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Would you like to improve your English abroad? Then Bildungsurlaub is perfect for you. The best way to learn a language is to be somewhere you are surrounded by it 24/7! Bildungsurlaub allows workers in Germany to use a certain number of days per calendar year for individual further training. However, each federal state regulates and handles the right to educational leave differently. You can only book further training for your educational leave officially recognised by your federal state. The minimum legal requirements for educational leave vary from state to state, so please get in touch with us for more information.

Here at EC, we make it a point to encourage all our students to pursue their goals and maximise their learning potential, helping them be the very best they can be. That’s why we are proud to have German educational leave recognised at many of our centres worldwide, offering a combination of professional language tuition as well as a choice of excursions and activities across some of the most exciting locations across the globe.

Level

Available for all levels

Course Duration

2 week courses maximum

Course start dates

Every Monday

Lessons per week

30

Lesson Duration

1 Lesson = 45 minutes

Bildungsurlaub Approved States

Berlin
Brandenburg
Bremen
Hamburg
Hessen
Niedersachsen
Rheinland-Pfalz
Saarland (covered by accreditations from all other German states)
Sachsen-Anhalt
Schleswig-Holstein
Thüringen

Choose EC for your Bildungsurlaub

From state-of-the-art facilities to supportive, experienced teachers, we at EC are committed to giving our students the opportunity to not only learn English within a friendly learning environment and enhance their career, but also an experience they’ll never forget. Our courses are designed to suit all levels of understanding, along with classes which are developed meet the standards required for Bildungsurlaub.

We offer a wide range of courses to help you meet your goals. Let’s make your Bildungsurlaub experience perfect.

Why a language trip a great investment

If you’re a professional looking to increase your range of skills and abilities, there are many reasons why using your educational leave for an English course is worth it.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Get in touch with us for more information or to book your course. 

Language Skills

Foreign language skills are becoming increasingly important for employees, particularly those who work in multi-national environments. Nowadays, people must use English for many purposes, such as writing reports and presentations.

International Network

Travelling abroad to study English also means meeting professionals from all over the world who have similar goals to your own and work across various international companies and industries—it’s a fantastic way to make useful contacts.

Why Choose Bildungsurlaub?

Full English Immersion

One of the best ways to learn a new language is through an immersion programme. For example, studying English in an English-speaking country means you get to practise your language skills outside with native speakers in real-life contexts.

New Memories

Apart from the educational and professional benefits of studying English abroad, you’ll experience a different way of life outside your country and meet many people from other nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

Destinations you will love

Learn English and make new friends in one of EC’s incredible cities.

Most of our Bildungsurlaub accreditations refer to General English 30 (Intensive English), meaning 30 lessons per week (22.5 hours).

English courses include
✓ Orange Carpet Experience
✓ Online placement test
✓ MyEC – student portal
✓ English language activities and
✓ Welcome activity
✓ Social and cultural programme
✓ Internet access

Why EC English?

✓ Guaranteed results
✓ Founded in 1991
✓ Start your course on any Monday
✓ Courses from one-week duration
✓ Excellence in customer service
✓ Students from all over the world
✓ Courses for all levels of English
✓ Schools in USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Malta and South Africa

Accommodation

Where you choose to stay is an important part of your study abroad experience. We have a variety of accommodation options to suit your lifestyle, budget, and personal needs.

Residence

For independent students, we recommend our residences, houses, and apartments. Each one ranges from basic to those offering added amenities, such as an on-site gym, home cinema, or swimming pool. It all depends on your destination.

Homestay

For an authentic taste of the local lifestyle, why not stay with a host and experience their way of life? Participating in the day-to-day routine in a homestay can be a great way to make lasting relationships and witness the local culture first-hand.

Laissez-vous inspirer par les parcours de nos étudiants

Découvrez comment nos étudiants ont transformé leurs premiers pas dans l’apprentissage d’une langue en étapes importantes qui ont transformé leur vie. Laissez-vous inspirer par leurs histoires pour réussir votre propre apprentissage des langues.

Rayan, Saudi Arabia

Elena, Russia

Nicolas, Colombia

Yunseop, Korea

What can you expect on this course?

Your programme to mastering new skills and achieving fluency including

Creative and energetic classes

When it comes to creating engaging lessons, our teachers know what works. Classes are dynamic, and motivating, designed to build upon your strengths, while giving targeted attention to the areas in which you need more help. Relaxed and informal classroom environments create an encouraging atmosphere to help you build your confidence, realise your potential and advance toward fluency.

Real-life application

We help you to develop your English systems (grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation) and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), while also building the learning skills that will give you the confidence to use ta you’ve learned in real-life situations.

