Bildungsurlaub English Programmes Abroad

Bildungsurlaub English Courses at EC English

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.

生徒たちのストーリーに触れてみよう

ECの生徒たちは、言語学習の第一歩を人生を変える大きな成果へとつなげてきました。その体験談が、あなたの英語学習の成功への励みになりますように。

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の約束

ECの約束を信頼していただけます

EC English では、あなたの進捗が常に見える形で保証されることをお約束します。簡単に言うと、個別の学習プログラムを順守すれば、必ず英語力が向上することを保証します。

私たちの約束について詳しく学ぶ

ECが提供する価値

プロフェッショナルな講師陣

高度な資格を持ち、豊富な経験を積んだ講師から学べます。

グローバルネットワーク

世界各地にある受賞歴のある学校で学ぶことができます。

柔軟なプログラム

あなたのスケジュールや目標に合わせて、多様なコースから選べます。

文化体験

学習を深めるためのアクティビティやイベントに参加できます。

学生サポート

学習期間中、学業面や生活面でのサポートを受けられます。

確かな成果を実感しよう

ECでは、すべての学生が最適な成果を得られるよう全力でサポートしています。そのため、30年以上にわたり、研究と測定をカリキュラム開発・指導方法・評価プロセスの基盤としてきました。このアプローチにより、一人ひとりのニーズや目標に合わせた言語学習体験を科学的に設計し、確実に成果へとつなげます。

詳しくはこちら

特別集中レッスンでプログラムを強化

自信を高め、語彙を広げ、実生活でのコミュニケーションを改善する集中レッスンで英語力を向上させましょう。学習目標に合わせたコースを選んでください。

Special Focus Lessons

特別集中レッスン

特定の分野やスキルを開発するために追加のクラスを受けたいですか？ 24、26、または30レッスン/週のコースを受ける学生は、特別集中レッスンの選択肢から選ぶことができます。これらのクラスは、1週間から8週間の間で受講でき、ニーズに合わせて自由に組み合わせて選ぶことができます。

クラスの提供内容は、ECの各校で年間を通して異なりますが、必ずあなたの語学レベルや興味に合ったクラスが提供されます。以下は、EC学校で提供される特別集中プログラムの一部です。詳細や提供時期については、お問い合わせください。

Speaking with Confidence

様々なレベルの英語を実践的に理解し、新しい言語を日常的なシチュエーションで使えるようにします。

Global Awareness

世界の問題や地理について学び、議論するためのインスピレーションと語彙を身につけます。

Grammar for Real Communication

関連性と適切性に焦点を当てながら、英語がどのように構成されているかを詳しく見ていきます。

Real Life Listening

明確で自信に満ちたコミュニケーションのためのリスニングスキルを身につけましょう。英語での優れたコミュニケーションには、集中力、語彙力、特定の文法構造が必要です。

Expand Your Vocabulary

会話を通して学ぶことに集中することで、自信をつけ、スピーキングスキルを練習し、流暢さを身につけます。

Writing with Confidence

適切な表現とスタイルを用いて、様々な聴衆に向けたライティングスキルを向上させます。

Basic Reading and Writing

基本的なリーディングとライティングのスキルを強化します。読むことを理解し、書くことを理解される方法を学びます！

English for Leadership

成功するリーダーになるための実践的なスキルと戦略を学びます。はっきりと自信を持って話すことを学びます。

Exam Skills

このレッスンでは、試験のスキルを向上させ、目標を達成することに焦点を当てます。英語の試験を受ける準備ができ、自信を持って臨めるようになります。

English for Online Communication

オンラインでのコミュニケーションは生活の重要な一部です。オンラインでのコミュニケーションは人生の重要な一部です。

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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