Learn English in Goa, India
Go to Goa and Study English in Indian Paradise!
Goa, with its stunning beaches, rich cultural heritage, and dynamic arts scene, is the perfect destination to master English. From the bustling markets of Panaji to the tranquil beauty of Palolem Beach and the vibrant festivals of the state, Goa offers a unique backdrop for your language studies. Engaging with Goan culture and the English language is essential for those interested in Indian heritage, lifestyle, and the international trade relations in the English-speaking world.
You will converse with both native speakers and international learners alike, engaging with Goa's unique traditions and lifestyle daily. Our immersive learning method guarantees more than language acquisition; it invites you to live Goa's culture, with every interaction fostering a close familiarity with the surrounding society and intercultural exchange.
At Languages Abroad, we are dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals, whether in advancing their education or enhancing their career prospects. With our programs, we prepare you to integrate seamlessly into higher education or the professional realm.
Start your adventure in Goa with Languages Abroad today!
Learn English
Nestled in a picturesque location, the school offers state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic learning environment where you can explore a variety of English courses designed for all language levels. Whether you're interested in group classes, private lessons, or a combination of both, we offer options tailored to your needs. Dive into specialized programs like English with Indian Cookery or Yoga, and find the perfect fit for your learning journey. Start your adventure in language learning with us and embrace the vibrant culture of Goa!
Goa English School
Our Bollywood-themed restaurant and bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy delicious curries made with coconut milk and chilies by our local head chef, fresh grilled fish, and hot butter-naan bread straight from our tandoor oven. The restaurant seats 40 people inside and has additional seating for 20 people outside on a tranquil patio surrounded by palm groves, right next to our lovely fish pond.
At the front of the school, a fabulous terrace overlooks the gardens. This is a great place for students to meet friends, relax in comfortable lounge chairs, or watch a local soccer game. In the evening, we often host parties and BBQs on the terrace, creating a lively social atmosphere.
Our school features small but beautiful gardens with local flowers, palm trees, a fish pond with a small waterfall, and numerous tranquil areas where students can sit and talk with friends, study, or simply relax.
Spend afternoons and evenings relaxing by our secluded swimming pool. Work on your tan in one of the many lounge chairs, unwind in the hot tub, or do your homework under the shade of an umbrella. Towels are available for free, ensuring you have everything you need for a refreshing break.
- 8 classrooms, each comfortably equipped for up to 10 students, with air-conditioning and natural light.
- The whole building has WiFi and free Internet access.
- Air-conditioned Internet Café with 9 PCs and free internet access.
- Bicycle rentals
- Yoga studio
Goa English Courses
All of our teachers are friendly, experienced, and qualified. Your classes will help enhance your speaking, listening, grammar, and general comprehension skills. Teachers often facilitate classroom discussions by using role-playing and games, and our teachers also incorporate current events and cultural materials into the curriculum to help make classes more interesting and relatable.
- Open to all language levels, A0-B2
- Placement test on the first Monday morning of class
- Minimum age 16
- Flexible course length (1 week minimum)
- Classes held Monday to Friday
- Language Certificate provided at end of course
Add-on Yoga Classes:
- Basic Yoga: 5 hours per week (7am-8am)
- Intensive Yoga: 10 hours per week (7am-8am & 5pm-6pm)
Standard English Classes:
- 15 group lessons per week (60 min/class)
- Classes from Monday to Friday (9am-1pm)
- Max. 10 students per class
Intensive English Classes:
- 21 group lessons per week (60 min/class)
- Classes from Monday to Friday (9am-1pm) & Monday to Thursday (2pm-3pm)
- Max. 10 students per class
Super-Intensive English Classes:
- 30 hours of group lessons per week
- Classes from Monday to Friday (9am-1pm, 2pm-3pm, & 4pm-5:30pm)
- Levels from A0 to B2
- Max. 10 students per class
- Students must be 16+
Combination Program:
- 15 group lessons per week (60 min/class)
- 2 private lessons per week (90 min/class)
- Group classes from Monday to Friday (9am-1pm)
- Private classes (2pm-3:30pm)
- Max. 10 students per class
Super Combination Program:
- 15 group lessons per week (60 min/class)
- 4 private lessons per week (90 min/class)
- Group classes from Monday to Friday (9am-1pm)
- Private classes from Monday to Thursday (2pm-3:30pm)
- Max. 10 students per class
Standard English + Indian Cookery Classes:
- 15 group English lessons per week (60 min/class)
- 3 hours of cooking classes per week
- English classes from Monday to Friday (9am-1pm)
- Max. 10 students per class
Standard English + Yoga Classes:
- 15 group English lessons per week (60 min/class)
- 5 yoga classes per week (60 min/class)
- English classes from Monday to Friday (9am-1pm)
- Yoga classes from Monday to Friday (7am-8am)
- Max. 10 students per class
Combination Program + Yoga Classes:
- 15 group lessons per week (60 min/class)
- 2 private lessons per week (90 min/class)
- 5 yoga classes per week (60 min/class)
- Group classes from Monday to Friday (9am-1pm)
- Private classes (2pm-3:30pm)
- Yoga classes from Monday to Friday (7am-8am)
- Max. 10 students per class
Youth Immersion Camp
- Only for younger students aged 11-17, with daily activities and weekly excursions.
