What to look for in a language course for your child

What to look and ask for in your child’s language course EF Education First

Are the materials designed for my child’s age group?

• Ask to see the books • At EF, our materials have been tailored by our academic experts

Is there a range of interesting topics and how long are the lessons?

• Ask what teaching materials and schedule is used. • EF’s syllabus covers a range of topics through a blended approach that uses a variety of materials, techniques and spaces.

Are classes streamed/graded and how are levels decided?

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Your child should have a level test before they start.

EF tests students online before they arrive to allow us to put students at the same level together.

What happens after class?

How does the course go beyond the classroom?

• Any course should include a rich range of activities that immerses children in the world around them. • At EF, we have a full program of structured, fun and safe post-class activities

Do you have professionally trained teachers?

• Ask about qualifications and specific younger learner training. • At EF, our teacher training exceeds government standards and those of our accrediting body, CEN. \

How are teachers supported and monitored? What is the quality control once the course has started?

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At EF, there is an Academic Manager responsible for every EF school.

What progress can you promise?

• Be wary of an over promise of progress. • At EF, we provide full evidence of progress in terms of work completed, individual goals met and a final language test score on the Common European Frame of Reference.

What will my child bring home?

• Be wary of answers like ‘a t-shirt and baseball cap’.

• All EF students will return home with a set of useful materials • Seniors students will also have posted a My Take project video on the Internet

To sum up Be a tough customer! This set of insider questions will help you sort the more professional language schools from those who may offer you a great price. It isn’t worth gambling with your child’s education: Put your trust in experts who can prove their answers to the following questions.

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Contact us: EF Education First Address line 1 Tel. www.ef.com