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Experiencing America Outside the Classroom

Experiencing America Outside the Classroom

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

“We realized that there is more to learning about America than can be taught in the classroom,” explains ESL Program Director Megan Ahonen. “Students need to experience America first hand, and in order to do that, they need to visit historic locations that they otherwise would only read about in a book.”

Summer on a University Campus

Summer on a University Campus

Tue, Jun 22, 2010

Most universities in the United States offer courses during the summer to students who attend their school and to visiting university students. In addition, a growing number of summer students are current high school (secondary) students who are intellectually and emotionally prepared for the challenge of the university.

Why Spend Your Summer Studying in the United States?

Why Spend Your Summer Studying in the United States?

Mon, Jun 22, 2009

Thousands of young people from around the world attend a variety of summer programs throughout the United States.

Considering an Arts Program?

Considering an Arts Program?

Mon, Jun 22, 2009

While traditional boarding schools offer excellent academic and broad athletic participation, a number of them also have excellent arts instruction. These schools have outstanding faculty in the arts, specialized facilities, and utilize advances in contemporary technology to provide an inspiring education.

Equestrian Programs

Equestrian Programs

Mon, Jun 22, 2009

Their common love of horses helps students form friendships with people from all over the world.

Special Needs and Learning Disabilities

Special Needs and Learning Disabilities

Mon, Jun 22, 2009

Many boarding schools in the United States are dedicated to young people who have difficulty reading or paying attention in class. Other boarding schools enroll a few special needs students in each class and devote special instruction to them