’120

6 1’812 2’178 2’544

7 2’114 2’541 2’968

8 2’248 2’736 3’224

9 2’529 3’078 3’627

10 2’810 3’420 4’030

11 3’091 3’762 4’433

12 3’192 3’924 4’656

Add. week 266 327 388

LSOC* 24 6’192 7’632 9’048

LYOC* 36 9’288 11’448 13’572










SR High season 02. 07.–29.10. /week 33

*non-refundable

estimated pocket money /week in Cad 125


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The school is conveniently located indowntown Vancouver, one of theworld’s most beautiful cities. Within afew minutes walk are brand nameshops, restaurants and the waterfront.This modern school has 16 classrooms,a Learning Centre, a computer lab,Wi-Fi, a rooftop courtyard and a stu-dent lounge with additional computers,vending machines and a foosball table.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor in a student residence. WithVancouver’s excellent publictransportation system, most stu-dents travel 20 to 40 minutes toget to school.

HighlightOn Campus Summer Programme;Winter Youth Programme;English plus Work Experience;Work and Study; Pathways toUniversities in Canada, go topage 18. Up-to-date informationalso from your advisor or onwww.eurocentres.com.

ActivitiesSporting activities, NHL Hockey, professional football, sightseeing,museums, theatres, parties, clubbing, weekend excursions to Seattle,Rocky Mountains and Vancouver Island, ski trips and much more.

Vancouver

Canada

Vancouver Harbour by PoYang (flickr)



25 intensive: GL, Business, TOEIC, TOEFL,IELTS, FT* IELTS

30 super intensive: GL, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS,FT* IELTS


* FT = Full time

PriCes in Cadl /w° 20 25 30

2 634 756 878

3 951 1’134 1’317

4 1’208 1’452 1’696

5 1’510 1’815 2’120

6 1’812 2’178 2’544

7 2’114 2’541 2’968

8 2’248 2’736 3’224

9 2’529 3’078 3’627

10 2’810 3’420 4’030

11 3’091 3’762 4’433

12 3’192 3’924 4’656

Add. week 266 327 388

LSOC* 24 6’192 7’632 9’048

LYOC* 36 9’288 11’448 13’572





*Homestay, ** Student residence(min. age 19 /min. stay 4 weeks)Additional accommodation types on request





SR High season 30. 04.–29. 10. /week 49

*non-refundable

estimated pocket money /week in Cad 125



4 7 7 4 2 6 4 2 6 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 11 14 12

17 22 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 24 27 25 22 26 24 28



24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


03.01. / 21. 02. / 11. 03. / 22. 04. / 25. 04. /23. 05. / 17. 06. / 01. 07. / 01. 08. / 05. 09. /23. 09. / 10. 10. / 11. 11.

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USA

There is hardly any other countrymore fascinating and diverse thanthe United States. Living here offersunlimited possibilities, from experi-encing exciting city life, to exploringthe wild and unspoilt country, as wellas contact with the country’s openand welcoming population. LearningEnglish in a country that is a leaderin research, technology, trade andindustry will not only improve yourlanguage but also develop yourpersonality.

Carla Fernandez, Costa RicaStudying at the MSU has been anamazing experience. The teachersare excellent! Through the besttechniques and a lot of enthusiasm,they help you to improve yourEnglish skills. Many offcampusactivities and trips involve you inthe real American culture. And yes,winters in Michigan are cold, butthe dedication of the ELC facultyand staff, make them warmer.


East LansingA typical university town but withall the amenities one would expectfrom a big city—restaurants,coffee bars, entertainment centres,malls, all within walking distanceof the campus and the studentresidences. A very safe city to livein.

San DiegoExquisite beaches, wonderfulweather—here at the southern-most tip of California, San Diegois blessed with eternal spring. Afamous university situated in asurfing paradise with the desert,the mountains and Mexico alljust a short trip away. The firstCalifornian town in every sense ofthe word, San Diego is filled withcultural attractions and historicaltreasures.

New YorkThere’s nothing bite-sized aboutthe Big Apple, the city of super-latives. No other city on earthbrings together so many races,cultures, religions and nations.New trends are born here all thetime, between the skyscrapers ofManhattan, along Broadway, WallStreet and Central Park.

Central Park, New York by © NYC & Company

Climate east lansing


+ -1 0 5 13 20 25 28 27 22 15 7 1

– -9 -8 -3 1 7 12 15 13 10 3 0 -5

¤ 4 5 6 7 9 10 10 9 7 5 3 3


Climate new york


+ 3 4 8 15 21 26 29 28 23 18 12 6

– -2 -1 1 6 12 17 20 20 16 10 5 0

¤ 5 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 7 7 5 5


Climate san diego


+ 18 18 18 20 20 22 24 25 25 23 21 18

– 8 10 11 12 14 16 18 18 18 15 11 9

¤ 8 8 9 9 8 9 10 10 9 8 8 8


origins of students in east lansing

Chinese 50% Middle East 30%

Korean 10% Various 10%

origins of students in new york

Europe 12% Asia 79%


origins of students in san diego

Europe 26% Asia 50%


Population 305 millionEast Lansing 92 000New York 8 millionSan Diego 3 million

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The UC San Diego campus is locatedat La Jolla, 20 minutes north of down-town San Diego. This tourist centreand surfing paradise rules supremefrom the cliff top high above the broadbeaches of the Pacific. The 11-weekEnglish language programs have accessto multimedia computer learningcentres.

San Diego

AccommodationHomestay. On- / off-campus apart-ments on request.The commuteto school can range from 20 to 45minutes by bus.

ActivitiesOn the campus there are twoswimming pools, over 20 tenniscourts, several gyms, a climbingcenter, beach volleyball andbasketball courts. The surfingparadise at La Jolla is ideal forall kinds of water sports.

United States of America

University of California

Universal Studios

CoursesConversation Plus andCommunication & Culture: 20 lessons per week

intensive courses: 25 lessons per week

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Levels beginners to advanced

Participants per group 13-18

PriCes in usdenglish language Program(min. age 18)

Conversation Plus

Jan 10–Feb 04 4 weeks 1’975

Feb 07–Mar 04 4 weeks 1’975

Mar 07–Apr 01 4 weeks 1’975

Apr 04–Apr 29 4 weeks 1’975

May 02–May 27 4 weeks 1’975

May 31–Jun 24 4 weeks 1’975

Jun 13–Jun 24 2 weeks 1’175

Jul 05–Jul 29 4 weeks 1’975

Aug 01–Aug 26 4 weeks 1’975

Aug 29–Sep 23 4 weeks 1’975

Sep 06–Sep 16 2 weeks 1’175

Sep 26–Oct 21 4 weeks 1’975

Oct 24–Nov 18 4 weeks 1’975

Nov 21–Dec 16 4 weeks 1’975

Communication & Culture

Jan 03–Mar 18 11 weeks 3’425

Mar 28–Jun 10 11 weeks 3’425

Jun 20–Sep 02 11 weeks 3’425

Sep 19–Dec 02 11 weeks 3’425

intensive academic (Eurocentres Level 4–9)intensive toefl (Eurocentres Level 6–9)

Jan 03–Mar 18 11 weeks 3’850

Mar 28–Jun 10 11 weeks 3’850

Jun 20–Sep 02 11 weeks 3’850

Sep 19–Dec 02 11 weeks 3’850


Homestay single room, half-board 188

Additional accommodation types on request

suPPlementsEnrolment and coordination fee* 375


Registration fee (included)* 150

Student Service fee 2–4 weeks (included) 125

Student Service fee 11 weeks (included) 300


Compulsory Health fee** USD 70–420

School materials**For 2 to 4-week programs: approx. USD 150–175For 11-week programs: approx. USD 250

*non-refundable, ** to be paid on site

estimated pocket money /week in usd 150


All prices are current at the time of going topress, but may be subject to change.

general informationarrival: It is advisable to arrive during the weekprior to the first day of the programme for specialtesting and orientation.

once the course has started, the generalterms and Conditions of uCsd apply.


01.01. / 17. 01. / 21. 02. / 25. 03. / 06. 05. / 30. 05. /04. 07. / 05. 09. / 11.11. / 24.–25.11. / 26.–27.12. /30. 12.–02.01.

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This famous Ivy-League Universitycampus is situated in Upper Manhattan.Columbia stretches across severalblocks and with its colleges, stores,snack bars and restaurants it’s a smallvillage in its own right.The AmericanLanguage Program (ALP) is an inte-gral part of the university’s green, leafyMorningside Heights Campus.

ActivitiesSporting events, films and concerts on campus. Contact with studentorganisations. New York night life, restaurants, bars, jazz clubs, weekendtrips to Boston, Washington D.C., the Niagara Falls and Toronto.

NewYork


AccommodationIn simply-furnished student resi-dences throughout the year, plusmore comfortable air conditionedresidences in summer. From theaccommodation to the ALP is nomore than a 10-minute walk.

accommodation note:The precise accommodation available for summeris only known very shortly before the course.Priority is given in order of booking date. If youbooked late, and there is a difference betweenthe accommodation you booked and that which isactually available, any difference of price will beregulated by the university with a local refund orsurcharge.

Columbia University

Manhattan by © NYC & Company

CoursesCourse programme of 18* lessons per week

level beginners to advanced

Participants per group 13–18

*1 lesson = 50 minutes

PriCes in usdamerican language Program (min. age 18)

Jan 04–Jan 21 3 weeks* 2’815

Jan 24–May 06 14 weeks° 8’105

May 23–Jun 17 4 weeks 2’945

Jun 20–Aug 05 7 weeks 5’720

Jul 11–Aug 05 4 weeks 3’286

Sep 05–Dec 03 13 weeks 8’495

*23 lessons per week instead of usual 18 lessons° includes a half-term break of one week Mar 14–18

aCCommodationResidence Hall Jan 04 3 weeks 630

Residence Hall Jan 24 14 weeks 3’455

Residence Hall May 23 4 weeks 1’008

Residence Hall Jun 20 7 weeks 1’908

Residence Hall Jul 11 4 weeks 1’008

Residence Hall Sep 05 13 weeks 3’350

Double room with shower /WC on the same floorAdditional accommodation types on request



Application processing fee (included) 150

Book fee (included) 30–90

International student activity fee (included)35–65

School materials** approx. USD 100

*non-refundable, ** to be paid on site



Estimated prices, because exact fees notavailable at time of going to press.


