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English school in Ft Lauderdale: LAL - Fort Lauderdale

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Information 2010
Information 2011

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 as well as its own residence. You will also find numerous restaurants and shops nearby.
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 as well as its own residence. You will also find numerous restaurants and shops nearby.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:45-13:25 (Mon), 08:45-12:25 (Tue-Fri) (possibly afternoon during summer)

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
Minimum age: 18 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 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 TOEFL)
Course duration: 4 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
Minimum age: 18 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 45 minutes
Course duration: 8 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
Minimum age: 18 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 45 minutes
Course duration: 8 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
Minimum age: 18 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 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:45-13:25 + 14:30-16:10 (Mon), 08:45-12:25 + 13:30-15:10 (Tue-Fri)

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
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 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
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: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:45-12:25

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 8 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
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 45 minutes
Course duration: 8 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
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 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
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 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
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 be able make use of the swimming pool and the jacuzzi of the residence as well as a fitness centre, which you can access using your room key.
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 be able make use of the swimming pool and the jacuzzi of the residence as well as a fitness centre, which you can access using your room key.

Leisure

Our partner school has a great diversity of activities on offer. During an afternoon, take a boat trip in order to discover the breathtaking fauna of the Everglades National Park. More than 36 species which are considered to be endangered are present here, such as the Florida Panther or the American crocodile. Look at the houses of the stars during a boat excursion on the Miami river and, in the lively streets of South Beach, take your turn at being a star by being driven around in a limousine. Thanks to our partner school, Florida will keep no secrets from you. Between catamaran trips, snorkelling, relaxing on the magnificent beaches or a shopping trip to "Sawgrass Mills", the largest shopping centre in the United States, what a programme! Experience American baseball fever by attending professional games or enjoy yourself during concerts and shows. The weekend has also many surprises in store for you...You will be able to visit, for example, Universal Studios, Disney World, Key West, Kennedy Space Centre or go swimming with the dolphins during a crossing to the Bahamas. On a language study stay in Fort Lauderdale, you will be amazed by the richness of Florida!
Our partner school has a great diversity of activities on offer. During an afternoon, take a boat trip in order to discover the breathtaking fauna of the Everglades National Park. More than 36 species which are considered to be endangered are present here, such as the Florida Panther or the American crocodile. Look at the houses of the stars during a boat excursion on the Miami river and, in the lively streets of South Beach, take your turn at being a star by being driven around in a limousine. Thanks to our partner school, Florida will keep no secrets from you. Between catamaran trips, snorkelling, relaxing on the magnificent beaches or a shopping trip to "Sawgrass Mills", the largest shopping centre in the United States, what a programme! Experience American baseball fever by attending professional games or enjoy yourself during concerts and shows. The weekend has also many surprises in store for you...You will be able to visit, for example, Universal Studios, Disney World, Key West, Kennedy Space Centre or go swimming with the dolphins during a crossing to the Bahamas. On a language study stay in Fort Lauderdale, you will be amazed by the richness of Florida!

At a glance

/ in summary...

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

Quality marks

/ language school LAL - Fort Lauderdale

AAIEP
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Testimonial

Elvina Perrin During our classes, we had a wide range of subjects including exercises in listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. Our small class allowed us to interact more with each other and the teacher. I now feel more confident in conversing with other people and we are more likely to use the language. The school staff has been very friendly and available and always open to arrange excursions or other services (car rental, hotel reservations, shuttles etc..) During my stay in Fort Lauderdale I’ve made a lot of friends from all over the world with whom we went to different places and enjoyed our leisure time in Florida.
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Key points

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

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.79) Not-binding exchange rate

