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Scheduled from early June to mid-August, the Summer Intensive Program is for serious students who want to focus on improving their reading, writing, speaking, and TOEFL score. Participants reside in the school dormitories while they attend classes and educational outings from early morning through the afternoon, Monday through Friday. ECI also provides all-day outings to San Francisco, San Jose, Monterey, Carmel, and Santa Cruz. See daily summer schedule and calendar.
While the summer program is "open enrollment," most students choose to enter the full 10-week program or enter at the mid-point. Preference is given to students attending the full program.
Running concurrently is the F-1 visa Academic Preparation Program. ECI will issue the I-20 for all participants. Those students that successfully complete the Academic Program can enter a U.S. accredited high school at the end of the summer. Each week , during the program, students will visit many of the high schools that have agreed to accept ECI students. ECI has no TOEFL or English level requirement to enter this program. See Academic Preparation Program schedule and calendar .
Program
Features
- 7 hours of English instruction and activities weekdays.
- All activity expenses (see below).
- Private transportation within the U.S.
- Welcome and graduation parties.
- Classroom materials.
Activities
ECI conducts cross-cultural events. These events are designed to give all who participate an opportunity to share different aspects of their cultures with one another. ECI plans and chaperones educational tours based on the interests of the group. All activities are well planned and supervised by senior ECI staff.
Sample
Activities: (Pictures)
- Weekly off-campus outings
- Santa Cruz Beaches
- All day trips to San Francisco
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Carmel
- Great America (amusement park)
- Mystery Spot
For complete list of activities for the year you plan to attend, please see handbook.
Apply Today!
Please use ECI's online application to get more information and sign up for this program today. For information on schedules and fees, click here.
Testimonials
"The people whom I have met at the dorm and cafeteria at MBA are very friendly. I am so happy that they have spoken English clearly and slowly to make me understand them."
"I like MBA’s dorm very much since it has a nice atmosphere. The conversation partners have taught me a lot. I like them since they are very friendly."
"....I'm your daughter. :-) Thank you for taking care of us!! I'm glad to be your family. I'll miss you. :-) I love you!" -former student, Yue