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GO!Scholars 2026

GO!Scholars is a national series of short-term academic English immersion programs connecting international high school students with America’s leading private schools and universities. Each experience blends English mastery, cultural exploration, and university discovery to create pathways from global classrooms to the heart of U.S. education, ensuring students return home with advanced English fluency, strong leadership skills, and a rich global perspective, often inspired to pursue future education in the United States.

4 Programs Hosted at A+ Niche-Rated U.S. Private Schools in 8 Major Cities.

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RISE

New York & Boston

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LEAP

Los Angeles & San Francisco

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WISE

St. Louis & Chicago

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SOAR

Orlando & Miami

RISE at St. John’s Preparatory

New York & Boston

Hosted at A+ Niche-rated St. John’s Preparatory School in New York City, RISE (Real Immersion. Study English) is a high-energy East Coast experience where academic excellence meets the “City That Never Sleeps.” Students build Academic English Development (AED) and real-world communication through small-group instruction and daily cultural engagement—gaining confidence for U.S. schools and future pathways. Beyond campus, students tap into NYC’s iconic heartbeat—Times Square, Central Park, the Met, the Brooklyn Bridge, Chinatown & Little Italy, plus Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island—then extend into the Northeast corridor with standout university visits to Columbia, Yale, Brown, and Harvard, including a Massachusetts coastal heritage experience tied to America’s educational roots. Students live with carefully screened host families for authentic immersion.
Where tradition inspires ambition—and futures begin. 

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LEAP at Pilgrim School

Los Angeles & San Francisco

Hosted at A+ Niche-rated Pilgrim School in the heart of Los Angeles, LEAP is a high-energy, fully supervised summer experience where Hollywood creativity meets Silicon Valley innovation. Students build real-world English through Pilgrim’s “Take the LEAP!” immersion program while diving into film, digital media, entrepreneurship, and tech—including hands-on storytelling and movie-style production in LA, plus a Northern California extension featuring Silicon Valley exposure and top university visits. Highlights include USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Stanford, Hollywood experiences, iconic California coastline, and an unforgettable 4th of July beach celebration. Students live in Pilgrim’s modern on-campus dorms for a safe, residential campus experience.

Where creativity, technology, and American culture come together.

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WISE at Whitfield School

St. Louis & Chicago

Hosted at A+ Niche-rated Whitfield School in St. Louis, WISE (Whitfield Institute of Summer English) is a high-impact, fully supported Midwest experience designed to build academic English, leadership, and confidence. Students receive WIDA-aligned, small-group instruction that strengthens communication through real classroom-style learning and practical, real-world application—preparing them for U.S. schools and future pathways. Beyond campus, students explore the region from historic St. Louis to dynamic Chicago, while visiting top universities including Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago, with exposure to STEM, health sciences, design, economics, and leadership. Students stay with carefully screened American host families for authentic cultural exchange and day-to-day immersion.
Where leadership begins and confidence grows. 

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SOAR at Montverde Academy

Orlando & Miami

Hosted at Montverde Academy—ranked among Niche’s top private high schools—SOAR is a fully supervised Florida campus experience where academic English meets bold discovery. Students strengthen language through Academic English Development (AED) while building confidence and real-world communication through hands-on, experiential learning. Off campus, the program spans Orlando, Miami, and Florida’s Space Coast, featuring NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Orlando Science Center, and classic stops like Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld—plus beaches, South Beach energy, and Everglades adventures. Highlights also include FIU, the University of Miami, and the University of Florida. Students live in Montverde’s on-campus dorms for a safe, supportive residential experience. Where discovery begins and ambition takes flight. 

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