- 20 group lessons per week (4 lessons daily, 45mins each)
- Course held Monday - Friday
- 1 week minimum
- max. 15 students per class
- Levels from A0 to B2
- For general concerns about our youth program, consult our information for parents or contact us.
Accomodation Options
Welcome to your home away from home in Goa! Choose from comfortable university accommodations or stay with a warm and friendly host family in this tropical paradise. Whether you prefer the convenience of university living or the culturally enriching experience of a homestay, we ensure a safe, enjoyable, and immersive stay to complement your language learning journey.
On-Campus Hotel Residence
Facilities
The school building is a former hotel and still has all the previous facilities that you would expect available.
Meal Options:
- Breakfast (BB)
- Breakfast & Dinner (HB)
- Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner (FB)
Room Options
- Single Room (SR)
- Double Room (DR)
- Rooms are cleaned daily and linens and towels are changed on a regular basis.
- En-suite bathroom with large wet-room style shower.
- Some of our rooms also have private terraces.
- Air-conditioning.
- Furnished with wardrobe, TV, table & chairs and a telephone.
Host Family Accomodation
Living with a local host family is the best way to immerse yourself fully in the language and culture. All our families are carefully selected and regularly visited to ensure high-quality standards. We choose only those with a genuine interest in international exchange.
All meals included within the homestay - you can also help out and learn the local cuisine first-hand in the process!
Our host families are spread throughout the region and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so book early to get the best locations!
Find general information here about staying with a host family. If you have any specific queries, please don't hesitate to contact our team!
Dates & Prices
Start your English language journey!
Every thought you'd have the opportunity to learn English in India? Well with us, you do! Goa is set in a tropical like setting with beautiful beaches and amazing weather, year-round. . With so much to explore, you'll have countless opportunities to discover new places and immerse yourself in Goan culture.
Please use the interactive shop below to select your preferred course, how many weeks you'd like to study and your ideal accommodation type. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Checklist
Registration Fee: $200
Accommodation Placement Fee: $200
Airport Transfer: $150 per way (Optional)
Insurance: $30/week
Notes
The school will be closed on all public holidays.
All enrollments require a non refundable $400 usd deposit to ensure space in our program.
Study Abroad in Goa
English Camp in Goa (ages 11-17)
- Beautiful beaches
- Incredible colonial architecture
- Delicious cuisine
Goa, a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state. Despite it's small size, this balmy coastal region has a remarkably varied landscape, which includes the densely forested Western Ghats mountain range, lush river valleys, and white sand beaches. Goa is also packed with impressive historic buildings and significant religious sanctuaries. With so much to offer, it comes as no surprise that Goa is India's most popular resort destination.
Our teenager program combines effective English language instruction with exciting holiday activities. Teenagers will get to learn about Indian culture, swim, play sports, make friends with other students their age, and much more, all while learning an important life skill! We're thrilled to offer start dates for our amazingly fun and inclusive youth program throughout the year.
Parents are also welcome to enjoy a holiday in Goa. We have accommodation available at a five star hotel near the school so you can enjoy some adult-only time while your kids are busy learning and making friends in a safe and supervised environment. We can even arrange family excursions for you.
Please contact us if you have any further questions!
