This program is designed to engage students in their learning process and transform them into active learners. Students will reinforce language skills, as well as develop new ones which will help them succeed in a post-secondary setting. The Global Leadership Program will not only provide with an amazing academic experience, but also offer an opportunity to develop international friendships during an exciting, and fun-filled summer!
New for 2025 students may choose from 3 courses: Project-Based ESL: through a variety of projects and task-based activities, including debates, presentations, research, and teamwork students will improve their communication and leadership abilities/*Career & Business Development: students get ahead of the pack by acquiring the tools to land their first job or by starting their own business venture/*English for Higher Education: focus on academic writing and speaking for university bound students. *Courses run for 2 weeks and a B+1 level is required.
Who Should Attend: Non-native English speakers who are between 13 and 17 years of age.
Academic Schedule: The program offers flexible start dates with 2, 3, and 4-week options and consists of 15 hours of language instruction in the morning, and includes field trips, activities and social events in the afternoon and on weekends.
Airport Transfer Assistance: please contact Program Director.
International Agency or Group Bookings: Contact Program Director, Francine Chemnick at [email protected] or call (619) 260-7621 for a quote.
Residential Accommodations: Students stay in the university’s student residence halls. They are modern, clean and comfortable apartments, generally for eight students in twin-study bedrooms with two en-suite bathrooms and a living area. Each residence has its own reception area, round-the-clock security, vending machines and laundry facilities. Residential students have full-board.
Instructors: USD faculty and experienced staff provide a stimulating and participative learning environment.
Number of Sessions: 25
ATTENTION: The program runs from Sunday to Sunday beginning July 6 through August 10, 2025. English Lessons are 15 hours per week: Monday-Friday including weekday activities, with a full-day Saturday excursion; full room and board; program enrollment minimum is two weeks; an application form will be sent to you upon request from [email protected].
On the application form choose from the following start dates, depending on how many weeks you wish to attend:
2 Weeks: July 6, 13, 20, & 27
3 Weeks: July 6, July 13, & July 20
4 Weeks: July 6 & July 13
5 Weeks: July 6
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Courses offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that allows you to structure your education to suit your schedule while keeping you on pace toward achieving your educational.
These on-campus courses are offered in a traditional classroom where you can connect with your instructor and classmates in a live setting. This learning environment facilitates communication in real time, enables immediate feedback and fosters face-to-face interaction with the instructor and classmates. Classroom courses have a scheduled start and finish date, and students are expected to attend all course sessions.
Our individualized, skill-based placement system stimulates dynamic learning for students of varying levels of language proficiency with instruction that is tailored to their unique needs.
Our faculty and staff engage students from around the globe in an enriching, high-quality educational experience where they also build friendships that help stimulate academic success.
Our mission is to help each student thrive while developing the English language skills that position them to achieve personal, professional and academic goals.
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