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    Summer Program at UC Berkeley

    by Converse International School of Languages (CISL)

    The UC Berkeley campus program is for international students ages 10–17 and offers one-to-six-week English study with on-campus accommodation (meals included), organised afternoon activities, and one full-day excursion per week.

    Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
    Summer Program at UC Berkeley

    Key facts

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Ages 10–17

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 10–17

    Location / Region

    Berkeley

    Cost

    From £175 (2 Weeks Package Price (Residential; includes on-campus accommodation and three meals daily, afternoon activities Monday–Friday, full-day excursion each week, tuition, materials & admin) | Airport Transfer Fee (SFO ↔ UC Berkeley))

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Accommodation: Dorm residence (campus accommodations with traditional style dorms)

    Meals: Full room & board; meals included

    Outcomes: ["Improve language skills through a project-driven English program", "Improve critical thinking skills", "Improve communicative and leadership abilities through debates, presentations, research, and teamwork", "Expand cultural horizons"]

    TL;DR

    The UC Berkeley campus program is for international students ages 10–17 and offers one-to-six-week English study with on-campus accommodation (meals included), organised afternoon activities, and one full-day excursion per week. Students study on the UC Berkeley campus and can also attend as commuter (day) students.

    What is Summer Program at UC Berkeley?

    The UC Berkeley campus program is for international students ages 10–17 and offers one-to-six-week English study with on-campus accommodation (meals included), organised afternoon activities, and one full-day excursion per week. Students study on the UC Berkeley campus and can also attend as commuter (day) students.

    What you actually do

    Project-driven English learning with debates, presentations, research, and teamwork; weekday afternoon activities exploring UC Berkeley and the area; weekly full-day excursions in the San Francisco Bay Area (examples include Six Flags, Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley).

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Classes and accommodation in Berkeley with views of the San Francisco Bay

    2. 2

      Quick subway ride to San Francisco

    3. 3

      Visit Silicon Valley

    4. 4

      One full-day excursion per week

    5. 5

      20 lessons per week (45-minute lessons)

    6. 6

      Average class size 14

    Key dates and deadlines

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Ages 10–17

    • For 2-week specialized courses: B1+ English level required

    Cost, funding, and what's included

    Entry cost

    From £175 (2 Weeks Package Price (Residential; includes on-campus accommodation and three meals daily, afternoon activities Monday–Friday, full-day excursion each week, tuition, materials & admin) | Airport Transfer Fee (SFO ↔ UC Berkeley))

    What's included

    2 Weeks Package Price (Residential; includes on-campus accommodation and three meals daily, afternoon activities Monday–Friday, full-day excursion each week, tuition, materials & admin): 3555 | Airport Transfer Fee (SFO ↔ UC Berkeley): 175

    How to apply

    1. 1

      Submit the Junior Application Form.

    Curriculum / what you'll study

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    USD English Camp In San Diego (USD) Daily Schedule

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

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    • Converse International School of Languages (CISL)

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