Top 1 summer camps in Australia

Australia is a unique and distinctive country that occupies an entire continent. To visit this country means to see kangaroos, koalas and Emu ostriches in their natural habitat; to visit the world's largest coral reef; to taste local cuisine. However, the students can spend holidays in Australia with more benefit —to improve a foreign language. Summer education in Australia is offered by children's camps and language schools.

Language camps in Australia are a whole sea of fresh impressions for your child. English lessons here are combined with exciting trips deep into the Wild Rivers Park and to the waterfalls of Tasmania, relaxing on the golden beaches of Golden Bones, conquering the stormy waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Even those schools which branches are located in the largest cities of the country – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, are not limited to excursions to city attractions. On weekends, children visit the Blue Mountains Nature Reserve, Kakadu Park, and the islands of the Great Barrier Reef.

By the way, the geographical location and unique natural and climatic conditions of Australia determine not only the content of the "excursion", but also the nature of active recreation for children. Students of summer camps in Australia play beach soccer and volleyball, surf, water ski, kayak on rivers and conquer mountainous terrain on mountain bikes.

• Academic preparation: unique methods, innovative courses, regular consolidation of theory in practice.
• Thorough and competent organization: all days are thought out in detail and planned taking into account the program, opportunities and interests.
• Language environment: constant presence in an English—speaking environment, most of which are native speakers. Active immersion in the environment takes place in the classroom, in shops, excursions.
• Every child receives a certificate of completion of the program after completing the language camp.

Many languages camps in Australia operate on the basis of world-famous educational networks, such as Education First, ELS, Lexis English, Kaplan International. The curricula in such schools have been worked out for many generations of students around the world. Non-networked language schools in Australia, which also accept students in the summer, do not have such experience. But the programs of these camps are unique and have no analogues in other countries.

Summer camps in Australia accept children from 6 to 18 years old. Students study in small groups of 12 – 15 people, formed based on the age and level of language preparation of students. The minimum duration of courses is usually 1-2 weeks.

Extracurricular activities are an important component of studying in summer camps in Australia. Frolicking in nature or going on excursions, children get the opportunity to consolidate the knowledge gained in classes by communicating in English in an informal setting.

In addition to academic classes and sports, in summer camps in Australia, children can attend creative workshops (fashion, art, theater, photography, etc.), movies, parties or just spend time on the beach with friends. The cultural module also includes acquaintance with Aboriginal art, music and dance, visits to festivals, markets, concerts and museums. Special attention should be paid to excursion programs: acquaintance with the city of residence, trips to the most interesting places in Australia (the Blue Mountains Reserve, Kakadu Park, the islands of the Great Barrier Reef), trips to nature.

No matter where the school is located – in the center of the metropolis or on the coast, it always has everything you need for comfortable learning. Modern school buildings have their own sports fields, cafeterias, libraries. Classes are necessarily equipped with an air conditioning system – without it, it would be very difficult to study in the hot climate of Australia.

There are a large number of schools in Australia offering English courses for students with different needs. The most popular are the following directions:

• General English - a general course with the development of oral speech, writing and reading skills.
• Intensive English for mastering English in a short period of time.
• Real English is designed for those who speak English at the Intermediate level or higher. The emphasis here is on the practical use of the language, communication with native speakers.
• English for Business - intensive classes are complemented by practical modules in the field of business of interest.
• English for Academic Purposes — preparation for admission to English-speaking universities. This course is worth taking after the Pathway program.
• IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge Preparation — preparation for international language exams.
• English+ - English classes are complemented by extracurricular activities: sports, creative modules, events, excursions.
• One-to-one lessons — individual English lessons.

Depending on the chosen program, the academic load ranges from 15 to 30 hours per week. There are no special requirements for enrolling in the courses, but some will require linguistic preparation. Students study in small groups of 6-15 people.

Additionally, a number of Australian universities offer intensive vacation programs to international students. In most cases, these are pre-university preparation courses (Pathway, Foundation). Applicants attend English classes, where the emphasis is on meeting the language requirements for admission to a bachelor's or master's degree. The duration of these courses is 6-12 months. Requirements for admission — the level of English is not lower than Intermediate. The advantage of such programs is that the results of successful exams are often counted as entrance exams.

During the holidays in Australia, the foreign students live with host families or in student residences on campus. Australian schools take a very responsible approach to student safety issues. All host families are thoroughly checked by school staff. Residences are guarded around the clock. In addition, there is always an employee of the educational institution in the dormitory building, who, if necessary, will help the child with solving everyday issues. Full board meals are usually included in the room rate.

One week of studying at a summer camp in Australia will cost about $ 1300. The cost of the programs usually includes English lessons, educational materials, accommodation, meals, sports and entertainment. As a rule, excursions and airport transfers are paid separately.