17.01. / 30. 05. / 04. 07. / 07.–08.11. / 24.–25.11.

general informationarrival: one day before the start of the course

departure: the day after the end of the course

Compulsory health insurance:Approx. USD 428 health fee per student perterm and medical insurance approx. USD 701(summer) to USD 1’077 (spring) unless anindependent international insurance policypurchased fits the requirements to waive theUniversity insurance.The comparability require-ments are available on the University HealthService website www.health.columbia.edu. Com-pulsory Health Insurance and Compulsory HealthService have to be paid for each term on site.

once the course has started, the generalterms and Conditions of business ofColumbia university apply.

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East Lansing


Illustrious Michigan State University(MSU) has some of the best facilitiesfor learning, sports and leisure and iswithin easy reach of Detroit, Chicagoand Toronto.The English LanguageCenter is fully integrated in the maincampus and has a multimedia learningcenter, audio and video laboratory anda computer laboratory.

AccommodationThe student residences are allsituated on the university campus,providing easy access to classes,shops and East Lansing’s nightlife.

HighlightPathway to university study in theUnited States, guaranteed pro-gression to MSU university pro-grammes. Details are available onpage 19.

ActivitiesTheatre, music, movies and sporting events.You can also use the MSUsports amenities and enjoy swimming, tennis, canoeing and golf.Excursions to Toronto, Detroit, the Michigan peninsula and Chicago.

Michigan State University

First time on ice-skates by Abdullah Fatta

CoursesCourse programme of 20 lessons a week

level beginners to advanced

Participants per group average 16

PriCes in usdenglish language Center (min. age18)

Jan 10–Apr 29 16 weeks* 8’594

Jan 10–Mar 25 11 weeks* 6’260

May 16–Aug 12 13 weeks 7’395

May 16–Jul 23 10 weeks 6’078

Jun 27–Aug 12 7 weeks 4’262

Jul 19–Aug 12 4 weeks 2’445

Aug 29–Dec 09 15 weeks 8’885

Aug 29–Nov 04 10 weeks 5’923

* includes a mid-term break of one week Mar 7–11

aCCommodationResidence Hall Jan 10 16 weeks 3’966

Residence Hall Jan 10 11 weeks 2’748



Residence Hall Jun 27 7 weeks 2’005

Residence Hall Jul 19 4 weeks 1’155

Residence Hall Aug 29 15 weeks 4’173

Residence Hall Aug 29 10 weeks 3’003

Double room with shower/WC on the same floor,unlimited meal plan which allows students to visitthe cafeteria as many times as they like.Additional accommodation types on request



School materials, to be paid on site appr. USD150

Compulsory Health Insurance:included in the course fees.

* non-refundable




30.05. / 04. 07. / 05. 09.

general informationsarrival: one to two days before the official startof course

once the course has started, the generalterms and Conditions of michigan stateuniversity apply.

All prices are current at the time of going topress, but may be subject to change.

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South Africa

South Africa’s fantastic beaches area mecca for surfers and water-sportsenthusiasts, while its rugged, moun-tainous interior offers thrill-seekersa variety of adventure activities.Naturally, no visit would be completewithout travelling to one of the coun-try’s 18 National Parks, where one canexpect fascinating encounters withthe “Big Five”—elephant, rhino, lion,buffalo and leopard. During the wintermonths, whale-watching is a firmfavourite with locals and visitors alike.

Rabia Yurtseven, TurkeyThe teachers are friendly and theyencourage you to participate inclass. Cape Town is an excellent citywhich is both rich in natural beautyand culture. For these reasons, youcan also enjoy ethnic foods. I mademany friends who I will never forget. I had the best home stay experience. People who live in Cape Townare very welcoming!


Cape TownThe oldest city in South Africaand known as the “Mother City”.With Table Mountain at its heart,Cape Town straddles both theAtlantic and Indian Oceans. Idealbase for exploring the mountains,beaches, historic vineyards andfarms for which the area is famed.Cape Town is a cosmopolitan citywith fantastic cultural opportuni-ties and a year-round pleasantclimate.

Table Bay, CapeTown

Climate Cape town


+ 26 26 25 22 19 18 17 18 19 21 23 25

– 16 16 14 12 10 8 7 8 9 11 13 15

¤ 11 10 9 7 6 5 6 7 7 9 10 11


origins of students in Cape town



Africa 40% Various 18%

Population 47,9 millionCape Town 4 million

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The school is in a modern, air-conditioned building just across theroad from Greenmarket Square.Thepremises are access-controlled andhave fantastic student facilities includ-ing 18 classrooms, a Learning Centre,well-equipped kitchens, comfortablestudent lounges and Wi-Fi.

AccommodationHomestay accommodation andstudent residence offer a sharedoption, all within a 20-minutejourney by public transport.Apartments and guest houses canbe arranged on request.

HighlightMaximum of 10 students per class.Excursions: Discover the incred-ible African wildlife during asafari. Ask your advisor or checkwww.eurocentres.com for moreinformation.

ActivitiesHiking, surfing, kite-surfing, kayaking, abseiling, restaurant evenings,theatre visits, clubbing, beach picnics, barbeques.Tours are available tothe Cape Nature Reserves, whale-watching sites, safaris and much more.

Cape Town

South Africa

Hiking in Cape Town

Poitjekos by Maurice Chellan


20 basic: General Language (GL), FCE*

25 intensive: GL, Business, IELTS, TOEFL

30 super intensive: GL, Business, FCE, CAE,CPE, IELTS


* closed group


2 392 458 524

3 588 687 786

4 744 876 1’008

5 930 1’095 1’260

6 1’116 1’314 1’512

7 1’302 1’533 1’764

8 1’392 1’656 1’920

9 1’566 1’863 2’160

10 1’740 2’070 2’400

11 1’914 2’277 2’640

12 1’992 2’388 2’784

Add. week 166 199 232

LSOC* 24 3’576 4’296 5’016

LYOC* 36 5’364 6’444 7’524




SR** single room, breakfast 150




Transfer prices (one way included) see page 79

*non-refundable




3 7 7 4 3 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14

17 21 22 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 22 27 25 22 26 24 28



16.12.11–02.01.12 (Christmas)


21.03. / 22. 04. / 25. 04. / 27. 04. / 01. 05. /16. 06. / 09. 08. / 24. 09. / 16. 12.

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Somewhere in the deep blue watersof the Mediterranean, between NorthAfrica and Sicily lies Malta with itsmedieval, renaissance and baroquearchitecture. The Maltese archipelagoconsists of three incredibly smallislands Malta, Gozo and Comino, of314 km², and the population of justover 400000 lives happily in the sunnyblue Mediterranean. Malta experiencesa temperate winter climate where thesun shines practically every day. Insummer the inviting seas and lightbreezes cool you down from the hotsummer sun.

Ladina Fontana, SwitzerlandI am very satisfied with the Englishlanguage course, both group andindividual lessons. Tiziana and thestaff were always very friendly andready to help me with all difficultiesand queries. I’m also very pleasedto say that my stay at the Hiberniaresidence has been really pleasantand enjoyable. I can only recommend N.S.T.S. Eli!


SliemaMalta offers open air festivals andconcerts, water sports, theatre,street performances, fireworks,village festas and marching bandsparading through streets and piaz-zas. There is also a range of shop-ping arcades, casinos, wine bars,open-air cafés and waterfrontrestaurants. In Malta you willdiscover a leisurely pace of lifewith traditional villages, pleasantcountryside and sea-front walks.

Sliema

Malta

Climate sliema


+ 15 15 16 18 23 27 30 31 27 23 19 16

– 9 9 10 12 15 18 21 22 20 17 13 11

¤ 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 11 9 7 6 5


origins of students in sliema



Various 17%

Population 420 000Sliema 14 000

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The school is located in Gzira, a sub-urb of Sliema only 5 km from Valletta,minutes away from the Sliema water-front and harbour and the popularSt. Julian’s entertainment area. Themain building is surrounded by ter-races and gardens. It has 16 comfort-able air-conditioned classrooms, acomputer room and a Learning Centre.

AccommodationHomestay is offered within aradius of 2 km from the school,within easy reach by bus. The stu-dent residence is 10 minutes walk-ing distance from the school andonly 5 minutes away from theSliema promenade.

HighlightMaximum of 8 students per class.Ask your advisor or check ourwebsite www.eurocentres.com forthe summer holiday and culturalactivity programmes.

ActivitiesThe school offers beach club facilities with water sports and snack barduring the summer season. Take country walks, discover the capital cityValletta, and the old capital Mdina—also known as the Silent City. Visitthe sister island of Gozo on a full day sailing cruise.

Sliema

Malta

NSTS – English Language Institute



20+ business basic

25 intensive: GL

30 super intensive: GL, FCE, CAE

30+ business super


Class size max. 8

PriCes in eur season a, bl /w° 20 25 30

2 weeks GL 352 440 510

l /w° 20+ 30+

2 weeks 500 740

PriCes in eur season Cl /w° 20 25 30

2 weeks GL 472 570 650

l /w° 20+ 30+

2 weeks 640 880

°Lessons per week (min. age 18)Fees for additional weeks upon request


HS* single room, half-board / Season A 196

HS* single room, half-board / Season B 224

HS* single room, half-board / Season C 315

SR** single room, breakfast / Season A 224

SR** single room, breakfast / Season B 259

SR** single room, breakfast / Season C 427

*Homestay, ** Student residenceSeason A: 01. 01.–01. 04. / 05.11.–31.12.Season B: 02. 04.–24. 06. / 17. 09.–04.11.Season C: 25. 06.–16.09.Additional accommodation types on request

suPPlementsEnrolment fee (non-refundable) 110






3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 16 19 17 21 19

24 28 28 25 23 27 25 22 26 24 28 27

31 30 29 31no beginners at NSTS


10.02. / 19. 03. / 31. 03. / 22. 04. / 01. 05. /07. 06. /29. 06. / 15. 08. / 08. 09. / 21. 09. / 08.12. /13.12. / 25.12. / 26.12.

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France

In France people speak the languageof love, fashion, gastronomy, diplo-macy and culture. It is the most visitedcountry in the world with everythingyou could ever want to see: greatcities, monuments and spectacularmountain and coastal scenery.Themost famous sights of “la grandenation” are to be found in Paris.

Mateo Monsalve, EcuadorEurocentres has been amazing.Youlearn the language in a dynamicway while you meet people from allaround the world. The teachers arevery good and helpful. I’ve been toEurocentres London and Paris andboth have been fun and useful. Iwould definitely recommendEurocentres because of the teachingand you will have a once in a lifetime experience.


AmboiseWonderful little town in the“Garden of France”. Ideal basefor excursions to the world-famousLoire castles and vineyards.Amboise is situated in theTouraine, a region well-known forits pure French and classed in2000 as an UNESCO world heri-tage site. It’s no coincidence thatMick Jagger has chosen to makeAmboise his second home!

