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From language immersion camps and football schools to animal conservation programmes and martial arts classes, students have a world of activities to choose from for their overseas summer vacation
THERE IS A RANGE of activities on offer for students who want to beat the heat, humidity and pollution and get away from Hong Kong for an educational summer break:
AFS Intercultural Exchanges: four-five week programmes, including English language and environmental awareness. Finland (August), Japan (June-August) and Britain (July-August). Ages 15-22. $16,500-$18,000, excluding travel. Tel 2802 0383 or visit www.afs.org
American Pacific International School, Chiang Mai, Thailand: intensive English, sports and activities, including trekking, camping, cultural shows. Ages eight to 16. July 2-22. 42,000 baht ($8,400), excluding airfare. Visit www.apis.ac.th
British Curriculum International School (formerly Dulwich International College), Phuket, Thailand: Sport and adventure camp. July 2-29. Ages eight to 15. 73,500 baht, excluding airfare; weekly basis, 19,000 baht. Tel 66 7623 8711-20 or visit www.bcis.ac.th
Chinese International School: Beijing language immersion programme, July 15-28; Thailand golfing tour, beginners welcome, small group tuition (a parent should accompany children below Year 9, Form Two), June 25-July 1 and July 2-8 (provisional); British culture tour, including London and Wales, July 8-August 1. Ages nine to 15. $12,000-$30,000, including airfare. US Silicon Valley study tour to learn about the historical background of computers and their impact on society, for Years 7-13, July 15-23. Approx $19,500, including airfare. Visit www.cis.edu.hk/summerprogram, or e-mail: cis_summer@cis.edu.hk
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