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EF University Preparation Abroad prepares you for higher education by equipping you with the language and academic skills needed for success. When you graduate from your EF program, you’ll be guaranteed entry at one of over 230 partner universities in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, France or Germany.
With EF, you can be confident that you’ll receive mentorship and instruction from fully-certified faculty and staff. All of our students are guided by an experienced EF University Pathway Advisor Manager, who helps you manage the university application process to gain admission to the world’s most prestigious institutions.
Our programs help you to achieve your individual goals and ensure that you meet the language and academic requirements of local university admission systems. We’ll prepare you for proficiency exams and equip you with certified proof of your language fluency and academic achievements, which are globally recognized by employers, universities and governments.
A proven record of success Last year, 90% of students were accepted into one of the top 50 universities in the UK. Previous placements include the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, London School of Economics and Imperial College London. In North America, students had a 99% placement rate, with recent acceptances to UCLA, Columbia University and Boston University, while the student pass rate in Australia was 98%. Previous placements in these countries have included Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Sydney.
Our dedicated approach to university preparation means that all programs can be personalized to your unique language and academic needs. Regardless of your level of fluency, we can help you meet and exceed university entrance language requirements. You’ll also benefit from a wide range of specialist academic modules, which are elective courses that focus on academic subjects.
International success Our students from around the world benefit from an accelerated pathway to success. With guaranteed university admission and advanced language skills, they go on to continue their studies in the country and university of their choice.
EF partners with Hult to offer pathways for undergraduate, Master’s & MBA programs
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Choose a program for your personalized pathway EF Language Preparation Program
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Overview
Overview
Language requirements
EF’s Language Preparation Program helps students meet the minimum language requirements of an EF University Preparation Abroad program.
This program helps international students fulfill language and academic requirements for university entrance abroad. Intended for high school graduates, this program bridges the gap between a student’s previous education and what is expected of them at a university abroad.
nglish 11-month program: IELTS 4.5, E TOEFL 410 PBT/103 CBT/ 34 IBT, UPiBT 39 or EF SET 46
Program details - 2 to 52 weeks, starting every Monday - 6, 9 or 11 months, starting in September, January, April and June Locations All EF International Language Campuses and EF University Preparation Abroad Campuses (see destinations page for more information) Language requirement No minimum language level required Results Students who successfully complete the EF Language Preparation Program can then apply to an EF University Preparation Abroad program, which assures university placement.
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Program details - 9 or 11 months in the UK - 6 or 9 months in Ireland and Australia - 6, 9, 11 or 15 months in USA and Canada - 6, 9 or 11 months in Germany and France - Start dates in September, January, April and June EF University Preparation Abroad Campuses EF Cambridge, EF Oxford, EF Dublin, EF Boston, EF New York, EF San Francisco, EF Seattle, EF Vancouver, EF Sydney, EF Munich and EF Paris
English 9-month program: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 510 PBT/62 iBT, UPiBT 45 or EF SET 51 nglish 6-month program: IELTS 5.5 E or TOEFL 525 PBT/ 194 CBT/ 71 iBT, UPiBT 50 or EF SET 54 erman and French: B1 (6-month), G A2 (9-month), A1 (11-month) Results With our placement guarantee, you secure a spot at one of over 230 partner universities in the UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, Germany, or France upon completing your studies.
Accelerated College Degree Program (ACDP) Overview ACDP is a two-phase program that provides students who have not yet graduated from high school with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate’s degree in the United States. Program details - Phase one: 6, 9 or 11 months - Phase two: 2 years - Start dates in September, January, April and June Locations Phase one: EF Seattle Phase two: One of our partner colleges – choose from Green River College, Seattle Central College, Bellevue College and Pierce College in the US. Language requirement
EF Pre-Master’s, Pre-MBA & Pre-PhD Program Overview EF’s postgraduate programs equip students with the linguistic and academic study skills needed to enroll in a Master’s degree, Master of Business Administration degree or PhD program at an international university. Program details - 6, 9 or 11 months - Start dates in September, January, April and June EF University Preparation Abroad Campuses re-Master’s & Pre-MBA: EF Oxford, P EF Cambridge, EF New York, EF Boston, EF San Francisco, EF Sydney, EF Munich and EF Paris
Language requirement English 11-month program: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 410 PBT/ 180 CBT/ 62 IBT, EFSET 51 / UPiBT 45 English 9-month program: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 525 PBT/ 194 CBT/ 71 IBT, EFSET 54 / UPiBT 50 nglish 6-month program: IELTS 6.0, E TOEFL 550 PBT/ 213 CBT/ 81 IBT, EFSET 57 / UPiBT 55 erman and French: B1 (6-month), G A2 (9-month), A1 (11-month) Results Assured admission to a Master’s or MBA in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany or France. Assured admission to a PhD program in the UK.
Pre-PhD: EF Cambridge
11-month program: IELTS 4.0, TOEFL 343 PBT/19 iBT, UPiBT 33 or EF SET 41 English 9-month program: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL 410 PBT/34 iBT, UPiBT 39 or EF SET 46 6-month program: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 510/62 iBT, UPiBT 45 or EF SET 41 Results Gain a high school diploma and associate’s degree in the US.
Contact your local office to learn about the different school systems and for specific language requirements for each program.
All language requirements shown indicate minimum score needed. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT (Internet Based Test) UPiBT (University Pathway Internet Based Test) EF SET (EF Standard English Test) ef.com/university
Live in your dream destination No matter where you choose to fulfil your academic goals – we have the ideal campus for you. EF International Language
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- Cambridge - Oxford - Dublin - New York - Boston - San Francisco - Seattle - Vancouver - Sydney - Munich - Paris
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Live in comfort while you study, by choosing one of our accommodation options. EF Homestay (Included) Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. - Shared room (singles available for a supplement) - Breakfast and dinner (Monday-Friday) and all meals on weekends EF Campus Living and Residence (optional) You may also choose to enhance your experience abroad by living with students from all over the world at an EF Campus or Residence. Student residences offer you a social environment that allows you to practice your new language skills with classmates. - Shared/single room in a student residence - Meals in the student cafeteria or self-catered
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