June 19-23, 2023
9:00 to 15:30,
Monday-Friday

Ages 11-17

Unlike Writing & STEM Intensive, we will prioritize acceptance into MYI based on enrollment in an IB school and age.
Overview
MYI Full Week 2023 is a preparatory program that covers the skills needed to succeed in the Language & Literature and Science programs at IB schools. This program is intended for students of the IB Programme who are self, motivated independent readers. The maximum class size will be 12 students for 2023.

From 9:00-12:00, students will study Language and Literature topics in MYIL (Middle Years Intensive Literature). In the afternoon from 1:00-3:00 pm, students will complete a week-long lab in MYIS (Middle Years Intensive Literature).

What is the structure of the day?

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There will be a maximum class size of 10 students for the week-long workshop, and 2-3 hours of homework given per day. Children will also be given reading assignments (ex. A book or set of poems) at the beginning of May to have finished by June 20. They do not need to do prior analysis, just reading over the text.

2023 Literature Topic: Comparative Literary and Film Analysis

Students will be introduced to the format of presentation given in IB DP Language and Literature. They will also be introduced to film devices and outline techniques to help form analyses of no

At the conclusion of each week, Grade 6-7 students will have made a summary of their analyses. Grade 8-9 students will have second or third drafts of literary analysis papers appropriate for the MYP.

Classes will include guided Socratic-style discussions and workshops to help students learn to navigate the process of literary analysis.

2023 Science Topics:  Physics and Biology

Students will complete a lab experiment and a lab report detailing their findings and analysis. This will include basic statistical analysis.

Current Open Spaces
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last updated April 30, 2023
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FAQs

How is MYI different from the Writing & STEM Intensive?

Middle Years Intensive (MYI) will cover the additional writing and analysis skills required by the IB Middle Years Programme and similar programs.
  • For ages 11-15
  • Writing skills: Practicing literary analysis, outlining essays & class discussions
  • STEM skills: Complete a full lab and basic lab report
  • Preparation for the Middle Years Programme
  • No Maker Space
  • Daily homework (estimated 1-2 hours)
Writing & STEM Intensive is designed to help students learn to write and do experiments flexibly and enthusiastically to prepare them for international school programs.
  • For ages 6-11
  • Writing skills: Writing fundamentals, grammar and drafting process
  • STEM skills: Explore various STEM topics and scientific phenomena
  • Preparation for international school writing programs
  • Daily Maker Space (student-led creative STEM time)
  • No homework

What is the class size?

The maximum class size will be 10 students for 2022.

Where is Middle Years Intensive located?

Link to Google Maps
Learning Lab Kobe
Daini Yamaguchi Biru 1F
Sumiyoshi Honmachi 2-16-2
Higashinada-ku Kobe city
〒658-0051
〒658-0051
兵庫県神戸市東灘区
住吉本町2-16−2
第二山口ビル1F

Is there a bus service available?​

No, there is no bus service available for Intensive. The Learning Lab is located 3 minutes walk from JR Sumiyoshi station.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included with Summer Camp. Lunch bentos are available for purchase every day at Delica Mama.