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