Language Adventure USA
Spend your summer in Delaware, USA!
Special summer program for high school students only!
Spend your summer vacation improving your English skills while learning about American culture!
The ELI has designed a one-month summer program that combines high-quality ESL instruction with cultural course content, providing an enriching experience for high school students from around the world. The Language Adventure USA program also includes several excursions, allowing students to visit important cultural and historical sites on the East Coast of the USA.
Learn more about Language Adventure USA:
- About Delaware
- Program dates and duration
- Requirements
- Courses and instruction quality
- Accommodations
- Cultural excursions
- Price
- Apply
- Contact us for more information
About Delaware
The University of Delaware is considered to be one of the best institutions of higher learning in the USA and is currently ranked #31 among public institutions by the US News and World Report, 2012. The English Language Institute (ELI) is an academic unit of the University of Delaware and has a long tradition of providing high-quality intensive English programs to international students and professionals from around the world.
The location of Delaware is perfect for a short-term stay in the USA! The City of Newark is located 45 minutes from Philadelphia, 2 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Washington, DC. Please click here to learn more about our location.
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Program dates and duration
There are two sessions of this program in the summer of 2013:
- July 8 – August 2, 2013
- July 22 – August 16, 2013
Duration: Each session of this program lasts for 4 weeks.
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Requirements
This program is meant for high school students with ages from 15 years old to 18 years old. If you are older than 18 years, you should consider our Intensive English Program.
There is no minimum level of English skill required to apply for Language Adventure USA; however, many of our specialized courses require at least a “high-intermediate” level of English, as determined on our placement test that is given at the beginning of the program. Students with “beginner” or “low-intermediate” levels of English must enroll in our General English courses.
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Courses and instruction quality
All students will take two categories of courses: “Listening/Speaking” and “Reading/Writing.” Courses daily from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 12:45 p.m.
The ELI is proud to offer a variety of interesting courses, including*:
- Business writing and presentations
- Storytelling and writing
- Theater, games, and skits (drama)
- Music
- News
- Literature
- Film production
*Students are required to take an English placement exam upon arrival in Delaware to ensure that they have an English level that is high enough to be successful in these classes. Students in lower levels must take General English courses.
The ELI faculty has a strong reputation for being experts in their field. ELI instructors have at least a Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) or in Applied Linguistics.
The ELI is accredited by the Commission for English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), ensuring excellence in instruction and programming for our students.
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Accommodations
Live with an American family through our homestay program.
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Cultural excursions
Meet students from around the world in Language Adventure USA!
Discover some of the most famous sites on the East Coast of the USA, including:
- New York City
- Philadelphia
- Washington DC
- Delaware beaches
In addition to major excursions, the ELI also plans many local activities for students in the afternoons and evenings. This includes hikes, picnics, concerts, visits to local attractions, etc.
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Price
The price of the Language Adventure USA program for 2013 is $3,300.
What is included in the price?
| English tests | English tests include:
Skill areas assessed: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Grammar. |
| English courses | Students attend two English courses every day from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 12:45 p.m. |
| Course books | Text books for both classes ($145 value) |
| Certificate | Students in good academic standing will receive a certificate that verifies that they have completed the classes. They will also receive a transcript (grade report) showing the grades earned in each skill area (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Grammar). |
| University student ID card | Provides students with access to the university’s facilities, including the gym, pool, library, computer labs, etc. |
| Housing | Students will live with an American family. |
| Meals | Breakfast and dinner is taken with the homestay family. Lunch is provided in the dining hall. |
| Transportation | Homestay families will drive the students to the university and pick them up every day (unless the family lives within 1.6 km of the university). |
| University health clinic | Free consultation, treatment, and prescriptions provided by medical doctors and nurses. |
| Excursions | New York City, Washington DC, Philadelphia or Baltimore, Rehoboth Beach. |
| Activities | Afternoon and evening activities include hikes, picnics, tournaments, concerts, sports games. |
What is not included in the price?
- Visa fee: Citizens of countries that participate in the US Visa Waiver Program will pay an ESTA fee (approximately US $14)
- Airfare: Students are required to pay for their plane ticket to travel to/from Philadelphia
- Spending money: Remember, Delaware has no sales tax on most purchases
- Health insurance: Show proof of satisfactory insurance that meets our minimum coverage levels or purchase our insurance policy for approximately US $125.
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Apply
Applying for Language Adventure USA is easy! Simply complete our online application and send a copy of your passport to ud-eli@udel.edu.
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Contact us for more information
To learn more about Language Adventure USA, please contact Baerbel Schumacher at baerbel@udel.edu.
For help with the admissions process, please contact Nadia Redman at nredman@udel.edu. Note: Nadia is happy to help you in English, French, or Spanish.
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