College of Mount Saint Vincent Summer School — New York

• Location: New York, USA,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: blended.

College of Mount Saint Vincent – New York offers students from 12 to 17 years old exciting summer programs aimed at improving their level of English, exploring one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and gaining the experience of studying in an English-speaking society. Within a few weeks, the college provides children with the best conditions to broaden their horizons: interactive language lessons, many activities and excursions, accommodation in a comfortable all-inclusive residence, pastoral care of experienced staff, multinational students and broad prospects for the future.

Each day of the week has an accurate schedule of lessons, activities, excursions, dining and sleep. Students follow a daily routine under the supervision of qualified workers.

Students are accommodated in comfortable rooms of the school residence located on campus. Girls and boys live in separate rooms, sometimes not even located on the same floor.  Each living space has two beds, storage areas for personal belongings. Students use shared bathrooms (in the ratio of 6-8 children to one bathroom), living rooms, dining room.

Accommodation in the residence provides not only an exciting experience of living with students from different countries, but also many other benefits, including three meals a day in a modern dining room. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served daily for children, and packed lunches are given to them on excursion days. The menu combines healthy, nutritious dishes from fresh products, can meet special requirements, such as vegetarianism.

Summer programs combine interactive academic classes with weekly engaging activities, most of which take place on campus. Students have the opportunity to participate in events such as:

• American Football,
• Arts and crafts workshops,
• Games of basketball, baseball, dodgeball, table tennis, volleyball, football and other sports,
• Casino Night,
• Discos
• Dance classes,
• Fashion shows,
• Evenings of intellectual games,
• Karaoke
• Mini-Olympiads,
• Talent show.

Every week, field trips are organized for students, where children can see the sights of New York: the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and others.

In some cases, an overnight excursion to Boston will be included in the program.

• Qualified native English teachers,
• Multi-ethnicity among students,
• Admission of students with any level of knowledge,
• A varied leisure program both on and off campus,
• Many fees and expenses are already included in the cost of the program.

The beautiful and compact campus of the College of Mount Saint Vincent boasts an abundance of green spaces, walking areas, and a fully protected area. Here you will find:

• State-of-the-art classrooms with audio-visual equipment,
• Multifunctional gym, games,
• Outdoor soccer field overlooking the Hudson River,
• Student lounges,
• Dance Studio,
• Comfortable residence,
• Dining room.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Summer programs at the College of Mount Saint Vincent are usually held in July, with weekly start dates being every Wednesday. Academic education takes place in one of two possible shifts:

• Thursday, Saturday, Monday,
• Thursday, Friday, Sunday.

Many services are already included in the price:

• 15 hours of English lessons per week,
• Daily programme of sports and leisure activities, with a minimum of two activities to choose from per week,
• A full program of evening activities,
• 2-3 excursions per week,
• Accommodation in a residence with full board,
• Welcome party and acquaintance evening,
• Proficiency test, regular performance tests,
• Certificate of completion of the course,
• Round-the-clock supervision of personnel,
• WiFi,
• School banking.

In addition, you need to pay:

• Registration fee,
• Courier service,
• Accompanying a minor,
• Transfers to/from the airport,
• Service fees,
• Deposit for accommodation in the residence,
• Student Insurance,
• Pocket money to buy souvenirs during excursions.

The admission process consists of a few simple steps:

• Submission of applications, documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Preparation of visa documents,
• Arrival at the campus: passing the language test, assigning to groups and starting the course.

Enrollment in the courses takes place on a first-come, first-served basis, which includes applicants who have provided the necessary documents and a registration form. Employees advise you to apply early to be sure to get into the program.

Living in an English-speaking environment, communicating with many nationalities, and engaging activities will bring a wide variety of knowledge and skills to your child's life that will help them decide on their future plans, both academic and personal. From trying out American football, sharing a room with a representative of another country, to taking English lessons with a native speaker, and sightseeing, the program will allow students to immerse themselves in the lives of local New Yorkers and imagine themselves as one of them.

To participate in the summer course, foreign students must provide personal documents: passport, medical insurance, visa. The same documents from the child's parents or local guardians will also be required.

No English proficiency test is required for admission, as all students take a small test upon arrival at campus.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision