ESL @ Springs ESL @ Springs - Indian Springs School

ESL @ SpringsSummer ProgramIndian Springs SchoolIndian Springs, Alabama

ESL Senior ProgramGrades 9 - 11July 8 - August 2Boarding l DayESL Junior ProgramGrades 6 - 8July 8 - August 2Boarding l DayGrades are based on U.S. equivalent, Fall 2012

ESL @ SpringsIntensive SummerEnglish Language Programat Indian Springs School

Our PlanWhere is Indian Springs?ESL @ Springs offers opportunities for internationalstudents in grades 6 - 11 to experience American culture andgain exposure to an American independent school.Indian Springs is located 15 miles south of Birmingham,the largest city in Alabama. The campus is spacious withmore than 350 acres of land, including a lake and an organicgarden.Our location offers many American cultural opportunitiesfor travel to popular cities like Atlanta, GA, and Nashville,TN. There are plenty of places to shop and dine.This intensive and academic-driven program is open tointernational students who possess a working knowledge ofthe English language and are able to communicate on basicverbal and written levels. The curriculum is comprehensivewith stimulating classes that improve and expandcommunication skills in English speaking, listening, writingand reading.Indian Springs has been offering educational opportunitiesduring the academic school year to students from differentcountries throughout the world. Indian Springs is nationallyrecognized as one of the top schools in the United States.Springs is a private, college preparatory boarding and dayschool with a reputation for high academic standards.

Who are we looking for?Indian Springs is interested in attracting and enrollinginternational students in the ESL @ Springs SummerProgram who are seeking:• a summer study abroad and a cultural enrichmentexperience• a transition both academically and socially to anAmerican boarding school• a rewarding summer program that will immerse theminto the English language and American culture• a perfect opportunity to develop an appreciation fordifferent cultures, since the program will be attractingstudents from Europe, Latin America, SouthAmerica and Asia

ApproachIn the classroom, ESL students are divided by skill level,regardless of age. All students are evaluated when they arriveand placed into classes based on core English competencies.This proven method for learning places students inenvironments where they are properly challenged, paced andsupported.While courses are taught according to ability to digestinformation and to apply acquired knowledge, the use ofprogressive teaching principles allows students who qualifyto move easily up levels of study as they master essentialskills.In the residence halls and in extracurricular activities,students are separated by age. Each group has its owndormitory supervisors, activity leaders and teachingassistants. Activities and events are catered to the socialneeds and demands of the specific group.Program Features• Competitive admission and limited enrollment ineach grade level• Diagnostic testing and placement in appropriate skilllevel• ESL Summer Program with Apple iPad integratedinto curriculum• Student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1• Consistent success in increasing English proficiency• Intentional instruction that emphasizes theprogression and development of every student• Daily help sessions and supervised evening study hall• Structured activities beyond the classroom• Cultural and recreational activities• Safe and supportive school environment• Diverse student population• Multiple levels of study in English speaking,listening, writing, and reading• Individual portfolio for each student and prospectiveschools

CurriculumThe ESL program concentrates on improving English skillsin speaking, listening, writing and reading. Each courseis specifically designed to allow students to learn theseskills through different techniques, subjects and interactiveenvironments. Among many other things, all students willbe asked to attend vocabulary and listening labs, createculminating class projects or presentations, and prepare forthe TOEFL test. The following are a sample of the coursesoffered in the ESL program:English SkillsThis course focuses on reading comprehension, writing,grammar and conversation.United States History and GeographyThe course explores the important people, events andthemes that have shaped the country’s heritage andgeography. Students will study many aspects of life in theUnited States, including the development of the country’straditions and customs.Listening and SpeakingA creative yet demanding approach engages students withformal and conversational speaking and listening skills.Study SkillsStudents will engage in library research, time-management,test preparation, note-taking strategies, organizing andhandling homework loads, and navigating the Internet forresearch purposes.

