English as a Second Language

The Marine Military Academy offers a summer program in English as a Second Language (ESL). Open to boys between the ages of 13 and 17, this program is a four-week intensive total immersion experience. During the day, ESL students attend classes taught by MMA Foreign Language, English, and Math teachers in which they learn to speak, read, and write contemporary American English. Focus is on practical vocabulary needed to study subjects offered at MMA during the regular academic year. Weekly proficiency exams track the students' progress.

After school, the boys participate in the same kinds of activities enjoyed by summer campers, focusing on sports and physical fitness in a military environment. Field trips to cultural and sports events and local points of interest give the boys practice in using English in the real world. The best students from the group are invited to apply to MMA for the academic year. The ESL program is open to students from other countries at all levels of English proficiency. Some boys find it useful to return for a second summer. Since the program uses only English, native speakers of any language can benefit.

We make full use of audiovisual and computer resources in our ESL classes, and our instructors are all experienced in their subject fields and familiar with MMA's special approach. Cost covers tuition, room and board, uniforms, and activities. For cost, further information and application instructions, go to our Admissions page.

ESL at Marine Military Academy

¿Qué es? – Un curso intensivo para aprender el inglés. Ofrece saturación total, profesores que hablan inglés como primer idioma sin pronunciación regional, vocabulario específico para materias básicas: matemáticas, ciencias, historia EEUU, literatura norteamericana. También ofrece un ambiente estructurado en la tradición del U.S. Marine Corps, excursiones culturales,y deportes. ¿Quién puede participar? – Todos los jóvenes varones de los 13 hasta los 17 años. ¿Cuánto cuesta? ¿Cómo se puede obtener más detalles? Favor de visitar nuestro sitio internet Admissions page.

Qu’est-ce que c’est? – Un cours intensif pour apprendre rapidement l’anglais. Ce cours offre: immersion totale, des professeurs qui parlent anglais comme langue maternelle, sans prononciation régionale; le vocabulaire pratique pour les matières de base: mathématiques, histoire des États-Unis, sciences, littérature américaine. En plus: une ambiance structurée dans la tradition de l’U.S. Marine Corps; excursions culturelles; sports. Qui peut y participer? – Les jeunes hommes de 13 à 17 ans. Ça coûte combien? Comment peut-on obtenir plus de renseignements? Veuillez visiter notre site internet Admissions page.