La RochelleCoastal location with islands,sandy beaches and sleepy fishingvillages.The rich history of thisharbour town has always beeninseparable from the Atlantic.From the old port, the first Frenchcolonialists left for Canada in the15th century. Fantastic water-sports facilities (sailing, surfing)along the Atlantic coast. Afriendly student town.

ParisNotre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur, theArc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Towerand the other historic buildingsand monuments dominate the sky-line. A city full of spirit, famousfor its arts and “joie de vivre”,its wide boulevards and windingstreets. Varied nightlife: trendybars and clubs, traditional bras-series. Euro Disney is close to thecity.

Paris

Climate Paris


+ 6 7 12 16 20 23 25 24 21 16 10 7

– 1 1 4 6 10 13 15 14 12 8 5 2

¤ 2 3 4 6 7 7 8 7 6 4 3 2


Climate la rochelle


+ 10 10 12 15 20 24 25 25 22 16 10 10

– 8 8 9 10 12 14 15 14 12 10 9 8

¤ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 9 7 5 4 3


Climate amboise


+ 8 8 11 15 19 22 24 24 20 16 9 8

– 6 6 7 8 11 13 15 14 12 9 7 7

¤ 2 3 4 6 6 8 8 7 6 4 3 2


origins of students in Paris



Various 5%

origins of students in la rochelle



Various 3%

origins of students in amboise



Various 4%

Population 65 millionAmboise 12 000La Rochelle 125 000Paris 2,2 million

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The school is perfectly located in aquiet pedestrian zone in the heart ofthe Quartier Latin.The modernisedbuilding is full of history with 13 bright,attractive classrooms, a well-equippedLearning Centre and even a boudoirgrand piano.There is also a delightfulsun terrace and rest areas throughoutthe school.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor in a student residence. Gettingto school, which is easy by metroor bus, takes between 15 and 60minutes.

HighlightLong-term students can combineup to 4 schools or languages.Details also on Super Saver—ourbest offer for long-term studentson page 21, from your advisor oron www.eurocentres.com.

ActivitiesA variety of cultural sights, cafés, brasseries, restaurants, cinemas, the-atres, concerts, museums and galleries. City bike rides, strolls throughthe old part of the city. Excursions to the châteaux of the Loire andmuch more.

Paris

France

Notre Dame



25 intensive: GL, Business, DELF


PriCes in eurl /w° 20 25

2 630 760

3 945 1’140

4 1’204 1’464

5 1’505 1’830

6 1’806 2’196

7 2’107 2’562

8 2’272 2’792

9 2’556 3’141

10 2’840 3’490

11 3’124 3’839

12 3’252 4’032

Add. week 271 336

LSOC* 24 5’856 7’248

LYOC* 36 8’784 10’872

LYOC* 48 11’712 14’496°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open Choice



SR** single room, breakfast 420

SR** single room, no meals (July / Aug) 295






*non-refundable




3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 14 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 16 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28

31 30 29 31start dates also for lsoC/lyoCStart dates also for beginnersFrench for Business, weekly 27. 06.–28.10.


24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


25.04. / 02. 06. / 13. 06. / 14. 07. / 15. 08. / 01.11. /11.11.

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The school will enthral you with itsvisionary architecture and its ideallocation near the coast.The futuristicdesign is continued inside the schoolwith its 18 large, bright and friendlyclassrooms, a lecture room, a LearningCentre,Wi-Fi and two sun decks over-looking a private lake.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor in a student residence with pri-vate facilities (July/August). Twomore comfortable residencesavailable all year. Most of theaccommodation can easily bereached by bicycle in 15 to 20 min-utes.


ActivitiesWater-sports, beach volleyball, cycling, 24 cinemas, a large culturalcentre, cafés, bars and restaurants. Cookery courses, excursions to theIle de Ré and Ile d’Aix, to Rochefort, Venise Verte and Bordeaux.

La Rochelle

France

Parc in La Rochelle by Isabella Obediente



25 intensive: GL, DELF



2 614 734

3 921 1’101

4 1’160 1’400

5 1’450 1’750

6 1’740 2’100

7 2’030 2’450

8 2’072 2’552

9 2’331 2’871

10 2’590 3’190

11 2’849 3’509

12 2’904 3’624

Add. week 242 302

LSOC* 24 5’400 6’744

LYOC* 36 8’100 10’116




SR** single room, breakfast (July / Aug) 159

SR** studio, no meals 329(Jan–Jun /Sep–Dec)







*non-refundable




3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 14 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 16 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28



24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


25.04. / 02. 06. / 13. 06. / 14. 07. / 15. 08. / 01.11. /11.11.

57Etablissement privé d’enseignement supérieur

The school is right in the centre ofAmboise, only five minutes away fromthe shopping area with its small shops,street cafés and bistros.The school hasseven classrooms, a Learning Centrewith video room, a computer room,Wi-Fi and a library. On the groundfloor there is a student lounge with adining and reading area and a piano.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor in a student residence with pri-vate facilities. Both types ofaccommodation are only about 5to 20 minutes away from theschool on foot.

HighlightDELF examination centre.French cuisine workshops avail-able locally.

ActivitiesSport activities, wine and cheese tasting, school parties and cinema inthe evenings, concerts, theatre, lectures evenings on French history,architecture, French cinema and Friday /Sunday market. Day trips toMont St. Michel, Futuroscope or visits of famous Renaissance castles,garden festivals (Chaumont) and tour to vineyards and wine tasting onsite.

Amboise

France

In front of a giant vine by Shiho Mekada



25 intensive: GL, DELF



2 586 696

3 879 1’044

4 1’108 1’328

5 1’385 1’660

6 1’662 1’992

7 1’939 2’324

8 1’992 2’432

9 2’241 2’736

10 2’490 3’040

11 2’739 3’344

12 2’808 3’468

Add. week 234 289

LSOC* 24 5’328 6’600

LYOC* 36 7’992 9’900







One-to-one 5 lessons/week 364


*non-refundable




3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3

10 14 14 11 9 14 11 8 12 10

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 16 19 17

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26

31 30 29start dates also for lsoC/lyoCStart dates also for beginners


22.10.11–08. 01.12


25.04. / 02. 06. / 13. 06. / 14. 07. / 15. 08.

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Switzerland

Riding on a snowboard down to thecentre of a cosmopolitan city? That’salmost possible in Switzerland becausehere you’ll find everything you couldpossibly want: the highest mountainpeaks and the best snow in Europe,international cosmopolitan cities,lovely waterscapes, world-famousmuseums, medieval towns and allwithin easy reach. Another plus is theexcellent public transport service andthe fantastic food.

Vineyards at the Lake of Geneva

Christine Adelmann, GermanyOne of my friends recommendedEurocentres and I am very happyto be here. The teachers are dedicated, well prepared and competent. Lausanne is very beautiful,the view of the mountains and theLake of Geneva are amazing!I also enjoyed cultural activitiesoffered by the school. Now I amno longer afraid to speak French!


LausanneLausanne on Lake Geneva, onlya few kilometres away from someof the highest peaks of the Alps(Matterhorn, Eiger, Mönch andJungfrau), is ideal for water sports,mountaineering and winter sportsenthusiasts.Very close by is thefamous wine-growing district ofLavaux, which is an UNESCOworld heritage site. Lausanne isthe perfect starting point for tripsto Geneva, Milan and Paris.

Climate lausanne


+ 6 7 12 16 20 23 25 24 21 16 10 7

– 1 1 4 6 10 13 15 14 12 8 5 2

¤ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 6 4 2 2


origins of students in lausanne



Various 6%

Population 7,7 millionLausanne 125 000

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The school, centrally located in theheart of the trendy area “Le Flon”,the youngest and most creative quarterof Lausanne, offers 10 modern, fullyequipped classrooms.There is aLearning Centre for self study, offeringfree Wi-Fi. The school is close to shops,restaurants and snack bars.

ActivitiesDiscovering the town, cinema afternoons, barbecues, pedal boating onthe lake, trips to museums, Geneva, Montreux, the Castle of Chillon andthe cheese dairies of Gruyère and Evian.Trips across Lake Geneva onboard vintage paddle steamers, visits to the region’s many festivals: jazz,dance, classical music and folklore.

Lausanne

AccommodationAccommodation with a home-stay. Travel time to school 10 to40 minutes. Lausanne has a verygood public transport system.

HighlightLong-term students cancombine up to 4 schools orlanguages. Details on page 21,from your advisor or onwww.eurocentres.com.

Switzerland



25 intensive: GL, Business, DELF


PriCes in Chfl /w° 20 25

2 1’000 1’184

3 1’500 1’776

4 1’904 2’272

5 2’380 2’840

6 2’856 3’408

7 3’332 3’976

8 3’432 4’168

9 3’861 4’689

10 4’290 5’210

11 4’719 5’731

12 4’800 5’904

Add. week 400 492

LSOC* 24 9’120 11’352

LYOC* 36 13’680 17’028










*non-refundable

estimated pocket money /week in Chf 200



3 7 7 4 2 6 4 2 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 14 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 20 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28

31 30 29 31Weekly start dates also for LSOC / LYOCstart dates also for beginnersStart dates French for Business, 2 weeks


24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


22.04. / 25. 04. / 02. 06. / 13. 06. / 01. 08. / 19. 09.

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Spain

Spanish is one of the most widelyspoken languages and Spain is the idealcountry to learn it in. For in Spain, thesound of rolling waves and dance musiccombine with contemporary architec-ture and centuries-old Moorish build-ings, siestas and modern business lifeto form a unique, vibrating blend.Lovers of Mediterranean joie de vivre,modern design and a rich culturalheritage, will love life in Barcelona,Valencia or Marbella.

Shiho Takagi, JapanEurocentres’ teachers are veryfriendly and teach with a lot ofenthusiasm. The students are verynice and interesting. Eurocentresorganises a lot of activities and inthis way we got to know the city andthe people very well. My stay inValencia was an unforgettable,overwhelming experience.


BarcelonaSituated between mountains andthe Mediterranean sea, Barcelonais a cosmopolitan and dynamiccity full of life and varied culture.The city’s unique personality isreflected in its art and architec-ture, where ancient and modernstyles coexist in a fascinating mix-ture.

ValenciaMore than 2000 years of history isreflected in the numerous monu-ments and museums of Spain’sthird largest city.Valencia has awarm year round climate and thecountless gardens and beachescreate a peaceful and relaxedatmosphere. A multicultural citywith many festivals.Valencia isless than 4 hours from Barcelonaand Madrid by train.

MarbellaWhite-washed houses, narrowstreets, plazas draped in flowers,and Mediterranean beaches plus300 days of sunshine a year.Modern Marbella with its golfcourses, shopping centres andvibrant nightlife still has the influ-ence of the three cultures whohave lived here through the ages(Arabs, Jews and Christians).

