International Summer School at North Country School, Lake Placid NY:
Located in New York State, North Country School's International Summer School (ISS) welcomes international students ages 10-14 from July 5 to August 17 for English language and American culture immersion. Two sessions, each three weeks long, offer experiential language instruction in the morning and enriching activities and excursions in the afternoon. Our experienced teachers, small class size and campus offerings provide an exceptional opportunity to improve language proficiency and experience memorable summertime activities.
Summer English School for Juniors (ages 10-14)
We offer two three-week sessions with quality English language classes in the mornings and activities / excursions in the afternoons. In addition to rigorous English language and American cultural studies every morning and evening, International Summer School students and their teachers spend two afternoons each week visiting area attractions.
ISS is designed around individual language needs within small group instruction. Summer students engage in projects and activities that require them to utilize their rapidly developing English language skills. Summer students become proficient speakers, readers and writers. We carefully balance academics and recreation to ensure that language learning is enjoyable and applicable.
Our Summer Schedule:
7:30 Community Chores
8:00 Breakfast
8:30 Morning Meeting
9:00 Three hours of English language instruction
12:15 Lunch
1:00 - 5:00 Afternoon excursions and activities
6:00 Dinner
7:00 - 8:30 Study hall and language games (M-Th), Evening outdoor activities (F-Su)
9:30 Bedtime
Opportunities for recreation include:
- Day Hikes
- Sightseeing
- Computers
- Studio Art
- Miniature Golf
- Movies
- Museum Days
- Gardening
- Boating
- Campfires and sing-alongs
- Overnight camping
- Cooking
- Horseback riding
- Beach and village days
- Swimming
- Outdoor games
- Tour of Olympic sights