English Language for High School Students
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June 20–August 7, 2009
The Secondary School Intensive English Language Program is a selective seven-week program open to students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and have advanced English language proficiency. Students in this program are part of the Secondary School Program. They live on campus with other secondary school students and may participate in college preparation and other activities.
The program prepares students to master the methods used in American universities. Students analyze and produce academic work in English; develop a wide and sophisticated vocabulary; and improve their use of English in group and individual research projects, formal writing, oral presentations, and seminar discussions about scholarly papers, novels, and other forms of contemporary literature.
Information presented in English in different media on the themes of education, politics, and the environment serve as springboards for oral and written work in daily skills classes and several workshops each week. Once a week, students attend a lecture by a Harvard professor or visit a local site of academic and cultural importance. Each Friday, they join other students in participating in a plenary lecture and discussion session led by a Harvard professor.
Application
You can apply online or by completing paper forms. Learn how to apply.
Program cost
| Application fee (nonrefundable) | $50 | |
| English language course tuition | $4,950 | |
| On-campus housing (room and board) | $4,250 | |
| Health insurance | $165 |
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SIEL calendar
The application process begins in mid-December. For more dates, see the Calendar.