Academy IMG
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Description of Academy IMG
- Year of foundation: 1978
- Location: Bradenton City, Manatee County, Florida, USA
- Age: 11-18 years (grades 6-12)
- Language of instruction: English
- Type of program: joint
- Accommodation: boarding house.
IMG Academy (Academy IMG) was opened in 1978 and originally specialized in training professional tennis players. To date, the school is a unique educational institution, combining the curriculum and vocational training in several sports. The golf and tennis departments are exemplary and set standards for similar institutions around the world. Out of the walls of the academy there were many world-class athletes who achieved high results, including the titles of US champions and the Olympic Games.
The education specializes in middle and high school programs. Most of the students are foreign citizens who feel very confident in another country due to the high professionalism of teachers. Employees speak several foreign languages: in total, communication in the academy takes place in 13 languages ​​(including Spanish and Russian). Teachers have exceptionally high qualifications, and coaches are current or former players of world clubs and holders of titles. The campus regularly hosts various competitions and activities, students have the opportunity to rest and gain strength.
The Academy IMG (Academy IMG) will help every student become a successful, motivated and talented athlete with a high level of academic preparation. Graduates traditionally achieve impressive results in sports and other activities.
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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Academy IMG
SECONDARY SCHOOL, 6-8 grades (MIDDLE SCHOOL).
The program is developed in accordance with US standards and includes general subjects, elective courses and sports training. Children choose the direction of the sport from the list of available. Departments:
- English
- Literature (English, American, World)
- Mathematics (algebra, geometry)
- Social sciences (world culture and history, geography, politics, economics)
- Natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology)
- art
- Languages ​​(French, Spanish, Chinese).
Most of the time is devoted to sports activities, so there is a very intensive nature of the education, students often receive extra lessons in the evenings and online classes. Students actively prepare for high school and choose interesting subjects / areas for themselves.
Cost of education:
- Year of study for foreign students (with accommodation and meals) (school program) = from 38500 $
- Year of eduaction for foreign students (with accommodation and meals) (school program + sports program) = from $ 75650.
SENIOR SCHOOL, 9-12 grades (High School).
The program of the senior school corresponds to educational standards of the USA and is directed on reception of a fundamental luggage of knowledge (especially on the chosen sciences) and sports education. Teenagers continue to actively pursue their sport and study a set of disciplines. In the 11-12 grades, Advanced Placement courses are available, including subjects for in-depth study. Successful results of the AR give certain advantages when entering higher education institutions of the United States and other countries.
Highly qualified teachers build such a system of instruction, where teenagers do not just learn the material, but explore it and find various ways of solving problems. Graduates of the school have a number of qualities and skills:
- High level of sports training
- Critical thinking
- Analysis and problem solving
- Communication skills
- Creative development, imagination
- A responsibility.
Schoolchildren may request additional lessons to clarify incomprehensible and complex topics. A network of online learning is widely developed: this is necessary primarily because children often take part in competitions, skip classes and do not lag behind.
Also there is a special Post-Graduate course for teenagers who have already graduated from high school in the US, but for some reason not enrolled in higher education. Trainees on this program increase the level of academic knowledge and physical training to enter the desired university.
High School Departments:
- English
- Mathematics
- The science
- Social sciencies
- World Languages
- English as a Second Language
- Art.
Items on the Advanced Placement (AP) standard:
- English Literature and Composition
- English literature
- Calculations
- Statistics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Environmental Science
- World history
- American History
- European History
- Spanish
- Design.
Cost of education:
1. Year of study for foreign students (with accommodation and meals) (school program):
- High school (HIGH) = from 41500 $
- The course "Post-Graduate" = from 38500 $.
2. Year of study for foreign students (with accommodation and meals) (school program + sports program):
- High School (HIGH) = from 78650 $
- The course "Post-Graduate" = from 75650 $.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The Academy provides all students with comfortable residences for residence of two different types - residences (Ascender Hall West and Ascender Hall East) and cottages (Academy Suits). Characteristics of residences:
- Ascender Hall West - 250 rooms
- Ascender Hall East - 150 rooms
- Fully equipped rooms
- Bathrooms
- Laundry
- Common Living Rooms
- Rooms for independent work.
Characteristics of cottages:
- Detached luxury houses
- Spacious bedrooms
- Living rooms
- Large kitchens.
