Summer Schools and Language Courses
Many universities offer summer schools in which 1-3 courses (usually two courses) can be completed. Summer courses last between 2 and 6 weeks and usually take place between June and September. Depending on the content of the program, summer courses may also include specialized courses (in the sense of a more in-depth study of a subject). Many summer courses, however, are less of a technical immersion and more of an introduction to the culture and history of the country. In fact, the spectrum of course offerings and participation fees is very broad.
- Fu Jen Catholic University Summer Programme
- Hanyang University International Summer School
- Hanyang University Winter School
- Hong Kong Baptist University Summer Programme
- Hong Kong University Summer School
- Hong Kong University Postgraduate Summer School
- IIM Ahmedabad Summer School, India
- Kansai University: Summer School in Kansai
- Nanyang Technological University Summer School
- Sogang Korean Immersion Program
- Stellenbosch University Summer School
Language courses are offered by private institutions and sponsors as well as by public institutions (usually universities). The quality of language courses varies greatly. A rather good language school can be recognized by the following characteristics, among others:
a) the course participation is dependent on a placement test
b) the language school offers several levels in parallel
c) the language school discloses how many participants from which countries take part in the courses and creates a rather heterogeneous learning environment
d) the language school proves that the teachers are qualified and have been teaching at the language school for a long time.
