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Language study programs - Activa Langues specializes in study abroad programs
This program, located in San Francisco, allows students the opportunity to have an educational and unique experience where they can perfect their English and also participate in afternoon activities. This program is an especially popular choice during the summer.

Course description

Students live and study English at the University of California,
Berkeley – a historic, world renowned campus, only a short ride
from the heart of San Francisco

Pedagogy

The professors are qualified, experienced and motivated. They are there to help you learn.

Activities

This is a serious academic program for juniors combined with activities organized in the afternoons on the weekends.
All activites are supervised by a staff member. A calendar of activities is put in place for afternoon, evening and weekend activities.
Activity examples: swimming, horseback riding, museum visits, evenings of fun and barbecues.

Equipment

Modern equipment
  • Age : 15 - 18 years
  • Capacity : 50 - 150 p.
  • Services : multi-media center, student lounge
  • Environment : nearby suburbs
  • Transportation : Bus
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants, Groceries
  • Leisure activities : Cinema, Museums, Theater, Tourist sites

Accreditations

  • Our advice

Take an English course on the famous University of California at berkeley’s campus in the United States and discover the life of American students.
At CISL, you will benefit from all the advantages and campus services. Plus, you will be located in close proximity to the center of San Francisco.

  • Age : 15 - 18 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday

This intensive programme is recommended for motivated students.
This is a rigorous and complete academic program consisting of grammar, comprehension, and expression, vocabulary building and fluency development.
All teachers are native speakers. They are enthusiastic, experienced teachers chosen especially for their ability to work with younger students.
All classes are taught in well-equipped, modern, and comfortable classrooms.
CISL guarantees a MAXIMUM of 8 students per class. This ensures the maximum attention to each student's needs.


Course - 20 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 50 min.
Summer Junior Program at UC Berkeley
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Arrival date July 2012

The program includes:

  • 20 English lessons per week from 9 -12:30
  • Afternoon English workshops are included to encourage fluency and spontaneous use of the language, guided debate practice, exchange of ideas and experiences, active listening practice.
  • Living accommodations in a double room
  • Includes 21 meals per week
  • Social activities from Monday- Saturday: cultural, athletic, excursions, and parties
  • Course material
  • Transportation to and from San Francisco international Airport between 8am and 9:30pm

Students are supervised by staff 24 hours a day on the campus

A member of the CISL staff is incharge of watching each residence. Each activity is supervised by a staff member. Students are not authorized to leave campus by themselves and they must respect the rules of the program. If these rules are not respected, students may be sent home.

Not included :

  • personal expenses
  • medical insurance

Information for parents:

  • It is recommended to give about 100 USD of spending money (not including the price of food) each week to students.
  • It is important to have signed a parental permission slip, authorizing students to take visits without supervision.
  • Students must have medical insurance. Proof of insuranceis required pror to arrival.

  1. Accomodation details

On Campus residence

Foothill Dorm.

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Rooms are en-suite : 2 students per room.4 students share one bathroom. The housing is full room and board from Sunday to Monday with a breakfast on Saturday.
  • best way for the short stays
  • to book as soon as possible
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 5 min. on foot
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Accomodation details : multi bedded room (+ than 2 beds), Shared bathroom, Full board from Sunday to Friday and breakfast on Saturday
  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

0 €: San Francisco International Airport - Roundtrip 

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Summer Campus Program for Teenagers

Study abroadtuition 2 week(s)3858 €
Study abroadRegistration fees80 €

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Transportation

Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesSan Francisco International Airport 0 €
 
Total booking price3938 €
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AAIEP
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Through its advocacy efforts with both governmental and nongovernmental actors, AAIEP communicates the value of English study in the U.S. and make studying the language more accessible.
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