Native speaker of English
Returnee: 1 year+ full-time English-language school environment
Part-time or weekend instruction does not apply.
1 year+ English-language international school student
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Previously attended an English Adventure Immersion program.
Other
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Graduated from English-language international pre-school
Please understand that only campers who already speak English at a native or near-native level may attend the Immersion program. For campers who want to "try" a near-Immersion experience, but aren't yet capable of a 100% immersion environment, please select the Challenge Plus program. In the comment section below, please provide details of your child's English language instruction and indicate an advanced level of English ability. Please note that if your child is signed up for the Immersion program and it is determined that he or she cannot handle an all-English immersion environment, we will move them to the Challenge program. If no room exists to move a camper into a Challenge bunk, we may ask parents to come pick up their camper.
Returnee: Less than 1 year full-time English-language school environment
Please understand that only campers who already speak English at a native or near-native level may attend the Immersion program. For campers who want to "try" a near-Immersion experience, but aren't yet capable of a 100% immersion environment, please select the Challenge Plus program. In the comment section below, please provide details of your child's English language instruction and indicate an advanced level of English ability. Please note that if your child is signed up for the Immersion program and it is determined that he or she cannot handle an all-English immersion environment, we will move them to the Challenge program. If no room exists to move a camper into a Challenge bunk, we may ask parents to come pick up their camper.
Less than 1 year English-language international school student
Please understand that only campers who already speak English at a native or near-native level may attend the Immersion program. For campers who want to "try" a near-Immersion experience, but aren't yet capable of a 100% immersion environment, please select the Challenge Plus program. In the comment section below, please provide details of your child's English language instruction and indicate an advanced level of English ability. Please note that if your child is signed up for the Immersion program and it is determined that he or she cannot handle an all-English immersion environment, we will move them to the Challenge program. If no room exists to move a camper into a Challenge bunk, we may ask parents to come pick up their camper.
Not currently attending international school, but spent 2 years+ in past at English-language international school
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One parent speaks English at home
Please understand that only campers who already speak English at a native or near-native level may attend the Immersion program. For campers who want to "try" a near-Immersion experience, but aren't yet capable of a 100% immersion environment, please select the Challenge Plus program. In the comment section below, please provide details of your child's English language instruction and indicate an advanced level of English ability. Please note that if your child is signed up for the Immersion program and it is determined that he or she cannot handle an all-English immersion environment, we will move them to the Challenge program. If no room exists to move a camper into a Challenge bunk, we may ask parents to come pick up their camper.
Other experience speaking English
Please understand that only campers who already speak English at a native or near-native level may attend the Immersion program. For campers who want to "try" a near-Immersion experience, but aren't yet capable of a 100% immersion environment, please select the Challenge Plus program. In the comment section below, please provide details of your child's English language instruction and indicate an advanced level of English ability. Please note that if your child is signed up for the Immersion program and it is determined that he or she cannot handle an all-English immersion environment, we will move them to the Challenge program. If no room exists to move a camper into a Challenge bunk, we may ask parents to come pick up their camper.
New to English
No experience speaking English.
Currently studying English, less than 2 years of private instruction (eikaiwa, tutor, etc.)
Using limited vocabulary, can respond to set phrases and greetings correctly. Poor listening comprehension, often misunderstands what is being said. Cannot correctly apply grammar. Resorts to gestures and repetition to communicate.
Currently studying English, more than 2 but less than 4 years of private instruction (eikaiwa, tutor, etc.)
Can apply larger vocabulary and phrases accurately. Can express their feelings clearly. Responses to questions are more accurate, but grammar and word selection mistakes are common. With large gaps in expressive ability, still uses lots of gestures and body language to communicate.
Currently studying English, more than 4 years of private instruction (eikaiwa, tutor, etc.). Can understand English-language staff instructions without difficulty.
For example, your child should be able to understand the following sentences:
Graduated from English-language international pre-school
Please indicate current language ability:
Basic understanding of English and some experience speaking
Can apply larger vocabulary and phrases accurately. Can express their feelings clearly. Responses to questions are more accurate, but grammar and word selection mistakes are common. With large gaps in expressive ability, still uses lots of gestures and body language to communicate.
Good experience speaking English, but not ready for 100% English environment
For example, your child should be able to understand the following sentences:
Strong speaker of English, ready for 100% English environment
Please understand that only campers who already speak English at a native or near-native level may attend the Immersion program. For campers who want to "try" a near-Immersion experience, please select the Challenge Plus program. In the comment section below, please provide details of your child's English language instruction and/or overseas living experience, and indicate an advanced level of English ability. Please note that if your child is signed up for the Immersion program and it is determined that he or she cannot handle an all immersion environment, we will move them to the Challenge program. If no room exists to move a camper into a Challenge bunk, we may ask parents to come pick up their camper.
