Party 'til the cows come home
"Until the cows come home" is an English idiom meaning "for a very long time". Recently, students at Embassy Oxford had a good chance to learn this expression: a bovine guest came to the school and kicked off a party that had people eating ice cream until the cows came home.
Read the full story on the Embassy staff blog.
Football success for Brisbane
On Saturday 21st June 2008, the Embassy Brisbane soccer team played in an inter-school soccer competition with 11 other English language schools from Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
With Kristian as their coach, mentor and strategist, Embassy played well all day managing to make it to the Grand Final.
Through injury, Embassy's numbers were not at their strongest for the final so unfortunately we lost the grand final 2-1 to Bond University and are therefore the 2008 runners up.
This is by far the best result Embassy Brisbane has had since the competition's inception so huge congratulations to Kristian and the team!
See lots more photos on our Embassy Australia Facebook page (you have to be a Facebook member to access these, but it is free to register).
Masked Ball
This student from Embassy CES Oxford won the prize for the most outlandish costume at the recent end of term ball. The evening also included a lavish buffet, belly dancing, and singing teachers and students.
Read more on the staff blog >>>
A walk in the park
Where can you find beautiful rain forests and waterfalls near Brisbane?
These students found out when they went on a trip with the Platypus Club, which organises a lively programme of events and excursions for students at Embassy CES schools in Australia.
Read more on our staff blog.
Teacher's Day
Korean students at Embassy CES San Diego recently celebrated Teacher's Day by presenting their teachers with carnation flowers, letters and cards. They also prepared a special meal.
Read more on the staff blog >>>
Volunteering
Students from Embassy CES Seattle school volunteered to help out at a soup kitchen in downtown Tacoma recently. Read more on the staff blog >>>
Much Ado About Noting
Students at Embassy CES Oxford recently put on a very well-received performance of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing after six weeks of intensive preparation. You can find out more on our staff blog.
Nice view!
Where in Surfers Paradise can you get views like this? Find out on our staff blog.
Embassy CES Seattle Spring Diploma Graduation
Recently the Embassy CES Seattle school held a graduation ceremony for Diploma students. This was followed by a student talent show. Find out more on our staff blog >>>
Official opening for Embassy CES Brighton
12th February 2008 saw the official opening of the new Brighton school. Entertainment included a Chinese Dragon dance, students singing, dancing, and playing music, and the unveiling of a special plaque. For more pictures and the full story, see the Brighton news page.
San Diego students give back
Students from Embassy CES San Diego were busy writing letters and packing parcels. Why? Read more on the San Diego news page.
Embassy CES is on Facebook!
We know many of our students already love Facebook and now we're pleased to announce that you can find Embassy CES on there too.
Visit our pages for the USA, for Australia and New Zealand, and for the UK now. You'll be able to:
- • see photos - and leave comments
• add photos of your own
• meet other Embassy CES students, future, past and present
• sign up as a 'fan' of Embassy CES and make sure you are the first to hear about news and special offers.
Not a member of Facebook? It's free to join!
Embassy CES Brighton awards and certificates
Graduating Diploma students and high-achievers at Embassy CES Brighton received certificates and prizes in a ceremony this week. See more photos on the Embassy CES UK Facebook page.
Embassy CES USA staff of the year
Who has won the 2007 Director of Studies and Teacher of the Year award? Could it be your favourite teacher? Find out on our staff blog.
Hallowe'en at Embassy CES Boston
Have you ever heard the English expression 'sick and tired'? We were very impressed when we saw this photograph from Embassy CES Boston Hallowe'en party, where two students had dressed up as a representation of the phrase - how original! What other English idiomatic phrases would make a good Hallowe'en costume, we wondered - how about 'he lost his head', 'she's beside herself', 'lend me your ear', 'over my dead body' or 'a skeleton in the closet'?
See more photos from the party on the Embassy CES staff blog.
