See what students and colleges have to say!

Here’s what FLS students are saying:

Belgium

You learn a lot about different cultures. All the teachers I had were very good and I think I'm continuing to improve my English every day."
—Pauline Harmel

I'm not afraid to talk in public and make mistakes anymore. I have to say that FLS and my homestay helped me with that because they make you confident and help you when you need it."
—Karlyne Csuti

 

Chile

I think that FLS Lock Haven is a good place to study; it’s quiet, and calm. It’s a nice place, near important cities like NYC, Washington, D.C. and Boston, and it’s a good place to improve your English."
—Rodrigo Prida

 

Colombia

In a short time I improved so much. Now I have been at FLS three months and I am improving more; this is very positive for myself because before I felt powerless for I couldn’t speak English, but now I can defend myself in English."
—Julieth Artunduaga

From the beginning FLS taught me how to make right decisions in order to enjoy my stay in the United States. Thanks to that, I will always remember that arriving to a country where your language is a minority makes you grow up as a person, makes you assume a challenge to keep moving forward and enter a world full of opportunities."
—Camilo Mejia

 

Japan

The quality of teachers is good. [They] explained very kindly and clearly. And I like the choice of textbooks."
—Masaru Kawazoe

I have had many good experiences at FLS. I especially enjoyed communication with the teachers, students, and staff. Whatever you want to practice, you can do that in FLS."
—Fukiko Nagashima

 

I really like to study English at FLS, because every teacher is very kind and I can meet people from other countries. I always enjoy talking with friends at FLS."
—Miki Sahashi

Boston is [a] really attractive city for me. I enjoy[ed] talking with my friend[s] in the class and seeing a lot of students who [are] from foreign countries."
—Takashi Sato

 

Korea

The most important reason to learn English in FLS is conversation with native speakers. I can positively participate in class because I frequently have a one-to-one conversation with a teacher or another student. "
—Kyung Sun Park

I learned that pronunciation is really important. I realized that it was difficult not only to speak English but also to teach something. When I taught them and they repeated my words, I was happy! I enjoyed spending time with American children! "
—Yun Yung Chun
(on teaching American children how to write Korean numbers in English)

 

Lock Haven is a very nice place. Everyone is very kind. They offered a nice homestay [and] my teacher . . . was a very nice teacher so my English skill improved."
—Kyung Min Lee

 

Russia

The teachers are qualified and friendly. The core class teachers are very helpful. Elective and core classes are always interesting, informative and fun. I learn a lot at FLS, and that's great."
—Tatyana Tkachenko

 

Switzerland

I will never forget the time I spent here. The best way to improve my English is to speak with American people like my teachers, my host family and of course the FLS students."
—Jeremy Nacht

 

Taiwan

Since I entered FLS, I have never regretted my decision because the classes offered by FLS are all fantastic. I really learn a lot of useful vocabulary and grammar in my core class. My listening and speaking abilities have also improved a lot."
—Chia-Yuan Sun (with teacher Bill Cummins)

 

Venezuela

I like the people here [and] the teachers, and I [made] a lot friends learning English. The weather was a new experience for me."
—Anabella Vivas