Plaza Real, Barcelona

Climate barcelona


+ 13 14 16 18 22 25 27 28 26 22 17 14

– 6 7 8 11 14 17 21 21 18 14 10 7

¤ 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 7 6 5 5


Climate valencia


+ 15 16 19 20 23 26 29 29 27 23 18 15

– 5 6 7 9 13 17 20 20 17 13 8 6

¤ 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 9 8 6 5 5


Climate marbella


+ 13 14 16 18 21 26 29 29 26 21 17 14

– 6 6 7 9 11 15 17 18 16 12 9 6

¤ 6 6 7 8 10 11 12 11 8 7 6 5


origins of students in barcelona



Various 11%

origins of students in valencia



North America 18% Various 2%

origins of students in marbella


Russia 3% North America 3%

Various 5%

Population 46 millionBarcelona 1,6 millionValencia 800 000Marbella 130 000

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The school is located in one of themost emblematic quarters of the city.Gracia emerges like an island wheretraditional society lives in harmonywith the avant-garde. It is situatedbetween the most luxurious arteriesof the city, Paseo de Gracia andDiagonal. The school has 11 class-rooms, a Learning Centre withcomputers, a kitchen and Wi-Fi.

AccommodationAccommodation with a home-stay or in a shared apartment.Homestay families and apart-ments are centrally located andgenerally about a 25-minutejourney from the school.

HighlightLong-term students can combineup to 4 schools or languages.Details also on Super Saver—ourbest offer for long-term studentson page 21, from your advisor oron www.eurocentres.com.DELE preparation on request.

ActivitiesFlamenco, water sports, beachlife, cultural activities, weekly Studentsdinner. Excursions to places in Catalunya: the Costa Brava, the DalíMuseum in Figueres, the Monastery of Montserrat or Tarragona.

Barcelona

Spain

One of Antoni Gaudí’s works



25 intensive: Cultural Activity Programme



2 322 418

3 483 627

4 616 808

5 770 1’010

6 924 1’212

7 1’078 1’414

8 1’152 1’536

9 1’296 1’728

10 1’440 1’920

11 1’584 2’112

12 1’620 2’196

Add. week 135 183

LSOC* 24 2’928 3’960

LYOC* 36 4’392 5’940




SA** single room, no meals 158

*Homestay, ** Shared apartment (min. age 18)Additional accommodation types on request




*non-refundable




3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 14 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 16 19 17 21 19

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28



24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


06.01. / 22. 04. / 25. 04. / 01. 05. / 13. 06. /24. 06. / 15. 08. / 11. 09. / 24. 09. / 12.10. / 01.11. /06.12. / 08.12.

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AIP Language Institute

Eurocentres partner school, AIPLanguage Institute, is centrally locatedin the university district of the city, inone of the safest and richest neighbour-hoods. The school has 14 air-condi-tioned, well-furnished modern class-rooms, a computer Learning Centre,a library and a student lounge withWi-Fi.

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor shared apartments. Travel timeto school is 15 to 30 minutes bypublic transport or on foot.

HighlightInternship programmes inMarketing, Business Administra-tion, Tourism, Graphic Design etc.Spanish + cooking and Spanish +kite surfing courses. Ask youradvisor for more information.

ActivitiesWeekly cinema, visits to museums, to the aquarium and oceanographicpark, flamenco shows, football matches, etc. Canyoning, kayaking,trekking, sailing, scuba diving and much more.

Valencia

Spain

Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía



25 intensive: GL, DELE

30 super intensive: GL



2 298 378 454

3 447 567 681

4 596 756 908

5 745 945 1’135

6 894 1’134 1’362

7 1’043 1’323 1’589

8 1’072 1’392 1’704

9 1’206 1’566 1’917

10 1’340 1’740 2’130

11 1’474 1’914 2’343

12 1’608 2’088 2’556

Add. week 134 174 213

LSOC* 24 2’976 3’888 —

LYOC* 36 4’464 5’832 —

LYOC* 48 5’952 7’776 —°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open Choice




*Homestay, ** Shared apartment(min. stay 2 weeks /min. age 18)Additional accommodation types on request




Work Experience on request* non-refundable




10 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

17 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

24 21 21 18 16 20 18 16 19 17 21

31 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28

30 29 31start dates also for lsoC/lyoCStart dates also for beginners


24.12.11.–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


06.01. / 21. 04. / 22. 04. / 25. 04. / 02. 05. /15. 08. / 10.10. / 12.10. / 01.11. / 06.–08.12.

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The school is located in the heartof cosmopolitan Marbella, just fiveminutes from the beaches and thebeautiful old town.With a bright andairy ambience, the school’s seven class-rooms provide the perfect environmentfor learning a language.There is also aspacious sun terrace, where studentscan relax and chat in the sunshine.

AccommodationAccommodation with homestay orin a shared apartment. Both arecentrally located and generallyabout 5 to 20 minutes’ walk fromthe school.


ActivitiesSevillana dance classes, kite surfing, sailing, surfing, salsa dancing,weekly Spanish film with tapas, Andalucian culture and its history.Excursions to Sevilla, Cordoba, the Alhambra of Granada and muchmore.

Marbella

Spain

Marbella Beach



25 intensive: GL, DELE

30 super intensive: GL



2 324 418 512

3 486 627 768

4 616 804 992

5 770 1’005 1’240

6 924 1’206 1’488

7 1’078 1’407 1’736

8 1’152 1’528 1’904

9 1’296 1’719 2’142

10 1’440 1’910 2’380

11 1’584 2’101 2’618

12 1’620 2’184 2’748

Add. week 135 182 229

LSOC* 24 2’976 3’888 —

LYOC* 36 4’464 5’832 —

LYOC* 48 5’952 7’776 —°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open Choice








SA High season 18. 06.–17.09. /week 60

*non-refundable




3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 16 19 17 21

24 29 28 25 23 27 25 22 26 24 28



24.12.11.–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


06.01. / 28. 02. / 21. 04. / 22. 04. / 02. 05. /15. 08. / 12. 10. / 19. 10. / 01.11. / 08.12.

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Germany

This historic and culturally rich nation,which was reunited in 1990, rewardsthe curiosity of visitors with a diversetapestry of romantic landscapes andcharming towns. Berlin, its dynamiccapital, is a city undergoing rapidchanges. As the epicentre of thrivingcultural, political and art scenes,Berlin attracts people from all over theworld who want to be present as newtrends evolve and history is celebrated.

Gabriel de Almeida Domingues,BrasilGerman will play an important rolein my future professional life as alawyer. I am very happy to have theopportunity to get to know thecountry and the language duringmy study break. I met many interesting and nice people from all overthe world in class or during socialactivities. Berlin means great food,nightlife and culture.


BerlinThe gateway between East andWest, Berlin is a dynamic, cosmo-politan city of trendy boutiquesand innovative art, music, con-certs and culture. There are over150 theatres, 170 museums and200 art galleries. Friendly andcosmopolitan people. Wide varietyof restaurants and bars. Great con-trasts between historic monuments.Excellent public transport system.

Reichstag by Gerardo Aguilar

Climate berlin


+ 2 4 8 13 19 22 23 23 19 13 7 3

– -3 -2 0 4 8 12 13 13 10 6 2 -1

¤ 2 2 5 6 8 8 8 7 6 4 2 1


origins of students in berlin



Various 7%

Population 82 millionBerlin 3,5 million

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The school is located in a modernbuilding in the immediate vicinity ofPotsdamer Platz. A multimedia learn-ing centre, a computer lounge and13 bright and well-equipped classroomsoffer an excellent learning atmosphere.The Berlin public transport network isa quick and reliable way to get to allthe important places.

ActivitiesGuided tours of the Reichstag, tracing the remains of the Berlin Wall,guided city tours, visits to museums, theatres and concerts, movie nights,barbecue parties, wind surfing in the Baltic Sea. Excursions to SchlossCharlottenburg, day trips to Dresden and much more.

Berlin

AccommodationExperience Berlin “live”! Staywith a family or live in a sharedflat. That way you will not only bespeaking German to Germans butwill also gain a unique insight intoeveryday German life. We offeraccomodation in a host family, ina shared apartment with your ownbedroom, or in a fully equippedapartment.


Germany

In class by Mitsuteru Sawa



25 intensive: GL, Goethe, TestDaF



2 398 498

3 597 747

4 760 960

5 950 1’200

6 1’140 1’440

7 1’330 1’680

8 1’368 1’768

9 1’539 1’989

10 1’710 2’210

11 1’881 2’431

12 1’908 2’508

Add. week 159 209

LSOC* 24 3’576 4’704

LYOC* 36 5’364 7’056





*Homestay, ** Studio apartment(min. stay 4 weeks /min. age 18)Additional accommodation types on request




HS High season 25. 06.–27. 08. /week 21



*non-refundable




3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 14 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28



17.12.11–02.01.12 (Christmas)


22.04. / 25. 04. / 01. 05. / 02. 06. / 13. 06. / 03.10.

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Italy

Italy has always been a nation ofarchitects, artists, designers and loversof the good things in life. Elegantbuildings, wonderful squares andworld-famous paintings, producedover centuries, play an important rolein every-day Italian life. Eurocentresis located in Florence, which is oftendescribed as an open air art gallery,home to numerous world famousartistic masterpieces and monuments.

Nicola Moores, New ZealandThe last four weeks have been wonderful. The staff were so helpful,kind and welcomed me with a bigsmile every day. They challengedand encouraged me and I learned alot of Italian. When walking to theschool I passed the Ponte Vecchio,standing in front of it, overlookingthe city and the Arno just took mybreath away.


FlorenceHome to: Dante, The MediciFamily, Michelangelo,Brunelleschi. Florence considersitself to be the birthplace ofEuropean culture. A large numberof Renaissance palazzi, the PonteVecchio, world famous galleriesand museums, numerous streetcafés and bars, markets and localartisans’ workshops. Excellentconnections to Rome, Milan,Venice and other cities.

Ponte Vecchio, Florence

Climate florence


+ 9 11 14 18 23 26 30 30 26 20 14 10

– 1 2 5 7 11 14 17 17 14 10 6 2

¤ 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 9 7 5 3 3


origins of students in florence



Various 1%

Population 60 millionFlorence 400 000

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The school is in a Renaissance palacedating from the 16th century and islocated in the middle of the old towncentre near the Ponte Vecchio.Thehistoric school building has 11 class-rooms, a well-equipped LearningCentre,Wi-Fi, a lecture room, a studentlounge and a large sun terrace.

