Category — Last minute deals

Our partners at International House Cape Town are offering a great deal on their Standard English course during the World Cup in Cape Town South Africa. The reduced price is for all 20 hour/week Standard English courses that begin between June 1^st and July 31^st 2010. Minimum duration is 6 weeks, but 8 and 12 weeks are also possible. 6 week costs $2299, 8 weeks is $2899 and 12 weeks are $3999 with savings between $250 and $750 on tuition. Accommodation is Economy with either double or triple rooms. The prices include:

• Free registration
• Free accommodation placement
• Free entrance test, course material and certificate
• Access to free online courses whilst at IH Cape Town
• Free city tour
• Free arrival and departure transfer
• Free transport to FIFA Fan Parks on match days

Cape Town is considered the Mother Town of South Africa and will be the center of the action surrounding the World Cup in football/soccer in June and July 2010. Besides the chance to see some of the best football in the world, Cape Town is a fascinating city. Cape Town has some of the best beaches in the world and is surrounded by the beautiful national park with the world-famous Table Mountain. There is amble opportunity to surf and swim in the sea and to explore the rugged terrain of the National Park on foot or on mountain bike. The city itself also offers numerous activities including a vibrant cultural scene.

If you are thinking about learning or improving your English, don’t miss this great opportunity at International House Cape Town! To find out more about studying English in Cape Town, please contact us.

Our partners at Kaplan International Centers are offering a great last minute deal on their most popular English courses in the US. Existing students will get an extra 6th week for free if they extend their stay 5 weeks, and the 11^th and 12^th  week for free if they extend 10 weeks. This offer is available to all current students in the US who are taking one of the following courses:

• General English

• Intensive English

• Vacation English

• TOEFL & Academic English

• English for Business

The offer is available at all Kaplan International Centers, except Northeastern University KIC and NY Empire State KI. Students at these two locations, who wish to extend, will be offered a possibility to book at other KIC locations. The offer is subject to availability.

If you are thinking about extending your stay with Kaplan, don’t miss this great opportunity! But remember, the offer is only valid until April 30, so hurry. To find out more about studying English with Kaplan International centers, please contact us.

Last Minute Deal: 12 week Cambridge Preparation Courses for the price of 10 weeks from March 29 in New Zealand

Our partners at Language Studies International (LSI) in Auckland and Christchurch are offering an amazing last minute deal on their Intensive Cambridge Preparation English courses that start on 29 March 2010. Please note that students must be able to secure a visa before beginning the class.

Students will be able to study for the First Certificate Exam and Cambridge Advanced Exam in Auckland and the First Certificate Exam in Christchurch.

Included in LSI’s fees are:

• Initial test to assess the student’s proficiency
• Free internet access and Wi-Fi.

New Zealand is known for its beautiful nature and many opportunities for physical activities such as hiking, kayaking, swimming, skiing or mountain biking. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. The Auckland area was formed by volcanoes, leaving tree-covered lava-ridges in the midst of suburbs. It is a very multi-cultural city with a substantial Asian and Polynesian population. It is known as the “City of Sails” because of its two harbors and countless sailboats dotting the waters around the city. Christchurch is smaller and more provincial than Auckland, but has its own easy-going charm. The city center is a combination of modern restaurants and Gothic architecture, giving Christchurch a charming mix of new and old. The area surrounding Christchurch is dotted with hidden beaches and vineyards that incite for exploration.

 Conditions:

• These prices are for course only. Registration fees, course materials fee, accommodation fee, and exam fees are to be paid in full, unless otherwise stated.
• These prices apply to bookings made and paid before 29 March 2010.
• These offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
• Once a course has started there are NO changes, holidays or refunds. There are NO exceptions.

If you are thinking sending your children to learn English or improve your own skills, don’t miss this great opportunity with LSI in fantastic New Zealand! To find out more about learning English in New Zealand, please contact us.

Our partners at abcCollege in Barcelona are offering a great last minute deal on their intensive Spanish course. The first student that signs up for Intensive Spanish through Language International gets a 2-week course for FREE. The minimum course duration is 4 weeks, and the language course can be taken in all of 2010, however, subject to class availability.

Included in abcCollege’s fees are:

• Initial test to assess the student’s proficiency
• Teaching material (textbooks are on a loan basis)
• Attendance Certificate
• Free Internet access and Wi-Fi.

Barcelona is a charming metropolis situated at the Mediterranean Sea. Here is amble opportunity to enjoy the beautiful beaches, go hiking in the scenic Montserrat mountain range, or explore the city which is known for its architecture by Antoni Gaudí. The greatest artists of the 20^th century have all come to Barcelona, including Picasso, Miró and Gaudí, so local museums are well-worth a visit. For those interested in history, Barcelona’s origins can be traced back to Roman times, and the city center has the largest concentration of Gothic architecture in all of Europe, leaving plenty of opportunity to explore narrow streets, charming plazas and the solemn atmosphere of historic cathedrals.

If you are thinking sending your children to learn Spanish or improve your own skills, don’t miss this great opportunity at abcCollege! But remember, it is only the first student who is eligible, so hurry. To find out more about studying Spanish in Barcelona, please contact us.

Our partners at Language Studies International are offering a great deal at their new Chichester location. Now through April 16th, you’ll receive 10% off the weekly package price for the 2010 Young Learners courses for 12-17 year olds. The package includes:

• 20 lessons per week of English
• Full Board Accommodation
• Daily weekday Activities
• Saturday Excursions
• Health Insurance

Spacious and green, the vibrant University of Chichester campus provides the beautiful backdrop for this residential course. Structured morning classes, designed to engage and stimulate, are followed by informal afternoon activities presenting students with further opportunities to practice their English language skills. The surrounding countryside, quirky seaside towns and beaches offer a fascinating array of excursions and activities for our social programme. This is a summer experience not to be missed!

If you are thinking of sending your children to learn English this summer, don’t miss this great opportunity at LSI Chichester! But remember, the offer expires April 16th. To find out more about studying English in Chichester, please contact us.

Our partners at Kaplan Aspect are currently offering a great housing discount available to students at any Kaplan New York location.

A promotional price of $295 per week will be offered to students who stay at Residence Upper East, twin rooms, between February 27th – April 3rd (Sat-Sat). This offer is valid with any new course or extension. The standard advertised price is $400 per week, so you end up with a weekly discount of $105! As the promotional rate will be in place for 5 weeks, you could save up to $525!

Here’s a couple reasons why you might want to stay at the Upper East Residence:

• You’ll be in the heart of Manhattan, just a few steps from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and 30 minutes away from Kaplan NY centers!
• The rooms have modern designs and private bathrooms.
• Each room  has a flat screen TV, microwave and mini fridge.
• You’ll have access to a shared kitchen so you can cook your own meals.
• You can go to the residence gym any time of day since it’s open 24/7!

Remember, this offer ends April 3rd so make sure to contact us now if you’re interested!

Our partners at Kaplan Aspect are offering an apartment accommodation promotion for Westwood students.

Students who stay in apartments (twin rooms only)  between February 27th and May 1st, 2010 receive a $40 per week discount.
The weekly price during the promotional period is 300 USD.

Here are several reasons why you might want to consider an apartment option:

• They have fully equipped kitchens.
• They are in a nice, safe, clean and leafy area near the UCLA campus.
• One apartment is shared by 3-4 students max – there are 2 bathrooms per apartment (one per bedroom) and a large living room.  Some apartments even have balconies.
• There is a big laundry room on site.
• Apartment buildings and furnishings are new and good quality.
• They are located within walking distance from  the school.  It takes 5-17 minutes to walk from an apartment to the Westwood campus.

Don’t miss this great housing opportunity in Los Angeles! To find out more about our Westwood location, please click here or contact us.

Our partners at Kaplan International Colleges are offering a current promotion that you won’t want to miss. With this great deal, you can get up to $400 off English courses at Kaplan locations in the US. In addition, if you book for more than 12 weeks, your enrollment fee will be waived ($110 value)! Take a look at these great offers:

• Save $200 when you enroll in 6-12 weeks of General English, Intensive English or English for Business classes.
• Save $300 when you enroll in 13-23 weeks of General English, Intensive English or English for Business classes.
• Save $400 when you enroll in 24+ weeks of General English, Intensive English or English for Business classes.

If you were thinking about learning English in the US, now is definitely the time! This promotion is valid now through March 31st. For more details on this promotion, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Helau! That’s how  you would be greeted in most German cities during the fifth season of the year – Carnival or Mardi Gras. The various traditions and customs preceding Lent are also called Fasching in German, and are meant to drive winter away through lighthearted festivities that include fantastic costumes and sweet treats.

In the two main Carnival strongholds, Cologne and Mainz, you will experience a lively German Carnival with exciting celebrations, spectacular parades and magnificent costumes. Both cities can be easily reached by train from the did deutsch-institut Frankfurt and the did deutsch-institut Wiesbaden.

In addition to Carnival, the did deutsch-institut has another highlight in store for February, 2010. Participants who register for a course at one of our four institutes on February 14th or 15th can bring a Valentine partner along who will receive a 50% tuition discount on the same course as that originally booked.

Interested in taking German classes in Germany? Contact us.

EC Malta offers a great discount for all students booking before 30 April. If you pay before that date, you do not have to pay the high season supplement for the student residence (up to 77 Euro per week). The high season is from June 19 to September 18. Contact a Language International student advisor for any questions.