Our fully air-conditioned residential campus is just a 12 minute walk away from the beautiful Benaulim beach. The school and residence are actually a converted hotel, and we have kept the facilities intact, including our own restaurant where students will have meals, lovely gardens, and a large, private swimming pool. This is the perfect place for your teen to learn, relax, and make lifelong memories!
School facilities include:
- Air-conditioning
- 8 large classrooms
- Free Wifi & a computer lab
- Restaurant
- Gardens
- Large Terrace
- Swimming Pool
- Yoga Studio
Restaurant
Students will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner at our Bollywood themed restaurant. The restaurant seats 40 people inside and has seating for an additional 20 people outside. The peaceful patio is shaded by palm trees and it's right next to our ornamental waterfall and fish-pond.
Large Terrace
At the front of the school we have a welcoming terrace that overlooks the gardens. Students can use this space to study, relax, talk with their friends, and watch local soccer games. We also use this space for BBQs and many of our other group activities.
Gardens
Our school has a number of lovely gardens with local flowers, palm trees, a fish-pond with a small waterfall, and several quiet seating areas where students can study or socialize.
Swimming Pool
The warm, sunny weather in Goa means that students can go swimming almost every day. In addition to the swimming pool itself, we also have a hot-tub, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and free towel service.
Goa English School
Overview
Our fully air-conditioned residential campus is a converted hotel. As such, our school still has its own restaurant, bar gardens, and a beautiful swimming pool. Campus is also just a 15 minute walk from the incredible Benaulim beach, completing the relaxed holiday atmosphere.
Facilities
- 8 classrooms
- Each classroom is comfortable and fully equipped for up to 10 students.
- All classrooms have air-conditioning and benefit from natural light.
- The whole building has WiFi and free Internet access.
- Air-conditioned Internet Café with 9 PCs and free internet access.
- Bicycle rentals
- Yoga studio
Restaurant & Bar
Our Bollywood themed restaurant and bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sample delicious curries of coconut milk and chillies created by our local head chef, fresh grilled fish and hot butter-nan bread straight from our tandoor oven. Whatever meal you choose is sure to pair well with a cold kingfisher beer or one of our speciality cocktails. The restaurant seats 40 people inside and has seating for an additional 20 people outside. The tranquil patio is surrounded by palm groves and it's right next to our lovely fish-pond.
Large Terrace
At the front of the school we have a fabulous terrace overlooking the gardens. This is a great place for students to meet friends, sit and relax in one of our comfortable lounge chairs, or watch a local soccer game. In the evening we often host parties and BBQs on the terrace.
Gardens
Our school has small but beautiful gardens with local flowers, palm trees, a fish-pond with a small waterfall, and lots of tranquil areas where students can sit and talk with friends, study, or simply relax.
Swimming Pool
Spend the afternoons and evening relaxing by our secluded swimming pool. You can work on your tan in one of the many lounge chairs, relax in the hot-tub, or do your homework under the shade of an umbrella. Towels are available for free.
After Class Activities in Goa
There are many different activities you can participate in during your stay in Goa, India. This beautiful province has a variety of temples, markets, beaches, hiking trails, and much more. Available activities depend on the season but school staff will be happy to either recommend or host activities every night, including BBQs, beach parties, and cultural excursions. There will be something happening almost every day. Local sightseeing tours, water-sports, Indian dancing, Bollywood parties, film nights, trekking and discos, are just some of the activities that the school generally offers. We have a full-time activity and tour organiser who is available everyday to help you get the most out of your stay. We can also arrange add-on tours of India either before or after your study program.
You may also wish to add yoga classes or indian cookery classes to your English or Hindi language program. Click here for more information on these add-ons. Feel free to contact us with any further questions!
Weather
Goa is generally temperate, except during the monsoon season, which usually lasts from June to September. The weather is usually pleasant and sunny and there are no extreme temperatures and no clear demarcations from one season to the other except for the monsoon season. The average annual rainfall is approximately 330cms and there are nine to ten hours of sunshine per day during the summer and three to five hours of daily sunshine during monsoon season.
Average Temperature °C
January 32° - February 32° - March 32°
April 33° - May 33° - June 31°
July 29° - August 30° - September 30°
October 31° - November 33° - December 33°
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