OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITIES

AFS Intercultural Exchanges: four-five week programmes ranging from language to environmental awareness. July-August in Australia, Finland, Japan (June-August) and the UK. Ages 14-22. $16,500-$18,000, excluding travel. Tel: 2802 0383 or visit www.afs.org (click on Hong Kong under Contact Us).

American Pacific International School, Chiang Mai, Thailand: summer adventure camp. For ages eight to 15. June 26 to July 16, 39,500 baht, excluding airfare. Visit www.apis.ac.th

British Council: three-week English programmes in the UK for students from elementary to advanced. All schools participating accredited through 'English in Britain Accreditation Scheme' under the British Council in UK. Small classes, sports and cultural programmes. Departures on July 17, 24 and 31. Group programme for ages 10-16 (young learners), $22,000 plus air fare; 17 and above (adult), $23,500 + airfare. Tel: 2913 5555 or visit www.britishcouncil.org.hk

Canton International Summer Music Academy: intensive three-week training for young professionals and students in Foshan. Faculty include Charles Dutoit and Chantal Juillet plus international principal instrumentalists. July 10-31. Orchestra and piano programme: 6,000 yuan (Mainland students); US$800 (others); amateur programme, 8,000 yuan. Apply by April 25, auditions in May. Tel: 2548 7180 (HK) or 8620 8704 7101 (Guangzhou). E-mail: [email protected].

Chinese International School: language-learning or sport in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and China. One to three weeks, June 19-August 28. Ages 9-18. $7,000-$35,000 approx, inclusive of air fare. Visit www.cis.edu.hk/summerprogram, or e-mail: [email protected]