ActivitiesMonthly social events at school, barbecues, wine tasting, themed parties,films, etc. Excursions to the coast and Cinque Terre, Siena, SanGimignano, Pisa, Lucca, Assisi, Arezzo plus trips to Rome and Venice.

Florence

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestayor in a residence with privatefacilities.The average journeytime from homestay accommoda-tion to the school is 20 to 30 min-utes by bus or on foot, and fromthe residence 5 minutes on foot.

HighlightLong-term students can combineup to 4 schools or languages,details on page 21. Ask your advi-sor or check www.eurocentres.comfor information on Italian cook-ing, fashion design, painting anddrawing or art history courses.CELI preparation on request.

Italy

Courses pages 11–17





2 386 460

3 579 690

4 740 888

5 925 1’110

6 1’110 1’332

7 1’295 1’554

8 1’320 1’616

9 1’485 1’818

10 1’650 2’020

11 1’815 2’222

12 1’848 2’292

Add. week 154 191

LSOC* 24 3’528 4’368

LYOC* 36 5’292 6’552









*non-refundable


visa regulations see page 80


3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 16 19 17 21

24 28 28 26 23 27 25 22 26 24 28



24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


06.01. / 25. 04. / 02. 06. / 24. 06. / 15. 08. /01. 11. / 08. 12.

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Japan

Japan’s worldwide influences are evi-dent everywhere—the latest technol-ogy, karaoke, video games, anime andmanga, to name but a few.WithinJapan, these and other modern achieve-ments combine with the country’sdeeply rooted, centuries-old traditionsto create a fascinating mix. The warmhospitality, high level of service andsafety make a trip to the country ofthe rising sun a unique and excitingexperience.

Stefan Wanning, GermanyAs a Japanese rookie I was reallyamazed how fast the basis for a newlanguage can be laid by an excellentteam of teachers and a lovely andhelpful host family. It was an effective and most of all enjoyable time Ispent in Kanazawa. And I am looking forward to returning to improvemy language skills as soon as possible.


KanazawaAttractive location between themountains and the sea in thecenter of the western coast ofJapan. A blend of cultural andhistorical sights and naturalbeauty. A city of business, educa-tion, and traditional as well asmodern culture with friendly andhelpful people. Kanazawa was oneof the wealthiest castle towns inthe feudal Japan during the Edoperiod, and its cultural heritageis still preserved today.

Fuji – by skyseeker (flickr)

Climate kanazawa


+ 6 7 11 18 22 25 30 31 27 21 15 10

– 0 0 2 8 13 17 22 23 19 13 7 3

¤ 2 3 5 6 7 5 5 7 5 5 3 2


origins of students in kanazawa



North America 43% Various 2%

Population 127 millionKanazawa 450 000

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The school is ideally located in themodern International Exchange Centrenear the train /bus station and is there-fore close to all the historic sites, parks,museums, concert halls, sports facilities,shops and restaurants.The school has5 classrooms, a lecture room and a stu-dent leisure area with Wi-Fi.

ActivitiesCooking, tea ceremony, kimono clothing, gold leaf chopstick making,Japanese confection making, sake brewery and tasting, fun at the beach,elementary school visits. Excursions to Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuengarden, Geisha quarter, History Museum, Museum for TraditionalProducts and Crafts.

Kanazawa

AccommodationAccommodation with a homestay.The journey to and from theschool in Kanazawa takes between20 and 40 minutes and is easyeither on foot or by bike as well asby bus or train.

Japan

Dressed in Kimono by Dalia Bernal



entry levels pages 8–9Good knowledge of English required

PriCes in jPyl /w° 25

2 134’000

3 201’000

4 268’000

5 335’000

6 402’000

7 469’000

8 536’000

9 603’000

10 670’000

11 737’000

12 804’000

Add. week 67’000°Lessons per week


HS* single room, half-board 28’900

*Homestay

suPPlementsEnrolment fee* 18’000

One-to-one 5 lessons /week 34’000


*non-refundable

estimated pocket money /week in jPy 25’000

visa regulations see page 80


7 4 9 6 4 1 26

29Start dates also for beginnersGroup courses end on 21.10.


02.05.–06. 05.11 (Golden week) and23.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


10.01. / 11. 02. / 21. 03. / 29. 04. / 03.–05. 05. /18.07. /19.09. /23.09. /10.10. /03.11. /23.11.

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China

China offers bustling cosmopolitancities like Beijing and Shanghai on theone hand, with their modern highrisebuildings, classical culture and boom-ing business districts, and on the otherhand the beautiful countryside withits small traditional villages. Chinais famous for its World Heritage Siteslike the Great Wall, the ForbiddenCity and the Terracotta army.Thepopulation consists of 56 ethnicgroups, each with their own culture.

Philip James Bertrams,NetherlandsStaying in Beijing with Eurocentresfor a summer has been an excitingexperience. Visiting the ChineseWall is pretty obvious, but going tothe karaoke bar, riding a bikethrough the old “hutong” lanes,making friends with the peoplefrom the local fruit shop and havingChinese lessons in a Qing courtyardmade it really special!


BeijingThe Capital of China is a modernbut also still a very Chinese city.The traditional architecture of theold temples and the ForbiddenCity sits alongside the new archi-tecture of the Olympic sites andthe new CCTV-tower. The cityis bursting with life, with newrestaurants, bars, shops and art-galleries opening every day.The people of Beijing are friendlyand approachable.

Forbidden City, Beijing by Ivo Häfliger

Climate beijing


+ 2 4 11 20 27 31 31 30 26 19 10 3

– -10 -7 -1 7 13 18 22 20 14 7 -1 -7

¤ 6 7 8 8 9 9 8 8 8 7 6 6


origins of students in beijing



Population 1,330 mrd.Beijing 16 million

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The school is downtown, close to theForbidden City, shopping and nightlifeareas. Lessons take place in theinspirational and traditional surround-ings of a former palace complex.Classrooms are decorated in the tradi-tional Chinese style plus there is alibrary and computer facilities withinternet-access.

ActivitiesWe organise cultural activities every week including visits to the GreatWall, Forbidden City and the Olympic Village. Tea tasting, cookinglessons, bicycle tours, calligraphy workshops, day trips to the country-side and visits to social projects.

Beijing

AccommodationAccomodation in hostel andhotel accommodation withinwalking distance of the school(max. 15 minutes) or in a sharedapartment.

HighlightMore information aboutWork Experience in Chinafrom your advisor or onwww.eurocentres.com.

China



25 intensive: GL, Chinese proficiency test (HSK),Cultural Activity Programme

30 super intensive: GL, Chinese proficiency test(HSK)



2 440 550 660

3 660 825 990

4 780 1’000 1’220

5 975 1’250 1’525

6 1’170 1’500 1’830

7 1’365 1’750 2’135

8 1’400 1’840 2’280

9 1’575 2’070 2’565

10 1’750 2’300 2’850

11 1’925 2’530 3’135

12 1’980 2’640 3’300

Add. week 165 220 275°Lessons per week


Hotel, single room, no meals 175

Shared apartment, single room, no meals 114(min. stay 1 month)

Additional accommodation types on request




*non-refundable




3 14 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 21 14 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 28 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

28 25 23 27 25 22 26 24 28

30 29 31Weekly start dates also for beginners


31.01.–11. 02.11 (Chinese New Year) and24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


01.05. / 01. 10.

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Russia

Russia’s economic boom has pro-foundly transformed the country andits infrastructure and has led to theemergence of a new and vibrantmodern lifestyle.The opportunitiesare enormous but so are the chal-lenges, and to witness these historicchanges is an extraordinary andunforgettable experience. However,no amount of westernisation will everchange the much-quoted “RussianSoul”.

Joanne Beth Garfield, USAEvery morning I was greeted with asmile. The teachers were wellorganised, competent and friendly,and worked hard to meet the different needs of the students. I amreally excited by the progress I havemade.


St. PetersburgThe beauty of St. Petersburglies in the unique harmony of itsarchitecture—baroque, classicaland art nouveau, all enhancedmagnificently by the ever-presentwater. Explore this world culturalheritage city that seems to consistentirely of palaces, churches andromantic canals.

MoscowMoscow is the New York ofRussia, the city that never sleepsbut where old Russia is still evi-dent. The many churches withtheir onion-shaped towers, oldbuildings and palaces and, ofcourse, Red Square and theKremlin, give the city centre aunique character. Moscow is bothfamiliar and exotic—fascinatingevery visitor with its charm.

Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow

Climate st. Petersburg


+ -5 -5 1 8 16 20 22 20 15 8 2 -3

– -11 -11 -6 0 6 11 14 13 8 3 -2 -8

¤ 1 2 4 6 9 9 9 7 4 2 1 1


Climate moscow


+ -6 -5 1 10 19 22 23 22 16 8 1 -4

– -13 -12 -6 2 8 12 13 12 7 2 -3 -9

¤ 1 3 4 6 9 9 9 8 5 3 1 1


origins of students in st. Petersburg


Asia 1% Various 12%

origins of students in moscow


Asia 4% Various 14%

Population 142 millionSt. Petersburg 5 millionMoscow 11 million

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Our partner school, Liden & Denz, issituated in the centre of the city, a shortwalk from the Byelorussian RailwayStation and the Metro.The small,friendly school features 10 classrooms,a self-access Learning Centre andstate-of-the-art technology, includingWi-Fi.

ActivitiesVariety of cultural activities, city tour on foot, visits to the Kremlin,Tretyakov Gallery, Pushkin Fine Art Museum, the State HistoricalMuseum and guided tours of art galleries.

Moscow

AccommodationAccommodation with homestay orin shared apartments is arrangedfrom Sunday to Sunday. Theaccommodation is 15 to 70 min-utes from the school by metro.


Russia

Liden & Denz

Moscow in Winter by Mikk Moritz Brauer



25 intensive: Cultural Activity Programme, TRKI



2 540 690

3 810 1’035

4 1’080 1’380

5 1’350 1’725

6 1’620 2’070

7 1’890 2’415

8 1’920 2’480

9 2’160 2’790

10 2’400 3’100

11 2’640 3’410

12 2’700 3’480

Add. week 225 290

LSOC* 24 4’152 5’544

LYOC* 36 6’228 8’316

LYOC* 48 8’304 11’088°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open ChoicePlease note that all students must be familiarwith the Cyrillic alphabet—beginners too.









One-to-one High season 12014.05.–17.09. /week

Handling fee (incl. visa registration)* 90–120

Mailing Service fee* 45–60

*non-refundable




3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 10 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 25 23 27 25 22 26 24 28



24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


01.01. /02.01. /07.01. /23.02. /08.03. /01.05. /09.05. / 12.06. /04.11.

