About ECI
Educational Consortium Institute (ECI) is a
California nonprofit educational organization founded to provide learning
opportunities for students ages 14 to 18 from around the world to advance
their English skills, experience American culture and study in a safe and
nurturing environment. Now we also provide English language studies and other
educational opportunities for adults as well (see below).
ECI offers ESL (English as a Second Language) programs for high school students
who want to improve their language skills and English language test scores.
ECI can also design custom programs for schools and groups interested in
summer time programs. On-site programs may be conducted at your school site
in your country under the In-Country Programs. (ECI)
is a California nonprofit educational organization founded to provide
opportunities for students ages 14 to 18 from around the world to advance
their English skills and experience American culture in a safe a nurturing
environment.
ECI also provides assistance to international adult students wanting to study
and learn English and continue on in regular United States university and
college degree and certificate programs here in many California locations
as well as locations across the US.
ECI is approved by the United States Department of State to issue DS2019
Forms for the J-1 Visa and I-20 Forms for the F-1 Visa which assists students
students in obtaining their American visa. ECI is a J-1 issuing agency for
public schools and provides sponsorship and guardianship services for students
wanting to attend private schoolson a F-1 visa. There are no guarantees regarding
visas, however, as each international student's situation is unique.
Summer English Intensive 2007 For Teenagers at Our
Campus on the Pacific
Ocean
Running
from mid-June to mid-August, our intensive program is for serious international
students who want to focus on improving their reading, writing, speaking,
and TOEFL score. Participants
reside in the school
dormitories and attend classes and educational outings from early morning
through the afternoon Monday through Friday.
While the summer program is "open enrollment", most students choose to enter
the 4 or 5-Week and 9-Week format.
Program
Features
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7 hours of English language instruction and activities weekdays.
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All activity expenses (see below).
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Private transportation within the U.S.
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Welcome and Graduation Parties.
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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:
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Weekly off-campus outings
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Santa Cruz Beaches
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All day trips to San Francisco
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Carmel
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Great America (amusement park)
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Mystery Spot
For more information on Summer Teen English Intensive and
dates of availability, please
ECI is located in the Monterey Bay Area which is known for its exceptional
beauty, recreational opportunities, wonderful year-round weather and safety.
The Monterey Bay Area is near Monterey and Santa Cruz, Californa and is 100
kilometers south of San Francisco, 60 kilometers south of San Jose (Silicon
Valley) and 500 kilometers north of the Los Angeles/San Diego area.