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EF Chicago
• 200 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 301. Chicago, IL 60601
• Tel: +1 312-782-9200
• Fax: +1 312-782-9201
• Emergency number:+1 312-363-8496
EF Chicago
• Downtown location
• Suitable for all age ranges, groups
• Two student lounges with TV and Wii
• Accessible by public transport
• Incredible classrooms views
EF Chicago - City
• Multicultural city
• Famous architectural city
• Home of blues and jazz
• Good public transportation
• Five professional sport teams
• Home to a wide range of universities
• Variety of world class museums
EF Chicago - School Director
• School Director –Kali Heifetz
• 4 Admin Staff
• 6 Teachers
• 2 Resident Assistants
EF Chicago - Location
• Located downtown Chicago
• Directions from airport:
Taxi: 40 mins away
Subway: 35 mins away: Take blue line direction Forest Park and get off at Clark and Lake. Walk 5 mins to Michigan Ave
• 3 mins walk from subway and 5 mins walk from train station
• Bus stops in front of school
EF Chicago - Location cont.
• On Michigan Avenue, famous for shopping
• Walking distance to nice cafes, bars, restaurants, parks and many other Chicago attractions
• Gym a block away
• Millennium Park two blocks away
EF Chicago - School facilities
• Activities Office
• Accommodation Office
• Wireless
• Vending Machine
• Two student lounges
• Wii
EF Chicago - Academic facilities
• Academic Office
• 14 large classrooms
• 1 iLab
• Private study room
• Small library
• Lecture Hall
EF Chicago - Academic info.
• SPIN classes: Speaking, Grammar I and II, Reading I, American Culture, Writing, Pronunciation
• Only school in North American offering English and the Legal World
• SPIN class for TOEFL preparation
• Internship program
EF Chicago - Host Families
• Many host families
• Average travel time to school: 45 mins
• Average cost a week commuting: $25 - $30
• On average more single rooms available than twin rooms
EF Chicago - International House
• 1414 East 59th Street,Chicago, IL 60637
• State-of-the art facilities• International atmosphere • School is only 20 mins away • Each floor has bathroom • Free wireless internet, private
study rooms, piano room, fitness center, student lounge with TV, laundry room, library, cafeteria, pool table, kitchen/cooking facilities for self catering
• Meal plan available
EF Chicago - Activities
• Over 40 museums, variety of restaurants, music and entertainment on offer
• Free activities - Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, Museum days, Exploring Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods
• Sporting events - Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Football, Soccer. Average ticket $40
• Outlet shopping
• Sailing, cruises, bike tours
• Great clubs
EF Chicago - Activities cont.
• Weekend excursions to Milwaukee ($40)
• Weekend camping to Indiana and Wisconsin state parks ($80) Includes transport, food and camping gear
• Weekend ski trips to Granite Peak, Wisconsin. ($200) Includes transport, meals, lift ticket and lodging
• Day trips to Six Flags Great America ($50)
EF Chicago - Essential info.
• Daily travel costs around $4 per day living in host family and the residence
• There is no cafeteria in the school but there are many places to eat around it. The average cost is around $6