The English courses for young people in summer boarding schools are a fantastic option for all those children and adolescents who want to have a language experience abroad in an international environment, safe, comfortable and full of activities. In this post we share with you a comparison between the different CLS internship programs in Ireland, England and the United States:
RESIDENTIAL ENGLISH COURSE IN NEW YORK, USA 
- COURSE DATES: June 28 – July 19
- DURATION: 3 weeks
- INTERNSHIP: St Francis College
- TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION: Double rooms with private bathroom
- AGES: 14 – 19 years
- MONITOR ACCOMPANIMENT: YES
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RESIDENTIAL ENGLISH COURSE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND 
- COURSE DATES: June 29 – July 13/20
- DURATION: 2 or 3 weeks
- INTERNSHIP: Maynooth University
- TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION: Double and single rooms in apartments for 6 students
- AGES: 11 – 17 years
- MONITOR ACCOMPANIMENT: YES
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BOARDING ENGLISH COURSE IN CHICHESTER, ENGLAND 
- COURSE DATES: June 29 – July 13
- DURATION: 2 weeks
- INTERNSHIP: Chichester University
- TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION: Double and single rooms in male or female residence
- AGES: 11 – 17 years
- MONITOR ACCOMPANIMENT: YES
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FORT LAUDERDALE RESIDENTIAL COURSE (FLORIDA), USA
- COURSE DATES: June 29 – July 20
- DURATION: 3 weeks
- INTERNSHIP: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Hotel
- TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION: Double rooms with private bathroom
- AGES: 13 – 18 years
- MONITOR ACCOMPANIMENT: YES
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Common characteristics of summer courses in boarding schools?
One of the advantages of participating in a residential course compared to choosing the option of homestay is the guarantee of meeting students of other nationalities also housed in the boarding school with whom we can not only forge new friends but also practice English with classmates. from other countries.
Summer programs abroad with boarding school accommodation are designed to optimize the student’s time in the destination country. For this reason, they are very dynamic courses that offer daily English classes, sports, social and cultural activities; in addition to excursions to the most representative places in the area on weekends. Of course, they are the most recommended for the most active students.
The residences where the students stay are closed areas guarded and supervised by Spanish and local monitors. They also have 24-hour security personnel so they are an option that greatly reassures the parents of the youngest students.
FACTORS TO ASSESS WHEN CHOOSING A RESIDENTIAL COURSE ABROAD
It is highly recommended to trust an organization that has accredited experience in this type of course and is part of the Spanish Association of Promoters of Courses Abroad (ASEPROCE). All the agencies attached to this association are obliged to go through a series of controls and annual audits to verify that they meet the necessary quality criteria.
TRANSPARENCY IN THE COST OF THE COURSE
The concepts included in the price of the course must be clearly detailed and, if there is any item not included in the price, it must be specified in order to have an accurate budget for the stay.
In residential courses, for example, there are certain optional activities or excursions that may incur an additional cost and this information should always be included in the program description. Also, in full board courses there may be certain restrictions during full day excursions on weekends. In the event that the school does not provide the student with lunch on that day, it is an extra expense that parents and students should be aware of before making the decision to enroll in the course.
SPANISH / FOREIGN STUDENT RATIO
In order to make the most of the course, it is highly recommended that there be a contained percentage of the number of Spanish students compared to foreigners. In this way we will ensure that not only during group English classes but also in their day to day (activities, meals, excursions, free time …) they interact with colleagues of other nationalities who do not speak Spanish and have to do so in English.
It is surprising to discover that many times they learn and practice much more English with a German, Italian or French friend than living with a local family with whom there is not so much conversation due to lack of affinity.
QUALITY OF ACADEMIC CLASSES AND DIVISION BY LEVELS
The qualification and involvement of the teaching teachers of the English classes greatly influences the performance of the stay of our young people at the boarding school. If we can design lively, motivating classes with a great practical component, they will get much more out of it and they will enjoy it. In the same way, it is important to place each student in a class with the corresponding level.
QUALITY OF THE INTERNSHIP CATERING SERVICE
One of the biggest concerns for parents when deciding on one boarding school or another is the quality of the meals served in the residence hall cafeteria. In recent years we have experienced a noticeable improvement in this regard. The variety and nutritional quality of breakfasts, lunches and dinners has greatly increased. Menus are offered for students with special dietary needs, food allergies, low calories, etc.
LEVEL OF FACILITIES
The boarding school facilities are also a very important issue as they will determine the type of activities they will carry out on a daily basis. In addition to having adequate facilities, it is important that the distance between the residence hall, cafeteria, classrooms and other spaces is comfortable so that they can move freely throughout the day.
STUDENT ASSESSMENTS: WHAT IS THE BEST SUMMER BOARDING COURSE?
RESIDENTIAL COURSE IN NEW YORK, USA