Our references

Going to China had always been a dream of mine and I'm really happy to have done it with a language study trip. For me, it's the best way of travelling. I already had some basis in Chinese but thanks to the classes, I was really able to speak. Not only in class, but also in the street, in the shops and going out at night! In addition, I was able to benefit from the ESL offer to combine Beijing (2 months) and Shanghai (3 months)...it was really great!”

I'm studying Modern Greek at university and I wanted to take advantage of the university holidays to get ahead a bit...It's more like I took a leap forwards! The combined course which you recommended to me was exactly what I needed! The one-to-one classes allowed me to make huge progress in speaking. The teachers were never boring. They were very young at heart. A real "mythical" stay! As much for the encounters as for the classes...to be repeated!”

The Arabic language, culture...a dream for a long time! And the reality is even more beautiful, more mysterious! When I arrived, I was a real beginner...now, I can hold a conversation. These six months were very beneficial to me. It's a splendid country! But it was the inhabitants who charmed me the most. When you know a few words in Arabic and you take the time, they are are so welcoming..and their festivals are so beautiful! I had an unforgettable human experience.”

Lisbon? A great city! I didn't really know what to expect and after my stay there I can only recommend this city where I had a great holiday! The school is excellent, with teachers who are really motivated and students who come from the four corners of the globe. I loved the unforgettable atmosphere of the Bairro Alto. Thanks for everything!”

This language study trip was a complete change of scenery, exactly what I was looking for. Tokyo is a fascinating city where you discover something new every day. Without having any basis in Japanese when I left..I really headed into the unknown! I wasn't disappointed. The classes were interesting and adapted to all levels. The school was in a good location and the host family was very welcoming. If you really want to learn the language, you would need to stay for a minimum of 3 months, but I advise,above all, to go there without any hesitation, whatever the duration of your stay!”

Living in Rome for two months was a fabulous experience. It's really a great city. I really appreciated the fact that the teachers got involved so much to help me progress. Now I can manage to hold a conversation on any topic and in addition, I passed the CILS 3! Thank you for this magnificent stay!”

I always wanted to carry out a long stay in a foreign country. An aficianado of mountains, my choice was that of the imperial Inca city of Cuzco, in Peru. I never regretted this choice. This city, perched high at almost 3400m above sea level, is magnificent. The people are very kind and the cultural heritage is quite simply awe-inspiring! Throughout my Spanish classes and my voluntary work in this country which is so beautiful, I had a profound and unforgettable experience.”

The teachers are young, nice and the school is in a great location, in the heart of the city. The students come from practically everywhere...they are very nice and open people. We did lots of things together - nights out, visits, day-trips etc. And, as always, there's no better way to learn a language than to be in the country itself!”

I made great progress in speaking, grammar and writing! The classes were excellent and I was able to communicate a lot with my host family. A really nice family! I would need a longer stay. All was positive!”

The time I spent in Montreux learning French with ESL exceeded all of my expectations. I learned a lot and at the same time made many friends who I will never forget. I enjoyed it so much that I now hope to return to Montreux for a further 3 months to perfect my French while studying with ESL.”

Cape Town is a really amazing place! I have never before visited anywhere more powerful, more profound, more surprising. Concerning the English classes: what can I say...They were very well-organised and the teachers were really receptive. In addition, you could take part in every sport imaginable: parachuting, rock climbing, diving, golf, surfing...The national parks are huge, the festivals in Cape Town are extraordinary and adventure is always on the cards...Don't hesitate, go there!”

Hi! That's it, I'm finally back. My stay went wonderfully well! It was really an unforgettable experience to study in Honolulu. Everything turned out really well: sun, beach, English and...surfing of course! I'm thinking of going back there as soon as possible...this time for an unspecified duration! It is really a suberb destination. Have a nice day!”

I spent two fantastic months in Malta..the weather was nice and from the apartment I was staying in to the school, the path along by St. Julian's Bay offered me a magnificent walk every morning. The teachers were great and went to a lot of trouble for us! Compliments to ESL, everything worked out perfectly!”

Vancouver...even the winter is really magnificent! The Canadians are very open and very nice. I had the luck to end up with an adorable family who really did everything to ensure that I felt at ease in Canada. "Best homestay in Vancouver!" My company work placement: a unique experience! My colleagues were great and encouraged my progression in English, an interesting job...if you add to this the discovery of Vancouver Island, the art of the Native People and snowboarding in Whistler..absolutely unique!”

The school in Galway is in a great location, only 5 minutes from the city centre. I loved the large terrace with a view of the sea...Really incredible!. Among friends and with the teachers, you can talk about the activities of the previous day or those..of that evening. Between dancing, music and celtic legends..it's impossible to get bored in Galway! What happiness!”

The North Island is really magnificent. You can see all types of landscape... Fascinating! The people are very welcoming and it is very easy and pleasant to travel there. Christchurch, which is very different to Auckland, is a "quieter" city with plenty of open, green spaces and there are always plenty of things to do! An exceptional location in the middle of the island. I loved it!”

Brighton is a very beautiful town which is sunny and excellent for nights out and shopping! There was a really international atmosphere and the teachers were very nice. To sum up: it was a great experience, I learned a lot about British culture, and made plenty of friends and above all...enormous progress in English. I went from level A2 to C1 in 5 months and in addition, I now have the CAE under my belt. I'm really proud of this!”

Thanks to the excellent classes and the young and dynamic teachers who were close to the students, my English progressed a lot...I made friends over there with whom I stayed in contact afterwards. Together we shared visits, numerous parties and barbecues on the beach..unforgettable moments! The three months I spent taking classes in Sydney were really EXCEPTIONAL! I thank ESL for the perfect organisation of this trip.”