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PROGRAMS
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SAT
At iStar learning, our experienced instructors and well designed SAT prep courses will boost your SAT scores and set yourself up for college admissions success!
We provide students with a comprehensive review of concepts, test-taking approaches, and focused sets of practice questions. At the end of each session, we will give free simulated tests.
Summer Boost: A little extra sunshine for your brain
- June 6 -July 22 (*no school July 4 week)
- Mon-Thurs
- 8:30am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 4:30pm
- 6 week X 4 days X 4 hours =96 hours (80 hours lesson + 4x4 hours tests)
- June 4 -July 30 (*no school July 4 week)
- Saturdays
- 8:30am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 4:30pm
- 8 week x 4 hours = 32 hours + 2 tests
Fee:
- $1500/40 hours
- $2800/96 hours
Winter Boost: A walk in the wonderland
Weekday program:
- Dec 12 - 23
- Mon - Thurs
- 8:30am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 4:30pm
- 2 week 4 days x 4 hours = 40 hours (32 hours + 2 test)
Fee:
- $1500/40 hours
Spring Break : A sip of academic flower drew
Weekday program:
- April 4-8
- Mon - Thurs
- 8:30am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 4:30pm
- 1 week 4 days x 4 hours = 20 hours (16 hours + 1 test)
Fee:
- $800/20 hours
School Year Boost: The daily refresh air for your mind
Session 1: July 31 - Aug 21
Session 2: Aug 30 - Sep 25
Session 3: Oct 4 - Oct 30
Session 4: Feb 7- Mar 5
Session 5: Apr 9 - Apr 30
- Saturdays
- 8:30am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 4:30pm
- 4 weeks x 1 day x 4 hours x 1 test= 20 hours
Fee:
- $800/20 hours
ACT
The ACT (American College Testing) is a standardized test used for college
admissions in the United States.
Our teachers will pass on their extensive knowledge and expert strategies to your students.
iStar ACT preparation lessons are targeted toward each student, taught by experienced instructors that cover the exam contents as well as specific test taking strategies.
ACT Summer Session - Weekdays program
Session 1: 6/20-7/1
Session 2: 7/11-7/22
- Mon -Thurs
- 8:30am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 4:30pm
- 2 weeks 4 days x 4 hours/day= 40 hours ( 32 hours + 2 tests )
Fee:
- $1500/40 hours
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
Our AP academy yearly classes and Spring Intensive Program utilize the best content in the industry, instructed by the best education professionals.
We offer students an in-depth review of concepts and provide test preparation with analysis of exam results, ensuring your students grab the elusive score of 5.
AP tests usually will be held in May.
School Year Weekdays/Saturdays Program
August - May (Saturdays)
- 9:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- 30 weeks x 1 days x 3 hours = 90 hours
Fee: $2200/year
August - May (Weekdays)
Mon & Wed (3:30pm-5:00pm)
Tue & Thurs (6:30pm-8:00pm)
30 weeks x 2 days x 1.5 hours = 90 hours
Fee: $2200/year
AP Spring Intensive Program
Jan - April
- Mon or Wed (3:30pm-5:30pm)
- Tue or Thurs (6:30pm-8:30pm)
- 16 weeks x 1 day x 2 hours = 32hours
Fee: $1280
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/ESL
Standardized tests and scores are very important for college applications. But the GPA is also one of the key components for college admission. iStar experienced instructors will not only help students to pursue their academic success but also improve their GPA.
Our English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is designed to teach English Language social and academic language skills as well as the cultural aspects of the English language necessary to succeed our students in reaching proficient levels of achievement in all academic content areas. We provide online one to one sessions to help our students to participate and be successful in both curricular and extracurricular activities.
Summer Class
June 13 - August 11
- Mon, Tue, Wed & Thurs
- 9:00am - 11:00am or 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- 8 weeks, 2 hours/day, 4 days/week= 64 hours
Fee: $1200
School Year Class
August - May
- Saturday
- 9:00am - 11:00am or 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- 30 weeks, 2 hours/week = 60 hours
Fee: $1200/year
Academic Enrichment Subjects
- English/ English Literature: School Year | Summer
- Pre-Algebra: School Year | Summer
- Algebra: School Year | Summer
- Geometry: School Year | Summer
- Algebra 2: School Year | Summer
- Pre-calculus: School Year | Summer
- Biology: School Year | Summer
- Chemistry: School Year | Summer
- Physics: School Year | Summer
- ESL One-to-one
CHINESE
We are passionate about teaching the Chinese language and will go the extra mile to assist anybody with an interest in learning Mandarin Chinese. Lessons will be taught using Hanyu Pinyin in Simplified Chinese. Our instructors will focus on four general areas of learning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Based on students’ background, age and level, we have four different courses available for you to choose:
- Malipin Chinese (Level K-7) - For students from Mandarin-speaking families
- Meizhou Chinese (Level K-7) - For students from non Mandarin-speaking families
- My First Chinese Reader (Level K-3) - For students without a Chinese background
- Integrated Chinese (Level I-IV) - For students who are in Junior and High school
School Year Class
September - May
Fridays/Saturdays
- 30 weeks, 2 hours/week = 60 hours
- Fridays: 7:00pm - 9:00pm or
- Saturdays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- $800/year
- 30 weeks 3.5 hours = 105 hours
- Fridays: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
- Saturdays: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
- $1250/year
Chinese Summer Class & Camp
Session 1: June 13 - June 24
Session 2: July 11 - July 22
Session 3: July 25 - August 5
- Mon, Tue, Wed ,Thurs & Fri
- 9:00am - 12:00am or
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- 2 weeks, 3 hours/day, 5 days/week=30 hours
Fee:
Per session: $360
June 13 - August 11
- Mon, Tue, Wed & Thurs
- 9:00am - 11:00am or 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- 8 weeks, 2 hours/day, 4 days/week=64 hours
Fee:
Regular: $800
Chinese
Fees:
Regular Chinese:
Integrated Chinese:
Summer 2022 - Online Summer Camps
Chinese Culture Summer Camp is designed for 7-11 years old students. Our Immersion Teaching style combine learning and fun together: Storytelling to learn idioms, creative arts and drawing, Cultural experience of traditional delicacy，Peking Opera, GongFu and more.
