Educatius July-August 2015 ACE High School Prep Program

1.Prepare students going on to attend a US high school –Improve English language through language immersion and courses and vocabulary building –Average 10% improvement on the ELTIS test (new replacement for the SLEP test) –Educate students on family and school life in the United States –Bring students out of comfort zone and get them interacting with teachers and other students 2.Provide the opportunity for students to see famous US attractions –Students learn about US culture and history through visits to places like Stanford University, UC Berkeley (ranked 4 th and 20 th in the nation, respectively), Fisherman’s Warf, the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Art museum and a Giant’s baseball game –Feeling of satisfaction after seeing both tourist destinations and the family experience of their High School Program Program Purpose

Students stay from 2-4 weeks in campus dormitories –Double and single rooms New exciting location at port of entry: Santa Clara University, San Francisco Bay Area(airport SFO) 12 hours of language and culture courses per week, additional evening group projects and vocabulary building 3-4 off-campus group activities per week Beautiful facilities to enjoy on campus Talented and experienced teachers and chaperones for 24-hour support Interaction with other students from around the world ACE Overview

The classes and making new friends made my English a lot better! – student from Thailand This is a great program! You can learn lots of things you’d never think! – student from China

Rated by Bloomberg Businessweek as the best city in America in 2012 Ranks among the top for happiest, healthiest and fittest cities in the country It boasts one of the best places for educational performance and institutions Holds an abundance of both natural and cultural charms Home of major companies such as Google, Intel and Apple = innovative nature of one of the country’s most booming economies Surrounded by prestigious universities such as Stanford and UC Berkely San Francisco Bay Area, California

45 minutes from downtown San Francisco –Proximity to all of San Francisco’s attractions, San Jose and the Silicon Valley California’s oldest operating university – founded in 1851 Ranked 2 nd best in the US for Master’s Programs – US News & World Report, 2013 Ranked second-most beautiful college in America – Newsweek, 2012 Beautiful facilities with access to flag football, soccer and volleyball, dining hall for all diets Santa Clara University, California

Program Dates ACE: 2-week Programs: Option 2A: Arrive 7/19 - Depart 8/1 Option 2B: Arrive 8/2 – Depart 8/15 Option 2c: Arrive 8/16 – Depart 8/29 3-week Programs: Option 3A: Arrive 7/19 – Depart 8/8 Option 3B: Arrive 8/9 – Depart 8/29 4-week Program: Option 4A: Arrive 7/19 – Depart 8/15 Option 4B: Arrive 8/2 – Depart 8/29

All program fees include the following: –Airport Transfers –Orientation –Full room and board –Admission and transportation to all activities –12 hours of instruction per week and school supplies –Evening group and vocab building –Local chaperones for support –Insurance –Farewell Party Program Package Not included: –Airfare –Additional personal expenses (i.e. souvenirs) –Laundry

Schedule Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat Arrival Day Move in Dinner Orientation Class day and ELTIS testing Breakfast, lunch and dinner on campus Morning sports and visit to San Jose Art Museum Breakfast and lunch on campus Class day Breakfast, lunch and dinner on campus Group visit to Stanford University Breakfast and lunch on campus Full day outing to San Francisco Pizza dinner on campus Group visit to Google Evening game night on campus Breakfast and dinner on campus On campus scavenger hunt Movie night Study time Breakfast, lunch and dinner on campus Class day Breakfast, lunch and dinner on campus Morning sports Afternoon group outing to Valley Fair Mall Breakfast and lunch on campus Class day Breakfast, lunch and dinner on campus Group outing to Museum of Innovation Breakfast and lunch on campus Visit to UC Berkeley and Giants baseball game Breakfast on campus Departure day Exciting Variety of Activities! Each 2-week session will have an average of 3 full-day off campus activities, and 4 half-day off campus activities. Students will visit the top attractions of San Francisco, the bay area, prestigious universities such as Stanford and UC Berkeley, as well as local attractions. Other time on campus will be spent for sports games, group and independent studies, group projects and other activities. Students will have the opportunity to constantly build language skills as well as independence and friendships. * Calendar below is a sample 2-week itinerary. Daily/weekly activities will vary, and are subject to change due to weather and other circumstances.

ACE students must be placed in a host family prior to the start of ACE, guaranteeing early placement! A 10% average improvement of ELTIS scores Priority Placement Real reflection of US high school structure by talented and trained teachers Guidance on US university application procedures and campus life, along with local visits Class curriculum based on common-core standards, developed and tested for effectiveness Full immersion into language and culture = constant vocabulary building Program Benefits

Students will arrive adjusted to being in the US and out of their comfort zone They will show familiarity with American culture and history and improved English skills They will feel satisfied that they were able to see many famous US attractions before heading off to other parts of the country They will have friendships and memories that will last a lifetime

My English improved a lot. I learned many new words in every class – student from Brazil This was one of the best summers of my life! - Student from Thailand I have more confidence to talk with others. – student from China So glad to be here and have tons of international friends. I’ll never forget this summer! – student from Mexico My favorite memory is that everyone came from a different country but they can work together and succeed! – student from China