Outside the ClassroomFacultyWith a dedicated and professional faculty, students willhave the opportunity to experience life both academicallyand socially at an independent boarding school. Withdiverse faculty and extensive ESL curriculum, students willbe taught by lead teachers throughout the day, assisted byteacher assistants, and supervised by student life staff.TechnologyAt the ESL @ Springs Summer Program, all students willhave the opportunity to use technology on a daily basis.Indian Springs will be one of the first summer programs touse the new Apple iPad in the classroom. The Apple iPadwill be loaded with all texts and learning materials.Students will also be able to access WiFi in their rooms andbe able to use the computers in the library and technologylab.Student PortfolioStudents, with the assistance of the faculty, will construct aportfolio of work during the four-week program. Students’portfolios will include all placement and exit testing,writing, grammar and technology exercises. The portfoliowill also include all graded papers. The portfolio can beforwarded on to prospective schools if he or she is interestedin applying to an independent school in the future.Extracurricular and Recreational ActivitiesActivities include shopping at local malls, trips to themovies, and, of course, visits to area amusement parks. TheVerizon Wireless Amphitheater is right down the road withan exciting summer schedule of music concerts.Students will also have the opportunity to use our athleticfacilities, play soccer or basketball, or even hike at OakMountain State Park, which is adjacent to campus.Trips and Fun, Fun, FunWeekend trips will include major U.S. cities such asAtlanta, GA, to visit CNN, The World of Coca-Cola, theGeorgia Aquarium and other sites. Students will also take atrip to Nashville, TN, and visit the Alabama Gulf Coast fora day at the beach.

Daily ScheduleSample Daily Schedule7:30..................... Wake Up8:00 - 8:30........... Breakfast in Dining Hall8:30 - 11:15......... English language Class11:15 - 12:30....... Lunch in Dining Hall12:30 - 3:15......... Structured Enrichment(athletics, arts, recreation)3:15 - 5:00........... Free Time(library, computer labs, music rooms, and gym available5:00 - 6:00........... Dinner in Dining Hall6:00 - 7:30........... Activities with Residential Fellows(movies, games, etc.)7:30 - 9:30........... Independent Study9:30..................... Room Check10:15................... Lights OutFacilitiesLocated 15 miles south of Birmingham, Indian Springsnestles up to Oak Mountain State Park and features anatural spring lake for canoeing and an organic gardenproviding vegetables to our dining hall. Indian Springs hasstate-of-the-art academic facilities, a concert hall and theater,and athletic facilities including four playing fields and atrack. Our campus is completely wireless and the dining hallhas the best food in town.Residential LifeStudents live on campus in either the boys or girlsdormitories. Students will have one or two roommates,with each suite having a common room. Faculty and staffmembers live in the dormitories for complete supervision.All academic and extracurricular facilities are available tostudents.Inside the Dormitories• Spacious, air-conditioned rooms with a commonbathroom• Data connection and wireless connectivity• Free laundry services in each dorm• Common rooms with kitchen areas and TV• 24 hour dormitory supervisionStudent Health CareMedical insurance is included in your tuition and aninfirmary is on campus. If a medical emergency should arise,local hospitals are within a 15-minute drive.

