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Summer at Hometown
Hometown is the name of Concordia's English Language Villages around the world. These international communities welcome young people from more than 30 countries who want to improve English language skills. The diversity of languages and cultures at the English Language Villages encompasses our mission to prepare young people for responsible citizenship in our global community.
(est. 1999) is the English Language Village where you meet kids from around the world in Frontenac, Minnesota, on the beautiful shores of the Mississippi River. One, two, three or four week programs for all levels of English. Great for youth who have recently moved to the U.S. as a supplement to ESL instruction at school. Groups or individuals welcome.
Intensive English session is offered for high school students preparing for English exams, TOEFL or college entrance exams. Click here to learn more!
is the English Language Village in Ftan, Switzerland. Join young people from across the European continent for two-week programs in July and August. Click here to learn more!
is the English Language Village for the children of IBM employees in China. More information about 2008 programs will be coming soon.
Are you a native English speaker who loves kids? Come work at our Youth Summer Programs in Minnesota, Switzerland or China. click here to learn more!
Do you want to learn more about second language immersion methodologies and the Concordia Language Villages immersion model? Attend the ten-day summer graduate course each July in Bemidji, Minn., USA. Click here to learn more!
Support the Village Visions for Hometown. Donate technology, time, realia, resources or expertise to the Villages. Click here to learn more
IBM Supported
Significant funding for technology and cultural realia for Hometown, Europe and other Concordia Language Villages programs has been provided by the IBM Global Work/Life Fund. Over 250 children of IBM employees from across the United States and around the world participate in our programs each summer. Note our special discounts for IBM employees on the Hometown registration forms. |
