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.
North Country School is a 75-year old junior boarding school with a proud tradition of educating an internationally diverse group of students. During the school year, we welcome 90 students from the U.S. and 8 foreign countries. Our graduates attend both U.S. and international boarding and day schools. International Summer School is an extension of the academic year. We take full advantage of the school resources - campus and facility. Mission statement: North Country School strives to create a community that gives children the self-confidence, knowledge, skills and values to lead satisfying and productive lives while contributing to their world.
Location:
North County School is located close to the village of Lake Placid, in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. Lake Placid is situated just under 5 hours by car north of NYC.
We offer two three-week sessions with quality English language classes in the mornings and activities / excursions in the afternoons. The International Summer School schedule is designed to balance intensive language instruction with enjoyable and enriching recreation. Weekends allow for longer excursions and community projects.
Features of our Summer English School:
- Certified ESL teachers
- Students build fluency in speaking, reading and writing
- Integrated classroom technology - Google Chromebooks
- Small group instruction - five to seven students per class
- 3 hours of instruction in the morning plus a 1 1/2 hour study hall
- Curriculum integrates American cultural studies