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Kyrgyzstan! A Best-Kept Secret in Study Abroad There are many reasons to experience Kyrgyzstan and learn more about its people, history, and language. From its position as America's strongest ally in the economic and militarily important Central Asia region to the opportunity it offers for outdoor adventure and inexpensive travel, we believe Kyrgyzstan is an oft-overlooked destination for study abroad. Semester Programs Regular semester sessions are held at AUCA in Bishkek. Students may reallocate RSL hours to the study of the Kyrgyz language, history, and/or culture. How many hours you reallocate is up to you. Custom Programs Flexible sessions are held at London School in Bishkek. Students must sign up for a minimum of one month, but may increase that study time by one week increments. Come when you want, stay as long as you want! Available year-round. Kyrgyz Summer Adventure Summer sessions are held at the London School in Bishkek. Students are provided with intensive Kyrgyz and/or Russian language training for three weeks and then spend one week on horseback, touring the countryside and practicing the language. Sample Itinerary Students interested in custom arrangements in Kyrgyzstan should contact SRAS. Program Sessions and Costs Kyrgyz Custom: Flexible dates (Apply two months in advance) Cost: $1 995 (first 4 weeks); $350 (each addition week)  Includes 20 academic hours per week of classes in Russian and/or Kyrgyz language. Also includes home stay housing with half board, visa and registration, round-trip airport transfers, pre-departure materials, local orientation, health and accident insurance, Kyrgyz-focused cultural program and SRAS in-country support. Summer Adventure: June 28 - July 25, 2010 (Apply by March 31, 2010) Cost: $2 495 Includes tuition, home stay with half board in Bishkek, cultural program, 7-day trek on horseback (all meals included), health and accident insurance, pre-departure materials, local orientation, round-trip airport transfers, and SRAS in-country support.  Tuition allows for 60 hours language (Russian and/or Kyrgyz), and six hours Introduction to Central Asia (history, economics/politics, culture).  I have questions about... Housing Airfare Visas Budget Safety SRAS Fin. Aid Credit Xfer Applying Other Spring: Contact SRAS for dates (Apply by October 15, 2009) OR Fall: Contact SRAS for dates  (Apply by May 15, 2010) Cost: $4 995* Includes tuition for study as outlined, visa and registration, pre-departure materials, local orientation, health and accident insurance (with restrictions), cultural and travel program, round-trip airport transfers, and SRAS in-country support. Full academic year (Spring and Fall)    Cost: $9 595* Includes tuition for study as outlined, visa and registration, pre-departure materials, local orientation, health and accident insurance (with restrictions), cultural and travel program, round-trip airport transfers, and SRAS in-country support. *Housing for regular semesters is provided in private apartments which must be paid directly (monthly) by the student. Depending on fluctuations in local rent levels and the size of apartment, this cost may vary slightly, but starts at around $250/month. Inquire also regarding home stay possibilities. ***All prices are subject to change without notice. MISSED THE DEADLINE?     Contact SRAS about late submissions. print this page email this page