Four points to be paid attention to when choosing English training institutions for studying abroad
First, brand reputation.
When choosing institutions, you can first consider institutions with a certain reputation. Such institutions have certain strength to ensure the quality of education and after-sales efficiency. Some smaller study abroad institutions can not only guarantee the quality of education, but even run away at any time and do not encourage us to choose. Generally speaking, we advocate choosing a cost-effective English training institution for studying abroad.
Second, the background of teachers
Teachers determine the quality of education in this school. Compared with traditional English training, English training for studying abroad pays more attention to the communication between spoken English and English use. This common sense is something that many Chinese teachers can't help their classmates. They advocate looking for foreign teachers to learn, not only to learn common sense, but also to improve oral English.
Third, institutional reputation.
The word-of-mouth comparison of an institution can reflect the overall quality of the institution. With excellent reputation, students can also study with peace of mind. Nowadays, the competition in shopping malls is becoming more and more fierce, and many organizations have serious false propaganda. Word of mouth comes from the true evaluation of past students, and we advocate that we can refer to it more.
Fourth, the charging standard
At present, English training for studying abroad is divided into online and offline training methods. The number of primary school places and the cost of teachers in offline institutions are very large, and the cost of small class system is generally 40 thousand, assuming that the cost of one-on-one learning is only high or not. The cost of online institutions will be more affordable, and most teachers are foreign teachers. The quality of education is guaranteed, and the annual cost is1-20,000. You can choose according to your own economic situation.
Further reading: Which countries should I apply for studying abroad at my own expense?
For this question, we can't generally answer which country is better or not. This should be analyzed and judged according to the applicant's study, development ambition, own conditions and economic support ability. Generally speaking, applicants are willing to go to economically developed countries and world-renowned universities for further study. I have good learning talent and sufficient financial support. Of course, I can choose the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan and other countries or regions to study. These countries have developed economies and education. Studying there can help them learn more updated scientific knowledge and master more sophisticated and advanced technologies, thus making them more competitive in the future society. For others, they are "willing to study in developed countries, but unable to do so". For them, it is also wise to choose developing countries or regions with advanced education and international level, stable social environment and good living conditions (such as South Asian countries). Studying in these countries or regions has three main advantages: first, professional courses are in line with international standards, or diplomas are widely recognized internationally; Second, besides studying a specialized course, you can master a foreign language more skillfully; Third, the cost is low. The cost of study and living in these countries is only one-third to one-fifth of that in developed countries. As far as the current situation in China is concerned, the average working family may be able to afford it. The applicant should consider and judge which country or region to choose for studying abroad. In short, we should not only achieve the goal of going abroad for further study, but also live within our means and don't let ourselves or our families get into trouble.
Which countries are the most fashionable to study abroad at their own expense?
Generally speaking, China students going to the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, France, Italy and Australia are still the first destinations for studying abroad. These countries with developed economy, stable society and advanced education have long attracted the attention of overseas students. However, recently, some people's attention to studying abroad has shifted, and it seems that they have begun to turn to South Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. The common characteristics of these countries are: rapid economic development, Asian cultural background, education system in line with international standards, English teaching environment and low cost of study and living. Even some schools in these countries can learn professional courses from western countries and get diplomas and degrees from corresponding countries. This is a good choice for many families who want to send their relatives to study abroad without being overburdened financially.
How to go through the formalities of studying abroad at one's own expense?
Going through the formalities of studying abroad at one's own expense is a serious, serious and complicated operation process, and certain procedures must be completed in a certain period of time and according to certain steps. The whole process takes about 4 months to 1 year, that is, all the procedures for studying abroad. The specific procedures are as follows:
1. Choose a destination institution.
2. Apply for registration and fill in the application form for studying abroad.
3. Provide relevant materials and certificates.
4. Get the admission notice
Step 5 apply for a passport
Step 6 apply for a visa
Extended reading: various exams to take when applying for studying abroad.
Take the application for studying in the United States as an example: to apply for undergraduate study in the United States, you need to take TOEFL or IELTS &; SAT or ACT test, applying for American graduate students generally needs to refer to TOEFL or IETLS &; GRE or GMAT exam.
1、GRE
GRE is the American postgraduate entrance examination, and GMAT is the postgraduate entrance examination for business administration. If you apply for graduate students in the United States, you generally need to take the GRE exam. If you apply for a business major, you generally need to take the GMAT exam. Some majors accept both GRE and GMAT, either of which will do. GRE exam fee 1353 yuan, GMAT exam fee 1725 yuan.
Step 2 sit down and perform
SAT and ACT are one of the requirements for applying for admission to American universities, and they are also an important basis for awarding scholarships to American universities. They are called "American College Entrance Examination", and schools applying for the top 50 universities in the United States generally need to provide SAT or ACT test scores. The SAT exam fee for 20 16 has not been announced yet. The SAT test fee for 20 15 is $52.5, and the registration fee for ACT test is $33 for the test without writing and $48 for the test with writing.
3. New TOEFL
The new TOEFL consists of four parts: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a total score of 30 points for each part, TOEFL 120. TOEFL exam fee: exam fee 1635 yuan, transfer fee 535 yuan, and late registration surcharge 267 yuan.
4. IELTS
IELTS is also composed of listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a total score of 9 points. IELTS registration fee is 65,438+0, 850 yuan, transfer fee is 420 yuan, and withdrawal fee is 420 yuan.
Extended reading: the initial stage of studying abroad
After arriving at the school, international students can take the initiative to consult the school's preferential policies for international students and apply for international student ID cards. Or learn about the basic situation of the school from the seniors and read the relevant student manuals of the school carefully. Complete the admission procedure and keep the receipt properly. Meanwhile, check in as soon as possible. Some international students stay with local families, so they should pay attention to communication and exchanges with their families. In countries such as Britain and the United States, during the postgraduate stage, schools do not provide dormitories for students, and students need to rent their own houses to solve the housing problem. When renting a house, you should fully understand the relevant situation of the living area, pay attention to personal and property safety, and keep the house as close as possible to the school to facilitate the usual class needs. Pay attention to sign a contract with the lessor. Generally, the lessee needs to provide a deposit or bank guarantee, and international students need to make relevant preparations in advance.
When everything is properly settled, international students still remember to go to the relevant departments of the local government to go through the relevant procedures in time. Suggested materials: admission notice, proof of tuition payment, passport, photo, registration fee, local address, etc. At the same time, it is suggested to register, put on record or get in touch with the local embassy or consulate in China, so as to obtain the certificate of studying abroad in time when returning to China.
Students who have opened overseas accounts in China should go to the bank within the specified time, show a full set of documents for opening an account in a domestic bank, and then turn the temporary account into a formal account for remittance and withdrawal.
You can also deposit cash and money orders in overseas banks. You should make full use of bank cards, checks and other payment tools, and don't carry a lot of cash with you. Suggested materials: school certificate, passport, police station registration certificate, local address, cash to be deposited, draft, etc.
Every time you pay a large sum of money, especially tuition fees, you should keep the corresponding documents, establish a detailed personal file, and prove your credit, so as to facilitate subsequent payment.