TOEFL + SAT in Grier boarding School for girls

About the educational program: The summer program of academic studies lasts 8 weeks and is designed for effective preparation for SAT and TOEFL tests. Also students attend classes in English as a foreign language (ESL) and study English literature. This is the ideal preparatory course for those who plan to enroll in an American college or university.

Age of the pupils: from 7 to 17 years old.

Duration of the educational course: 8 weeks.

Upon admission to the program, all students undergo an introductory test to the level of the English language:

• Beginners and those whose TOEFL score is below 80 are trained in standard groups;
• An intensive program is designed for advanced students (TOEFL above 80 points). 

About educational schedule: 

• Daily classes take 5 hours;
• Educational week - 4 or 5 days;
• Students are given 2 hours of homework. 

Actively used modern educational materials, computer programs and the latest manuals, and the ratio of teachers to students is 1:8 and even less.

In addition to the academic studies, students awaits a huge number of various leisure, sports, creative and excursion activities:

• Horseback riding;
• Dancing;
• Visual and graphic art;
• Music;
• Swimming;
• Sports games and competitions;
• Visiting to different cities:
  • Washington;
  • New York;
  • Baltimore;
  • Pittsburg.
• Visiting the "House over the Waterfall" (the legendary architectural project of Frank Lloyd Wright);
• Weekly tour to Maryland, Ocean City - a pleasant relaxed beach holiday, water sports activities;
• Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio;
• Lake Reystown;
• Market Amish Market;
• Indian Cavern Cave;
• Rafting (Ohiopyle Park);
• Tennis (large and table);
• Theater and Dramatic Art;
• Outdoor Games;
• Quiz and intellectual games;
• Talent Parade;
• Evening campfire;
• Disco and much more.

Tuition fee already includes:

• Lessons in the program (25 lessons per week);
• Accommodation and meals (double rooms in the residence, full board);
• Teaching aids, books and materials;
• Leisure and entertainment activities;
• Excursions (usually on weekends);
• Parent progress reports (twice per course);
• Weekly trip to Maryland (Ocean City);
• Medical insurance (+ insurance against accidents).

Next options are paid additionally:

• Consular fee (paid at the embassy);
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents;
• Air tickets in both directions;
• Personal pocket expenses.