Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions parents usually ask.
Learning and certificates
Does my child need good English?
Not necessarily. In the UK students take a placement test and are grouped by level and age (from A1+ to C1+, up to 18 per class). In New York the level is assessed online before arrival, with classes of up to 20.
How many hours of teaching does the program include?
British Summer School: 30 hours of English with British teachers. New York Summer School: 30 hours (15 hours a week) in the Model UN style. Family Summer Camp: a 30-hour course for parents at the University of Kent, and 9 full days of British camp for the children.
Do students receive a certificate?
On the British Summer School every student receives a personal certificate showing their CEFR level and study hours, at a graduation ceremony. On the New York Summer School students receive an end-of-course report and a certificate.
During the program
Who travels with the group?
The GoGlobal team travels with the group and stays with the participants throughout the program, from departure until they are back home. On the British Summer School two of our chaperones travel with the group, alongside British welfare and supervision staff around the clock.
Can we contact the team during the program?
Yes. We stay in continuous contact with parents throughout the program, and you can contact us at any time with questions.
Where do participants stay?
British Summer School: a single room with a private bathroom on the University of Kent campus. New York Summer School: on-campus apartments at Iona University, each with two double rooms and a shared bathroom. Family Summer Camp: the historic Old Fire Station building in central Canterbury.
Are meals included?
Yes. British Summer School and Family Summer Camp: 3 main meals a day. New York Summer School: daily meals throughout the program, and a $15 dinner voucher on trip days.
Can the trip schedule change?
Yes. The trip and activity schedule may change depending on the weather and circumstances, and the order of lessons and trips may change.
Booking and prices
What does the price include?
Return flights, accommodation, meals, tuition and certificate, trips and entry fees, transport during the program, and the GoGlobal team. In New York it also includes a New York City Pass and an OMNY transit card. The full details are on each program page.
How do registration and payment work?
You register directly with our team: contact us on WhatsApp for details, registration and payment methods. There is no payment on the website.
Which currency are the prices in?
Prices are in new Israeli shekels (₪) per participant.
Travel and insurance
Do we need a visa?
Israeli passport holders don't need a visa, just an electronic travel authorization: an ETA for the UK or an ESTA for the US. The full guide is in the “Travel documents” section.
Are health and travel insurance included?
No. Travel insurance with medical cover is required for every participant and is not included in the program price. Details are in the “Travel documents” section.
Family Summer Camp
Can a child join the Family Camp without an adult?
Yes, from age 10, supervised and cared for by the GoGlobal team. The price for this option is on the Family Summer Camp page.
Questions about the programs
British Summer School
How many students are in a class?
A maximum of 18 students per class, in groups by level and age.
What level of English is needed?
Every student takes a placement test and studies in a group that matches their level and age - from A1+ to C1+.
What are the rooms like?
Every student has a single room with a private bathroom, in flats of up to 14 rooms with shared spaces.
Does the student receive a certificate?
Yes. The program ends with a graduation ceremony, and every student receives a personal certificate showing their CEFR level and study hours.
New York Summer School
What is Model UN?
A hands-on simulation of the structure and procedures of the United Nations: students learn in small groups with peers from different countries, practise expressing their positions in English, and develop public speaking, leadership and diplomacy skills.
How many students are in a class?
Small classes with a maximum of 20 students.
Are attraction entry fees included?
The trips include a New York City Pass for entry to the most famous attractions.
Does the student need a visa?
Israeli passport holders don't need a visa, but they do need an approved electronic travel authorization (ESTA) before flying. See the full guide in the Travel documents section on this page.
Family Summer Camp
Can a child join without an accompanying adult?
Yes. There is a special option for children aged 10 or over, supervised and cared for by the GoGlobal team, at ₪18,000 per child.
What do parents do while the children are at camp?
Parents take a 30-hour English course at the University of Kent, from 10:00 to 13:00, focused on spoken English and conversation. After class there is free time to relax and explore.
Where do families stay?
At The Old Fire Station, a historic Victorian building in central Canterbury that was originally a fire station, close to the children's camp, the university, parks and the local market.
What is the age range for children?
From 4 to 14 years old.