Application andEnrollment ProcessApplication ProcessDownload application forms online atwww.indiansprings.org/eslsummer or contact theAdmission Office for an application.1. Applicants must submit the following:• application form and $100 processing fee• English teacher recommendation• sample of student’s writing in English (an essay orshort story, etc.)• photocopy of the student’s passport identificationpage.2. The ESL @ Springs Admission Committee reviewsthe application.3. The family is notified of the decision within twoweeks of receipt of materials.4. The family submits deposit or full payment via wireor check process.Visa ProcessInternational students who visit the United States, includingfor summer programs, are expected to obtain a B-2 visa.Families are responsible for securing this visa through theircountry’s embassy or consulate.Indian Springs School does not issue F-1 visas for studentsonly studying during its summer programs.Visa OptionsB-2 visa (tourist visa)Students who only plan to attend the summer program inthe United States may have the option of obtaining a B-2visa instead of the F-1. Please consult with your respectivecountry’s embassy.Tuition and FeesTuition includes classes, materials, SEVIS fees, meals,boarding, health insurance, and activity and event fees.Students only need to bring personal spending money($500 - $1,000).Senior Program – Grades 9 - 11Application Fee - $100July 8 - August 2Boarding - $6,100Day - $2,300Junior Program – Grades 6 - 8Application Fee - $100July 8 - August 2Boarding - $6,100Day - $2,300Deposit of $1,000 is due at time of acceptance.Balance is due by June 1, 2013.The program has limited enrollment, and the deadline forapplications is May 20, 2013. Applicants will be taken afterMay 20 only if room is available. After May 20, all acceptedapplicants will be required to pay in full.Grades are based on U.S. equivalent, Fall 2012

LOUISIANAMISSISSIPPINashvilleINTERSTATE65BirminghamTuscaloosaINTERSTATE65ALABAMAINTERSTATE20JacksonNew OrleansINTERSTATE59MobileINTERSTATE65TENNESSEEChattanoogaHuntsvillePensacolaINTERSTATE59INTERSTATE20INTERSTATE85MontgomeryINTERSTATE10AtlantaINTERSTATE85INTERSTATE20GEORGIAINTERSTATE75CharlotteGreenvilleSOUTHCAROLINAJacksonvilleNORTHCAROLINAINTERSTATE95INTERSTATE26CharlestonRaleighINTERSTATE95INTERSTATE40Travel TimesTuscaloosa................................. 55 min.Montgomery ....................... 1 hr. 10 min.Huntsville............................ 1 hr. 50 min.Atlanta .............................. 2 hrs. 25 min.Chattanooga..................... 2 hrs. 25 min.Nashville........................... 3 hrs. 15 min.Jackson ............................ 3 hrs. 35 min.Mobile............................... 3 hrs. 40 min.Pensacola......................... 3 hrs. 50 min.Greenville ......................... 4 hrs. 50 min.New Orleans..................... 5 hrs. 15 min.Charlotte........................... 6 hrs. 30 min.Jacksonville ...................... 7 hrs. 10 min.Charleston........................ 7 hrs. 30 min.Raleigh ............................. 9 hrs. 10 min.FLORIDAIndian Springs School190 Woodward DriveIndian Springs, AL 35124(205) 988-3350admission@indiansprings.orgwww.indiansprings.orgAbout the SchoolIndian Springs is nationally recognized as one of the topschools in the United States. Springs is a private, collegepreparatory boarding and day school with the reputation ofhigh academic standards.Indian Springs was founded in 1952 as a college preparatoryschool for young men. By the 1970’s the school had anequal number of day students and boarders. An eighth gradewas added, and the school became coeducational.Today, Indian Springs is a boarding and day school forgrades 8 - 12 with over 270 students from seven differentcountries and nine U.S. states, a highly competitiveacademic program, and extracurricular activities including awide range of offerings in athletics and arts.Our students strive to be the best – whether achieving aperfect score on the SAT, winning a state championshipin soccer, or performing with the school choir all over theworld.With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, our dedicated andtalented faculty know their students beyond the classroom.The school prepares students by Learning Through Living- the school’s motto - and with a diverse student body andexcellent faculty, our students are prepared for top collegesand universities throughout the country.Office of Admission and Financial AidPhone - 205-988-3350Email - admission@indiansprings.orgWeb - www.SpringsExperience.orgESL @ Springs Summer ProgramsPhone - 205-988-3350Email - dray@indiansprings.orgWeb - www.indiansprings.org/eslsummerDouglas RayDirector of Summer Programs and Instructor of English

Indian Springs School190 Woodward DriveIndian Springs, AL 35124For more information, visitwww.indiansprings.org/eslsummer