Programs

New for 2010

We're excited to tell you about what's New for 2010!

Life-changing!

“I made lots of friends from other countries and we’re still in touch!”
Álvaro R. (Student 2009, Spain)

“Our daughter loved her trip! ECI was always on the other end of the phone line.”
Béatrice Z. (Parent 2009, France)

“Fantastic, I loved the trip, above all the three days in Los Angeles!”
Andreas R. (Student 2009, Germany)

“Pablo really made the most of this stay in California, he’s already thinking of going back next year!”
Jose Manuel A. (Parent 2009, Spain)

California – Three Week Group Program in San Francisco

US Homestay… Live with a Family, Improve your English and See the Sights!

Students discovering Berkeley, California

Three week language & culture trip with volunteer families, enjoying a program of excursions and hands-on cultural workshops, and the option to take part in a 3 day trip to Los Angeles.

Program location: San Francisco Bay Area, California
Dates*:
France Group (Departure from Paris):
Session A: July 7th - July 28th (arrive Paris July 29th)
Session B: July 29th - August 19th (arrive Paris August 20th)
Spain Group (Departure from Madrid):
Session A: July 2nd - July 23rd (arrive Madrid July 24th)
Session B: July 30th - August 20th (arrive Madrid August 21st)
German Group (Departure from Munich):
August 3rd - August 24th (arrive Munich August 25th)
Ages: 13 – 18 years

*If for a specific reason you wish to travel to the US on dates either side of our proposed dates, please contact us.

Three Week Californian Homestay - A once in a lifetime English learning Opportunity!

Spend three weeks enjoying exciting California. Immerse yourself in the American culture, enjoy the many sights and fun activities, and best of all, have a wonderful time living with an incredibly friendly and hospitable volunteer US host family. You will be amazed at how quickly you will feel at home… and how much your English will improve!

For many students the homestay aspect of the trip is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding features of the program!

Live the American Dream… in Beautiful San Francisco

The San Francisco Bay Area consists of many small communities, all with easy access to the city of San Francisco. Filled with diversity and beauty, these small towns are populated with some of America's most welcoming and interesting host families.

Famous sights, sports, fantastic shops, and cultural opportunities abound in this safe, family-oriented environment.

Visit San Francisco’s website to learn more about the city.

View a detailed Map of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Your Trip at a Glance

1. Enjoy a group welcome party where you get to know everyone in your group and all the families involved in your program
2. Next, spend three weeks in one of our Bay Area communities:
- Living with great host families
- Participating in fun activities such as cooking workshop, American dance class, scavenger hunt, native American craft workshop… and more
- Enjoying excursions to Alcatraz Island, the beach at Santa Cruz, UC Berkeley… and more
- And have the opportunity to go to Los Angeles for a 3 day adventure*
3. Finally, end your amazing stay in California with a farewell party – your chance to say goodbye to the group and all the families involved in this community program
- * This is an optional trip for which there is an additional charge

A Typical Day of your California Group Program

Check out the details of a typical day of our amazing location summer group
language program in the San Francisco Bay Area

Program Fees for Summer 2010

France Group, roundtrip from Paris

Session A: 2695 Euros + airport taxes
Session B: 2695 Euros + airport taxes

Spain Group, roundtrip from Madrid

Session A: 2695 Euros + airport taxes
Session B: 2695 Euros + airport taxes

German Group, roundtrip from Munich

2695 Euros + airport taxes

Program fee details including our popular Meet & Greet service

Full details of our 2010 trips to California

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Group & Individual Immersion English courses in the US for European teenagers

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