Communicate with confidence
Practice speaking and listening through everyday topics and real interaction.
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General English
Speak with confidence through discussions, role-play and team projects.
Build confidence in English through discussions, role-play and collaborative projects. Explore everyday topics and American culture with classmates from around the world.
- Student ages
- 12–20 · campus minimums apply
- English level
- A1–C1 · placement by ability
- Weekly English lessons
- 15 hours · Summer Camps
- Course
- Default
- Where you can study
- 6 campuses + Winter Camp + Educational Stays
What students will take away
Confidence that goes beyond the classroom.
For juniors who want to communicate more naturally, share ideas and build confidence in English.
Build your English
Develop vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and fluency at a level that fits you.
Create together
Work with classmates, share ideas and present your work in English.
Inside the course
How you’ll learn.
Qualified ESL teachers lead lessons built around speaking, interaction and collaboration. The YES USA curriculum is developed by CELTA- and DELTA-qualified experts for junior learners.
- A class that fits your level
- A new topic in each lesson
- English through interaction
- Create something together
Step 1 of 4
A class that fits your level
Students are grouped by English ability, from beginner to advanced (A1–C1). Qualified ESL teachers guide activities suited to their level.
Learning in practice
A new project with every lesson
Students might design a dream city, create a campaign or solve a real-world problem, using English to share ideas and present their work.
English practice continues during excursions, through conversations with activity leaders, fellow campers and people students meet.
- A new topic
- Useful vocabulary
- A team project
- Present your work
Where you can study
Where you can study.
Course availability and teaching arrangements are confirmed for your selected session.
Los Angeles · Orange CountyConcordia University Irvine12–20Explore campusNew York · ManhattanFordham Lincoln Center12–20Explore campusNew York · QueensSt. John’s University12–20Explore campusNew York · HobokenStevens Institute of Technology13–20Explore campusBoston · DowntownSuffolk University12–20Explore campusMiami · Coral GablesUniversity of Miami12–20Explore campus
Campus entry ages vary: Stevens starts at 13; other summer campuses start at 12. All accept students up to age 20.
Other programs
English beyond summer.
General English is included in Winter Camp and offered on Educational Stays, with arrangements agreed in your group proposal.
Winter Camp
One or two weeks in Miami at the start of the new year: 15 hours of English per week, hotel accommodation and a planned schedule of activities and visits.
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Educational Stays
Tailor-made educational programs built around your group’s dates, learning themes and preferred experiences.
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A few practical details.
Who is this course suitable for?
For juniors who want to communicate more naturally, share ideas and build confidence in English. Classes range from beginner to advanced (A1–C1), with placement based on ability. Campus entry ages vary: Stevens starts at 13; other summer campuses start at 12. All accept students up to age 20.
How does it fit into my program?
General English is the default course at every Summer Camp, with 15 hours of English per week, materials and an end-of-course certificate. It is also part of Winter Camp and offered on Educational Stays, with arrangements agreed in your group proposal.
How are students placed in a class?
Students are grouped by English ability, from A1 to C1. Each lesson is independent, with a new topic and a collaborative task.
Who teaches the course?
General English is taught by qualified ESL instructors. The curriculum is developed by CELTA- and DELTA-qualified experts, with topics and practical tasks designed for junior learners.
What is included with the lessons?
Course materials and an end-of-course certificate are included. Students also have opportunities to practice English during excursions with activity leaders and fellow campers.
Let’s plan the right fit
Find the right course for your summer.
Share your preferred dates, student ages and English levels. Our team will help you plan the right program.
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