Gap Year – Long-term language stays abroad

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No plans for next year? No work placement, job interview or school enrolment? With ESL-language Studies abroad, take advantage of this freedom to go abroad and learn a new language to add value to your résumé!

Long term stays – time at your disposal
Trimester, semester or academic year: the ideal language study stay requires time. The goal of a long-term stay is indeed to progressively become acclimatized to the country, refresh your language skills and put them into practice on a daily basis, in everyday situations.

Official exams – professional recognition
Today, official exams have become valuable professional assets on a résumé that give employers around the world a reliable indication of your skills. They can be taken throughout the year on fixed dates. It is important to think about it when planning your language stay in order to make the most of the exam preparation course.

Internship – a valuable asset on your résumé

Following a language course, which will allow the student to reach the necessary language level, the internship is a wonderful opportunity to experience total immersion, while combining academic learning and “on the field” practice!

“I spent 6 wonderful months in Vancouver and intend to go back there as soon as possible! I started my stay with a 3-month intensive course. Then the school arranged an interview with a firm of architects that was looking for interns. I spent the last three months there, which gave me a chance to become attuned to the Canadian lifestyle and to practise English all the time. I was involved in the daily work of the company and now feel very comfortable speaking English” says Frédéric Monti, 26, enthusiastically.

Volunteer work abroad – personal enrichment

As it requires personal investment and commitment from the student, the “language course + volunteer work” programme is an incredibly rich experience on a linguistic as well as interpersonal level. The pluses: rapid progress, broad knowledge of the country and authentic contacts with the locals.

Paid job – A way to fit in
If you wish to fit into a foreign country, you need to immerse yourself in professional life and get a paid job during or after your studies. The Working Holiday Visa is particularly useful for students who wish to learn English while working in Australia for a year.

Career training – academic studies

For students who want to extend their academic studies, ESL-Language Studies Abroad offers various courses and professional training programmes. They give you an opportunity to obtain a university diploma and enter rapidly evolving professional sectors on an international scale.

To find out more about our Gap Year programmes, contact the nearest ESL – Language Studies Abroad agency.

Our office in Montreux

Grand-Rue 50
Case postale 1204
CH-1820 Montreux 1
Phone : +41 (0) 21 962 88 80
Fax : +41 (0) 21 962 88 81
E-mail : info@esl.ch

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