Academy international boarding schools

Academic study

Earn a degree, certificate, or credential.

We offer degree programs at secondary, university, and post-graduate levels. Students who attend our schools go on to study at the world’s best universities. We are also associated with Hult International Business School, renowned for its top-ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.

Educational travel

Turn the world into your classroom

EF leads expertly guided tours to the world’s greatest sights and landscapes. Itineraries are tailored to the needs of teachers and students at all levels. We also develop adventures and travel experiences for people of all ages and interests.

Learn a language

Communicate with the world in 10+ languages

An EF language course can help you talk to the world, in English and other widely spoken languages. We have fully accredited schools in 50 of the world’s most exciting cities, as well as EF English Live – the world’s largest online English school.

Cultural exchange

Experience life as a local

Our exchange programs give young adults the chance to experience America as a local. Host families provide safe and secure homes in US communities for our high school students choosing to study for a year abroad.

Technology

EF EdTech

A diverse collective of innovators from academia, design, hardware, product, research, content, and engineering are reimagining education as we know it.

Together, they work at the forefront of technology to solve some of the most challenging problems in education today. From playful smart speakers that immerse students in English to innovative machine-learning algorithms that power AI language coaches. EF EdTech is on a mission to personalize learning and ignite a passion for language and culture.

The areas we cover are:

• Learning content and methodology
• Adaptive education platforms and services
• Learning experiences, apps and hardware

Programs for ambitious students

With over 50 campuses across 5 continents, you will find a program that is right for you, so take a look and see how we can help you prepare for the future you're dreaming of. Whether you're looking for an opportunity for a gap year abroad or you'd like to spend part of your next vacation experiencing a new culture, we have programs designed just for you. 

University students will find a range of academic and linguistic programs in exciting destinations around the world to complement their studies. Younger students can consider a high school study abroad program as the first step towards becoming citizens of the world.

Faculties:

• EF LANGUAGES ABROAD

2-24 weeks

Learn a language faster at an accredited EF school. Choose from 10 languages in 50 destinations. Start any Monday.

Destination: USAUnited KingdomCanadaMaltaKoreaFranceSpainAustraliaJapanIrelandGermanyItalyCosta RicaSingaporeNew ZealandSouth Africa

• EF LANGUAGE YEAR ABROAD

6, 9 or 11 months

Combine language and academic studies at a school abroad. Prepare for an official language exam and gain work experience.

Destination: USAUnited KingdomCanadaMaltaKoreaFranceSpainAustraliaJapanIrelandGermanyItalyCosta RicaSingaporeNew ZealandSouth Africa

• EF ACADEMY

1-5 years

Private high school

Study and live with students from 75 nationalities. Gain an internationally recognized diploma and access to a top university.

Destination: USAUnited Kingdom

• EF UNIVERSITY PREPARATION

6 or 9 months

Gain guaranteed admission to one of 200+ partner universities around the world and build the skills to launch your international career.

Destination: USAUnited KingdomFranceAustraliaGermanySingapore

• HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

Bachelor's, master's, MBAs

Earn a business degree at Hult, an independent award-winning business school with campuses around the world.

Destination: USAUnited KingdomU.A.E.China