ABOUT
EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM INSTITUTE (ECI)
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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 schools on an
F-1 visa. There are no guarantees regarding visas, however, as each international
student's situation is unique.
Summer English Intensive 2009 For Teenagers
at Our
Campus on the Pacific Ocean
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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" for from 1-10 weeks, most students choose a
minimum of two weeks while many enter the 4 or 5-Week or 10-Week program
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Program cost is $985us per week.
There is a $100us application fee that does not go toward weekly program
costs
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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.
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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.
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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
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For more information on Summer Teen English Intensive
and
dates of availability, please contact AVENTURAS LANGUAGES.
AVENTURAS LANGUAGES charges no additional fees, just noted program fees.
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.
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