Summer Course Factsheet
University Taster Programme This exciting program is designed to give students a taste of life as a university student in the USA. The course includes lectures, university visits and a program of activities. This course includes 15 hours of general English and 6 hours of lectures per week. Boston New York
Start dates: 5, 19 July (Sunday arrival / Saturday departure) Level: Intermediate Length: 2 weeks Lessons: 21 hours per week (15 hour of general English and 6 of lectures) Min – max age range: 14 – 17
Included in the price (weekly) 15 hours of English lessons 6 hours of lectures Sports and activities program Full-board residential accommodation (19 meals a week) g One full-day excursion g One University visit g School bank service g g g g
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One afternoon of on-site sports and activities Placement test Internet access End-of-course certificate 24-hour supervision Weekly laundry service
Course structure and content Students have 15 hours of English lessons per week and 6 of lectures, which may include American History & Politics, American Sports Culture, Entrepreneurship and US university admissions. Day-time activities include: city excursions, arts & crafts and scavenger hunts. Evening activities include: talent shows, quiz nights, karaokes, sports tournaments and more. Universities visited are all in the Boston area and may include: MIT, Boston College, Boston University, Harvard University.
Sample timetable Sunday Morning
Afternoon
Arrival/Departure or Excursion
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
English lessons
Lecture
English lessons
English lessons
Lecture
English lessons
Lunch Activities
University Visit & Excursion
Activities
Lunch
Lunch
Excursion
English lessons
Lecture
English lessons
Lecture
Dinner Activities
Activities
Activities
Excursion
Dinner Activities
Activities
Activities 2014 11/19
Evening
Saturday
For further information please contact us at: younglearners@kingseducation.com, or on +44 (0)1273 917166 or visit our website at: www.kingseducation.com/young-learners/