Are you looking for a useful and fulfilling way to spend your summer vacation? Join us at Kul IN for two weeks of adventure while you brush up on your English! Explore the culture of a city whose history dates back to pre-Roman times, bike through the countryside, swim in the the Kupa river, and cook up a few traditional Croatian recipes.
Gain confidence
Along with studying vocabulary and grammar, at Kul IN we develop students’ confidence in USING the English language. For language learners, increased confidence means more motivation to speak and accelerated progress. Students are immersed in the English language for 8 hours each day during the program, and they are housed with other international students with whom they will share English as a common language.
Students meet every morning at Kul IN, where they spend a few hours learning English through focused activities in our language center. Language activities are focused on practical use of the language, often relating to experiences from trips and visits. The second half of the day is for short trips and activities. We visit beautiful and interesting places in Sisak-Moslavina County, and students are again met with a variety of fun language tasks. Visits and activities are specifically chosen to cover a variety of topics, including nature, culture, history, gastronomy, Croatian-style leisure, and most importantly an exciting adventure!
Course details
Course Name: Vacation English
Class size:
English: maximum 12,
activities and field trips: max. 20
Course duration: 2 weeks
Start dates:
15.07.2019 (end: 30.07.2019)
19.08.2019 (end: 3.09.2019)
Price: 1300 € (tax included)
Includes:
- Language course instruction and materials (10 days)
- Housing: 15 nights in Kul IN’s fully equipped apartments
- Afternoon activities
- A variety of afternoon activities are organized for students after class (Afternoon activities are organized for 13 days)
- Lunch on weekdays
- A hot meal is provided by professor-chefs and their students studying the culinary arts at Kul IN’s Culinary Institute from Monday through Friday.
- Pick-up and drop-off at Zagreb airport (or bus station or train station)
| Day | Morning | Afternoon activity | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Arrival in Sisak | Make yourself at home. | |
| Tuesday | First day of class: Icebreakers, English level exam, begin class | City tour and bus system | Learn to get around Sisak on your own. |
| Wednesday | Class: 9-12 (2 short breaks) | Cooking at Kul IN | Learn a traditional Croatian recipe and cook with your peers in Kul IN’s professional kitchen, mentored by our professor-chefs. |
| Thursday | Class: 9-12 (2 short breaks) | Café tour | Learn about Croatia’s coffee culture while checking out a few of the best cafés in Sisak. |
| Friday | Class: 9-12 (2 short breaks) | Ancient ruins and Sisak’s history tour | A tour guide will tell students all about Sisak’s fascinating history. |
| Saturday | Meet at Kul IN at 10 am. | Full day hike and picnic | Organized through Sisak’s hiking club. |
| Sunday | Sunday is for relaxation. Take a day for yourself. | We will provide a list of great places that students can try out for lunch and dinner. | |
| Monday | Class: 9-12 (2 short breaks) | Horseback riding | Enjoy the greenery as you trot through the forest. |
| Tuesday | Class: 9-12 (2 short breaks) | Nature walk and picnic at the Kupa river beach | The Kupa river beach offers various sporting activities, swimming, and a café! |
| Wednesday | Class: 9-12 (2 short breaks) | Movie and popcorn night | A fun way to practice your listening skills. |
| Thursday | Class: 9-12 (2 short breaks) | Croatian folk dancing class | Croatia is known for its beautiful folk costumes, dances, and songs. |
| Friday | Class: 9-12 (2 short breaks) | Kupa rafting | An exhilarating experience makes for a great conversation! The route is easy. |
| Saturday | Meet at Kul IN at 10 am. | Bus or bike to Lonjsko Polje Nature Park | Spend a day in nature, and learn about the importance of wetland habitats. |
| Sunday | Sunday is for relaxation. Take a day for yourself. | We will provide a list of great places that students can try out for lunch and dinner. | |
| Monday | Class: 9-12 (2 short breaks) Review day | Visit to a family farm | Sisak is surrounded by villages and farms, where visitors can try local produce and meet local people. |
| Tuesday | Pack up and travel to Zagreb | Organized pick-up at your apartment | This is your last stop! We will ensure that you make it to the airport/bus station/train station. Enjoy the rest of your trip! |
- This is an example schedule. The city of Sisak offers a variety of additional events which we may add to the schedule depending on course dates.
- Exact meeting times may change in accordance with the planned activity.
- All outdoor activities are subject to change according to weather conditions
Safety and Insurance
The safety of our students is of the utmost importance to us. During all trips and activities, our students are guided by a tour guide and an instructor-chaperone, and we take every precaution that students stay safe. Students will never be forced to do an activity outside of their comfort zone.
Class sizes are kept small so that each student can receive personal attention while studying, and to ensure safer trips and activities. Sisak is a small and safe city with kind local people, and any potential problems are reported immediately and taken seriously.
We do strongly suggest that students have travel insurance in the event of an accident.