Europe Language Schools

Enrolling at a language school has two major perks: a slightly less rigorous courseload and the ability to learn exactly what those kids in Mainz are calling you under their breath. There can be great variety in language schools—independently run, affiliated with a large university, local, international—but one thing is constant: they rarely offer college credit. Their programs are also good for younger high-school students who might not feel comfortable with older students in a university program. Some worthwhile organizations include:

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Sq., London WC1H 9HF, UK (☎020 7380 6700; www.acu.ac.uk). Publishes information about Commonwealth Universities, including those in Cyprus and the UK.
Eurocentres, Seestr. 247, CH-8038 Zürich, SWI (☎41 1 485 50 40; www.eurocentres.com). Language programs for beginning to advanced students with homestays in Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland.
Language Immersion Institute, SCB 106, State University of New York at New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr., New Paltz, NY 12561, USA (☎845-257-3500; www.newpaltz.edu/lii). 2-week summer language courses and some overseas courses in French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portugese, Spanish, and Swedish. Around US$1000 for a 2-week course, not including accommodations.
Sprachcaffe Languages Plus, 413 Ontario St., Toronto, ON M5A 2V9, CAN (☎888-526-4758; www.sprachcaffe.com). Language classes in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain for US$200-500 per week. Homestays available. Also offers French and Spanish language and travel programs for teenagers.

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