The school is on Las Olas Blvd, which runs from the beach to Fort Lauderdale's Riverfront, a vibrant area packed with restaurants, shops and nightclubs. Thus the school is right in the centre of Fort Lauderdale's busiest spot. You'll find a map on the Fort Lauderdale local information page.

Please see our Fort Lauderdale Accommodation section for full details. Homestays are a maximum of 45 minutes away by public transport, and often closer.

Green Island Inn is 20 minutes by bike or bus from the school.

Some of our locations have the use of more than one student residence. However, there is sometimes one residence which we prefer, usually because of how near it is to the school, its quality, its size - or a combination of all of these things. We call this our 'primary residence' and it is the one you are most likely to be offered.

Please note that other options may only be available during certain seasons. We can discuss the best residence for your needs during the enrolment process; please feel free to ask for details of all options.

All our schools have wireless internet access which is free and unlimited. Students can also use the school computers for free all day, but may have to wait during busy times.

Green Island Inn has wireless internet access throughout.

Homestays differ, but all have some form of internet access which you can use.

Please see our Fort Lauderdale photo gallery. If you would like to see more photos, just contact us. We can email you pictures that will help you to imagine life at Embassy Fort Lauderdale a bit more clearly.

You will not need a car, but you may find life easier with one. Fort Lauderdale is a typically spread-out Floridian city. It is easy to travel between the school, local shops, the beach and the residence by public transport, or bike. But accessing more distant areas, such as large malls or nearby towns and cities, becomes easier with your own transport.

Many students do have cars, and we can advise you on car hire if required.

Note that the legal age for driving varies from state to state in the USA. In general if you are over 18 you should be able to drive, although many hire companies will not rent cars to those under 25. If you do hire a car, the rental office should be able to tell you of any driving laws particular to the state you are in. Read more useful information on Student Club.