Learn English in Fort-Lauderdale, Florida in USA
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General English course, 20, 24 or 30 lessons per week, CAMBRIDGE, TOEFL exams preparation, business English, ENGLISH for 40+.
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Our school of average size, was opened in 1992. The classes are openwork, air-conditioned. The bus stop is just close, so facilitating the access to families and to beaches, 10 minutes away. Akin to a shopping mall, restaurants, cafes, a fitness centre ,library, all very close ... without forgetting the sun, all year round !!!
Tuition program
- 1 lesson: 45 minutes
- Minimum age: 16
- Schedule: 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM, flexible according to the chosen program.
- Maximum of 12 students per class
- Some courses do not require visa and I-20. Please see the board below
- All levels available
- School material NOT included.
- The school is completely air-conditioned.
- CAMBRIDGE exams preparation (FCE, CAE or CPE): 4, 8 or 12 weeks, 30 lessons per week. Minimun level required: SUPERIOR INTERMEDIAITE. Exam fees around 260$US to be pay on the spot.
- TOEFL: 20 lessons per week. 4 weeks.UPPER INTERMEDIATE LEVEL REQUIRED. You will get the exam once a month. Around 260$US to be paid on the spot.
- Business English: 20 lessons per week. 6 per class. Business english only. UPPER INTERMEDIATE LEVEL REQUIRED.
- English for 40+: group of the same age, 20 lessons per week and varied program of activities during weekdays and weekends. 2 weeks course only.
- Evaluation et attestation of linguistic training
- Many activities organized...click here for more details.
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Starting dates
For beginners, courses the first Monday of each month.
For other levels, each Monday of the year.
CAMBRIDGE (FCE, CAE or CPE): starting dates.
4 weeks: *
FCE/CAE: February 17, May12, November 17.
CPE: May 19, November 10.
8 weeks: *
FCE/CAE: January 20, April 14, October 20.
CPE: April 21, October 13.
10 weeks: *
FCE/CAE: January 6, March 31, October 6.
CPE: April 7, September 29.
* Foresee 1 add. accommodation week in order to get the exam.
TOEFL: starting the 1st monday of the following months: January, March, May, September, November. Duration: 4 weeks.
English for 40+: January 6, May 12, December 6.
School closing dates
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March |
April |
May |
July |
Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
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18 |
26 |
4 |
1 |
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27 |
25,26 |
Available options
- Airport transfer one way:
Arrival in Miami: 120$US
Arrival in Fort-Lauderdale: 95$US
This transfer is full private. Sommene will be at the airport to meet and greet you. Closest airport Fort-Lauderdale or Miami (40 minutes away).
- All our rates are valid from January 1st till December 31st and never include the plane ticket.
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ATTENTION PLEASE:
ALL STUDENTS GOING TO THE USA IN ORDER TO GET A LANGUAGE COURSE MUST KNOW THAT THE I-20 FORM IS NOW COMPULSORY, AND IT IN ORDER TO ASK FOR A STUDENT VISA F-1, IF THE COURSE IS OF A MINIMUM OF 18 LESSONS A WEEK. ALL NATIONALITIES ARE CONCERNED.
FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS, THE I-20 FORM IS ALSO COMPULSORY BUT ARE EXEMPTED FROM VISA.
PAYMENT OF THE SEVIS FEE (AMERICAN ANTI TERRORIST MEASURES) WILL BE ALSO COMPULSORY BESIDES THE VISA EXPENSES. REQUIRED FOR ALL NATIONALITIES.
SEVIS I-901 (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System): PRICE: 200$US
This SEVIS fee is required of all foreign nationals who come to the United States for the purpose of pursuing a full course of study in institutions such as colleges, universities, and language training programs. It is payable one time for each single educational program in which an F-1 student participates, extending from the time the student is granted F-1 status to the time the student falls out of status, changes status, or departs the U.S. for an extended period of time.
This fee is new and goes into effect September 1, 2004. SEVIS fee payments will be used by the United States Department of Homeland Security to fund the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. This program makes it possible for international students and exchange visitors to attend schools in the United States. The fee also funds the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a computer system employed to track international students and exchange visitors during their stays in the United States.
SEE OUR CONDITIONS FOR DETAILS. CLICK HERE
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Accommodation in family, Resort (room, studio), student residence.
Sunday arrival. Saturday departure.
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Family, single or double * occupancy bedroom, breakfast included.
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HOTEL, studio or room: no meals. Located in Fort Lauderdale by the sea. Couple of minutes by bus from the school, close to the beach. Supermarket and restaurants near by. Swimming pool. Cable TV and air-conditioning . Single or double (only for 2 people travelling together) occupancy bedroom. No kitchen for those choosing the room.
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Student residence, single or double * occupancy bedroom, private bathroom. Internet access in each room, TV, phone. Large swimming pool and fitness center
* guaranteed with another student.
The displayed prices are in US$. Please convert in Canadian dollars at the time of the final payment. Thanks you.
Placement fees (once): 75$US
| Programme/week |
Room |
Per week
from 1 to 11 |
from 12 and up |
High season supplement
per week |
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Family * *, B&B
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double |
168$US |
161$US |
21$US |
| single |
196$US |
189$US |
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Student residence
B&B
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double |
252$US |
90$US |
| single |
399$US |
168$US |
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Hotel, no meals
private bathroom
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ROOM |
518$US
(price per room) |
322$US per room
272$US from 1/01 to 13/04 |
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Hotel, no meals
private bathroom
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STUDIO |
616$US
(price per studio) |
378$US per studio
319$US from 1/01 to 13/04 |
EXTRA HIGH SEASON between June 29 and August 31
EXTRA HIGH SEASON between December 12 and April 13
** 56$US per week to have a private bathroom. Not available when double occupancy.
49$US per week for dinner
Our greeting families are recruited with great care. The criteria of selection are very rigorous and each family must satisfy a precise conditions of contract: : excellent morality, desire to communicate with their host, satisfactory social standing. We should specify that the families will only speak with you the language of the country where you will be. It is the principle of the immersion courses!
 
Student hotel
 
Resort, hotel rooms and studios This beach is yours
 
This is also Florida ....... Fort Laud. American Venice
 
Classroom Why not....tuition in the school garden
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Optional Leisure and Cultural Activities
Everglades Airboat Tour 55$US One afternoon Generally offered once every two weeks -
Miami Seaquarium Sea Trek 150$US One afternoon Generally offered once a month -
Key West Water Sports Adventure 175$US One full day Generally offered once a month except in Winter -
Kennedy Space Center 110$US One full day Generally offered once a month -
Orlando (Walt Disney World/ Universal Studios) 320$US Two days/one night Generally offered once a month -
Town information
 City and sea resort of Florida at 40 km from Miami. Based in 1838 to serve as military base, it possesses
today one of the biggest pleasure port of the world and is covered by a network of 435 km of leaks, natural and artificial..
Weather forecast
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Monday
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ORIENTATION & CLASS
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Tuesday
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WATER TAXI RIDE
Take the water taxi down the Intracoastal waterway and see some of the most beautiful houses in Fort Lauderdale.
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Wednesday
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WELCOME HAPPY HOUR or BARBEQUE ON THE BEACH
Get together with our other students for good conversation, food and drink specials.
Cost: Drinks and Food only.
SCUBA LESSONS
A chance to put on full Scuba diving equipment and search for marine life in the swimming pool!
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Thursday
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EVERGLADES TOUR
Take a ride on an airboat as you see the famous 'River of Grass' and maybe see an alligator or two!
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Friday
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MIAMI BY NIGHT
Miami by night: Have a guided tour around Miami and visit the most famous sites. A great entertainment area with stores, bands, jugglers and many restaurants along the downtown area of Miami.
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Weekends
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KEY WEST (1 day trip)
See the most famous Key of them all, 'Key West', the southern-most point in the U.S., only 90 miles from Cuba. Grab the chance to see Hemingway's House, Duval Street, Mallory Square and much more.
ORLANDO (1 day trip)
See the famous Disney World. Other 'must-see' places are Universal Studios, and Seaworld.
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BUT ALSO......
Everglades Airboat Tour One afternoon 55$US
Miami Day into Night Tour One afternoon/evening 78$US
Kennedy Space Center One day 110$US
Key West One day 78$US
Weekend Getaway: Orlando One weekend from 300$US
Weekend Getaway: Miami South Beach One weekend 150$US
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