Boys and girls live separately. Both hostel buildings and cottages have access to the Internet and television, are equipped with security systems and emergency alerts. All rooms are equipped with household appliances.
Meals are arranged according to the principle of full boarding - breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the buffet style. There is a rich choice of dishes, always available fresh vegetables and fruits. Due to the sports bias, special attention is paid to nutrition, you can choose different types of diets.
Activities and sports
Activities Academy IMG
Great importance in the education system is given to sports education: the school brings up real professionals, many of whom subsequently achieve the ranks of the best athletes of the world. There were educated such masters as M. Sharapova, A. Kurnikova, K. Newton, M. Seles, S. Williams, A. Agassi. Students do not just engage in physical activity, but are educated in one of the available sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Football
- Tennis
- Athletics
- Cross Country.
At the moment, this is the only sports school in the US, which has a professional lacrosse program, and the tennis school is one of the best in the world. IMG Academy offers a variety of sports programs all year round: every year it is attended by about 30 thousand students, coaches and athletes from 100 countries.
The Academy also offers sports camps for students with learning English (English + sports): the classes include intensive English and classes at a special rate.
Also, students are engaged in various types of creativity, which helps them to develop and improve:
- Theatrical art
- Cinema
- Acting skills
- Directing
- Music
- Dancing
- Painting and Graphics
- Sculpture and ceramics
- The photo.
There are various clubs and associations - employees do everything to enable students to rest and restore their strength. The location gives wonderful opportunities for relaxing on the beach, walking in nature, hiking. In addition to a large number of sports events and competitions, various thematic celebrations, meetings, events are organized, students attend theaters, cinemas, concerts, shops and shopping centers.
Advantages
- The combination of academic and sports programs
- More than 40 years of successful business
- Has accreditation of profile organizations
- Full boarding
- One of the best sports International schools in USA and world
- Small class sizes
- Equipped with modern standards
- Comfortable residences
- Highly qualified teachers and trainers
- Pupils of the school - holders of various titles and awards
- The school is the world center of sports training.
Facilities and equipment at Academy IMG
The campus is located on the territory of Bradenton on the very coast of the Mexican Gulf, and it occupies about 600 acres. The climate is mild and very warm, even in winter the temperature seldom drops below 20 degrees Celsius. There is everything for a comfortable life and study, including unique sports facilities and grounds:
- Administrative buildings
- Educational buildings
- Labs
- Canteen and cafe
- Dormitories and cottages for accommodation
- Library
- 52 courts for tennis
- 12 fields for football
- 3 baseball pitches and training area
- 4 playgrounds for basketball
- 2 fields for lacrosse
- Treadmills
- Gym
- Medical-improving clinic
- Clinic of Physiotherapy
- The shops.
Admission dates and extra charges
The academic year is divided into semesters:
- Semester 1: from August 28 to December 20 (vacation from 12 to 15 October, from 19 to 25 November, winter holidays from 22 December to 7 January)
- Semester 2: from 8 January to 25 May (holidays from 4 March, from 17 to 30 March)
- Summer semester: during June-July sessions of different duration for summer programs are held.
Year of study for foreign students (with accommodation and meals) (school program):
- Secondary school (MIDDLE) = from 38500 $
- High school (HIGH) = from 41500 $
- POST-GRAD = from 38500 $.
Year of study for foreign students (with accommodation and meals) (school + sports program):
- Average (MIDDLE) = from 75650 $
- Senior (HIGH) = from 78650 $
- POST-GRAD = from 75650 $.
Please note that there are some additional fees and fees not included in the basic cost of the program:
- Registration fee
- Compulsory fees (educational manuals)
- Deposit confirming the place on the course
- Examination Boards
- Deposit for tuition
- Additional academic and language classes (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Air tickets in both directions
- Transfer in both directions
- Compulsory medical insurance
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).
Extras:
- Medical insurance 400 USD
- Deposit for a course/programme 400 USD
- Pocket money 800 USD
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 2050 USD
- Application fee 850 USD
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
- Application form
- Autobiography
- References from the previous place of study (from the class teacher, director, teachers in English and mathematics)
- High achievement and level of knowledge
- Extract from the previous place of study with estimates for two previous years
- Certificate of IELTS / TOEFL
- A student must have a good level of English
- Interview (in the academy or online format).
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Academy IMG
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
