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Your Home Away
from Home

Where you choose to live is a major part of your experience in studying abroad. We have many accommodations to suit your lifestyle, budget, and personal needs. You can live with other EC students or stay in a homestay with local English speakers. Whether you opt for shared student accommodation, a private apartment or a room in a larger home, you’ll have everything you need to make your time with us a personal and academic success. Flexible options run from room only to full board and from single-bedroom studio flats to family rooms within a larger building. With a range of private, shared and communal bathrooms and prices to suit all budgets, our accommodation is as varied and adaptable as the courses we teach.

Homestays

Live with local hosts for an authentic cultural experience

Stay in a comfortable twin or single room with a local host. You’ll be part of their home, getting a real taste of the local culture while having your own space.

Cultural

Relaxed

Nurturing

Student Residences

Live with students from all over the world

Live in a student residence with your own room and shared common areas like lounges and kitchens. This is a good place to make new international new friends.

International

Social

Lively

Shared accommodation

Shared apartments and houses for independent students

Choose shared accommodation for a more independent experience. You’ll live in a shared house or apartment not specifically designed for students, where common areas may be mixed gender. Twin rooms are always same-gender, and additional facilities aren’t typically available, but you’ll still have all the basics you need.

Independent

Mature

Private

What EC Brings to the Table

Not sure where to go? Explore our destinations and find your perfect immersion spot! Enjoy a unique cultural and educational experience with EC English.

Dedicated Teachers

Learn from highly qualified and experienced teachers

Global
network

Study at any of our 25 schools in 7 countries

Flexible programmes

Choose from a variety of courses that fit your schedule and goals

Cultural immersion

Participate in activities and events that will enhance your learning experience

Student
support

Receive academic and personal support throughout your studies

Explore Our Destinations

Not sure where to go? Explore our destinations and choose the perfect place to
immerse yourself in a unique cultural and learning experience with EC English.

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USA
Canada
United Kingdom
Ireland
Malta
South Africa
UAE

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Start at £385

Start at $470

Start at €280

Start at €360

Start at C$410

Start at €320

Start at $295

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25

Destinations

USA

Start at $470

Start at $470

Start at $470

Start at $420

Start at $420

Start at $420

Canada

Start at C$390

Start at C$410

Start at C$410

Start at C$410

Start at C$410

United Kingdom

Start at £385

Start at £385

Start at £355

Start at £365

Start at £365

Start at £345

Start at £360

Ireland

Dublin

Start at €360

Dublin 30+

Start at €360

Malta

Start at €280

Malta 30+

Start at €280

South Africa

Cape Town

Start at €320

Cape Town 30+

Start at €320

UAE

Dubai

Start at $295

EC Promise

Count on the EC Promise

At EC English, we promise that your progress will always be visible and guaranteed. Simply put, as long as you follow your personalised learning programme, we guarantee your English will improve.

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Enjoy the Orange Carpet Treatment

From the moment you pick your English language school to the day you graduate, we’ve got your back. We make it easy for you to reach your goals, make friends and have unforgettable adventures with our award-winning Orange Carpet Experience, the industry gold standard for student support.

We help you feel at home every step of the way, with a personalised language plan, the tech you need, great accommodations, fun school events and activities that immerse you in local culture.

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Ready to start your story?

Let’s make your English language learning journey an unforgettable adventure.

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Frequently asked questions

What do the different bathroom terms mean?

En Suite: A bathroom that is connected to a bedroom, forming part of the same overall room. Both a single and a twin room can be en-suite.

Private Bathroom: A bathroom that is for the exclusive use of a student in a designated room that is not en-suite. Applies to single rooms only.

Semi-Private Bathroom: A bathroom that is designated for students in a specific room(s). A maximum of two students may share a semi-private bathroom.

Shared Bathroom: A bathroom that is shared by three or more students. Only one student occupies the bathroom at any time.

Communal Bathroom: A bathroom that is shared by multiple students, normally on the same residence floor. The large room will contain multiple toilet stalls and separate shower stalls. Multiple students may use this facility at the same time.

When will I receive the family profile?

You will receive the profile at least two weeks before your arrival date.

Can I change my host family?

Your host family is assigned according to your requirements. After your arrival, we only change host families if serious complaints occur.

How do you assign the host family?

This is based on availability and any special requirements you might have. Please make sure that all your requests are expressed at the time of the booking.

Can I keep staying at EC accommodation before/after my English course?

The accommodation is only available for the duration of the course. Accommodation is usually booked from Saturday to Saturday.

Who will I be sharing with if I have chosen the shared-bedroom option?

You will be sharing this with another same-gender student. When students share rooms, we try our best to place students from different countries or languages together. Please note that during high season, this cannot be guaranteed.