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The host family program was not discontinued because it failed — it evolved because we found something better. Our original premise was correct: living inside the language is the fastest way to learn it. But after running host family programs we identified the limitations: one household limits your English exposure to one set of people, one neighbourhood, one vocabulary set. The Akimeygo immersion programs preserve everything valuable about the host family concept — genuine human connection, real-life English, full immersion — while dramatically expanding the scale. Now you're not inside one home. You're inside an entire country. The warmth remains. The structure is professional. The scope is extraordinary.

Absolutely. We have a clear solution for groups of exactly two, and it is an excellent one. Our standard programs require a minimum of 3 participants because they are designed around cohort dynamics. However, the Elite Ghana program was specifically designed to work beautifully for smaller private groups, and two people are an ideal size for it. You get private rooms, personal teacher sessions, a dedicated coordinator assigned only to you, and a premium experience that is actually better than what you'd get in a larger group. Your alternative is to apply as individuals to join an open cohort forming from participants in other countries — we can make that work too. Contact us and we'll guide you to the best option for your situation.

Beginners are not just welcome — they are often who benefits the most dramatically. Here is why: immersion works at any level, but the contrast is most vivid when you start from a low base. When everything around you requires English and there is no option to retreat, your brain adapts at an extraordinary pace. We have seen complete beginners go from barely able to introduce themselves to holding 20-minute conversations in under two weeks. The Day 1 English assessment helps us understand where you are so that your teacher and coordinator can tailor the programme to your specific level. You do not need to be advanced. You just need to show up ready to try.

This is a deliberate program design decision, not a budget measure — and it is one of the best features of the 30-day program. The 10-day national cultural tour takes you into coastal towns, historical sites, and local communities across Ghana. Eating at local restaurants, street stalls, and markets is itself an extraordinary immersion experience. You interact with vendors, read menus in English, describe what you want, navigate unfamiliar situations — all of which drives language acquisition faster than any structured lesson. Meals at local spots typically cost between $5–$15 per day, depending on your choices. Many participants tell us the tour meals were some of their most memorable English conversations of the entire program. We could include meals. We choose not to, because the experience without them is better.

No. Citizens of ECOWAS member states — including Benin, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Cabo Verde, and Nigeria — do not need a visa to enter Ghana for stays of up to 90 days. This makes Ghana exceptionally accessible for participants from across francophone West Africa. If you are travelling from outside the ECOWAS zone, visa requirements vary by nationality. We provide detailed guidance on the visa process for non-ECOWAS participants in your pre-arrival pack, and our team can assist with documentation guidance. Contact us if you're unsure about your specific situation.

Yes, installments are available. Here is how it works: you pay your accommodation deposit to secure your spot and cohort date. After that, you and our team agree on a payment schedule for the remaining balance — structured to work within your financial situation. The only requirement is that your full balance is cleared no later than 14 days before your program arrival date. We understand that a lump sum payment can be challenging, and we want to make the programme accessible. We are flexible on the schedule as long as the final deadline is respected. When you apply, let us know that you'd like to discuss installments and we'll factor that into your booking confirmation.

Our refund policy is based on how far in advance you cancel: if you cancel 60 or more days before your program start date, you receive a full refund minus a processing fee. If you cancel between 30–60 days before the start date, you receive a 50% refund. Cancellations under 30 days before the start date are non-refundable. In all cases, your deposit — and any other amounts paid — can be transferred to a future Akimeygo cohort date rather than refunded, and we always encourage this option if your situation changes. Life happens, and we work with you where we can. If you are unsure about your dates, talk to us before booking — we would rather help you choose the right date than have a cancellation on either side.

Your cohort will typically consist of 3–12 participants from different countries across West Africa and beyond — a mix of nationalities, professional backgrounds, ages (18 and above), and starting English levels. This diversity is intentional and valuable. When you're learning with people from different backgrounds, you can't default to your shared native language. You must use English to connect, collaborate, and communicate — which is exactly the pressure that drives immersion results. The cohort dynamic is consistently cited by participants as one of the most valuable parts of the program. You arrive as strangers. You leave as people who shared something real. Some cohort friendships last years.

Completely. Our entire team speaks French fluently. All pre-arrival communication — your application, questions, booking confirmation, payment discussions, and coordination — can be conducted entirely in French. We understand that many of our participants are francophone West Africans whose English is still developing, and we would never make the application process an English test. Once you arrive, the program operates in English as the immersion experience begins. But until then, communicate with us in whatever language is most comfortable for you.

The research on language acquisition is unambiguous: immersion produces results that classroom instruction cannot replicate at the same speed. Here is the core difference. In a local English class, you spend 2 hours a week in English and the other 166 hours in your native language. In Ghana, you spend all 168 hours in English — with real consequences if you don't communicate effectively. Your brain has no option but to adapt. Beyond speed of learning, consider what else the program delivers that a local class cannot: a 10-day national cultural tour, an official internationally-recognisable certificate, cohort friendships across countries, and a completely different quality of life experience. The Ghana program doesn't just teach you English. It gives you a story, a credential, and a confidence that no weekly lesson can manufacture.