2022 Ivy League Preparation Program (Residential Single room, En-suite, 3 Meals/Day)

The course will combine lessons, lectures, workshops and visits to enable students to thoroughly prepare their US College applications and aim for the IVY League. Lessons will develop each of the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in the context of the TOEFL exam. Opportunities to develop knowledge of vocabulary and grammar will also be incorporated. There will be a focus on the SAT exam and students will have the opportunity to analyse typical questions and practise active listening and essay writing skills. Lectures will cover areas to support students in choosing the correct university path including financial planning and scholarships. Workshops are designed to help participants develop their confidence and personal skills and take a targeted approached to completing applications. The programme will also include visits to Harvard University and the Historic Freedom Trail. THE COURSE PRICE INCLUDES:· 30 lessons per week (22.5 hours)· 1 full-day excursion per week ·3 half-day excursion per week· 7 evening activities per weekTHE COURSE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:· Transfers to and from the centres· UM service/assisted check-in service· Examination fees (optional)· Optional excursion fees· Medical/travel insurance (please take out comprehensive insurance before travelling to the UK/USA)· Registration fee of £100/$150 (for individual students only)EXCURSIONSFull day excursion may include: Boston, New York, Six Flags Theme Park. Half day excursion may include Yale Planetarium,Yale Gallery, CT Science Center, Clinton Crossing Outlets, Stamford Mall or Brownstone Park.ACCOMMODATIONFull Board Residential Accommodation:Students are housed in brand new, modern, air-conditioned dormitory buildings with single en-suite bedrooms on campus. Common rooms, laundry facilities and Wi-Fi internet access are available.BOOKING FACTS               THE COURSE PRICE INCLUDES:                              Tuition as stated, course materials and end of course certificate Accommodation and all meals Activities and excursions as stated Use of sports facilities where available (as part of a scheduled programme) Individual prices inclusive of £100/$150 registration fee Individual prices inclusive of shared transfers to and from London Airports for all UK centres and at our Boston centre from Boston Logan Airport. THE COURSE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Unaccompanied Minor check-in service (when required by the airline) Transfers to and from Yale and California State University Examination fees (optional) Optional excursion fees Multi-course discountBook two or more courses in the same centre before May 31st 2022 to get a £100 / $150 discount. Discounts are available to individual students and are not applicable to the first programme booked, only for the extra courses. Free summer course offerComplete a CATS or CSVPA summer course in 2022 and get a full refund if you attend a full-time academic programme to start in the intakes of 2022 & 2023.Students will be entitled to the cost of up to two completed summer courses being reimbursed. Sample Programme: https://www.studyholidays.com/ugc-1/2/10/0/boston_ivy_league_-_2021.pdf

Minimum age: 14 years
Minimum duration: 2 weeks
Maximum age: 18 years

Stafford House Study Holidays Boston (CATS Academy)

New CATS campus with all-inclusive facilities, including dormitories and athletic fields on one beautiful site is situated in a leafy suburb of Braintree. Located 10 miles from downtown Boston and 10 miles from the beach! Braintree is the birthplace and residence of two American Presidents! One of the Top 10 “Best Places to Live in Massachusetts” according to Movoto!

Boston, United States