Top 83 winter courses abroad

Studying foreign languages in a winter language camp has many advantages:

• The winter season is not so popular for studying abroad as a summer, however in the cold months camps and preparation centers are full of students from different countries. Thus, foreign students are immersed in the international environment, which is one of the most important conditions for the effective studying.
• Foreign students will be able to take part in celebrating New Year's events - for example, Catholic Christmas or New Year. European countries have very bright traditions of celebrating these holidays. Therefore, Christmas holidays abroad will surely be an amazing holiday for children, filled with pleasant memories.
• In some countries (for example, Canada or Switzerland), children can devote their spare time to winter sports - mountain skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and other physical activity.
• Winter language camps in Europe - a good option for students to try studying abroad in a test mode. If parents planned to send their child for secondary or higher education to a foreign educational institution, then such vacation programs will bring important experience.

Language schools and camps offer programs for students of different ages - from 7 to 18 years old. Therefore, for each category a special program is provided. It's worth noting that the institution's ranking and its place in the relevant lists should not influence the choice of the institution - it is important to focus on the comfort and educational needs of the child while searching for a suitable school.

On the day of arrival, each student takes mandatory test for knowledge of the chosen foreign language (English, French, German, etc.). Based on the test results, the camp administration distributes the students into groups. Thus, one group is formed from students with a similar level of English.

In winter, as well as during the year, the real professionals work with students. Each of the teachers has a long experience of educational work with children, and also constantly improves their knowledge and skills. Actually, the teaching staff uses interactive studying methods and an individual approach to each of the students.

Language classes take 15-20 hours a week (3-4 hours daily). Lessons in language schools abroad are conducted from Monday to Friday, and Saturday and Sunday are weekends. This time and the afternoon on weekdays students can devote to excursions, sports or creative activities that can be accessed on the school grounds: dancing, music and singing, fine arts, theater, cooking, needlework and so on.

Usually students in winter language camps can choose from a wide range of courses and programs:

• The "Language + Leisure" course is a standard program for studying foreign languages, combining academic lessons and a sports and entertainment program in your spare time
• The course "Language + Sport" - the program is similar to the standard academic part, but free time is for the most part reserved for a variety of physical activity - from several types of winter sports to popular games and competitions organized on indoor platforms.
• The "Teacher's Study" course is one of the most popular programs abroad. Here, a foreign student is in the family of his teacher by language during the entire period of his studies. This format best acquaints visitors with the life and culture of another country. On such an educational course, parents can accompany young students, and the question of studying the language remains open to them.

The cost of studying in the European language camps depends on the chosen country. One week in the British language camp or school will cost around 400-500 pounds sterling, in Switzerland - from 800 to 1,500 Swiss francs, in Canada - 800-1000 Canadian dollars. In America we get the widest price range - from 300 to 1,200-1,500 dollars for one week of studying in the language camp.

The specified price includes the attending the educational program, meals and accommodation on the school campus, as well as entertainment and cultural events - excursions, parties, theatrical performances and so on. Separately paid for the cost of visa, insurance and purchase of air tickets.

Studying abroad in winter provides several different types of preparation programs for schoolchildren and students:

• The course "Language + Leisure" is a standard program for learning foreign languages, combining academic lessons and a sports and entertainment events in your free time.
• The course "English + Sports" is similar to the standard academic part, but free time is mostly devoted to a variety of physical activities: from winter sports to popular games and competitions organized on indoor grounds.
• The course "Studying in the Teacher's Family" is one of the most popular programs abroad: here, a foreign student stays with the family of his language teacher for the entire period of study. This format best introduces visiting guests to the life and culture of another country. In this option, parents can accompany very young students (however, studying for them will need to be organized - if desired - separately).

During winter courses in international schools and preparation centers, children are accommodated in:

• Chalets or hotels,
• School residences,
• Host families.

Homestay allows students to learn more about local customs and a foreign language with native speakers on a daily basis in a friendly environment. This is a good option for young students when they do not yet strive for independence, but need increased care and a sense of family.

An important component of a safe stay in winter camps abroad is the care and attention of responsible personnel. A big plus of the winter camp is that the child will learn to adapt to various conditions, get along with peers, and gain significant experience of social interaction. Children adapt to their environment much better and faster than most adults, so they will grasp everything on the fly! An important part of a child's development is the ability to make the right decisions for themselves. Winter camps are an ideal environment in which responsibility and independence are formed.

Children who want to choose a vacation in a warm and sunny environment during the winter holidays should choose winter studies in Australia or South America. Lovers of fresh frosty air and winter sports such as curling, rock climbing, skating and skiing can opt for winter camps in North America or Canada, in European countries with milder winters.