TESL Summer Camp II

Program participants usually stay as a group of sizes 2 to 10 at one site, teaching English to several classes of school students 6 sessions per day, 40 to 45 minutes per session, and 6 teaching days per week in average. In addition, participants will spend 1 hour every other evening having all kinds of fun activities with students. The emphasis of classes is conversational English and North American culture, though some grammar may be taught as well. Besides these formal teaching duties, there are a number of other cultural enrichment activities that both American teachers and their students will participate. Participants will stay in housing located on the school’s campus or in local hotels, with meals provided in their dining halls. The absolute minimum is a furnished room, with bath or shower, and air-conditioner. Some sites provide a television, a refrigerator, and a telephone in the room. Email service is available on campus and/or in nearby Internet cafes. Double occupancy applies in hotels. Single or double occupancy is provided if stay on campus.

Participants are not required to have any knowledge of the Chinese language. These optional free classes on "Survival Mandarin" are taught by qualified and experienced native Chinese teachers. You will learn everyday Chinese words including phrases and words commonly used when teaching. Textbooks are supplied at no additional cost. Total Beginner to Advanced levels offered.

Free guided excursions are held on weekends for you to discover the city's major historical and cultural attractions. Admission, transportation and English speaking guides are provided at no extra cost. These tours provide an opportunity for you to deepen your knowledge of China's rich history and cultural heritage.

UCE's professional international teaching staff with years of experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language provide mentor supervision and support. Further, you will be assisted by administrative support staff that are available for information, advice and assistance throughout the program.