Private language courses abroad

During your language course, your accommodation options will depend largely on the destination you choose. Your options can range from the unique and immersive experience of living with a host family or in your teacher’s house, to the independence of living in a student residence. Make sure to speak to the ESL team and we will advise you of the best possible accommodation option for your programme!

Private lessons can be tailored to your personal preference, choosing between 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of classes per week. Private courses can be combined with group classes. Generally, the latter take place in the morning and are followed by 1 or 2 private lessons per day in the afternoon to focus on your personal needs and interests. The length of your stay is also customisable, so you can stay anywhere starting from one week on.

In both cases, you’ll be able to choose the intensity as well as the focus of the course, based on your objectives and needs. The main difference is that with the “at the teacher’s house” programme, you’ll be in total immersion in the daily life of your teacher who is also your host family. You will meet local people but not necessarily other language students.

When you take private courses in a language school, you will be able to gather with other international students during school breaks and take part to school’s activities. You can also combine your private courses with a group course if you wish. Lastly, while you will have the choice to live with a local host family, they won’t be your language teachers.