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For the sixth consecutive session of its overseas Summer Program, ADEC has approved a list of 600 names of the outstanding students from grades 10 and 11. The selected students will travel to the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland during the summer break to study the English language, Mathematics and Science for 4 weeks. They will also get to learn leadership skills and team work skills.
H.E. Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili expressed his deep gratitude to His Highness, General Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Chief Of Staff and Chairman of ADEC, for his generous support of the Overseas Summer Program and the continuous follow up of the Program’s plans and activities in addition to the provision of all the requirements needed to enable the students develop their skills and knowledge.
Dr Mugheer added that the Program started with 60 students (both boys and girls), accompanied by six supervisors. Due to the success of this experience since the beginning, added to the high competition spirit unleashed among the students to join the Program, this opportunity was extended to include a larger number of participants to reach 600 students who will be accompanied by 60 supervisors from both genders. He noted that this Program proved successful over the past five years according to the feedback of the participants who showed excellent response to all its events and activities, in addition to the supervisors’ reports and the reactions of the hosting educational establishments and families. A great impression was formed about the UAE student, his way of thinking and learning style, in addition to the good representation of their country’s civilization reflecting their endowment to national identity, customs and traditions with the great ability to deal with other cultures.
His Excellency added that a set of eligibility criteria has been established for the selection of the outstanding students: the student’s average must not be less than 80%, but that is not the only condition for the student to be selected, as it involves the student’s conduct and behavior and his participation in regular school activities. The selection process also provides equal opportunities for students of the three educational zones of the Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region.
For his part, Ahmad Sultan Al Shamsi, Director of Public Services Division in ADEC, the Overseas Summer Program Manager confirmed that the students’ departures are scheduled between the 30th of June and the 3rd of July 2011, the return trips will be on July 30, 2011. Male students will stay among carefully selected host families in order to improve their English language skills through immersion into the local community of the country of destination, while the girls will reside in the university accommodation of the chosen city.
Al Shamsi added that 60 supervisors from both genders were selected to accompany the students in the journey, take care of their affairs and supervise the program activities and monitor their performance. The supervisors will also join professional development programs and training courses in various fields.
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