New York Riverdale (College of Mount Saint Vincent Summer Camp)
Description of New York Riverdale (College of Mount Saint Vincent Summer Camp)
- Established: 1961
- Location: New York, USA
- Language of instruction: English
- Type of training: language summer camp.
New York Riverdale Summer Camp is located on the College of Mount Saint Vincent (CMSV) campus. The camp offers accommodation overlooking the Hudson Riverdale, New York’s safe, residential area, just 40 minutes from Manhattan’s cultural, entertainment, tourist, and business opportunities. From the first day, students are immersed in the English-speaking environment, receive intensive experience of cultural and academically rich communication.
Students choose to stay in a family or residence with classmates, which helps them gain confidence and develop language skills in an informal setting.
Each program includes an American Experience lesson to learn about local culture, academic counseling, guest speaker presentations, and off-campus activities. The teachers of the camp are experienced teachers, members of TESOL (teachers of English for speakers of other languages), have master's degrees or TEFL certificates and work experience of more than 15 years.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in New York Riverdale (College of Mount Saint Vincent Summer Camp)
Intensive English Program
- 30 lessons / week 50 min each
The content of the program is the practice of speaking, enriching the vocabulary, and lessons in improving communication skills. Upon completion of this program, students receive a certificate of completion, accepted at more than 600 colleges and universities around the world. The certificate confirms the level of language proficiency required for admission to foreign universities.
Semi-Intensive Program
- 20 lessons / week 50 min each
A semi-intensive English language program allows you to develop listening, speaking, reading and communication skills during morning classes. In the afternoon, students explore the city and surroundings, practice English and improve their speech skills. Relaxed atmosphere allows you to explore the environment, to develop communication skills in real situations.
American explorer program
- 15 lessons / week 50 min each
If your student is planning a vacation in the United States and wants to get the most out of their visit, learning English is a great option. Classes allow you to master the English language, which will make the vacation more enjoyable, as it will allow you to immerse yourself in culture with more confidence. The American Explorer course program ensures the perfect balance between learning English and traditional vacation activities. After the morning classes, program participants can explore the surroundings, visit major cities, areas of the Midwest and beach communities.
English For Executives - from $ 795 / week.
- 35 lessons / week
English is the main language of international business. English For Executives helps you achieve your business goals by increasing your English proficiency. The program includes group and individual lessons for individual or team language training.
Tasks:
- Master specific communication skills required at the executive level
- Build a curriculum according to industry needs
- Get cultural communication skills
- Focus on the basics of English.
The Business English Language Learning Program prepares students for professional communication and is suitable for those who are not native English speakers and are just entering the work environment or moving to a global business level. The curriculum is focused on professional communication, allowing you to learn not only how to speak English, but also do it in business situations. The nuances of business communication make it important to understand the different types of communication.
The program addresses the basics of the English language - speaking, listening, reading and writing. This approach ensures that the student learns the basic aspects of English in the context of a business context.
Pupils will touch upon three main business topics:
- Workplace communication skills
- Topics for General Discussion
- Intercultural communication skills.
Super Intensive English Program (20-45 hours / week)
- From 15 to 45 lessons / week.
- The fastest, most intensive English program
- Individual format
- Programs start on a weekly basis.
Super-Intensive English is a fully customizable one-on-one course designed specifically for managers and professionals to quickly learn English. The course is designed for professionals who want to learn English in accordance with their schedule. The personalized syllabus for the super-intensive English course is customized to meet individual needs and goals. Regardless of whether you are studying English for a specific business trip, moving to a new job or just want to learn a new language, this program allows you to determine the direction for achieving goals.
Super Intensive Plus (70 lessons per week)
The Super Intensive Plus program allows you to choose an individual program with a maximum number of classes - up to 70 per week. Such a busy schedule allows you to improve your English skills in a short time.
Accommodation, meals, prices
New York Riverdale Summer Camp offers two types of accommodation: family and residences. Both options meet the interests of the student, are safe, provide ample opportunities for communication in English.
|
Type of accommodation |
room |
Food |
Bathrooms |
Additional options |
Cost |
|
Homestay |
Single |
14 meals per week, breakfast and dinner on weekdays, two meals a day on weekends |
In the room |
|
1292 $ / week |
|
Residence (on campus) |
Triple rooms (bedding, dressers, tables, wardrobes) |
Students receive $ 467 in food loans and $ 10 in expenses at a campus bookstore or local diner. These costs are included in the cost of living in the residence. |
Shared bathrooms and showers on each floor. |
Free use of washing machines 24 hour security service
|
1552 $ / week
|
Travel time from home, where the family lives, to school - up to 30-40 minutes by public transport.
Dormitory rooms are located in the Mastronardi Hall, a short walk from the training center. Students receive loans for food, which can be used in two dining rooms on campus.
Residents of the residence provide an MMR - vaccine record. It is advisable that students undergo immunization at home, but MMR can also be done at a clinic near the campus.
Activities New York Riverdale (College of Mount Saint Vincent Summer Camp)
ELS students are encouraged to take part in CMSV's student life, including volunteer and club events.
Excursions:
- The Bronx Zoo is the largest city zoo in the world, with more than 4,000 animals housed in large realistic enclosures.
- Yankee Stadium - students watch a baseball game, visit a park built in honor of some of the greatest players of the famous team.
- New York Botanical Garden - Students enjoy 18,000 different species of plants.
Advantages
- NY Riverdale Summer Camp is located on the convenient, scenic CMSV campus.
- The center was recently renovated, modern technological equipment was purchased.
- There is a separate lounge for students, where they can relax and socialize.
- Thanks to the small CMSV campus, students have ample opportunity to meet and communicate with college students.
- Pupils take part in volunteer and club events organized by CMSV.
- There are many halls on the territory where students can sit between classes and have coffee.
- Small classes allow you to maintain an optimal balance in the classroom: the average group size is 15 people.
Facilities and equipment at New York Riverdale (College of Mount Saint Vincent Summer Camp)
New York Riverdale Summer Camp offers students a variety of amenities, sports fields and places to relax:
- Basketball playground
- Cafeteria
- Center for the disabled
- Computer lab
- Parking Fee
- Fitness center
- Library
- Football field
- Student Health Center
- WiFi.
Admission dates and extra charges
Courses, except super-intensive, are held every two weeks, from Monday to Friday.
Additional expenses:
- Application fee (one-time, non-refundable) - $ 180
- Material fee (for a 4-week course) - $ 100
- ELS language study materials fee + $ 25 / week.
- Health Insurance - $ 160/4-week course
- Health Experience Health Insurance - $ 45 / week.
- Cancellation of housing - 50% of the cost of housing upon cancellation in 28 days
- Optional courier service - 110/65 $
- Airport Pickup - from $ 125.
Extras:
- Transfer (one way) 140 USD
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 300 USD
- Application fee 180 USD
- Study materials 105 USD
- Medical insurance 164 USD
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Applicants submit an application and documents:
- Prepaid tuition
- Financial Certification Documentation in English (when requesting Form I-20)
- Copy of current passport with your full name and date of birth
- Housing deposit (if housing is required)
Programs are available in 12 difficulty levels - from Beginners to Masters.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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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. |