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 week(s) 1164 1528
3 week(s) 1656 2202
4 week(s) 2148 2876
6 week(s) 3132 4224
8 week(s) 4116 5572
12 week(s) 5832 8016
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 764 946
2 week(s) 1348 1712
3 week(s) 1932 2478
4 week(s) 2516 3244
6 week(s) 3684 4776
8 week(s) 4852 6308
12 week(s) 6852 9036
16 week(s) 9076 11988
24 week(s) 13188 17556
Extra week (24+) 542 724
TOEFL course A B
4 week(s) 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 week(s) 5148 6604
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
8 week(s) 5148 6604
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12 week(s) 7632 9816
Exam fee ~320
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 60
Extra night with host family 33
Extra night in a residence 54
Extra night in a residence (01.01.10 - 18.04.10/12.12.10 - 01.01.11) 86
Airport transfer (on arrival) 138
Airport transfer (on arrival) (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 ("La Quinta") +182/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast ("La Quinta") -182/w.
Low/high season
Residence/single room/breakfast ("La Quinta") (01.01.10 - 18.04.10) +189/w.
Residence/single room/breakfast ("La Quinta") (12.12.10 - 01.01.11) +189/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast ("La Quinta") (01.01.10 - 18.04.10) +119/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast ("La Quinta") (12.12.10 - 01.01.11) +119/w.

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

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.79) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Standard course Beginner : 03.01  / 07.02  / 07.03  / 04.04  / 02.05  / 06.06  / 04.07  / 01.08  / 05.09  / 03.10  / 07.11  / 05.12 .2011
Standard course : every Monday, all year round
Intensive course Beginner : 03.01  / 07.02  / 07.03  / 04.04  / 02.05  / 06.06  / 04.07  / 01.08  / 05.09  / 03.10  / 07.11  / 05.12 .2011
Intensive course : every Monday, all year round
TOEFL course : 17.01  / 21.02  / 21.03  / 18.04  / 16.05  / 20.06  / 18.07  / 15.08  / 19.09  / 17.10  / 21.11  / 19.12 .2011
Cambridge course (FCE) 8 w.: 17.01.2011 - 13.03.2011
Cambridge course (CAE) 8 w.: 17.01.2011 - 12.03.2011
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.: 21.03.2011 - 12.06.2011 / 19.09.2011 - 11.12.2011
Cambridge course (CAE) 12 w.: 28.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 19.09.2011 - 10.12.2011
Bank holidays: 17.01 / 21.02 / 25.04 / 30.05 / 04.06 / 05.09 / 10.10 / 24.11 / 25.11 .2011
School holidays: 26.12.2011 - 01.01.2012

Included in price

  • Language course
  • 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
1 week(s) 672 854
2 week(s) 1164 1528
3 week(s) 1656 2202
4 week(s) 2148 2876
6 week(s) 3132 4224
8 week(s) 3948 5404
12 week(s) 5832 8016
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 764 946
2 week(s) 1348 1712
3 week(s) 1932 2478
4 week(s) 2516 3244
6 week(s) 3684 4776
8 week(s) 4628 6084
12 week(s) 6852 9036
16 week(s) 9076 11988
24 week(s) 13188 17556
Extra week (24+) 542 724
TOEFL course A B
4 week(s) 2504 3232
Extra week (4+) 581 763
Exam fee is to be paid online http://www.ets.org/toefl
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
8 week(s) 5148 6604
Exam fee ~305
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
8 week(s) 5148 6604
Exam fee ~330
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
12 week(s) 7632 9816
Exam fee ~305
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
12 week(s) 7632 9816
Exam fee ~330
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 2 lessons) (per lesson) 60
Extra night with host family 33
Extra night in a residence 59
Extra night in a residence (01.01.11-17.04.11) 86
Airport transfer (on arrival) 138
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Miami) 198
Course material (to be paid on site) (approximate price) 45
Course materials fee (Cambridge) (to be paid on site) 75
Course material (TOEFL) (to be paid on site) 52

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +231/w.
Residence/single room/breakfast ("La Quinta") +182/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast ("La Quinta") -182/w.
Low/high season
Residence/single room/breakfast ("La Quinta") (02.01.11 - 17.04.11) +189/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast ("La Quinta") (02.01.11 - 17.04.11) +119/w.
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