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  1. Applying in a language school

    Applying & studying abroad in a language school, what’s it like?

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    Studying abroad in a language school is something which thousands of students do every year. Here we summarise the process for applying to a language school and talk about what study abroad is like.


    Study abroad in a language school is something that language students have been doing for decades, but it’s only over the last 10 years or so that attending a language school abroad has become extremely popular with students from around the world.


    One of the main reasons for this is because air travel has become much more affordable so travelling abroad to learn a language has become far more accessible to everyday people like you and me; you don’t need to be rich to study abroad!




    But what exactly do you need to do, to be able to study abroad?


    The most important thing to consider when thinking about language study abroad, is your desire to learn. If you have the desire to learn then you should do really well at language school and go home after your course knowing what a great experience it’s been!



    Finding the right language school


    Other than this you’ll need a little patience in order to do all the necessary research! Research is a very important part of choosing a language program – you should research into which country would be best for you, and then which part of the country. With this information you can then start considering the specific language school you want to attend.


    Bear in mind what language courses they offer and other important points, such as their teaching style, how many students there are in a class, what type of accommodation they offer, and obviously what fees they charge.



    Starting your application


    When you’ve chosen your language school and the course you wish to study, you can start your application. Usually you’ll apply and pay a deposit, though it depends how far in advance you’re booking your language program – you may have to pay in full if your program starts soon.



    Applying for your visa


    Once you’re enrolled with the language school, most schools will give you all the information you’ll need about a visa – such as whether a study visa is necessary for you, and if it is, how you go about applying for one. Generally you’ll get a letter from the language school confirming that you’ve enrolled and this is what you’ll need to show when applying for your study visa.


    However, processes do vary depending on the country you’re going to study abroad in and the language school you’re going to attend, so make sure you’re clear on this because the last thing you want is to arrive without your visa in hand!




    What’s it like, studying in a foreign language school?

     

    Learning a language abroad is a very rewarding experience and language students usually report that they’ve had a really great time!


    If you’re travelling abroad on your own for this first time it can be nerve-wracking, but your language school will usually send a representative to greet you at the airport and take you to the school or direct to your accommodation, so you don’t need to worry about finding your way around a strange city!


    The chances are you won’t be the only language student arriving that day so the opportunity for making friends starts early on, and so does the fun!


    Other than this, study abroad is really what you make of it – if you start your language course with a positive attitude then you’re bound to enjoy yourself!