“It was like time stopped, and our friendships grew and grew.”

Samuel Wu

"I believe that the more time I stay here, the more enjoyable it is."

April Zhou

JULY 2 - AUGUST 9, 2012

During the Besant Hill School Summer Institute for American Language and Culture, the students will embark on a journey immersing themselves in speaking English, getting to know the BHS campus, and exploring Ojai and California. The Institute will provide students the opportunity to get a head start on the school year. When they arrive in September, students will be familiar with the language, environment, and day-to-day activities that make up their lives here at BHS.

The students will have a schedule that mirrors many aspects of the school day at BHS. From academic and art classes in the morning to study hall and dorm crew jobs in the evening, they will get used to the duties they will have during the year. In addition, the Institute provides opportunities to have fun and learn about American culture. Outside of classes, students and faculty play games and travel around California - from Ojai to Santa Barbara to San Francisco, and many places in between. To learn more about the Summer Institute, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@besanthill.org.

ESL students who enroll in BHS for the Fall will automatically be enrolled in the Summer Institute. To apply for the Summer Institute only, please download the application below and return it to the Admission Office by
May 15.