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Program

This summer program is designed to bring youth from across the globe together to improve their English and participate in athletic and cultural activities in a fun and safe environment. The curriculum allows students to learn and practice English, explore a new region of the United States, explore new sports and cultural activities, all while enjoying themselves. Participants are supervised by our motivated professional staff during all activities. The program includes 20 English lessons per week and a complete program of activities and excursions. It is designed for students who are not complete beginners in English.

Students aged 13-18 years may participate in the Residential Program and students aged 15-19 may participate in the Homestay Program.

Destination

Boston, the capital and largest city of the state of Massachusetts, is one of the most desired student destinations in the United States. Its diverse cultural life, prestigious schools, animated night life and charming architecture attract students from across the United States and the world. As the economic and cultural centre of New England, Boston sets itself apart from other American cities: the centre has conserved many of its colonial buildings, its winding streets and its pedestrian and bike routes.

Residential Program

From 13 to 18 years.

Program

From Monday to Friday, students have English classes in the morning and participate in activities during the afternoon. Courses are taken at Simmons College, a small university situated in the heart of Boston. This neighbourhood, known as the Fenway district, boasts numerous cafés, museums and other colleges. Simmons College is very well connected to the rest of the city by public transportation.

According to the duration of their stay, students will have the opportunity to discover Boston and its surrounding areas thanks to a variety of excursions: the observatory of the Prudential Centre "Sky Walk", Rockport, a whale-watching boat trip, and a day at Six Flags amusement park.

Accommodation

Students share a room in a comfortable and full-equipped University dormitory. Full-board is provided. The residence is located on the campus and has a patio where students can study on sunny days. During the baseball season, students can hear the cheers coming from Fenway Park.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

Programs run from Sunday to Saturday and start every week from July 1st to August 11.

The program includes:

• 20 English lessons a week (15 hours)
  
• Accommodation in a shared room in the university dormitories
• Full-board during the week and half board during the weekend (19 meals)
• Program of activities and excursions organised by the school
  
• Use of campus facilities: library, computer lab, sports facilities, etc.
• Professional supervision during all activities
• Academic materials
  
• Transportation to and from Boston Airport
  
• All taxes and administrative fees

The program does not include:

• Flights

Homestay Program

From 15 to 19 years.

Program

Students have English courses in the morning and participate in activities in the afternoon. Our partner school is located in the centre of the city, only a few minutes’ walk from the famous Boston Commons park, in the financial and theatre district. Students will have the opportunity to discover the picturesque neighbourhoods of Boston, go on excursions to the seaside or the countryside or simply shop at the numerous boutiques in the metropolitan area.

Various activities are organised, such as Beacon Hill and the Statehouse, the New England Aquarium, Newbury Street and the Galleria Shopping Mall, Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, Harvard University, and Fenway Park (home of the Boston Red Sox) etc...

Accommodation

Students are housed in a shared room in carefully-selected host families, allowing them to partake in American life and culture and permitting them to practice their English. Half-board is provided.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

Programs run from Sunday to Saturday on the following dates:

• From July 29th to August 18th
• From August 19th to September 8th
  
  

The program includes:

• 20 English classes a week
• Accommodation in host family, including half-board
• Excursion program
  
• Activity program organised by the school
  
• Use of campus facilities: library, computer lab, sports facilities, etc.
• Professional supervision
• Academic materials
• A good-bye party at the end of the program
  
• Transportation to and from Boston airport
• All taxes and administrative fees

Prices does not include:

• Flights
• Midday meals
• Possible insurance