Access to Language Studies
Language
PLUS AI
A two-week summer program for international students ages 14-18 featuring a combination of English language learning and an engaging AI workshop—plus unforgettable experiences in the heart of New York City!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Access to Language Studies is pleased to introduce Language Plus AI, a new July 2027 summer program at St. John’s University in New York for international students ages 14 to 18. This two-week program combines morning English as a Second Language instruction with an afternoon Artificial Intelligence workshop, helping students strengthen their English communication skills while learning to use modern AI tools effectively, creatively, and responsibly. The AI Workshop will be led by St. John’s University professors.
AI Workshop Highlights
Students will explore tools such as Suno, Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Canva, Adobe Firefly, and CapCut, or similar programs. They will practice using AI to communicate in another language, prepare presentations, develop prompts, create music and videos, streamline routine tasks, and understand the ethical responsibilities of AI use.
Outside the classroom, students will enjoy daily evening activities and weekend field trips to attractions and points of interest throughout New York City.
DESCRIPTION:
Our Language Plus AI Program enables international students ages 14 to 18 to improve their ability to speak English while learning about AI and experiencing the diversity of American culture first-hand. The program runs for two weeks (arrivals on July 4 or July 25, 2027) with residential suite apartment style accommodations with air-conditioning. An Artificial Intelligence Workshop is offered in the afternoons from Monday to Friday, led by St. John’s University professors. Entertaining and fun daily fully supervised activities are provided with a variety of field trips, so our students can experience the exciting, fast-paced culture of the world-famous New York City.
OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- English language program of 15 classes per week
- 10 hours of AI workshops per week in the afternoons, Monday through Friday
- Accommodation: triple, double and single rooms in suite style units with air-conditioning; full board from Monday to Friday and brunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays
- Weekly activity program: supervised activities every afternoon and evening, including 5 off-campus field trips per week
- Placement test
- End of course certificate
- Free internet access
- Arrivals on Sundays, departures on Saturdays
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Health insurance is required, and students must buy it before coming to the United States.
NEW YORK CITY
New York City is in reality a collection of many neighborhoods scattered among the city’s five boroughs, Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. While Manhattan and Staten Island are islands, Brooklyn and Queens are geographically part of Long Island, and the Bronx is attached to the US mainland. The islands are linked by bridges, tunnels, and ferries.
For the past two centuries, New York has been the largest and wealthiest American city. It’s an architectural marvel with many historic monuments, impressive buildings, and countless magnificent skyscrapers. Besides the architectural delights, New York is an urban jungle that has everything to offer to visitors. The city is home to numerous museums, parks, trendy neighborhoods, and shopping streets. It’s the most ethnically diverse, religiously varied, commercially driven, famously congested, and the most attractive urban center in the USA. New York has more Jews than Tel Aviv, more Irish than Dublin, more Italians than Naples, and more Puerto Ricans than San Juan.
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY
Our New York City summer program is hosted at St. John’s University during the months of July and August. Founded in 1870, St. John’s is a Catholic and Vincentian university. Its campus encompasses over 100 acres located in a quiet, safe residential neighborhood in one of the five boroughs that make up New York City. The University lies within easy reach of Manhattan, accessible by all public transportation, allowing our students access to the vast cultural, educational, and commercial resources this magnificent city has to offer. St. John’s campus features broad lawns, handsome stone buildings and ultramodern student residence halls. Facilities include high-tech laboratory and classroom buildings, and state-of-the-art facilities for students.
RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION
Our dorms at St. John’s are typically suite style apartments with triple, double and single occupancy. There is 24/7 security, washers & dryers, microwaves, apartment refrigerators, as well as free Wi-Fi. Our students enjoy many dining and catering options at the recently renovated Dining Hall. Meal plans include all-you-can-eat buffet style dining.
ACTIVITIES
Our students will discover New York City through daily afternoon and evening field trips to historical and cultural places of interest. Our staff will organize and supervise each group tour, so you can experience NYC culture and lifestyle. Field trips may include:
- Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island
- Times Square and Midtown Manhattan
- Central Park
- Summit One Vanderbilt
- Metropolitan Museum
- 9/11 Memorial and much more!
| WEEKS | PRICING |
| Application Fee | US$150 |
| 2 Weeks (US$2,600/week) | US$5,200 |
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Early Bird pricing available until April 1st, 2027. Use the promo code EARLYBIRD when you enroll, or ask your agent for details. Read Program Conditions HERE. |
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Program Fees Include:
- 15 English language classes per week in the mornings, Monday through Friday
- 10 hours of AI workshops per week in the afternoons, Monday through Friday
- Online Placement Test and End of Course Certificate
- Accommodations in airconditioned triple, double, and single rooms in suite-style units with private bathroom
- Full board from Monday to Friday; brunch and dinner on weekends
- Fully supervised evening field trips, including three tickets to top New York City attractions for each two-week program
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Starting dates: July 4 and July 25, 2027
SPACE IS LIMITED!
Arrivals are on Sundays and departures are on Saturdays
Extra nights will incur additional fees