Embassy Summer School in New-York, Long Island University

Embassy Summer offers children and teenagers from different countries an accelerated rate of English language studying and a significant increase in the level of oral possession. The language environment and lessons in small groups contribute to the high effectiveness of studies.

The school does not limit the level of incoming students and recruits students from the zero level of knowledge to the professional level. Introductory testing will determine the child in the required class: from Beginner to Advanced level.

The director of the educational programs is responsible for the administration and management responsibilities. Teachers of Embassy Summer have received special education for teaching foreign students. The peculiarity is that English children learn as a foreign language. Special techniques and specific exercises are used for this.

The auditor load on the courses is not very high - up to 15 hours per week. In the classroom, students are auditioned and perform exercises that require conversational skills. There are no more than 4 lessons per day. Individual approach is possible thanks to small classes - up to 15 children. Among themselves, the participants of the courses are forced to communicate in English, since the school provides for the formation of international groups.

The high level of equipping the school with modern technology and the use of computers makes it easier to memorize new vocabulary and make the studying more intensive.

Arrivals usually start on Sunday. During the day the students get acquainted with the rules of residence, learn more about the school and peers. On Monday, lessons begin with a test of knowledge. Testing helps to clarify the scope of the child's knowledge and send it to a suitable group. It is necessary to check the stock of words and writing skills, interview with a mentor.

Day Programme

• Age - from 12 to 17 years,
• The duration of training is from one week.

The full-time program offers students of the school no less exciting vacations than on-campus accommodation. The weekly schedule of boarders and day students is practically the same:

• English lessons: 20 lessons of 45 minutes,
• Field trips: the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, the Empire State Building and other attractions,
• Themed evenings on campus: watching movies, board games, karaoke, intellectual quizzes.

Teachers have the opportunity to devote a sufficient amount of time to each student, as classes are held in groups of up to 17 people. Under their strict supervision, students develop their language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, improve vocabulary. Constant communication in and out of the classroom helps students feel more confident in using English. The international environment in groups makes learning more exciting and interesting, allowing students to learn other languages, cultures and customs, make new friends from different parts of the world. Their joint training creates a supportive and comfortable atmosphere, promotes quick memorization and frequent practice.

The duration of training is flexible: from one week during the entire duration of the course. The full-time program includes attendance at academic English classes, all activities and excursions, but excludes accommodation on campus. Its price includes lessons and teaching materials, lunches in the dining room during the week, entertainment, company diplomas at the end.