From Certificate of English to Diploma of Business
What have Natsuko Sakao (left) and Eriko Kaneda (right) got in their hands? Read more on the Brisbane news page >>>
Language Travel Magazine is the publication for agents selling English courses, read in over 110 countries around the world. Embassy CES is very proud to have won the Language Travel Magazine Star Award for the Best Chain Language School, 2007. The awards are voted on by agents, and reflect business excellence in the service they receive from the company, as well as the satisfaction levels of their students.
You can read more about the awards on the LTM website.
Elvis lives... in Auckland?
Elvs Presley paid a visit to Embassy CES Auckland... read more on our Staff blog!
Embassy CES students and staff - stars of the TEFL world!
The Embassy CES schools in London and Hastings were recently the scene of some professional filming - and our staff and students were the stars! Renowned publishers Longman Pearson sent cameras into the classrooms to film examples of real-life English lessons.
Read more on the Hastings or London news pages >>>
Embassy CES student in Folha de S.Paolo
The main Sao Paolo newspaper Folha has published an article about blind Brazilian student Marcos Rodrigues, who studied at Embassy CES London in March and April 2007. He had a fantastic time, as the article says. We admire his dynamism in visiting a foreign country, and are proud that he chose Embassy CES for his studies. See the newspaper article (in Portuguese) on the London news page >>>
Take your TOEFL exam at Embassy CES
From January 2008, students at all Embassy CES schools in the USA will be able to take the TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign LanguageTM) internet-based test in school.
Embassy CES in the USA will partner with the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to provide on-site authorised TOEFL Internet-Based Tests to all interested students. Internationally recognised as one of the most valid measurements of English language proficiency for students seeking admission to U.S. universities and colleges, the TOEFL was taken by more than 70,000 people last year.
The schools are now installing the necessary software and webcams to deliver the computerised exam. Staff are training to administer and oversee the test.
From September 2007, you will be able to pre-book your TOEFL iBT exams before arrival, choosing a date to suit you. Embassy CES students will have priority on these popular and often overbooked examinations. All our US schools offer TOEFL preparation classes. The exam will be given in 2008 at dates scheduled according to the ETS testing calendar (available in September 2007).
The TOEFL iBT is the newest version of ETS' English language proficiency test. Given through a secure internet-based delivery platform, the exam emphasises integrated communication skills and communicative competence.
ETS, a nonprofit organization, is recognized as a global leader in providing fair and valid assessments and related products and services to support education and professional development for all people worldwide.
For full details, please contact us: we will be happy to answer all your questions.
London student receives high IELTS score
Nonna Polonskaya received a stunning score of 7.5 in her IELTS exam after a preparation course at Embassy CES London. Read more on our London news page >>>
Five Embassy CES schools win excellence award
Congratulations to Embassy CES schools in Sydney, Melbourne, Cambridge, Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco for winning the 2007 Excellence Award, given by languagecourse.net to those language schools which receive the highest customer satisfaction ratings worldwide. These evaluations are based on results from interviews with more than a thousand language students worldwide. Embassy CES Fort Lauderdale has won this award for three years running, and Cambridge for the second year. This is the first award for the other Embassy CES schools. Hats off to the staff !
Embassy CES Brighton - moving to a world-class school
From Autumn 2007, students at Embassy CES Brighton will be living and studying in an incredible new building. Find out more on our Brighton news page >>>
Access all areas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
These students are making cricket fans very envious. How? Find out on the Melbourne news page >>>
Embassy CES Boston student goes on to great things
Tae Hyun Kim from Korea did something incredible. What was it? Find out more on our Boston news page >>>
Bloggers from Embassy CES Fort Lauderdale
If you've ever wondered what life as an English student is like, Gaby and Sonia are here to tell you. The Spanish and Venezuelan students are keeping a diary of their studies, activities, and trips in Fort Lauderdale.
Read our student blogs - then comment or ask a question!
Embassy CES Los Angeles moves to new school
This could be the road you walk down each day after lessons. Inviting, isn't it? Read more on our Los Angeles news page >>>
Happy birthday Embassy CES Auckland
Embassy CES Auckland is five! Find out more on the Auckland news page >>>
A night out in Fort Lauderdale
What on earth is happening here?! Read more on our Fort Lauderdale news page >>>
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