Following the intensive course, participants complete a program of study lasting 11-13 weeks that they design from a variety of course offerings in consultation with the Resident Director. Three or four courses are considered a normal load for this period. Classes meet Monday through Friday, with excursions on some weekends. During the spring semester, academic year participants take 13 weeks of courses. Academic Culture Students can expect to be in classes five days per week.
Students usually have two, two-hour classes per day.
Students with volunteer work or who teach English can expect to spend another two to three hours some days at these activities. Courses offered in the fall semester last 11 weeks. Students are given at least two exams during the term for a final grade. Courses offered in the spring term last 13 weeks. Students are given one final exam at the end of the term.