EF University Foundation Program

Prepare for university study.

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Special Interest lessons
Personalize your course with Special Interest lessons: Pick topics that interest you – from career development sessions to in-depth language classes – and add them to your weekly schedule.

Project sessions
Accelerate your language development in project sessions, which use interactive videos to boost fluency.

Online pre-course
Start your pathway to fluency as soon as you book your course with My EF’s range of online exercises.

Online post-course
Refine your language skills for up to six months after your course has finished with access to iLab.

Gain the skills to succeed
Our EF University Foundation Program prepares you thoroughly for the challenges of higher education. This 6-, 9- or 11-month program bridges the gap between your previous education and what is expected at your chosen international university. A six-month fast-track option is available in destinations worldwide for eligible students.

Specialized coursework
You’ll learn essential study skills such as essay writing, critical thinking and group work as well as prepare for and take the necessary proficiency exams required for admission including IELTS, TOEFL and ACT. It will also provide you with an overview of local customs and educational systems. You can also specialize your studies with academic coursework in subjects from International Communications to Art, Science, Engineering and more.

Guaranteed placement
Students who successfully complete our program are guaranteed admission to one of our 150 partner institutions in the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore, Germany and France. To help you succeed, a dedicated University Pathway Manager will advise you on the university application process, including finding suitable degree programs, visiting universities and helping with application materials and deadlines.

Our prestigious partner universities
Our strong relationships with universities and graduate schools around the world provide you with the widest possible choice of options. The proof is in our results – 100% of our successful alumni have gained preferred entry into one of our partner universities, or have earned places at other prestigious universities including the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, London School of Economics and Political Science, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Sydney.

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Where would you like to take this course?

Choose your study abroad destination to learn more about the city and the school.

EF's Learning Guarantee

We are so confident that our method will help you make maximum progress, that we guarantee it. Attend all of your classes, do all the assignments, and you’ll advance one course level every six weeks – otherwise, you'll study for free until you do.

  • Documented progress

    You’ll advance one language level every six weeks with proof of your progress. We measure your language skills before your course begins and after it’s complete with the EFSET suite – which includes a placement test, progress test and graduation test.
  • Proof of your success

    Return home with a portfolio of academic achievements including the EFSET Certificate of Achievement, final EF test scores and EF Course Certificate. Supplement your CV and prove the progress you’ve made to universities and employers with an official language exam.
  • The EF Research Network

    EF collaborates with top universities to fundamentally improve the way students learn languages. Network scholars explore advances in linguistics, teaching, technology, testing and cultural immersion. Together, we are committed to research and innovation that will shape the future of language learning.
    Members of the EF Research Network include: University of Cambridge,Harvard Graduate School of Education, Peking University, University of Tokyo, EF Learning Labs.
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