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First Step World™ provides many flexible programs that challenge students inside the classroom and offers many fun activities outside in real world.
+ What kinds of people take the course?
+ What is the minimum age to participate?
+ Does the price include airfare? If not, how do I book a flight?
+ When booking flights, when should I plan to arrive and depart?
+ Are there any shot requirements?
+ Prices are listed in which currency?
+ I found a cheaper airline ticket, but will arrive outside the start dates?
+ If I need a visa, do you arrange this for me?
+ Do you recommend travel and medical insurance?
+ Do your programs offer university credit?
+ What does a basic program include?
+ What is not included in the program fees?
+ I already have my own accommodation, can I just pay for classes?
+ What if I need to make a change to my program?
+ How long should I study?
+ How can I pay?
+ How should I take money on the program?
+ What kind of clothes should I bring?
+ When should I plan to arrive, and how do I get to the school?
+ Can I change my host family if I am not happy with them?
+ I'm traveling with friends, can we stay together?
+ How far is the host family from the school?
+ What level of language skill do I need to attend a program?
+ How long is your program and when do the programs start?
+ How many students should I expect in a class?
+ What is the most popular accommodation option?
+ How are your host families chosen?
+ Do I have to bring bed linens and towels with me?
+ What day do I have to leave the accommodation?
+ Individual instruction or group, which is better?
+ Can I book additional night in the accommodation?
+ What happens outside the lessons?
+ Where do your students come from?
Q: What kinds of people take the course?
A: Our students generally range in age from 18 to 65 years old.
With an average age between 20 and 30 years. They
are university and college students,
professionals, executives and independent travelers.
Q: What is the minimum age to participate?
A: 18, some programs allow 16, 17 year olds.
Q: Does the price include airfare? If not, how do I
book a flight?
A: No the prices do not include airfare. Before
arrival students will have to arrange all flight and
visa requirements within their own country.
Q: When booking flights, when should I plan to arrive
and depart?
A: All our programs start on the Monday morning so
plan to arrive on the Sunday before your start date.
Your Sunday evening accommodation is included in the
price. When departing, all our programs finish on the
Friday, however you do not have to leave the
accommodation until noon on the following Saturday. So
plan to fly out on the last Saturday of your stay.
Q: Are there any shot requirements?
A: You should consult with your doctor before taking any foreign trip to make sure you are up to date on your regular vaccinations. You probably won't need any special vaccinations unless traveling in very remote areas.
Q: Prices are listed in which currency?
A: All prices are listed in US dollars.
Q: I have found a cheaper airline ticket, but I will
arrive outside the start dates?
A: With prior arrangement this will not be a problem.
If you arrive a day late, we can reschedule your first
lesson. If you arrive a few days early, we can
arrange one or two additional night’s accommodation
before or after your program.
Q: If I need a visa, do you arrange this for me?
A: Visas and passports are the responsibility of the
student. Most students will need a basic tourist visa to participate. We recommend www.g3visas.com for students who
require visas or permits.
Q: Do you recommend travel and medical insurance?
A: Yes, First Step World strongly recommends that all
our students take out medical travel insurance before
leaving the country. We offer great valued plans (See homepage
for details).
Q: Do your programs offer university credit?
A: Yes. Most of our programs students can receive
university credit. We have several options for obtaining
credit. Students should visit our University Credit pages to learn
about the variety of options for applying.
Q: What does a basic program include?
A: Programs usually include the following:
- Selected course
- Selected host family accommodation with one meal
- Course materials
- Language proficiency certificate upon completion
- Social and cultural activities
Q: What is not included in the program fees?
A: Program fees do not include the following:
- Airfare
- Sport activities
- In-country transportation
- Passports, visas and permits
- Travel and medical insurance
- Spending money
Q: I already have my own accommodation, can I just pay for classes?
A: No problem, you can arrange your own accommodation and pay for classes only.
Q: What if I need to make a change to my program?
A: You can make any change to your program up to 4 weeks in advance with no extra charge. If you make changes less then 4 weeks before the start date, there is a $35 fee.
Q: How long should I study?
A: The longer you are able to study, the better. It is
better to stay more weeks and not study too many hours
per day. Most students can expect to be speaking with
moderate fluency in 3-6 months depending on the
individual.
Q: How can I pay?
A: You can by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Paypal). You can also pay by wire transfer.
Q: How should I take money on the program?
A: Most students use debit/ATM card. There are many
ATM's throughout most countries that are easily
accessible and offer the best exchange rate. If you do
not have a debit/ATM card, you can also take
traveler's checks and credit cards. It's best to
travel with both.
Q: What kind of clothes should I bring?
A: It depends on which city you choose and what part of
the year you're expecting to stay. Rio de Janeiro is a
tropical climate with warm winters and warmer summers.
Berlin is seasonal with cooler winters, hot summers,
and mild falls and springs. Pack cool, cotton clothing for the warmer months (light weight shirts, khakis, skirts, sandals).
Students planning to travel to the interior should bring
heavy weight clothes.
Q: When should I plan to arrive in the country and how
do I get to the school?
A: Plan to arrive on the Sunday before your first class
(Monday). Your Sunday night's accommodation is included in the price. A can have a program representative waiting at the airport to meet you and take you to your accommodation.
Q: Can I change my host family if I am not happy with them?
A: We do our best and have had much success with our host families. But if you feel your family is not suitable, we will do our best to find an alternative family. It's usually not a problem to change families, but it may take a few days before the change is made.
Q: I'll be traveling with friends, can we stay together in the same host family?
A: Yes. Just indicate your travel companion on the enrollment form and we will find a family willing to accommodate you.
Q: How far is the host family from the school?
A: As a general rule, in larger cities most host families are within 10-20 minutes by public transportation. In smaller cities, within walking distance.
Q: What level of language skill do I need to attend a
program?
A: We Have student in all language levels- beginner to
advance levels. Our programs are designed for many
different levels of ability, language background and experience.
Q: How long is your program and when do the programs
start?
A: Programs have start dates throughout the year, with classes starting every Monday. Our programs are very flexible
and you can select your length of stay, from a minimum
of 1 week, with an average length of stay at 4 weeks. Some programs start 52 weeks a year, other are bi-weekly. Check each city for individual start dates.
Q: How many students should I expect in a class?
A: Class size range from 2 to 3 students per class in some cities, and much larger in others, depends on location and time of year.
Q: What is the most popular accommodation option?
A: Most students stay with a host family or in a
self-catering fully furnished apartment.
Q: How are your host families chosen?
A: Host families go through a series of interviews
with staff in order to be selected. There are specific
requirements that our families must meet before they
are invited to host our international students i.e.
speak several languages, travelers themselves,
or who have children the same age as most of our students.
Q: Do I have to bring bed linens and towels with me?
A: Please bring towels, bed linens and pillows will be
provided.
Q: What day do I have to leave the accommodation?
A: You should plan to leave your accommodation on the
last Saturday of your program.
Q: Individual instruction or group, which is better?
A: Some students prefer individual classes so they can
select course work or focus more directly on their individual weak points, while other students prefer to share class with others, it depends on your preferences or goals.
Q: If I need to stay an additional night in the
accommodation, can I book extra nights?
A: Yes, for an additional charge you can book a few
extra nights before or after the course.
Q: What happens outside the lessons?
A: After classes are finished for the day, our
programs allow plenty of time to discover the chosen
city and culture. We have free social programs,
some during the day and others at night. Many activities are free, but do offer additional activities for a small additional fee (see Activities). Our optional activities allow you to make new friends and practice your new language skills outside the
classroom.
Q: Where do your students come from?
A: From all over the world. The majority of
international students come from North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia.
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