Rumsey Hall Summer School
Description of Rumsey Hall Summer School
- Location: Washington, Connecticut, USA
- Students age: 8-15 years
- Dates: from June 26 to July 30 (5 weeks)
- Intensity: 20 lessons weekly.
Summer academic courses at Rumsey Hall School are specifically designed for international students aimed at effective, successful education in schools and universities abroad. During the summer program, students will significantly improve the level of English, update knowledge on academic subjects from the school list, and can have fun, spending time and making new friends from around the world.
The language course is general, universal, the intensity of the lessons is 20 hours weekly. For students who require more thorough preparation, additional ESL lessons are provided (English as a second language), individual consultations can be made. Actively studied mathematics and computer science, improving the valuable academic skills, useful when teaching in foreign schools and colleges.
All academic groups are small - 6-10 people in total (students are divided according to the age principle): this allows faculty to practice an individual approach, giving each student maximum personal attention, more closely monitor his progress and possible difficulties.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Rumsey Hall Summer School
Summer academic courses
- Age of students: 8-15 years
- Dates: from June 26 to July 30 (5 weeks)
- Intensity: 20 lessons weekly.
Summer academic course will help in a short time to improve general language level (English), and knowledge of basic academic subjects (emphasis is on mathematics and computer science). Small classes of 6-10 people help to make learning more effective, and teachers are allowed to give each student a maximum of personal attention.
The approximate schedule of each weekday is as follows:
- 8: 00-8: 30 - breakfast
- 8:45 - 10:30 - the first block of lessons
- 10: 30-11: 00 - break and rest, snack
- 11: 00-13: 10 - the second block of lessons
- 13: 15-14: 00 - lunch
- 14: 00-16: 30 - extra-curricular activities, sports, time for rest
- 17: 00-18: 00 - quiet rest, communication
- 18: 00-19: 00 - dinner
- 19: 00-20: 00 - time for self-preparation, homework
- 20: 00-21: 30 - free time, rest and communication
- 21: 30-22: 00 - preparation for sleep and retreat.
The seasonal preparatory course will be an excellent option for foreign students - it is a calm, not tense, comfortable and at the same time effective curriculum aimed at updating and expanding existing knowledge on the academic subjects of the school curriculum. In addition to lessons in basic disciplines (emphasis is on mathematics and computer science) students attend intensive English courses. Foreign students experiencing difficulties can take additional individual lessons or attend ESL lessons (English as a second language).
Accommodation, meals, prices
The vast majority of students in summer courses choose a combined program that provides for placement on the school campus. Here they are waiting for cozy and comfortable residences (children live with their peers, boys and girls separately), as well as boarding three meals a day. Free access to the Internet and access to computer classes are provided.
Subjects and sports
Activities Rumsey Hall Summer School
In their free time students can take part in a diverse and interesting leisure program - fascinating events, games and excursions are waiting for them every day! You can do swimming, big or table tennis, fishing, horse riding, play baseball, lacrosse, football or basketball - regularly held sports games and competitions, friendly matches. Children often go on hikes and walks in the countryside, visit interesting museums, concerts and performances, relax in the cinema and amusement parks.
Admission dates and extra charges
Seasonal courses are conducted on campus from June 26 to July 30 and are intended for students from 8 to 15 years. The specified price already includes:
- Tuition on the selected course
- Accommodation and meals - full board (for the summer comprehensive program)
- Leisure and entertainment program, evening activities and excursions (3 half-day and a minimum of 1 for the whole day)
- All textbooks, books and materials.
The following components are paid additionally:
- Consular fee (payable at the Embassy)
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Air tickets in both directions
- Transfer in both directions
- Additional English lessons, individual lessons (optional).
Extras:
- Deposit for a course/programme 1350 USD
- Medical insurance 230 USD
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. |