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Our partner school, Liden & Denz,is located in a historic 19th centurybuilding near the Russian Museum,the Mikhailovsky Zamok, the circusand two parks. The metro stationNevsky Prospekt /Gostiny Dvor is alsonearby. The school facilities feature13 spacious and bright classrooms, freeWi-Fi, a self-access Learning Centreand a small refectory.

AccommodationAccommodation with homestay orin shared apartments is arrangedfrom Sunday to Sunday. Theaccommodation is 10 to 50 min-utes from the school by metro.


ActivitiesWalking city tour, visits to the Hermitage, the Russian Museum,YussupovPalace and the St. Isaac’s Cathedral.Themed excursions on Russianorthodoxy, Dostoyevsky’s St. Petersburg and visits to places of historicalinterest in and around St. Petersburg.Weekend trips to other cities likeVyborg, Staraya Ladoga, Novgorod or Moscow.

St. Petersburg

Russia

Liden & Denz

The Hermitage, St. Petersburg



25 intensive: Cultural Activity Programme, TRKI

entry level pages 8–9


2 540 690

3 810 1’035

4 1’080 1’380

5 1’350 1’725

6 1’620 2’070

7 1’890 2’415

8 1’920 2’480

9 2’160 2’790

10 2’400 3’100

11 2’640 3’410

12 2’700 3’480

Add. week 225 290

LSOC* 24 4’152 5’544

LYOC* 36 6’228 8’316

LYOC* 48 8’304 11’088°Lessons per week* Language Semester / Year Open ChoicePlease note that all students must be familiarwith the Cyrillic alphabet—beginners too.









One-to-one High season 12014.05.–17.09. /week

Handling fee (incl. visa registration)* 90–120

Mailing Service fee* 45–60

*non-refundable




3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5

10 14 14 11 10 13 11 8 12 10 14 12

17 21 21 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 21

24 28 28 25 23 27 25 22 26 24 28



24.12.11–08. 01.12 (Christmas)


01.01. /02.01. /07.01. /23.02. /08.03. /01.05. /09.05. / 12.06. /04.11.

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Only schools complying with strict quality standardscan become members of the independent organisationsand associations listed below. Eurocentres schools andour partner organisations belong to one or more of thesegroups:

Quality assurance

Quality assurance

FleThe national government accredi-tation scheme for languageschools in France. Members areregularly audited with strict stan-dards.

SouffleLeading professional associationfor language schools in France.

Instituto CervantesThe institute regularly checksSpanish language schools. Onlyschools meeting the conditionscan become a member.

Other important internationalassociations:

English New ZealandThe leading association for lan-guage schools in New Zealand.Members are regularly auditedwith strict standards.

English UKThe largest and leading associa-tion for schools in England. Theassociation monitors the quality ofteaching, accommodation and ofthe leisure programme.

EdusaEdusa is the national associationof quality English language cen-tres in South Africa.

FeltomNational association representing17 well established EnglishLanguage schools in Malta andGozo. The Federation was set upin 1989.

AaiepThe English language programsoffered by AAIEP members areof the highest quality since allmember programs are accreditedby ACCET, CEA, or operate underthe governance of regionallyaccredited colleges or universities.

NeasNational organisation, auditingAustralian language schools since1990.

English AustraliaOnly schools meeting strict crite-ria can become a member of thisAustralian organisation.

Eaquals(European Association forQuality Language Services) guar-antees an excellent teaching qual-ity. Its regular inspections are verystrict.

Languages CanadaThe leading association for pri-vate language schools in Canada.Members are regularly audited.

British CouncilFor 70 years, the British Councilhas ensured the high quality of itsmember schools in England.

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General Terms and Conditions of Business 2011

Clause 1 Registration, contracting party and minimum ageTo register, please use the form in the brochure or onwww.eurocentres.com, and send this as early as possible to Eurocentresor to a Eurocentres contracting party. First and family name mustbe entered as shown in the respective travel documents (passport oridentity card). On confirmation of the registration by Eurocentres(Foundation for Language and Educational Centres, Seestrasse 247,CH-8038 Zurich, Switzerland), the contract shall be deemed to havebeen concluded, and the registration shall be binding. The course par-ticipant shall be deemed to be a Eurocentres contracting party, providedhe or she is 18 years old or more. In the case of course participants whohave not reached the age of 18, the contracting party shall be deemed tobe the parent or guardian of the course participant. The registrationapplication must be signed by this person, who must also give his or herexact address. This shall also apply when the age of consent is not18 years in the country where the language course is taking place, or inwhich the course participant or his or her parent or guardian is resident.Special regulations apply for participants under 18 years attendingcourses in Australia. Before enrolling, please ask your Eurocentresadviser for a copy of the “Supplementary Information concerningAustralia”, and /or consult www.eurocentres.com. The course participantshall be defined as the person who takes part, or intends to take part, inthe language course that is the object of this contract.

Clause 2 Information provided on registrationThe course participant / contracting party hereby expressly confirms thatthe information provided at the time of registration for the languagecourse shall correspond with the truth, and accepts that he or she maybe expelled forthwith from the language course at any time should saidinformation prove to be a misrepresentation (e.g. beginners who select astart date on which no beginners’ courses are available). In such an eventthe course fees shall not be refunded in any way, not even on a pro-ratabasis. Potential participants who are unsure of their language level shouldtell their Eurocentres adviser that they wish to take the EurocentresPathfinder test (also available on www.eurocentres.com).

Clause 3 Terms and conditions of paymentUpon receipt of the course confirmation a down payment of USD 475 /CHF 500 /EUR 330 /GBP 285 / JPY 50’000 /AUD 555 /NZD 665 /CAD 500 per participant, as well as the premiums for the combinedELVIA travel insurance and the ELVIA Security Package are due.(Please note for online enrolments: the down payment is due upon yourcourse confirmation.) The remaining course and respective accommoda-tion fees are due six weeks prior to starting the course. Payment for allproducts shall be due immediately in cases where registration is madeless than six weeks prior to the start of the course. The fees shall bedeemed as effectively paid only once they have been paid into theaccount specified by Eurocentres in the confirmation of registration.Enrolments received by phone, fax or mail: When paying by credit card,the down payment will be charged to your card 10 days after dispatch ofthe confirmation and the remaining payment six weeks prior to the startof the course.

Clause 4 Delay in paymentShould payment not be made by the aforementioned date, the contract-ing party shall be deemed to be in default. In such an event Eurocentresshall not be obliged to admit the course participant to the languagecourse. The existence of a claim on the part of Eurocentres shall remainunaffected by the above. Eurocentres may claim damages in accordancewith clause 10.

Clause 5 Proof of paymentAt the start of the course the course participant shall provide proof ofpayment of the course fees and, where applicable, of the accommodationand other fees. Should the course participant be unable to present suchproof, he or she shall not be admitted to classes or accommodation. Insuch an event Eurocentres’ claims shall remain unaffected.

Clause 6 Enrolment feeAn enrolment fee of CHF 170 / EUR 110 /GBP 85 /JPY 18’000 /AUD 200 /NZD 205 /CAD 170 shall be charged for all arrangementsand shall not under any circumstances be refundable.

Clause 7 Change feeIf you request a change of school, date (course, accommodation etc.) ortype of accommodation before or after commencing the course, this hasto be agreed by Eurocentres. If Eurocentres is able to confirm thechange, you will be charged a change fee of USD 80 /CHF 100 /EUR 75/GBP 50 /JPY 9’000 /AUD 125 /NZD 135 / CAD 110. The change fee forthe language year / semester is USD 230 /CHF 300 /EUR 200 /GBP 145 /JPY 27’000 /AUD 370 / NZD 400 /CAD 330 and is payable when theconfirmation is received. You will not be charged this fee if you chooseto extend your course prior to commencement of the course. If wereceive your change of booking less than 14 days before the course is dueto begin or after the course has started, other costs may be incurred inaddition to the booking change fee (e.g. for accommodation) which wewill have to pass on to you. Any extension of a course, once the coursehas begun, will be treated as a new enrolment. In the case of specialisedcourses of more than 4 weeks, the specialisation can also be changedduring the course. However, only one change can be made every fourweeks. A change fee will be charged, should you change your specialisa-tion before this time. The school must in any case agree to a change.

Clause 8 Passport and visa requirementsMany countries have passport and visa requirements. Pleasefamiliarise yourself with such regulations and make the necessaryarrangements. More information about visas can be found on page 80and on www.eurocentres.com.

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Clause 9 Obligations of the course participantThe course participant shall be responsible for choosing a languagecourse that corresponds to his or her abilities. The course participantundertakes to attend the course personally, to arrive punctually and totake part in lessons. Should irregular attendance or other behaviour ofthe participant break the law or cause a disturbance to other partici-pants, Eurocentres reserves the right to expel the participant from thecourse. In such an event the course fees shall not be refunded in anyway, not even on a pro-rata basis.

Clause 10 Withdrawal prior to the start of the courseThe contracting party may send written notification of withdrawal priorto the start of the course, without any statement of reasons. If such writ-ten notification is received by Eurocentres 14 days before commence-ment of the course, all payments already made to Eurocentres in con-nection with the present contract shall be refunded to the contractingparty, with the exception of the enrolment fee and the ELVIA insurancepremiums. If written notification is received by Eurocentres less than14 days in advance, but in any case no later than 5 p.m. (CET) on the lastFriday before the commencement of the course, an invoice shall beissued for the enrolment and, if applicable, the accommodation place-ment fee, the ELVIA insurance premiums, school fees for one week andaccommodation fees for one week, if applicable. The reimbursementswill be made within 4 weeks after receipt of the withdrawal. For studentresidences, hotels and apartments the respective General Terms andConditions of the third parties providing such accommodation apply.Special regulations apply with respect to withdrawals by participantsstudying in Australia on a student visa. Before enrolling, please ask yourEurocentres adviser for a copy (“Supplementary Information concern-ing Australia”. The information can be found on www.eurocentres.com.)The time of receipt of the notification of withdrawal at Eurocentres shalldetermine the date of withdrawal. If the notification arrives on aSaturday, Sunday or a general public holiday in Zurich or London, thenext working day shall be the official day of receipt.

Clause 11 No-show or withdrawal from the language course,failure to attend individual parts thereof

Should the course participant fail to attend the language course, with-draw from the course, or not take up individual parts thereof, such asindividual lessons, he or she shall not be entitled to claim anyreimbursement. Special regulations apply with respect to withdrawalsby participants studying in Australia on a student visa. Before enrolling,please ask your Eurocentres adviser for a copy of the “SupplementaryInformation concerning Australia”, and /or consult this onwww.eurocentres.com.

