EF Corporate Language Learning Solutions Chosen as Finalist in eLearning Awards

EF Corporate Language Learning Solutions, a division of EF Education First, has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2011 E-Learning Awards.

2011-09-16

HONG KONG, September 16, 2011 (Press-News.org) EF Corporate Language Learning Solutions, a division of EF Education First, has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2011 E-Learning Awards. Chosen by the prestigious e.Learning Age magazine from hundred of entries, EF was selected in two categories: best online distance learning project and excellence in the production of learning content.

eLearning awards recognized EF and its online English school for its "effectiveness of support", "learner collaboration", and "use of online tools and techniques...in terms of learner satisfaction." Complementing its world class platform, EF was selected for its excellence in production of learning content for its "effectiveness of overall learning strategy," "use of text, images, animation, audio, video, and other media elements," and other "forms of interactivity."

"We are honored to be selected again for the eLearning awards, recognizing our continued innovation. The eLearning awards confirm our commitment and continued investment, as the market leaders in English learning, in the best platform and content for our students," EF CTO/CXO Enio Ohmaye says.

A Silver Award winner of the 2010 e.Learning Awards, EF has continued to push the definition of online learning forward. Our passion for optimizing the learning process through technology means we have invested $55m into product development, ensuring our learners always have the most cutting-edge solution available; from unlimited 24/7 access to teacher-led conversation classes to our investment into mobile learning solutions with Apple, every aspect of our school is focused on optimizing results.

About EF Education First:

Established in 1965 with the mission to "break down barriers in language, culture, and geography", EF Education First (EF) is the world's leading international education company. EF has helped over 15 million students to learn a new language and travel abroad. With a network of 400 schools and offices worldwide, including the world's largest online English school http://www.englishtown.com, EF specializes in language training, educational travel, academic degrees, and cultural exchange programs. (www.ef.com) EF is the Official Supplier of the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi 2014 and is also working with Ola Turista to help prepare Brazil for the 2014 World Cup. EF published the ground-breaking English Proficiency Index (www.ef.com/epi) which measures the English ability of adults in different countries across the world. Media inquiries please email press@ef.com.

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