University of San Diego Summer School
Description of University of San Diego Summer School
- Location: San Diego, California, USA
- Age of students: 13-17 years
- Type of accommodation: residence or host family (full board)
- Type of studying: mixed
- Language of instruction: English.
One of the best language camps in the US and the west coast of the country - the University of San Diego Summer (Summer Camp for children) - conducts exciting vacation programs for students from around the world at the age of 13 to 17 years. Small groups (8-10 people) and professional teachers who have the appropriate qualifications and extensive experience working with foreign students and international groups make the education not only the most comfortable, but also effective. All the basic skills and knowledge of English are comprehensively improved:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improve communication skills.
University of San Diego Summer is located in sunny California, in the vibrant and hospitable San Diego, one of the largest cities in the United States with a population of over one million people (8th in the country). There is a very mild, warm and favorable climate, a huge number of sunny days a year, an unusually beautiful nature and spacious golden coasts - learning here will become an unforgettable experience!
Programs and prices, tuition fees in University of San Diego Summer School
Winter English courses for children and teenagers
- Age of students: 13-17 years
- Duration: 2 or 3 weeks
The language course implies 20 lessons weekly (on weekdays from 9:00 to 12:40 hours) aimed at the integrated development of all basic, basic language skills and knowledge:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improve communication skills.
The groups include up to 8 people: the instructors of the course are experienced, qualified professionals who practice an individual approach and are able to create for each student a unique, individual plan of classes according to his needs and abilities.
Sunday is completely reserved for students' rest, on Saturdays usually there are excursions, trips to major theme parks, interesting events and games on campus.
A week-long tour of the California coast, which students can book in addition to the main winter program, includes 5 excursions for several hours and a minimum of 1 full day excursion each week:
- The beaches of Santa Monica and Venice
- Hollywood
- Los Angeles
- Disneyland
- Beverly Hills
- Tour to Universal Studios
- Whale watching
- Shopping
- Las Vegas
- Alley of Glory
- The San Diego Zoo.
Summer USD Campus+ California Coastal Trip
- Age of students: 13-17 years old
- Course duration: 2-4 weeks elective; 2-3 week courses can be combined with a trip.
A universal combined course is a great opportunity to learn English in a fun and enjoyable way, in the company of new friends from all over the world!
The Classic Summer English Course is aimed at improving all the key, basic language skills:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Listening comprehension
- Vocabulary (active vocabulary expansion)
- Written Language
- Speaking (Spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
Upon arrival (before the start of classes), all students undergo a placement test – written + oral test – which divides them into groups according to their initial level of knowledge: this makes learning more efficient, faster and more comfortable. In total, the program provides 4 levels of difficulty: from the most beginners to "advanced" students, so there is a suitable training course for any student.
The intensity of the classes is 20 lessons per week: children learn English from 9:00 to 12:30 (lunch break from 10:40 to 11:00). There are also special classes on the culture and history of the United States - Cultural workshops: they are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 13:30 to 15:00. During thematic additional lessons, students will not only learn a lot of new and interesting things, but will also be able to practice the acquired knowledge and skills, develop spoken language (oral English), and expand their vocabulary. Groups are formed in small groups: usually 7-8 people, maximum 10: this gives teachers the opportunity to practice an individual approach, to give each student a sufficient amount of personal attention and time.
Also, students who are interested in a program lasting 2-3 weeks have the opportunity to book an extended tour along with an interesting and eventful trip. The week-long trip (6 days and nights) covers the most interesting places and cities in this part of America:
- Disneyland
- Universal Studios
- Grand Canyon
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles (Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Venice, Hollywood).
Accommodation, meals, prices
The students of the summer program who chose the University of San Diego, have the opportunity to choose the most suitable option for them:
- Student residence-apartment
Located in the southern part of the campus: the rooms are designed for two people, and each apartment - in two rooms. For a small additional fee, students can connect to the local wireless Internet, use the laundry. The whole territory is carefully guarded in the 24/7 mode, boarding (three meals a day) is provided.
- Host family
Proven, reliable and law-abiding citizens of the USA are happy to receive pupils from all over the world in their comfortable homes! All families are carefully selected and constantly checked by the school staff: students are offered cozy rooms with full equipment and furniture, as well as board meals (including lunch on campus).
Activities University of San Diego Summer School
Every day for the pupils there are various and interesting events - sports and creative sections, games, competitions, quizzes and entertainment:
- Cricket
- Discos and dancing evenings
- Barbecue and picnics
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Watching movies and going to the movies
- Bowling tournaments
- Talent show
- Parties and bright themed holidays
- Large and table tennis
- Basketball
- Surfing
- Visits to the campuses of the largest US universities, including the universities of the legendary Ivy League and etc.
Each week students go for a minimum of 1 trip for the whole day (usually on Saturdays):
- Santa monica
- Shopping in Los Angeles
- Six Flags amusement park
- Hollywood Boulevard and Avenue of Stars
- Universal Studios
- Palm beach
- Beverly Hills and other very interesting places.
In addition, students who have chosen a 2-3-week course can supplement it with an exciting week-long trip (6 days and nights) - California Coast Trip:
- San Francisco
- Monterey
- Santa Barbara
- Carmel
- Disneyland
- Universal Studios
- Grand Canyon
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles (Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Venice, Hollywood).
The cost of this course already includes all transfers, hotel accommodation (shared rooms for 2-3 people), but meals are paid separately.
There is an opportunity to book a shorter additional trip in July - 3 days in Los Angeles. Please note that in this case, an additional flight booking from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is required.
Facilities and equipment at University of San Diego Summer School
University of San Diego (USD) is part of the huge University of California and is considered one of the most important and developed of its units (founded in 1949). It covers an area of ​​120 acres in a respectable area of ​​La Hoya: students can enjoy the magnificent views of the ocean, urban areas, golden beaches and waters of the Mission Bay every day, feel the local warm, favorable climate. In just 10 minutes, you can get to San Diego city airport, which greatly facilitates the student's transfer and travel.
Students of summer programs can freely use the entire developed infrastructure of the campus, including numerous gyms, courts, an Olympic-style pool, green areas and lawns for relaxation, barbecues and picnics.
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
- Flight tickets
- Medical insurance
- 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 University of San Diego Summer School
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. |
