According to Psychology Today, more than half of the world’s population is bilingual. This means that 3.5 billion people use at least 2 different languages in their everyday life! Let’s see what these people’s main motivations are, and what they entail…
This week Europe is not only coming together in celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest, but also celebrates Europe Day on Friday! Every year the 9th May marks the birth of the European Union, in commemoration of the Shuman Declaration in 1950. Annually since then communities all over Europe have held parties, festivals, lectures, competitions and film events to make Europe day an unforgettable and special day.
Whether or not you will require a visa to take an English course in the U.S.A. will depend on your nationality and the duration of your course.
Visa Waiver Programme
The U.S. government does operate a Visa Waiver Programme which allows citizens of the following countries to visit the U.S.A. for up to 90 days without having to arrange a visa:
Please note that if you are a citizen of one of these countries, you will need to complete the online Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). This is free and can be completed any time before you travel. Your passport must remain valid for a period of 6 months after your intended departure from the U.S.A. and you will also normally need an e-passport/machine-readable passport.
We are often asked by our students what visa they will require to take a course at one of our schools in Japan. The answer varies, depending on the student’s nationality and the duration they wish to take the course for. Whilst we can give an indication of the type of visa that a student is likely to require, we would always strongly advise that students consult their local Japanese embassy or consulate, as they will have the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding specific visa requirements.
Please note that students attending courses at our schools in Tokyo and Fukuoka are never eligible for student visas. If you apply for a student visa to attend one of our Japanese courses, your visa will be refused.
When completing a language course at any of our schools you will normally receive a certificate of attendance with details of the level you have reached. This is sufficient for most students but some will require a more formal and recognised qualification. If you are planning to attend a German university or apply for a job in Germany, you may find that you need to pass an official exam, such as the TestDAF, Goethe Institute and Telc exams.
We are often asked by American students whether they can attend a course at one of our schools in Cuba, to which the answer is yes! In fact, over the years we have arranged many courses for Americans at our schools there.
In 1960, relations between Cuba and the United States deteriorated and the US government imposed an embargo on its Caribbean neighbour. Technically, this does mean that US citizens are not permitted to spend money in Cuba. However, many US citizens do successfully travel to Cuba every year. US citizens are welcomed by Cuba and generally receive a very warm welcome from the locals!
Most students who travel to Russia will require a visa. However, which visa you require will depend on your nationality and the length of your stay. Please note that the following is intended as a guide and we always strongly recommend that you contact your local Russian Consulate or Embassy with regards to specific visa requirements.
For all Russian visas you will require a letter of invitation, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your full payment. Please note that to produce your letter of invitation, the school will require some additional information from you. This varies slightly depending on the type of visa that you are applying for, please read on for further information.
For the Spanish speaking world, dancing is not simply a cultural phenomenon but rather ingrained deep within the Hispanic roots. What better way to experience Spanish culture than combining Spanish language lessons with salsa, tango, flamenco or sevillanas dancing lessons?
You can find out more about our Spanish and Dance courses, as well as the locations where these are offered by checking out our brand new website page.
Formally recognised by all French-speaking universities and many international organisations, the DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are diplomas issued by the French Ministry of Education .
Based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the DELF/DALF have 6 levels.
A ‘Club 50+’ course is a fantastic option if you are aged 50 years and over and wish to learn a language exclusively with students of a similar age to yourself. These courses are very popular amongst mature students and senior citizens and combine language lessons with a fantastic range of cultural activities, giving you plenty of opportunity to socialise with your fellow students and practice your language skills!
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