English Summer Program, Boston

About the Program

This 3 weeks long English Language Summer Program in Boston is designed to help international students improve their English language proficiency. Students enrolled in the English Language Camp experience at Harvard University, the most prestigious American college campus. They learn and practice English in a traditional classroom, gain practical experience during workshops at Microsoft, MIT, and live in dorms in Harvard Sq, Cambridge, USA.

The program includes:

• Qualified ESL Instructors – Harvard graduates
• 15 hours of instruction per week
• A curriculum that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening exercises
• Seminars and tours at MIT and Harvard
• Visits to major tech companies such as Microsoft
• A weekend visit to New York City
• 3 different afternoon clubs to choose from: entrepreneurship, Oxford debate, and science and robotics
• English language movies

On top of mastering general English vocabulary and grammar during morning instruction, students participate in twice-weekly group projects that allow them to develop specific vocabulary and manner of speaking in their chosen area of interest.

• Entrepreneurship. Students build a company, create products, and learn about business plans and sales strategy. This group will develop a vocabulary that is specific to the world of business.
• Oxford Debate. Students in this group will learn how to engage in public speaking and presentation during fun and engaging Oxford debates. This group works on complicating their English vocabulary by learning advanced delivery and the nuance of words.
• Science and Robotics. Students learn basic coding and programming, using it to then embark on a research project. This group will develop their vocabulary in regard to science and technology.

Exploring the City

• Shopping on Newbury Street
• Tours of the historic Freedom Trail
• Visits to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Science Museum
• Marine Biology tours in Boston Harbor
• Movie Theatres
• 4^th of July celebration concert and fireworks!
• Weekend trip to New York City!

Housing

Cogito provides students with shared on-campus housing (university dorms) during the program. Tuition covers the student’s room, meals, and amenities in Harvard Sq., including:

• Dorm room (two students per room)
• Furniture and Bed (linens and towels included)
• Common area
• Kitchen with access to appliances