Top 8 winter schools, courses in USA

Foreign students often choose Washington to study during winter holidays. There are always many foreigners who want to spend their American Christmas holidays. Such a big holiday as Christmas, perfectly reveals the culture and mentality of the inhabitants of the United States. Another reason to visit the USA is the mountain resorts, which have established themselves as the best in the world: for example, the Cascade Mountains complex is visited by skiers and snowboarders from around the world, specially coming to the best peaks. In addition, many foreigners tend to spend winter in America because of the chic New Year parties with fireworks that are held in all states. Miami Beach, Key West and Aspen are also best visited during the winter months, as hurricanes can be avoided at this time.

TOP tourist destinations to visit America during winter include: Aspen ski resort, ice caves on the Apostolic Islands, the beautiful island of Florida Keys, Miami Beach and others.

As for climatic conditions, they are more than conducive to travelling and sightseeing.

Winter temperatures in major US cities

The leading US language schools offer programs for foreign students of any age: the most popular area is studying English and interesting cultural programs. Students go on exciting trips, visit top places and devote themselves to outdoor activities. There are many students who wants firstly go through special preparatory areas before entering university.

Perhaps it’s hard to find another country with such excellent programs for students: students will be able to improve their language in any field of interest. At the same time, the courses include not so much theoretical hours, as exciting practical classes in modern scientific laboratories, computer classes, theater studios and design schools.

Popular combined programs for students in addition to English include the following areas:

• Architecture and design
• Business
• Communication
• Oratory and debate
• Music
• TV, acting, cinema
• Psychology
• Journalism and Writing
• Jurisprudence
• Preparation for language exams
• Engineering and Robotics
• History and Politics
• Photo
• STEM.

Many prestigious US universities offer exciting programs for high school students - in order to interest potential applicants, the best programs are being developed that demonstrate the university from its best side. TOP-5 summer schools with strong academic preparation for high school students:

• University of California - Berkeley
• University of California - Los Angeles
• Wake forest university
• John Hopkins University
• Rhode Island School of Design.

Typically, courses begin with tests to determine the level of language proficiency. In accordance with the results, students are divided into groups. The organizers often take into account the age of students, their interests and wishes.

The children study in small groups of up to 10-15 people: under such conditions, teachers manage to implement the individual principle of teaching, recognized as the key to effective education around the world. Students improve their basic skills - speaking skills, the ability to perceive English speech by ear, master the grammatical constructions and replenish the vocabulary. As a rule, students study in the morning, and in the remaining time, foreigners will be able to get acquainted with the culture and history of the country.

One of the advantages of studying at language schools is the intercultural environment: the group includes students from different parts of the world.

Tuition fees for international students depend on various factors: the duration of the program and the city, type of accommodation (in the host family or hostel). The final price is also formed from the level of complexity, the number of excursions and the form of studying.

America’s educational institutions boast vast territories and impressive infrastructure. The leisure program is an important part in organizing children's activities.

• University of California
• Malibu Kings College Summer
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology Camp
• Rennert International New York
• Rennert International Miami.