Short-Term Language & Culture

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Year-round Start Dates, 2-week Program

16 Hours/Week, 32 Hours/Session

Low-Intermediate to Advanced Levels, CEFR A2-C2

In-person, Part-time

B-1/B-2, Visa Waiver (ESTA), Permanent Resident, U.S. Citizen

The Short-Term Language + Culture Program is designed for tourists, business visitors, family, and friends who are seeking to improve their English language skills while experiencing the culture and beauty of Boulder. Students seeking the flexibility of part-time study will appreciate the focused instruction in conversation skills, structure, pronunciation, and U.S. culture. Afternoons are reserved for activities that provide the perfect opportunity for students to practice their English in real situations. Students explore local cultural and historical sites, businesses and non-profits, and recreational facilities.

An optional weekend activity can be added to the itinerary for an additional cost.

Homestay and hotel options are available for an additional cost.

Week 1

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
10:30- 12:10	Housing Arrival Day	Speak Out: U.S. Culture	Exploring Colorado: Integrated Language Schools	Speak Out: U.S. Culture	Exploring Colorado: Integrated Language Schools	Speak Out: U.S. Culture	Optional Activity (Skiing, hiking, theater, shopping, etc.) Additional cost.
12:10- 13:00		Culture Hour and Tutoring
13:00- 16:00		Field Visits and Activities

Week 2

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
10:30- 12:10	Free Day	Speak Out: U.S. Culture	Exploring Colorado: Integrated Language Schools	Speak Out: U.S. Culture	Exploring Colorado: Integrated Language Schools	Speak Out: U.S. Culture	Housing Departure Day
12:10- 13:00		Culture Hour and Tutoring
13:00- 16:00		Field Visits and Activities

All dates and prices are subject to change without notice.
All prices are in U.S. dollars.
Tuition is due on the first day of class unless otherwise noted.

Tuition: $1000 (Includes instruction, materials, and activities.)

2019 Program Dates

January 7-18, 2019
March 11-22, 2019
May 13-24, 2019
August 5-16, 2019

Applications must be received at least one month prior to the program start date.

Cancellation due to low program enrollment will be determined one month before the program start date.

We will do our best to accommodate a private group of 15 or more participants on any date. Email ieccu@colorado.edu for private group information.

Short-Term Language + Culture students can choose from two housing options:

Homestay
Hotel

All prices are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice.

Homestay

$560

14 days; breakfast and dinner included.

Hotel

$700

14 days, double occupancy. Breakfast included.

Program participants have the opportunity to sign up for an optional weekend activity at an additional cost. Optional weekend activities include:

Skiing
Hiking
Theater
Shopping

Skiing

January and March programs only.

Colorado is known for its world famous ski resorts. Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Beaver Creek resorts are all within three hours of Boulder.

Approx. Cost: $350 per person
Cost subject to change without notice. Cost includes ski lift ticket, ski rental, and transportation to the resort. Skiing is available for the January and March programs.

Hiking

May and August programs only.

Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks offer visitors over 150 miles of hiking trails with over 35 trailheads from which to choose.

-Approx. Cost: $100 per person
Cost subject to change without notice. Cost includes a trail guide and a sack lunch.

Theater

Denver’s regional theater scene is on the national map. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is the venue for many Broadway musicals and draws nearly a half-million visitors each year. Boulder hosts a summer Shakespeare Festival that attracts visitors from all over the country.

Approx. Cost: $200 per person
Cost subject to change without notice. Cost includes a theater ticket, dinner, and a chaperone for the event.

Shopping

There is an abundance of shopping venues in the Denver/Boulder area.

The cost of the shopping activity will depend on which shopping center you choose to visit. We provide a chaperone for the event.

I want to bring my family with me. Is there a babysitter for small children?

No. Your family is welcome to come with you; however, we are not able to provide babysitters. Please note that family members will need to stay in a hotel rather than a homestay.

I have friends in Boulder. Can I stay with my friends and not in a hotel or with a homestay?

You do not need to stay in a hotel or with a homestay if you already have other accommodations in Boulder.

Can my family participate in the optional weekend activities with me?

Yes. As long as you are participating in the optional weekend activity, you may bring family members. Please be advised that you will be legally responsible for your family members on these weekend trips. Also, there will be an additional cost for family members who want to go on weekend excursions.

Can my family participate in weekday activities with me?

No. Your family members must be signed up for the Short-Term Language + Culture Program in order to participate in weekday activities.

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