Learn by doing

At EC, progress is maximized as you are encouraged to learn by doing. Our task-based lessons promote class participation and interaction between students, We provide you the targeted support to help you achieve your academic goals. And our assessments give you feedback on how you are progressing and where you need more help.

Improved ‘thinking time’

As your skills and confidence develop with support from your teachers, so too will your ability to listen, understand and respond quickly and effectively in English. You’ll really notice these improvements when you take your English outside the classroom into everyday conversation with English-speaking locals—and find you need to think quickly on your feet.

Exceptional support

Your teachers are trained to deliver ongoing support, feedback and care throughout your time at EC. You will be taught by at least two teachers, exposing you to a variety of voices, improving your listening and boosting your vocabulary.

Authentic materials

We believe there is no substitute for authentic English, so in addition to textbooks, our teachers use real-life resources taken from newspapers, TV, radio and the internet. These authentic materials will give you an appreciation for how the English language is used in a variety of everyday contexts.

EC Promise

Comptez sur la promesse de l’EC

Chez EC English, nous vous promettons que vos progrès seront toujours visibles et garantis. En d’autres termes, tant que vous suivez votre programme d’apprentissage personnalisé, nous garantissons que votre anglais s’améliorera.

En savoir plus sur notre promesse

What EC brings to the table

Dedicated
Teachers

Learn from highly qualified and experienced instructors.

Global
Network

Study at any of our 25 schools across 7 countries.

Flexible
Programs

Choose from a variety of courses that suit your schedule and goals.

Cultural
Immersion

Engage in activities and events that enhance your learning experience.

Student
Support

Access academic and personal support throughout your studies.

Expérimenter des résultats concrets

À EC, nous nous engageons à garantir des résultats optimaux à nos étudiants. C’est pourquoi, depuis 30 ans, nous avons fait de la recherche et de l’évaluation les pierres angulaires de l’élaboration de nos programmes, de nos méthodes d’enseignement et de notre processus de révision. Cette approche nous permet de concevoir scientifiquement une expérience d’apprentissage des langues pour vous, basée sur vos besoins et objectifs uniques, qui produira de manière fiable des résultats optimaux.

Plus d’informations

Enhance your programme with Special Focus Lessons

Boost your English with focused lessons that build confidence, expand vocabulary and improve real-life communication. Choose courses tailored to your learning goals.

Special Focus Lessons

Special Focus Lessons

Want to take extra classes in order to develop a specific area or skill? Students taking 24, 26 or 30 lessons per week are also able to choose from a selection of Special Focus classes. Our Special Focus classes can help. You can take these classes from 1 week to 8 weeks, mixing and matching to suit your needs.

Class offerings will vary across EC schools throughout the year, but there will always be classes to meet your language level and interests. Here are just a few of the Special Focus programmes available at EC schools. Please contact us for more information on what’s available and when. 

Speaking with Confidence

Develop a practical understanding of English at different levels and activate your new language in everyday situations.

Global Awareness

Gain inspiration and vocabulary to learn about and discuss world issues and global geography.

Grammar for Real Communication

Take a closer look at how the English language is structured, with a focus on relevance and appropriateness.

Real Life Listening

Develop listening skills to communicate clearly and confidently. Good communication in English requires focus, vocabulary, and specific grammar structures.

Expand Your Vocabulary

Develop confidence, practise your speaking skills and develop fluency as you focus on learning through conversation.

Writing with Confidence

Improve your writing skills for different audiences by using appropriate language and style.

Basic Reading and Writing

Strengthen your essential reading and writing skills. Learn to understand what you read and how to be understood when writing!

English for Leadership

Learn practical skills and strategies to become a successful leader. Learn to speak clearly and with confidence.

Exam Skills

These lessons will focus on helping you improve your exam skills and achieve your goals. You will feel ready and confident to take your English exam.

English for Online Communication

Communicating online is an important part of life. Learn how to write and speak effectively in many online situations.

General English Timetable

This course has guaranteed morning schedule* for the following destinations*

This course has guaranteed morning schedule*
for the following destinations*

Malta, Toronto, Brighton, and London, Cape Town (including 30+ schools)

No supplement at:

All of our US Centers and Montreal

*Please take note that Vancouver, Dublin, Cambridge, Bristol, and Manchester do not provide guaranteed morning classes year-round yet.
*Please note that the minimum level for the Guaranteed Morning Start Timetable at the schools where it is available is Elementary

Maximum in Class

Our maximum class size is 16 students or less, depending on the destination. Which is right for you?

Max 14

Malta

Malta 30+

Max 15

Max 16

EC Canada, on limited occasions, may reserve the right to teach classes up to a max of 18

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