عربي

SUMMER CHALLENGE

In the Summer Challenge Programs, older students will be able to improve their English and IT skills as well as participate in a wide range of Vocational activities. Zayed University, the British Council, UAEU, HCT (CERT), ADU, IAT and GTZ from Germany are among the providers. All programs in the Summer Challenge are in English.

ENGLISH

The three providers involved in the English Summer Challenge Program are:

• The British Council who will be teaching 400 students in Abu Dhabi using their international network of English teachers and high quality learning materials in their program
• The University General Requirements Unit from UAE University who will be teaching 400 students in Al Ain. The Unit specializes in teaching English and has years of success in this area
• Zayed University who will teach 300 students in Abu Dhabi and 500 students in the Western Region. Zayed University faculty are highly qualified in teaching English.

All three institutions have years of experience and a proven track record in teaching English. They have high quality teachers and internationally acclaimed teaching materials. All three providers are enthusiastic supporters of this year’s Summer Challenge program.

The British Council

The British Council has teamed up with Abu Dhabi Education Council to offer 400 lucky students the chance to take part in a summer program to improve their English skills.

The students, from government schools across the city, will be spending an intensive 4 weeks with a team of native speaking teachers from the British Council developing communication skills ready for the new school year.

The British Council is planning a course which combines their traditional high standards and reputation for excellence with a challenging and fun approach to learning a new language. The focus is on quality: quality of teachers, quality of materials and quality of learning experiences

For more information please contact:

British Council Customer Service

02-6910600

ENGLISH CHALLENGE SUMMER CAMPS

The English Challenge Summer Camps run by Zayed University's Center for Professional Development of UAE Educators aim at improving the participants' English language proficiency through communicative and fun activities. The curriculum will provide students with active educational experiences in English.

For more information please contact:

Balqees Ahmed (operations Manager)

02-4079105

 UAEU

The UAE University in conjunction with ADEC will be running English courses this summer from Sunday June 24^th – July 19^th   for grade 9, 10 and 11 students in Al Ain. The courses will take place from 9-1 pm and from 5pm-9pm in the Islamic Institute for male students and on the Al Maqam Campus from 9am-1pm for female students. Buses will be organised from High Schools in the area to the different campuses.

For more information please contact:

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VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Abu Dhabi

GTZ

www.summer-challenge.org

 Summer Challenge 2007

8.7.2007 – 2.8.2007

Helpline

800 – Summer

800 – 786637

 WHAT IS THE SUMMER CHALLENGE?

•          Introduce training programs that will help students to discover their talents which will assist them in their future careers.

•           Provide the opportunity for students to assume responsibility.

•           Introduce students to the teamwork method.

•           Utilize students’ leisure time in useful work.

•          Strengthening Student’s skills and personality with self-developed experiences through professional and technical programs.

•          Obtain certificates of participation in vocational programs.

MALE STUDENT COURSES

Technical Courses   •          Electronics •          Micro Electronics •          Car Mechanics •          Technology of oil engines •          Technology of Solar Energy •          Welding •          Technology of hydraulic systems Blacksmithing •          Metal Design •          Wood Carving •          Carpentry •          Computers hardware mechanics •          Robotic Technology	Artistic Courses   •          Photography •          Video Production •          Music CDs Production •          Music and Musical Groups
	Safety Courses      •          Fire Fighting •          First Aid •          Lifeguard

FEMALE STUDENT COURSES

Artistic Courses   •          Fashion and Design •          Hairdressing •          Cosmetics •          Jewellery •          Photography •          Video Production •          Painting •          Theatre	Civil Defense and Home Care   •          Fire Fighting •          First Aid •          Lifeguard
	Technical Courses   •          Electronics •          Solar Energy •          Carpentry •          Wood Carving •          Pottery

Al Ain

The Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) is pleased to be a participant in the Adu Dhabi Education Council’s (ADEC) 2007 Summer Challenge Program.

The IAT has utilized its experience, facilities, resources and qualified staff to design a high quality and unique summer school program offering vocational, personal development, academic and computer courses for middle school and senior high school students in the Al Ain education zone.

The courses have been designed to be fun and exciting while maximizing students’ learning experiences, developing their confidence and a positive attitude to learning which will help them succeed in their further studies.

For more information please contact:

http://www.new.iat-uae.com/content/view/153/57/

IT

ICDL

The ICDL courses will be run by HCT CERT in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain & Abu Dhabi University in Al Ain.

The ICDL courses will be taught in English. There are seven modules in the program:

Module 1: Basic Concepts of Information Technology (IT):

Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files:

Module 3: Word Processing:

Module 4: Spreadsheets:

Module 5: Database:

Module 6: Presentation:

Module 7: Information and Communication:

For more information contact:

CERT Abu Dhabi

CERT Al Ain

Shane McKenna

Tel: 03 7095585

Fax: 03 7820099

Email: shane.mckenna@hct.ac.ae 

ADU Al Ain

Tel: 02 5015682

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The courses will be offered in three week block, which means that the students are able to design their own summer school program. They may choose to complete one three week course or two different courses over the six week holiday period.

The IAT is particularly excited to be able to offer two very special personal development programs. The Health and Wellness course is designed to develop awareness of, and a positive attitude to, health and fitness and covers topics in diet, nutrition exercise and sport. A special program for senior girls in Life Skills and Career Education is aimed at developing self-esteem and confidence and will provide sessions on interpersonal communication and social skills, health awareness and career development.

In the vocational area boys will be able to chose from courses in car mechanics and maintenance, welding and carpentry while for girls, special courses have been designed in jewelry making, fashion design and beauty therapy.

Students who would like to improve their academic performance may chose either the Academic Preparation course, designed for those preparing to advance to tertiary studies, or the Toolkit for Academic Success which is designed to develop a range of study and computer skills that will help students develop study and independent learning skill.

For those interested in developing their computer skills, the Introduction to IC3 course will give the students the opportunity to complete one or more of the modules which will count toward certification in this internationally recognized program.

A unique feature of the summer school program will be the integrated approach to English language studies. English language teachers, with experience delivering learning-to-learn program, will support students throughout the summer school visiting vocational classes with learning materials designed to develop English language comprehension and vocabulary based on the specific area of study.

The inclusion of the personal development, academic courses and the integrated approach to learning addresses ADEC’s broader aims of the summer school program which is to help students develop attitudes to life long learning and on-going improvement in their knowledge, skills and abilities.

While the summer school program will offer students the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge, the emphasis will be to make learning a fun and rewarding experience. Fields trips and guest speakers from relevant community and industry groups will be a feature in each of the courses offered. Parents, friends and members of the community will be welcome to volunteer to assist in activities and invited to view student presentations and exhibitions and attend end of course award ceremonies.

The IAT is looking forwarding to a cooperative working relationship with ADEC and the Al Ain Education Zone with the aim of providing local national youth in Al Ain an educationally rewarding and creative summer school experience.

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