New York
Staying at Barnard College, part of Columbia University, right in Manhattan. 15 hours of English a week, with Sunday starts.
14-17 years · from$3,540/weekabout 92.4 million VND
Destination · United States
A summer on the campuses of Columbia, UC Berkeley and Boston
Three cities, three kinds of summer: Manhattan in the middle of New York, the California Bay Area, and Boston a short distance from Harvard and MIT. Boston prices include airport transfers.
The campuses
Choose where your child will live this summer
Boston
CATS Academy Boston has the widest choice of the three - English, STEAM, Ivy League Prep, Young Business Leaders, fine art and basketball.
12-17 years · from$2,568/weekabout 67.0 million VND
San Francisco
Classic English in the California Bay Area, on the UC Berkeley campus. From age 13, for one to four weeks.
13-17 years · from$3,120/weekabout 81.4 million VND
2027 prices
Package prices for individual students
Includes tuition, boarding, three meals a day, activities, excursions and the registration fee.
Indicative conversion only: £1 = 35,282 VND · $1 = 26,100 VND (2026-09-11). Payment is made at the exchange rate on the day of transfer.
| Course | Centre | Age | 1 week | 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic English - Columbia University | New York | 14-17 | $3,540about 92.4 million VND | $7,080about 184.8 million VND |
| Classic English | Boston | 12-17 | $2,568about 67.0 million VND | $5,136about 134.0 million VND |
| STEAM Course | Boston | 14-17 | $3,396about 88.6 million VND | $6,792about 177.3 million VND |
| Basketball - Skills & Tactics | Boston | 14-17 | $3,396about 88.6 million VND | $6,792about 177.3 million VND |
| Young Business Leaders | Boston | 14-17 | $5,520about 144.1 million VND | |
| Ivy League Preparation | Boston | 14-17 | $5,640about 147.2 million VND | |
| Creative Arts - Comics & Illustration | Boston | 14-17 | $5,808about 151.6 million VND | |
| Classic English - UC Berkeley | San Francisco | 13-17 | $3,120about 81.4 million VND | $6,240about 162.9 million VND |
Does not include flights, visa fees, travel insurance or the damage deposit paid at the centre. Contact VNIS for a detailed quote for a specific course and length.
Frequently asked
What parents ask before booking
Can my child travel alone?
Students under 18 may not travel unaccompanied. If you do not use the programme transfer, you need a confirmed itinerary, a parental consent form and an accompanying adult over 18.
What is the minimum English level?
Classic English courses take all levels, including beginners. Subject courses such as Careers in Medicine, Model United Nations or Young Business Leaders need a good level, because they are taught entirely in subject English.
How far ahead should we book?
Aim to confirm in the first quarter of 2027. Summer accommodation and subject courses fill early, and the visa application needs time.
What if we cancel or change dates?
Cancelling in writing more than 14 days before the start date is refundable, less any non-refundable items. To move dates, give at least four weeks' notice so the fee can be transferred to a later start.
Need a detailed quote for a particular course?
Call +84 98 986 9268 or leave your details and VNIS replies within 24 working hours.