St Thomas University Summer Camp, Summer Camp at St. Thomas University

• Year of foundation: 1995,
• Location: Twin Cities area (Saint Paul — Minneapolis), Minnesota, USA,
• Number of students: 65-140,
• Type of study: mixed,
• Type of institution: summer language camp,
• Language of instruction: English.

St. Paul–Minneapolis is a summer language camp based on the university campus in Minnesota, designed for teenagers from 16 years old. The format combines regular English lessons with an active life on campus and in the city: the school day has a clear rhythm, and free time is filled with communication, events and excursions. Participants live and study in a student environment, get acquainted with the American lifestyle and learn to use the language in everyday situations. The camp is suitable for the first experience of a long stay in the USA, providing a holistic understanding of life and studies on the American campus of University of St. Thomas.

Students have access to two main accommodation options:

• The first is living with a host American family: a separate room, daily communication in English and meals included, usually breakfast and dinner. This option is chosen by those who value language practice outside of classes and getting acquainted with everyday life in the USA.
• The second format is student residence near the University of St. Thomas campus: accommodation in double rooms, a more independent lifestyle and a familiar university environment.

Extracurricular life here — this is normal urban America, without formalities and check-the-box events. Students are regularly taken to museums in St. Paul and Minneapolis: from the classic Minneapolis Institute of Art and modern Walker Art Center to the interactive Science Museum of Minnesota and Minnesota History Center, where you can easily spend half a day and imperceptibly «improve» your English. For relaxation and socializing, they often choose Mall of America — a place that everyone goes to in Minnesota: shops, attractions, cafes and constant movement. Sports are also on the program: students attend matches of Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild — even those who haven't followed sports before get a sense of the city from within. All this is added with walks along the Mississippi Riverbanks, urban festivals and student events on the University of St. Thomas campus, where language ceases to be a subject of study and becomes a working tool.

• Studying on the campus of an American university with access to libraries, study spaces and student infrastructure.
• Small study groups allowing you to receive regular individual feedback from teachers.
• Opportunity to continue your education at universities in the USA with credit for a graduation certificate.
• Simple and clear level system 101–112 with transparent progress logic and transition between levels.

Classes are conducted in classrooms on the University of St. Thomas campus, equipped with multimedia equipment and access to digital learning resources. Students have access to the university library, computer labs, self-study areas, and Wi-Fi throughout the campus. At students' disposal are sports facilities, student lounges, and spaces for informal communication.

The campus is located in St. Paul, in a green part of the city with convenient transport access to downtown Minneapolis. Nearby there are museums, parks, several workout areas, and various public urban spaces that are often used for walks and educational excursions complementing language practice.

Studying at the center is organized according to a session model: the year is divided into short academic blocks lasting several weeks, so you can start almost any time of the year. Each session begins with orientation and entrance testing, and ends with a final level check and transition to the next stage.  Examination weeks are integrated at the end of each study session.

In addition to the cost of the program itself, students pay mandatory registration and administrative fees, teaching materials, medical insurance, accommodation arrangement services, transfer if necessary, visa and related expenses.

The process begins with selecting a study program and a suitable start date, taking into account the convenient duration of sessions. After that, an application is submitted and a place on the course is booked. The next stage — organizational matters: confirmation of accommodation arrangements, if necessary — transfer and travel planning.

Upon arrival, the student undergoes orientation, becomes familiar with the rules of the center and the University of St. Thomas campus, then takes initial testing (based on the results of which they are assigned to a level), after which studying begins within the chosen session with regular progress assessment and transition to the next level upon completing the course.

The minimum age for enrollment is 16 years old.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision