Learn English in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

We are very excited about providing our students with a luxurious, first class environment at this outstanding new location:

• Exclusive, ultra modern building with marble floors, high-tech camera surveillance, 24-hour security, valet parking and garden plaza.
• Exceptional location in the Museum of Art Plaza.
• Prestigious address at the corner of Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale main boulevard with its shops, restaurants and outdoor cafés
• Over 1000 square meters with spacious air-conditioned classrooms, coffee break area, media center and separate Executive lounge.
• Walking distance to the Central bus terminal, Riverfront entertainment center and Las Olas Shopping district.
• A seven-minute bus ride to Fort Lauderdale Beach.
  

• Available all year
• 20 Lessons per week
• Minimum duration: 2 weeks
• Maximum 14 participants per group (less in low season)
• Minimum age 18 years
• In July and August there is a morning (GEA 1)and an afternoon (GEA 2) group
• Courses start on Monday and end on Friday
• Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. (Summer).
• Not I-20 eligible

• Available all year
• 22 Lessons per week
• Minimum duration: 2 weeks
• Maximum 14 participants per group (less in low season)
• Minimum age 18 years
• In July and August there is an afternoon group
• Courses start on Monday and end on Friday
• Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. (Summer).
• I-20 eligible

• Available all year
• 30 Lessons per week
• Maximum 14 participants per group
• Minimum age 18 years
• Courses start on Monday and end on Friday
• Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• In the summer, classes may meet 1:00 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.
• I-20 eligible

• Available all year
• 20 lessons group course per week in the morning
• 5 or 10 “one – on– one” lessons in the afternoon
• Maximum 14 participants per group
• Minimum age 18 years
• Courses start on Monday and end on Friday
• Group classes are daily from 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
• Private classes are from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• In the summer, private classes may be from 11:00 to 12:30 and group classes from 1:30 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.
• I-20 eligible

• Available all year
• 20 Lessons per week
• Lessons are partly held in conjunction with the TOEIC course
• Minimum level of English required: Intermediate
• Minimum duration: 4 weeks (3 weeks might be possible on request)
• Maximum 14 participants per group
• Minimum age 18 years
• Individual study plan provided by the teacher
• Start dates: every Monday
• Schedule: Class hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Monday through Friday or 13:30 to 17:10 in July and August.
• Not I-20 eligible
  

The TOEFL test was introduced as a computer-based test in July 1998 in many parts of the world. It combines many of the same question types as the traditional paper-based test with new question types that can be offered only on the computer. The iBT computer-based test is administered in individual testing stations containing a computer and headphones. The test has four sections, all of which are mandatory.

• Listening: Measures the ability to understand English as it is spoken in North America. This section tests the comprehension of main ideas, supporting ideas, importing details, and inferences. The student will both see and hear the questions before the answer choices appear.
• Structure: Measures the ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English. The language tested is formal, rather than conversational. When topics have a national context, they refer to United States or Canadian history, culture, art, or literature. However, knowledge of these contexts is not needed to answer the questions.
• Reading: Measures the ability to understand short passages similar in topic and style to academic texts used in North American colleges and universities. The student will read a variety of short passages on academic subjects and answer several questions about each passage.
• Writing: Measures the ability to write in English on an assigned topic. The student must compose and essay.
• Speaking: the essential of language acquisition
  

• Available all year
• 20 Lessons per week
  
• Lessons are partly held in conjunction with the TOEFL course
• Minimum level of English required: Intermediate
• Minimum duration: 4 weeks (3 weeks might be possible on request)
• Maximum 14 participants per group
• Minimum age 18 years
• Individual study plan provided by the teacher
• Start dates: every Monday
• Schedule: Class hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Monday through Friday or 13:30 to 17:10 in July and August.
• Not I-20 eligible
  
• TOEIC Exam Fee: USD 110 (not included in the price)
  

• Available all year
• 20 Lessons per week 
• Lessons are partly held in conjunction with the TOEFL and TOEIC course 
• Minimum level of English required: High-Intermediate 
• Minimum duration: 4 weeks (3 weeks might be possible on request)
• Maximum 14 participants per group 
• Minimum age 18 years 
• Individual study plan provided by the teacher 
• Courses start on Monday and end on Friday 
• Schedule: Class hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Monday through Friday or 13:30 to 17:10 in July and August. 
• Start dates: every Monday
• Not I-20 eligible

