W e s t e r n R e s e r v e A c a d e m y ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE July 14 - August 11 Ages 13-17 WRA.net/summerprograms
Program Information Western Reserve Academy s English Language Institute (ELI) is for students ages 13-17 for whom English is not their native language. The program is designed for students who have been admitted to an American independent school and want to utilize their summer to get ready, and for students who are considering applying to U.S. independent schools in the future and want to improve their language skills. It serves intermediate and advanced English as a Second Language students students who have studied English for two to three years. ELI embodies WRA s mission to offer a transformational experience where students strive for excellence, live with integrity and act with compassion. Curriculum Western Reserve Academy is a dynamic and supportive coed boarding school for students in grades 9-12. We have been committed to excellence, integrity and compassion since 1826. I could really see and hear a huge difference in her English speaking abilitites. - parent of ELI graduate ELI provides a thorough education of the English language and advanced understanding and experience of American culture. Key areas of emphasis include: Advanced vocabulary building and reading comprehension Writing and reading development including writing research papers and lab reports Testing and study skills including how to use a graphing calculator American social skills including how to make friends, ask for help and find leadership opportunities Conversational English Independent school preparation including TOEFL prep and how to behave in a classroom Program participants experience American boarding school life by engaging in a wide variety of activities, both inside and outside of the classroom.
The WRA Difference Preparation for Independent School Western Reserve Academy is proud to host a uniquely designed and crafted program for English as a Second Language students. ELI is very supportive and very equipped to prepare students for what lies ahead in their academic pursuits at American independent schools. WEEKLY ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS Each week, ELI students attend sessions to help them acclimate to the demands of different subject areas. Students will learn how to write research papers, learn classroom norms, how to seek leadership opportunities, organize lab reports, and other study skills necessary to succeed at independent high schools in the United States. In each laboratory experiment, students will physically manipulate equipment and materials in order to make relevant observations and collect data. The student will then use the collected data to form conclusions, verify hypotheses, communicate results, as well as writing a preliminary lab report. Upon completion of the summer program students should be able to think independently and critically about chemistry issues and to make predictions based on observations in a laboratory setting. LIFE AS AN AMERICAN STUDENT Every week, students participate in weekly seminars designed to help introduce life as a high school student in the United States. These seminars are led by WRA graduates, current college students and faculty, who have experienced these practicums firsthand. Upon their completion of their time at ELI, our students leave with the experience and familiarity with American culture to feel acclimated and prepared for life as a student in the United States. Thanks all. It was so much FUN. It was AMAZING! - ELI student from Germany
Healthcare WRA has a fully equipped health center located on campus. The school s physician has office hours throughout the week and a registered nurse is on call. Program participants always have full access to healthcare professionals. In the event of an emergency, local hospitals are very close to campus. The safety and well-being of all students is always our top priority. Tuition Information The all-inclusive cost for the four-week program is $7,800. This amount covers tuition, room and board, textbooks, transportation between the airport and campus, all trips and activities, student health insurance, and bed linens and towels. Students need only to bring personal spending money. Application Process Students are encouraged to apply early, as space is limited. A non-refundable application fee of $100 is due with each application. The English Language Institute Admission Committee will review and decide on each application as it is received. Within two weeks of official notification of acceptance, a non-refundable deposit of $2,000 is required to hold a student s place in the program. The remainder of the tuition payment is due no later than June 16, 2017.
Contact Information SUMMER PROGRAMS John Gordon, Director of Programs 330.650.9762 Administrative Assistant 330.342.9661 Western Reserve Academy 115 College St. Hudson, OH 44236 summerprograms@wra.net WRA.net/summerprograms ADMISSION OFFICE (REGULAR SCHOOL YEAR) Dan Morrissey, Dean of Admission & Financial Aid Western Reserve Academy 115 College St. Hudson, OH 44236 330.650.9717 admission@wra.net WRA.net/admission
Application for English Language Institute Applicant Information Student's First Name: Student's Middle Name: Student's Last Name: Prefers to be called: Grade level during 2016-17 academic year: Gender: Birthdate: Current School: Applicant's Interests & Activities Athletics: Music: Fine Arts: List travel experiences outside of applicant's home country: English Proficiency How many years has the applicant studied English? Please mark the appropriate box regarding applicant s English proficiency: Applicant recognizes little spoken or written English. Cannot read airport instructional signs. Does not recognize the English alphabet. Applicant recognizes and uses common terms, greetings and phrases. Has basic ability to comprehend situational language, can read basic direction signs and comprehends common sense rules of community life. Applicant can discuss everyday issues with relative ease. Can read short stories and novels, and write objective critical essays. Has the applicant taken the TOEFL exam? How did you learn about Western Reserve Academy s English Language Institute? Writing Sample Please submit, with this application, a one-page writing sample, translated to English. Parent & Other Adult Information Salutation: Parent 1 First Name: Parent 1 Middle Name: Parent 1 Last Name: Relationship to applicant: Is the mailing address the same as the applicant's? If no, please include below: Home Phone: Cellphone:
Salutation: Parent 2 First Name: Parent 2 Middle Name: Parent 2 Last Name: Relationship to applicant: Is the mailing address the same as the applicant's? If no, please include below: Home Phone: Cellphone: Salutation: Other Adult Contact (consultant, relative, friend, etc.) First Name: Other Adult Contact Middle Name: Other Adult Contact Last Name: Relationship to applicant: Home Phone: Cellphone: Email is the preferred method of communication with the English Language Institute. Please list the primary contact(s) who should receive all email correspondence. Name: Email: Name: Email: Program Tuition Information Required Payments - The all-inclusive tuition for the English Language Institute is $7,800. 1 - A $100 non-refundable application fee (separate from the tuition fee) should accompany this application. 2 - Within two weeks of official notification of acceptance to the English Language Institute, a non-refundable deposit of $2,000 is required to hold an applicant s place in the program. 3 - The remainder ($5,700) of the tuition payment is due no later than June 16, 2017. All payments can be made through Flywire (https://www.flywire.com/pay/wra) or by credit card online through this form (https://www.wra.net/paymentform). Western Reserve Academy reserves the right to substitute and/or cancel events and activities scheduled for a program due to weather conditions, lack of participant interest, and other known and/or unforeseen circumstances. In addition, Western Reserve Academy reserves the right to use media images (visual/audio) as well as written comments that emanate from participants for promotional purposes.