Clause 12 Cancellation and /or change of accommodationafter course start

Accommodation may be terminated or changed, subject to two weeks’notice ending on a Saturday. Notice of termination shall be sent in writ-ing to Eurocentres exclusively. A change fee of USD 80 /CHF 100 /EUR 75/GBP 50 /JPY 9’000 /AUD 125 /NZD 135 / CAD 110 will becharged. Should the course participant leave their accommodationbefore the end of the period of notice, the full price for the accommoda-tion up to the end of the cancellation period remains payable.

Clause 13 Complaints and liabilityThe course participant shall make complaints without delay to the localschool administration or to Eurocentres in Zurich. (Any complaint con-cerning services provided by a third party should be addressed to thethird party.) If Eurocentres is not able to remedy the situation within areasonable period, the course participant may take steps to remedy thesituation him or herself, and Eurocentres shall refund the cost, againstreceipts, in so far as legal and contractual liability requires. This proce-dure does not restrict the participant’s right to pursue other legal solu-tions. Any requests for refund should be made by registered letter toZurich within four weeks of the agreed termination of the course. Afterthis period, all types of claims under any legal title shall no longer applyand be forfeited.Eurocentres shall be liable for its own performances in accordance withthese General Terms and Conditions and statutory regulations but not inthe case of ordinary negligence; for package deals, liability in case ofclaims other than for personal injury shall be limited to twice the pack-age price. Liability is limited to the immediate damage. Eurocentresshall not be liable for the loss, destruction, etc. or misuse of valuables,cameras and video cameras, etc., mobile phones, credit cards, cash, etc.Eurocentres shall also not be liable for lost holiday time, experiencedfrustration, etc.—Eurocentres shall not be liable in the case of poor ornon-performance of services provided by a third party. For any non-con-tractual liability the statutory regulations shall apply, with any liabilitylimitations and exclusions of these General Terms and Conditions ofBusiness having priority over statutory regulations.

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Clause 14 InsuranceEurocentres strongly recommends you take out the combined ELVIAtravel insurance (covering withdrawal and return travel costs) andELVIA Security Package cover (luggage and medical costs insurance)and third party indemnity insurance. Insurance premiums are notincluded in the course fees, shall be invoiced separately and are notrefundable.

Clause 15 Minimum number of participantsWhere the minimum number of 6 students required for each languagecourse has not been reached, Eurocentres shall inform the participant /contractual partner at least three weeks before the start of the course.(Premium courses will be available regardless of the number of partici-pants). Where Eurocentres is unable to offer the participant / contractualpartner an alternative language course, Eurocentres shall reimburse anypaid fees. The contractual partner shall not be entitled to make anyclaims for having been inconvenienced or for other damages. In excep-tional cases, Eurocentres may also run courses with less than 6 partici-pants.

Clause 16 Changes to prices, dates or programmesProvided that no confirmation of registration has been issued,Eurocentres shall have the right at any time to change the dates andprices published in the course schedule, on the Internet or elsewhere.On conclusion of the contract, Eurocentres may amend the publishedprogramme of services, provided such amendments are unavoidable andnegligible, and are made in good faith and do not affect the overall styleof the course. If material changes are made to key services, the contract-ing party shall have the right to withdraw from the contract or to requestto join an equivalent language course, where Eurocentres is able to offerhim or her such a course. Eurocentres shall immediately notify the con-tracting party of any such amendment. The contracting party must exer-cise his or her rights immediately after receipt of such notification fromEurocentres.Eurocentres shall be entitled to increase its prices after signing of theagreement and up to three weeks before the start of the course for thefollowing reasons: increases in cost of transportation, increases incharges for certain services, fluctuation in exchange rate, official priceincreases, introduction or increased official charges. In the case of suchan increase, the price can be adapted and increased accordingly. In thecase of price increases of over 10%, the contractual partner shall havethe same rights as in the case of a considerable change of one of the keyperformances.Any changes to the program or performances during the languagecourse due to unforeseeable or unpreventable reasons are permissible,provided the overall content of the program remains unchanged.—Eurocentres retains the absolute right to assign or re-assign participantsto classes in accordance with their language skills or to implement anyother measures required for the correct operation of the school.

Clause 17 Data protectionWe only record your personal data if you order a brochure, ask for anoffer, or book a course. The received information shall remain withinEurocentres and is not made available to third parties or other organisa-tions.Your information is passed on to– book your accommodation (i.e. host family, residence, and hotel).– book a course or a service on your behalf that is provided by aEurocentres partner company (i.e. partner schools, travel insurance,universities, on-job training). Companies that are not part of theEurocentres organisation are highlighted accordingly in the Eurocentresbrochure and on the course confirmation.– order the requested brochure as quickly as possible. To ensure quickprocessing, we may pass on your order to one of our contractual partnersin your home region.– comply with statutory regulations. In certain cases, we are obligated tosubmit your information to the authorities (i.e. immigration authorities).Your information is stored by Eurocentres, Zurich. If we have your per-mission, Eurocentres uses your data to provide you with informationabout Eurocentres product news. Please inform us, if you do not wish toreceive this service.

Clause 18 Consumer protectionBy signing the General Terms and Conditions of Eurocentres, the con-tractual partner shall retain the right to instigate further legal steps, sub-ject to these being available under the law applying to the place of resi-dence of the contractual partner or at the location of the school. Thisright shall not be limited by compensation offered by Eurocentres or apartner company of Eurocentres in connection with a dispute.

Clause 19 Contracting parties / guaranteeThe contract is concluded between the contracting party as defined inClause 1 and the Eurocentres Stiftung für Sprach- und Bildungszentren(Foundation for Language and Educational Centres), Seestrasse 247,8038 Zurich /Switzerland. Eurocentres has obtained customer depositinsurance for the necessary amount.

Clause 20 Applicable law, jurisdictionSwiss law shall be exclusively applicable to the present contract. Zurich,Switzerland is stipulated as the place of jurisdiction. The above GeneralTerms and Conditions shall in no way restrict the general applicablerights of the contractual partner.

For further information or in case of queries please contact aEurocentres booking office, Phone +44 (0)207 963 84 50 or+ 41 (0)44 485 50 40.

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Transfer and Insurance

Transfer to your accommodationYou can order a pick-up service from the airport /train station to your accommodation or vice versadirectly when you book your language course.

InsuranceCancellation and return travel costsThis combined policy covers withdrawal and return travel costs.Period of cover: minimum three months

Withdrawal costs:If you have to cancel your planned stay at a language school at short notice on healthgrounds (a medical certificate is required), because of a death in the family or a problemwith your transport, this insurance covers the cancellation costs in accordance withEurocentres’ Standard Terms of Business.

Return travel costs:In the event of illness or accident, the costs of transport, either to the nearest local hospitalor to a hospital where you live, are covered. If you have to terminate the course on compel-ling grounds and return home earlier (e.g. if a close relative dies, your property suffers seri-ous damage as a result of burglary or natural disasters, the insurance will pay the additionalreturn travel costs. In addition ELVIA will refund the expenses for the unused part of thecourse pro rata to the arrangement price. If the insured person goes missing, the insurancewill cover the search and rescue costs.

Combined travel insuranCe

up to 3 months CHF 50 USD 45 EUR 36 GBP 29 JPY 4’348 AUD 50 CAD 48 NZD 63

Each additional month CHF 15 USD 14 EUR 11 GBP 9 JPY 1’304 AUD 15 CAD 14 NZD 19

Premiums are payable with the deposit, and are non-refundable in the event of cancellation.

Security PackageTravel luggage, medical expenses, Examination fees, transport accident insurance, travelhotline, credit card and store card cancellation service.Period of cover: minimum three months

The Security Package covers most of the risks that travelling and staying in another countryinvolves, and provides personal assistance and support in any emergency.If you have an accident or fall ill during your stay, the insurance will pay medical expenses,such as for drugs and medication, hospitalisation and a stay at a health resort, together withtransportation to the nearest convenient hospital, up to a maximum of CHF 100’000. For365 days a year, 24 hours a day, the ELVIA Travel Hotline is there to help and support youin an emergency. It will arrange and assist you in finding the appropriate physicians, pro-vide assistance with translation and interpreting services, stop your credit cards and if nec-essary inform your relatives and employer. With the travel luggage insurance, your luggageand valuables are insured against theft, robbery and damage up to CHF 2’000.In the event of you failing a language examination for which the Eurocentres course hadprepared you, the insurance shall reimburse you with up to CHF 500 for examination fees.The examination must take place no later than six months after the end of the course andyou must have attended at least 80 % of the lessons.

seCurity PaCkage

3 months CHF 139 USD 126 EUR 99 GBP 82 JPY 12’087 AUD 139 CAD 132 NZD 174

Each additional month CHF 45 USD 41 EUR 32 GBP 26 JPY 3’913 AUD 45 CAD 43 NZD 56

Premiums are payable with the deposit, and are refundable in the event of cancellation.

school airport / train station Price per way

amboise Charles de Gaulle (CDG) EUR 377

Orly EUR 347

CDG-Gare Austerlitz /Montparnasse° EUR 166

auckland Auckland International NZD 90

barcelona El Prat EUR 70

beijing Beijing Capital EUR 25

berlin Tegel / Schoenefeld EUR 65

bournemouth Bournemouth GBP 28

Heathrow GBP 181

Gatwick GBP 200

Stansted GBP 216

brighton Heathrow GBP 120

Gatwick GBP 66

London City GBP 132

Cairns Cairns International *AUD 70

Cambridge Heathrow GBP 125

Gatwick GBP 154

London City GBP 103

Stansted GBP 61

Cape town CapeTown International *EUR 30

dublin Dublin International EUR 70

east lansing Capital City Airport On request

florence Firenze Amerigo Vespucci / Peretola EUR 65

kanazawa Komatsu JPY 15000

la rochelle CDG /Orly-Gare Montparnasse° EUR 166

lausanne Aéroport International de Genève CHF 260

london Central Heathrow /Gatwick GBP 96

London City GBP 72

Stansted GBP 102

london lee green Heathrow /Gatwick GBP 91

London City GBP 63

Stansted GBP 101

malta Luga *

marbella Malaga Airport EUR 70

moscow Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo *EUR 65

new york On request

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) /Orly EUR 166

Gare du Nord /Gare de Lyon EUR 96

Perth Perth International AUD 95

san diego San Diego Intl-Lindbergh On request

st. Petersburg Pulkovo *EUR 50

sydney Kingsford Smith International AUD 140

toronto Toronto / Pearson International CAD 140

valencia Manises EUR 52

vancouver Vancouver International CAD 140

*Pick up price is included in the price of homestay accommodation(Malta: also student residence; Cape Town: one way is included in the priceof accommodation).° Transfer from airport to local train station with ticket assistance.

