UC Berkeley University Summer Camp
Description of UC Berkeley University Summer Camp
The effectiveness of language classes is explained by the small size of groups (up to 8-10 people maximum), as well as the professionalism and experience of teachers: each teacher has special accreditation for working with foreign students and international groups.
UC Berkeley University Summer Camp is prestigious, large and famous University of California at Berkeley is just half an hour's drive from the vibrant, unique metropolis of San Francisco, providing students with ample opportunities for recreation, entertainment and sightseeing. UC Berkeley is considered to be the oldest in the huge University of California: it has repeatedly been recognized as the best state university in the United States, earned an excellent reputation among the colleagues in the educational world, students and their parents. This is the only state university that is included in the top 25 American universities - its graduates became 8 Nobel laureates and 3 laureates of the most prestigious Pulitzer Prize, well-known athletes, businessmen, diplomats and politicians.
What is the camper-to-staff ratio, and how are behavioral issues managed?
We maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio to ensure personalized attention and supervision. Our staff members are trained to handle behavioral issues with patience, understanding, and appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in UC Berkeley University Summer Camp
Summer English courses for children and teenagers
- Age of students: 13-17 years
- Duration: 2-4 weeks.
A combined course is designed for students from all over the world (ages 13 to 17) who want to quickly and efficiently, in a pleasant environment, improve their English.
A universal summer education program is designed to improve all basic language skills and knowledge:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
Particular emphasis is placed on speaking, oral English: it helps children to easily communicate with native speakers in any situation, improving their pronunciation day by day and expanding their personal vocabulary.
The intensity of the lessons is 20 hours weekly: on weekdays from 9:00 to 12:30 (10: 40-11: 00 - lunch break). Before the beginning of the classes all students take written and oral initial testing, which determines their level of knowledge and distributes them to the appropriate class - and upon completion of the education each will receive a personal brand certificate indicating achievements and a new language level. In total, the summer program provides 4 levels of difficulty: thus, the course becomes available for participants with any level of initial education - from Beginner / Elementary to Upper-Intermediate / Advanced. The classroom is occupied by no more than 8-10 people: teachers give each student due personal attention, carefully monitoring his progress and, if necessary, adjusting the educational course.
In addition, students are expected 3 hours per week, devoted to optional classes on culture and history of the United States. At these lessons (held on Tuesday and Thursday from 13:30 to 15:00), students learn not only a lot of new things for themselves, but also can hone the knowledge gained in the classroom on a variety of debates, discussions, seminars and quizzes.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Participants in the summer program occupy cozy rooms (usually shared, for several people - bathrooms are located on each floor in sufficient numbers) in their own residences at the University of California, Berkeley. Boys and girls live separately, and the age principle is also taken into account when resettlement. Student's meals are specially designed to fully cover the needs of the young body with increased mental and physical loads - all meals are prepared only from fresh products, the diet is balanced, varied and very appetizing.
Activities UC Berkeley University Summer Camp
Every day after classes, students can participate in interesting, exciting and fun activities that take place on campus:
- Billiards
- Karaoke
- Table tennis
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Shopping
- Volleyball
- Golf
- Baseball
- Talent show, concerts and performances.
This is not only an excellent opportunity to show your unique talents and abilities, to uncover your creativity, but also the best chance to get acquainted with new friends, and to sharpen your skills in a classroom in a free, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The organizers of summer programs do not forget about excursions: at least once a week students go on a trip for the whole day. The most interesting, large and unique American cities, sights and monuments of history, culture, architecture are inspected, trips to large amusement parks, to the campuses of the leading American universities from the Ivy League are planned.
Facilities and equipment at UC Berkeley University Summer Camp
Students of the summer camp can freely use the entire extensive infrastructure of the University of California at Berkeley:
- A sports hall and numerous open areas (for team games and individual education)
- Squash courts
- Basketball courts
- Courts for tennis
- Swimming pool (swimming and rowing, water aerobics)
- Dance studios and classes for yoga
- Gym
- Olympic pool
- Round-the-clock access to fast wireless Internet.
Admission dates and extra charges
Cost includes:
- 20 lessons per week + 2 Cultural Workshops
- Accomodation
- 24 hour supervision
- Full Activities Program
- WiFi
- Full Room and Board
- Course Certificate and Final Report
Additional fees:
- Registration fee
- Refundable security deposit
- Transfer
Extras:
- Transfer (return)
- Study materials
- Visa fees
- Flight tickets
- Medical insurance
- Consular fee
- Pocket money
- Deposit for a course/programme 150 USD
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about UC Berkeley University Summer Camp
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. |
