Wanna spend your summer in Spain, UK or Japan?

Every year, parents look for enriching summer programs that provide a learning experience and a fun two-month vacation that is a welcome respite from the rigors of schoolwork.

Institute for Foreign Study, Inc.’s (IFS) summer programs in April and May 2009 are a perfect blend of the educational, the cultural and the touristic. Its unique themes and complementary academic program provides perspective and personal growth to participants that the usual classroom experience cannot give. And like past IFS summers, the experience is defined by new insights about people and cultures revealing common concerns that transcend borders. Being “on their own” makes the experience a real accomplishment for most participants.

Applications are now accepted to the following Summer 2009 programs in April and May:

ENGLAND

• Journey to Oxford

High School category (ages 15 to 18)

College category (ages 17 to 24)

Different academic program for each category.

The group includes a group leader.

• Four Weeks in May: Trips to London, Bath, Stratford-on-Avon

English and Harry Potter Experience (ages 12 to 14) Covers London, Salisbury and Stonehenge, Edinburgh and York. Three Weeks in May. With group leader.

SPAIN

• Summer Sisters in Seville (ages 14 and above)

Four Weeks in April. With group leader. Eighteen slots available.

• Barcelona Best Buddies (ages 14 and above)

Four Weeks in April. With group leader. Eighteen slots available.

• Tres Ciudades (ages 18 and above)

Solo or mini-group. No group leader.

Participants can choose their start dates in April or May.

JAPAN

• Japanese language and pop culture (ages 15 and above)

Four weeks in April. With group leader. Twelve slots available.

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For details and information regarding the program fees, contact IFS at 812-1187 or SMS 0906- 3757412(during office hours) or e-mail – info@ifsphil.net. To file a pre-application form, go to www.ifsphil.net.