Language studies abroad : Adults : English : USA : Ft Lauderdale : LAL - Florida Language Centre (FLC)

Language school Ft Lauderdale, LAL - Florida Language Centre (FLC)

  • School

School

Established since 1992, our partner school occupies the modern premises of La Quinta Inn, and enjoys a convenient location to the east of the city centre. The school has 13 classrooms, a student lounge, a WiFi connection, a gym and swimming pool, as well as its own residence. You will also find numerous restaurants and shops nearby.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:45-13:25 (Mon), 08:45-12:25 (Tue-Fri) (possibly afternoon during summer)

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:45-13:25 + 14:30-16:10 (Mon), 08:45-12:25 + 13:30-15:10 (Tue-Fri)

TOEFL course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 10 TOEFL)
Course duration: 4 - 48 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:45-13:25 + 14:30-16:10 (Mon), 08:45-12:25 + 13:30-15:10 (Tue-Fri)

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 8 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:45-13:25 + 14:30-16:10 (Mon), 08:45-12:25 + 13:30-15:10 (Tue-Fri)

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 8 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:45-13:25 + 14:30-16:10 (Mon), 08:45-12:25 + 13:30-15:10 (Tue-Fri)

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:45-13:25 + 14:30-16:10 (Mon), 08:45-12:25 + 13:30-15:10 (Tue-Fri)

Accommodation

Host family
This accommodation option is ideal for immersing yourself completely in everyday life and for making the most out of everything the "easy going" lifestyle of Florida has to offer. All of the families are carefully selected by our partner school and are situated around 30 minutes by public transport away from the school. You will stay in a single room with half board provided.

Residence
It is also possible to stay on the same grounds as the school. The bedrooms, which offer a welcoming atmosphere, are for double or single use. They each have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a desk, a TV, a telephone (free local calls!) and a WiFi connection. Breakfast is included every morning and you will also have access to a swimming pool.

Leisure

Our partner school offers a wide range of activities. For example, you can visit Universal Studios, Disney World, Key West, Kennedy Space Centre, the Everglades… Between the alligators, multicoloured birds and dolphins, you will be amazed by the richness of Florida’s flora and fauna!

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
300'000
School size L
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / residence
Exams
TOEFL, FCE, CAE

Location of the language school Florida Language Centre (FLC)

Quality marks

/ language school Florida Language Centre (FLC)

WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Beautiful city with a pleasant climate
  • Departure point for numerous destinations in Florida
  • Very attractive prices

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.7)

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 05.04  / 03.05  / 07.06  / 05.07  / 02.08  / 06.09  / 04.10  / 01.11  / 06.12 .2010
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
TOEFL course : 18.01  / 15.02  / 15.03  / 19.04  / 17.05  / 21.06  / 19.07  / 16.08  / 20.09  / 18.10  / 15.11 .2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 8 w.: 18.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 8 w.: 11.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12 w.: 29.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 20.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Bank holidays: 18.01 / 15.02 / 05.04 / 31.05 / 05.07 / 06.09 / 11.10 / 25.11 / 26.11 .2010
School holidays: 27.12.2010 - 31.12.2010

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/single room/breakfast
Standard course A B
2 weeks 1164 1528
3 weeks 1656 2202
4 weeks 2148 2876
6 weeks 3132 4224
8 weeks 4116 5572
12 weeks 5832 8016
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1348 1712
3 weeks 1932 2478
4 weeks 2516 3244
6 weeks 3684 4776
8 weeks 4852 6308
12 weeks 6852 9036
16 weeks 9076 11988
24 weeks 13188 17556
Extra week (24+) 542 724
TOEFL course A B
4 weeks 2804 3532
Extra week (4+) 656 838
Exam fee is to be paid online http://www.ets.org/toefl
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
8 weeks 5148 6604
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
8 weeks 5148 6604
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12 weeks 7632 9816
Exam fee ~320
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 60
Extra night A 33
Extra night B 54
Extra night B (01.01.10 - 18.04.10/12.12.10 - 01.01.11) 86
Airport transfer 138
Airport transfer (Miami) 198
Course material (to be paid on site) (Cambridge/TOEFL, approximate price) 70

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +231/w.
Residence/single room/breakfast +182/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast -182/w.
High season
Residence/single room/breakfast (01.01.10 - 18.04.10) +189/w.
Residence/single room/breakfast (12.12.10 - 01.01.11) +189/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast (01.01.10 - 18.04.10) +119/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast (12.12.10 - 01.01.11) +119/w.
Language
Page copy protected against web site content infringement by Copyscape