England, Ireland, and Scotland – June, July, August – for students in 7th grade and above; and the United States, Canada, and Greece – July – for students in 6th grade

If your child wants to study and have fun while interacting with young people from all over the world, this middle school program is perfect for them! It is available in England, Ireland, Scotland, the United States, Canada, and Greece.

The "International Middle School" Theme in Detail

  • Accommodation at beautiful international schools alongside students from many different countries

  1. In England: beautifulBritish schools and campuses with comfortable rooms housing 1 to 4 students (and sometimes 4 to 6 students for younger students)
  2. In Ireland: the beautiful campus ofUCD(University College Dublin)
  3. InScotland: the beautifulPollock Halls campus
  4. In the United States: beautiful American campuses: St. John’s University (arrival airport: New York),California State University Northridge (arrival airport: Los Angeles),Barry University (arrival airport: Miami)
  5. In Canada: the beautiful campus of Carleton University
  6. In Greece: a beautiful 4-star hotel, ideally located near the heart of Athens

  • English classes in international classrooms

  1. 3 hours of class per day, usually in the morning
  2. Classes of 15 students of different nationalities, formed based on a placement test
  3. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  4. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  5. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  6. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  7. Classes taught by a team of qualified instructors from England, Ireland, Scotland, the United States, Canada, or Greece

 

I had an amazing time with LEC on a beautiful campus with a very pleasant atmosphere. The “international” theme was absolutely fantastic; being surrounded by teenagers from different countries and cultures was incredibly enriching, and there was a constant sense of togetherness!

Manon B., during her time at an international school in England

In addition to language classes

  • Excursions todiscover the charms and treasures of the region

  1. In England, Ireland, and Scotland, The students will take part in tours and field trips such as (depending on the host school):
    1. In England : London, Brighton, Bath, Bristol, the University of Oxford or Cambridge, the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, etc.
      1. Two options to choose from:
        1. Options: Explore London: In London, explore places such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, the British Museum, a cruise on the Thames, a panoramic view of London from the famous London Eye, shopping on Oxford Street, Regent Street, or Knightsbridge, and more.
        2. Discover Oxford Option: In and around Oxford, explore places such as the world-renowned University of Oxford, Christ Church College, the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, the Bodleian Library, punting (a traditional Oxford boat ride), Oxford Castle and its famous prison, a stroll through Oxford Covered Market, and more.
    2. In Ireland: Trinity College, Grattan Bridge, Oscar Wilde House, the National Gallery, Dublin Castle, Glendalough, or Kilkenny, etc.
    3. In Scotland: Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars Kirkyard, the National Museum of Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and its panoramic view of the city from “Arthur’s Seat,” Edinburgh, etc.

  1. In the United States, young people will have the opportunity to take part in many tours and excursions, such as:
    1. In New York: Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), etc.
      1. LEC Exclusive Plus, a 4-day excursion included: Excursion to Niagara Falls (2 days) + excursion to Washington and Philadelphia (2 days)
    2. In Los Angeles: Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, California Science Center, etc.
      1. LEC Exclusive Plus,a 2-day excursion to Las Vegas is included (Las Vegas Strip, Bellagio, Water Fountain Show, Grand Canyon, etc.)
    3. In Miami: South Beach, Fort Lauderdale, the Frost Museum of Science, Everglades National Park, etc.
      1. LEC Exclusive Plus,a 2-day excursion to Orlando is included (visit to the NASA Kennedy Space Center and Disney Springs)
  2. In Canada, young people will have the chance to discover the Calypso Park (Canada's largest water park), and enjoy attractions such as: Tour of Ottawa, the Canadian Parliament, the National Museum of Nature, Upper Canada Village, and a visit to Omega Park to see many species of Canadian wildlife in their natural habitat, etc.
    1. LEC Exclusive Plus, a one-day excursion to Montreal is included
  3. In Greece, young people will have the chance to explore iconic sites such as the historic center of Athens, the Acropolis, and its museum, as well as take day trips to thePeloponnese—including theCorinth CanalandNafplio—and tothe island of Euboea (Evia Island), where they can enjoy scenic landscapes and sites steeped in history.

  • Sports and activities on campus

  1. Sports and artistic activities, such as: tennis, laser tag, bowling, swimming, soccer, dance, go-karting, basketball, Olympic-style games, scrapbooking, table tennis, cricket, badminton, etc.

  • Evening events

  1. Every evening, there are supervised activities such as: International Party, Summer Party, karaoke, trivia night, talent show, casino night, BBQ party, fashion show, social games, and more.

At the International Middle School, students are supervised at a ratio of one adult to 15 students