Summer Online AI Camps are the Virtual Tech Camp that combines Summer Camp fun with courses in Scratch,Java, Python programming languages, giving your kids and teens the opportunity to create games, apps, robots, and more. Such programs provide students hands-on experience with AI. We also have a Data Structures & Algorithms class - a competition course for USACO.
The following are the full list of classes with detailed course descriptions
- AI Class 001 Scratch: Scratch is taught using the Scratch 3.0 Software and is based on Google’s CS First program. Level 1 : Storytelling with Scratch – 8 activities. Students use code to tell fun and interactive stories.
- AI Class 002 Scratch+AI: Introduction to Machine-learning based AI using Scratch. This course introduce grades 6-8 students to the concept of machine learning and its applications in real life. Learning with 10 projects from different AI focuses.
- AI Class 003 Python: Python programming is a course designed to give an applicable introduction to programming. using an actual programming language that is widely used in the industry. Level #1 – Introduction to Python
- AI Class 005 Java: Java programming is a course designed to give an in-depth understanding to future software developers. This Level 1 course is In-depth with Java Programming and are tailored toward students who are a bit older and wish to understand all of what the field of programming has to offer.
- AI Class 006 Data Structures & Algorithms : An in-depth course about two of the fundamental topics in computer science -- data structures and algorithms. This course is designed for those who have basic knowledge of Java programming and ready to move s steo beyond programming language.
- AI Robotics 101 Arduino: Arduino for Robotics course combines the world of electronics with software and make your project ideas come to life! You'll learn the basics of electronics and programming in Arduino C.
- AI Class 301 Python+AI/Machine Learning: Introduction to machine learning course is for those who have basic knowledge of Python programming and are curious about the magic behind Artificial Intelligence (AI). It covers machine learning key concepts, design principles, and classic algorithms from the widely used traditional algorithms to the booming technology of deep learning and neural networks.
Schedule and Registration
2 weeks sessions（06/13-06/24 ) & （06/20-07/01）
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri
ET: Eastern Time
- AI Class 001 Scratch: 9:30am - 11:00am ET
- AI Class 002 Scratch+AI: 1:30pm - 3:00pm ET
- AI Class 003 Python: 9:00am - 10:30am ET
- AI Class 005 Java: 9:00am - 10:30am ET
- AI Class 006 Data Structures & Algorithms:1:30pm - 3:00pm ET
- AI Robotics 101 Arduino: 9:00am - 10:30am ET
- AI Class 301 Python+AI/Machine Learning: 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET
4 weeks session （6/27-7/24）
Mon/Wed
ET: Eastern Time
- AI Class 001 Scratch: 1:30pm - 3:00pm ET
- AI Class 002 Scratch+AI: 1:30pm - 3:00pm ET
- AI Class 003 Python: 1:30pm - 3:00pm ET
- AI Class 005 Java: 1:30pm - 3:00pm ET
- AI Class 006 Data Structures & Algorithms: 1:30pm - 3:00pm ET
- AI Robotics 101 Arduino: 1:30pm - 3:00pm ET
- AI Class 301 Python+AI/Machine Learning: 1:30pm - 3:00pm ET
Fees:
2 weeks session: (2 weeks x 5 days x 1.5 hours =15 hours) $300
AI Class 301: (2 weeks x 5 days x 1.5 hours =15 hours) $750
4 week session: (4 weeks x 2 days x 1.5 hours=12 hours) $240
AI Class 301: (4 weeks x 2 days x 1.5 hours=12 hours) $600
Schedule and Registration
Session 1: June 13 - June 24
Session 2: July 11 - July 22
Session 3: July 25 - August 5
Mon, Tue, Wed ,Thurs & Fri
9:00am - 12:00am or
1:00pm - 4:00pm
2 weeks, 3 hours/day, 5 days/week=30 hours
Fee:
Per session: $360
Yoga and Wellness
The increasing competition and challenges in every field of life causes more and more stress in our modern society. How to fight with it? Studies show that exercise, healthy diets and meditation are essential ways to relieve stress and metabolize cortisol, a primary stress hormone. Yoga encourages mental and physical relaxation, which helps reduce stress and anxiety.
iStar Learning has teamed with experienced Yoga instructors, here to help you reduce stress and live a healthier lifestyle. We have 2 different level courses available for you.
- Yoga Level 1 : Warm up with body stretch, then move to light Aerobics,Pilates and finish up using ancient indian Yoga meditation chant and Tibetan traditional meditation to bring harmony to the mind
- Aerobic Level 2：Warm up with full body stretch, combined with Aerobics,Pilates and power yoga methods to effectively reduce body fat, finishing with ancient chant and calm meditation
Yoga and Wellness
Yoga Level 1 (1 hour)
- Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm
Yoga Level 2 (1 hour)
- Friday 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fees:
- Yoga Level 1/Yoga Level 2 (1 hour class) $18 per person
10 classes session: $18x10 = $180
20 classes session: $18x20 = $360
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