• Available all year
• Official starting dates for the tests in Miami: 14th March and 15th September 2008
• 30 Lessons per week (20 lessons general English + 10 lessons exam preparation)
• Minimum level of English required for CFC: Intermediate
• Minimum level of English required for CAE: Upper intermediate
• Course length: 10 or 12 weeks
• Maximum 14 participants per group
• Minimum age 18 years
• Individual study plan provided by the teacher
• Courses start on Monday and end on Friday
• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Available all year
• 20 Lessons per week
• Minimum duration: 1 week
• Minimum level: high-intermediate
• Maximum 5 participants per group
• Minimum age 18 years
• Courses start on Monday and end on Friday
• Hours are from 9 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.,
• In the summer also from 1:30 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.
• Not I-20 eligible

• Available all year
• 20 Lessons group course per week
• additional 5 or 10 “one – on – one” lessons per week
• Minimum duration: 1 week
• Minimum level: high-intermediate
• Maximum 5 participants per group
• Minimum age 18 years
• Courses start on Monday and end on Friday
• Classes are from 9 9:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. (25h) / 3:00 p.m. (30h)
  
• I-20 eligible

Possible subject of the “one–on–one” lessons are:

• English for Law
  
• English for Human Resources
  
• English for International Trade
• English for Finance
  
• English for the Marine Industry
  
• English for Journalism
  
• English for Marketing and Distribution
  
• English for the Insurance Sector
  
• English for Medicine
  
• English for Veterinary Medicine
  
• English for Agriculture and Food Industry
  
• English for Aviation

Please contact us to receive further details on the content of the above English for Special Purpose Modules.

Once you are accepted in a company or Organization where you'll have the opportunity to meet native-speakers, you may be asked to help perform tasks or observe another worker. While interacting with other native-speakers, your knowledge and understanding of the US working world along with your conversational skills will improve significantly. At the end of the language practicum period, you will receive a report on your language performance.

Companies that accept language students as observers do so on a voluntary basis and exclusively to give the student the opportunity to speak English outside of the classroom. They will not compensate you for the time you spend with them. Internships are always unpaid. The amount of time you spend with the company or organization is at your sole discretion. The duration of your language practicum may not exceed the duration of stay in the US allowed by your visa.

Company fields: finance, media, the arts, IT, education, travel and tourism, law, and community services.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The industry, social context or business field may not relate to your studies or professional background: it is understood that the time you spend in these organizations is exclusively for your personal enrichment and does not constitute professional training, employment or promise of employment, present or future.

Neither the school nor the company, organization or social group may be held responsible for damages or injuries sustained by you during the time you spend on their premises, except for what established by statutes. In order to be accepted into this program, you must provide proof of medical insurance/coverage in the US.

The program is meant primarily for those on the visa waiver program or tourist visa, but a student visa holder could also take part, since after an F1 visa student finishes his or her course, they have a grace period of 60 days to be in the U.S.

Airport Transfer

PRIVATE TRANSFER
We offer a transfer services by private car with chauffeur. The student will be met inside the terminal, outside of the luggage pick up area. The cost from Miami International airport to Fort Lauderdale is USD 190 one way. From Fort Lauderdale international airport the fee is USD 90 one way.

SUPERSHUTTLE
Students arriving at MIA may use a minivan taxi services. It’s called SUPERSHUTTLE and the yellow and blue vans can be found outside the terminal. The service will take the student to their final destination. The cost is approximately USD 50.

Visa Information

If you come to the USA you must have permission from the U.S. government to enter the country.
This permission is given in the form of either:

• a visa issued from the American embassy or consulate in your home country, or,
  
• a visa waiver, where agreements exist between the U.S. government and some countries to allow short term visits to the U.S. without a visa.

There are many types or classifications of visas for entry to the U.S., and each of them has its own rules, regulations, qualifications and restrictions.

Visas & Documents

If the main purpose of your visit is to study and you enroll for a course with a minimum of 18 clock hours, you must enter the US on a student visa. Therefore you have to request an I-20 Form (visa invitation letter). Our partner school is authorized to enroll non-immigrant students and issue the I-20 Form. Once you have received your I-20, you will also have to register online to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program pay the so-called SEVIS-Fee. More information regarding the SEVIS fee visa applicants have to pay for you can find here: https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/
The admissions staff of our partner school will advise you regarding other documents you may need.

If the main purpose of your visit is not English studies, you may enter on a visa waiver or other appropriate visa. Contact your local US embassy for more information regarding visas.
More information on the visa waiver program and the related new Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), you can find here: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/ (Information sheet in your language: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/about_esta/esta_intro/esta_english.ctt/esta_english.pdf)

It is the student´s responsibility to arrive at the school upon the correct visa.
For more information on visa requirements in the US, please refer to the following links: http://www.usembassy.gov/ and/or http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis