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5 Reasons to choose EF
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50 years as the world's expert in international education. Over 20 years in China with a global network of schools.
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EF's research network includes collaborations with Cambridge University, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Beida
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Dedicated, qualified & talented teachers
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Innovation isn't just a buzzword - it's our full time passion, from our integrated curriculum to our modern school interiors to our internationally recognized certificates.
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Proven. 95% of parents recommend EF. Trusted. Proud Official Language Supplier to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2014 Sochi Olympics, and the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Our winning formula
- QUALIFIED TEACHERS
- We choose our teachers based on academic credentials and personality. Regular exposure to English is one of the most important ways to become fluent. Our native speaking English teachers emphasize pronunciation, helping students to grow in confidence.
- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
- EF Learning labs is focused on one thing - improving the way your child learns. Our English courses include state of the art classroom technology, award-winning online practice and play courseware, cutting edge mobile learning apps, and continuous progress tracking.
- REMARKABLE RESULTS
- For over 20 years EF has been helping students in China learn English. EF students score within the top 10% of their local English class and 9 out 10 parents recommend us.
Every student is different, in personality, learning style, and goals. At EF, we believe that building a child's confidence begins with understanding who they are. We're committed to helping your child succeed in school and in life.
JACOB TOREN | PRESIDENT, EF KIDS AND TEENS ENGLISH
Meet some friends of EF
"One of the reasons I became a teacher is because I wanted to help children grow up to be something special. I want to help them stand out."
"I went to kindergarten in Hong Kong. Now I'm studying at a primary school in Shanghai. In order to keep me in an international learning environment, my mom chose EF for me. I've been in EF for one year; and I've made great progress. Now I'm confident to participate in class."
The journey to learn a new language is a long one and we are with you every step of the way. With 50 years of teaching experience, we understand the journey each student takes from day one. Our innovative learning system, dedicated teachers, modern schools, and immersion opportunities set students up for a successful future.
Give your child a bright future. Join EF.
Better Learning Through Research
EF's research network has brought together top universities, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, Peking University, Lomonosov Moscow State University-to explore the future of language learning and teaching.
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At Cambridge University's Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, EF's Research Unit is working with big data to explore personalized learning and second language acquisition amongst children.
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By sharing students learning database, EF provide the original data for University of Harvard education research scholars to sum up new method of English learning and help students all over the world to learn English more efficiently.
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EF and Peking University (Beida) are working together to discover how to make English teaching more effective for millions of Chinese learners.
EF's mission is to break down the barriers of language, culture, and geography that divide us. EF is the world's leading private international education organization, specializing in language learning, educational travel, academic degrees, and cultural exchange.
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