All prices are current at the time of going to press, but may be subject tochange.

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Visa

visa

To the best of our knowledge, the information below is correct at the time of publication. However, we

strongly recommend you check the relevant websites and with the nearest High Commission for the most

up-to-date information.

australia and new Zealand: Cairns, Perth, Sydney, Auckland

Participants who plan to visit Australia or New Zealand for 12 weeks or less can do so on a simple

3 month Visitor (Tourist) Visa (min. age 16). Participants who plan to visit Australia on a Working Holiday

Maker Visa will be permitted to study for a maximum of 4 months in Australia and 3 months in New

Zealand. Participants whose stay in Australia or New Zealand will be over 12 weeks and who are

ineligible for a Working Holiday Maker Visa will require a Student Visa (min. age 16). To obtain a Student

Visa in Australia or New Zealand, participants must (a) book an Intensive or Super Intensive course; (b)

show: 1) Letter of Offer 2) Proof of payment of tuition fees 3) Compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover

(OSHC) (at approx. AUD 33 per month, course duration + one month) only for Australia 4) Electronic

Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE); this is sent to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

by the school in Australia, with a copy sent to the applicant. 5) Formal financial statement, that they can

support themselves during their stay (basis: AUD 1’500 /NZ 1’000 per month). At the point of entry,

they will also be required to show the correct visa and an accommodation address. Please contact the

Australian or New Zealand embassy or consulate for precise information.

Useful websites: www.immi.gov.au, www.immigration.govt.nz

britain: London, Cambridge, Brighton, Bournemouth

“Student Visitor Visa Route” (Course duration of 6 months or less for non EU / EEA-nationals): Non-EU /

EEA visa-nationals who are over 18 and wish to come to the UK, must obtain a visa and Entry Clearance

as a “Student Visitor” prior to arrival. This can be obtained from a British diplomatic mission overseas. At

the point of entry they might also be required to show the school’s confirmation letter, proof of payment

of tuition fees, the accommodation address, their return flight ticket and to prove with formal financial

statements that they can support themselves during their stay. For some countries a health certificate

might be needed. Non-visa nationals can obtain leave (permission) to enter as a “Student Visitor” on

arrival in the UK. Students under the age of 18 should apply for Entry Clearance as a “Child Visitor”.

Note: Students entering the UK on a “Student Visitor” or “Child Visitor” visa will not be able to work or

extend their course. “Student Visa Route” (Course duration of 6 months or more from non-EU / EEA

countries): Non-EU / EEA nationals who are over 16 need a “Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies”

(CAS) when applying for Entry Clearance as a student. The UK Border Authority has approved

Eurocentres as an official sponsor which allows Eurocentres to issue the “Confirmation of Acceptance of

Studies” for its course participants. The CAS has to be presented at a British diplomatic mission overseas

when applying for Entrance Clearance together with proof that the student has enough money to cover

course fees and living costs. A non-refundable fee for the “Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies” of

GBP 15 will apply. Please contact the British embassy or consulate for precise information.

Useful website: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/

Canada: Vancouver, Toronto

Participants who plan to visit Canada for 6 months or less can do so on a simple Visitor (Tourist) Visa.

Participants whose stay in Canada will be over 6 months will require a Study Permit. Obtaining a Study

Permit can take from a few days to 3 months, depending on where you live. Please contact the Canadian

embassy or consulate for precise information. Useful website: www.cic.gc.ca

China: Beijing

To stay in China you need a visa (30 or 60 days).This can easily be obtained at the Chinese embassy in

your country. It is very important that you apply for a normal tourist visa (L-visa), a student visa is not

required for our courses. For a stay of more than 60 days high fees will apply. Visa regulations are often

subject to change. Up-to-date information can be found on these websites:

http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/errorpath/t518262.htm;

http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/errorpath/W020080908166726905322.pdf

Chinese embassy in your country: www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/embassy_list.htm;

ireland: Dublin

Participants from many countries outside the European Union require a visa to enter Ireland. For the

application they need a letter of acceptance provided by the school, a proof of payment of tuition fees,

a medical insurance certificate and a formal financial statement that they can support themselves during

their stay. Please contact the Irish embassy or consulate for precise information.

Useful website: www.irlgov.ie/iveagh/services/visas/default.asp

usa: New York, East Lansing, San Diego

To take over 20 units per week of study, every student must have a student visa (not a tourist visa),

obtained from the local American Embassy /Consulate. To apply for the Visa, students need a completed

I-20 form from the school. New regulations effective from June 2003 (SEVIS: the new US government

automated student visa system) mean that in order to issue the I-20 form, financial documents from the

student must be provided (e.g. a bank account statement) proving that he/she has “enough readily avail-

able funds” to study / live in the United States for the period covered by the I-20 “available from an identi-

fied and reliable financial source”. Please contact the US embassy or consulate for precise information.

Useful website: www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types_1286.html

south afriCa: Cape Town

Students from most countries will need to apply for a visa before travelling to South Africa. Students who

hold passports issued by the following countries and who intend to stay in South Africa for less than

90 days do not need a visa but will be issued with a Temporary Residence Permit for Visitors on arrival:

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy,

Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and Venezuela. Students who hold passports

issued by the following countries and who intend to stay in South Africa for less than 30 days do not

need a visa but will be issued with a Temporary Residence Permit for Visitors on arrival: Poland, Turkey

and South Korea. All students are strongly advised to check the current visa requirements with the

nearest South African Embassy or Consulate before departure as the regulations do change from time

to time. Useful website: http://home-affairs.pwv.gov.za/visa_schedule.asp

franCe: Paris, Amboise, La Rochelle malta: Sliema

sPain: Barcelona, Valencia, Marbella switZerland: Lausanne

Participants from many countries can take a training course in France, Malta, Spain or Switzerland for up

to 13 weeks with a simple tourist visa given at the point of entry. For most countries other than members

of the European Union, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, a student visa is required for a stay of more than

13 weeks. Please contact the French, Maltese, Spanish or Swiss embassy or consulate for precise

information. Useful websites: France: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr; Malta: www.foreign.gov.mt/service/visa;

Spain: www.mae.es (only in Spanish) or www.worldtravelandtourism.com;

Switzerland: www.eda.admin.ch

germany: Berlin

Participants from many countries can take a training course in Germany for up to 12 weeks with a simple

tourist visa given at the point of entry. A tourist visa cannot then be renewed to extend the stay. For

countries other than members of the European Union, a Language Course Visa is required for a stay of

more than 12 weeks and needs to be issued in your country. This is issued initially for a period of 3

months, but can then be renewed from within Germany, with support from the school. Please contact the

German embassy or consulate for precise information. Useful website: www.auswaertiges-amt.de/www/

en/willkommen/einreisebestimmungen/visumangelegenheiten

italy: Florence

Participants from many countries do not need a visa to take a language course in Italy for up to 13 weeks.

For most countries other than members of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland,

a student visa is required for a stay of more than 13 weeks. For a stay of less than 90 days, non-EU

students must register their presence in Italy with the police headquarters within eight days of arrival.

For a stay of more than 90 days, non-EU students must obtain a residence permit, presenting their

application at the Post Office. Please contact the Italian embassy or consulate for precise information.

Useful website: www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp

jaPan: Kanazawa

Participants from countries other than the 63 countries that have visa exemption arrangements with

Japan will require a Short-term Stay Visa (up to 90 days). Participants who need documents (such as a

Letter of Acceptance) from Eurocentres Kanazawa for the visa application must fill in the pre-course

questionnaire given by Eurocentres Kanazawa prior to enrolment. The completed questionnaire must be

returned to Eurocentres Kanazawa at least two months before the course starts and payment in full must

be confirmed by our main office at the latest 6 weeks before the course starts. Please contact the

Japanese embassy or consulate for precise details.

Useful website: www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg

All participants need a tourist visa which is valid for maximum 30 days. For longer studies a student visa

is necessary. For stays longer than 3 months, a HIV-test may be required. Please contact the Russian

embassy or consulate for precise information.

Useful websites: www.russianembassy.net, www.russian-embassy.info.

2011 E / SC 18 500

Enrolment Form 2011

Family name First name Female Male

Nationality Address / Street

Postcode / Town Country

Country of birth Date of birth Occupation

Tel. home Tel. and fax work Mobile-No

E-mail Passport No

Mother tongue Other languages Passport Expiry Date

how did you learn about eurocentres: Friends Advertisement Internet School / University Through an enrolment office Other

language skills What is your own assessment of the present level of your skills in the language(s) that you would like to learn / improve? (Eurocentres language levels see pages 8–9)

Language 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Language 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

school school school

Course type Course type Course type

Start date Start date Start date

Number of weeks Number of weeks Number of weeks

specialised intensive or specialised super-intensive courses: Now is the time to select your specialisation for the afternoon lessons. You will study this topic for the whole durationof your course or you will be able to change your specialisation class subject to agreeing with the school after 4 weeks. If you cannot make a decision at this stage, choose the General Languageoption.

1. Specialisation Lessons 5 10 Number of weeks

examinations: Would you like to take an examination? yes no If so, which?

accommodation Please book the following accommodation: I will arrange my own accommodation.

arrival date* departure date** Accommodation for Eurocentres courses is always reserved from Saturday to Saturday (other schools see school page).

Homestay Single room Student Residence or shared apartment

Other, please specify:

Taxi transfer on arrival airport : (prices see page 79)

If you wish to stay with a homestay please answer the following questions: Do you smoke? yes no Are you happy to stay with a family with smokers? yes no

Do you have any special requests related to medical condition, allergies or diet ? yes, which?

insurance (see page 79) I wish to book the insurance covering cancellation and return travel costs. I wish to book the Security Package insurance.

i hereby confirm that I have carefully read the General Terms and Conditions of Business specified and declare that they should form an integral part of the present contract.Please note that any changes to bookings will be subject to a processing charge (§ 7 Standard Terms of Business).

date signatureThe signature and address of a parent / guardian is required for students under the age of 18 years (§ 1 of the General Terms)

Family name First name Tel. Home

Adress; Postcode; Town; Country

Please Note : Depending on your nationality and your course destination we may require you to submit further documentation.

for special offers: Please fill in your promotion code

Please send the completed enrolment form today to one of the following addresses: eurocentres, 56 eccleston square, uk-london sw1v 1Phtel. +44 (0) 207 963 8450 fax +44 (0) 207 963 8479 e-mail: [email protected] www.eurocentres.com or your enrolment office.

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EurocentresSeestrasse 247CH-8038 ZürichTel. +41 (0)44 485 50 40Fax +41 (0)44 481 61 24

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