EducationUSA Academy Program Information at the University of North Georgia

The Center for Language Education at the University of North Georgia, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s EducationUSA network, is pleased to offer a three-week EducationUSA Academy.

The Academy at the University of North Georgia will provide international students with:

• 20 hours per week of intensive English classes and language instruction provided by the Center for Language Education (CLE).
• Opportunities to talk and interact through sports and cultural activities with UNG students and American high school students  studying on the university campus.
• Visit at least three universities – state, private, and research universities.
• Opportunities to visit a number of universities and colleges – e.g. small liberal arts colleges, two-year community college, state universities, and research universities.
• College preparation program includes (i) observing a university lecture in an area of the student’s interest and (ii) guest speakers from university professors, career counselors, and admission’s officers.
• Workshops on U.S. history and culture as well as opportunities for students to work together in teams during the creative & critical thinking workshop to develop and apply the skills of problem solving, analysis, and interpretation.
• Living accommodations in dormitories and food services in the university dining hall that American high school students will also be living in and eating their meals together.

The three-week program focuses on:

• Developing vocabulary, communication skills, and written abilities in the reading & writing class, communication skills in the speaking & listening class, problem solving and analytic skills in the creative and critical thinking workshop, and deeper understanding of U.S. history and culture in a weekly class of the same name
• reading authentic materials
• developing note‐taking and listening skills
• participating in discussions, delivering presentations, preparing written summaries, reports, and/or essays
• a weekly theme such as the environment, sports, or social media
• visiting American universities
• information about American K‐12 schools and higher education that includes information about classroom participation, professor expectations, grading system, and college credits
• collaborating to produce projects using multi‐media software that models university classrooms
• providing continuous guidance, support, and encouragement for each student in their English language learning and cultural understanding
• instructors who are kind, patient, and respectful of international high school students from diverse cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including students with disabilities
• fun and enjoyment!