
About Us
Our experience is the foundation. Our students’ future is the goal.
Brook Hill brings decades of international-education experience to every summer program.
A legacy of education
1972
Foundations in International Education
Our founder began organizing educational programs for European students in English-speaking countries, laying the foundations for our longstanding commitment to international education.
1980
Establishing Our U.S. Presence
Our first summer school opened on Staten Island, New York, marking the beginning of our educational operations in the United States.
1983
Advancing Transatlantic Exchange
A student exchange program between Europe and the United States introduced reciprocal family hosting, enabling participants to experience education and everyday life in another country.
The Brook Hill Alliance brings together academic excellence, language learning, and international cultural experiences. Based in the United States and shaped by our founder’s European roots, we support students’ academic and personal development through programs that transcend national boundaries and provide opportunities to approach new experiences with confidence and curiosity. For more than fifty years, we have dedicated ourselves to developing a worldwide network of language programs to provide top-tier education programming for thousands of students across the globe each year.
Our international legacy dates back to 1972, when our founder began organizing educational programs for European students in English-speaking countries. The opening of our first summer school on Staten Island, New York, in 1980 established our educational presence in the United States. In 1983, a transatlantic student exchange program introduced reciprocal family hosting, enabling European, Asian, and American students to experience education and everyday life in another country.
Our international presence grew further in 1992, when we expanded into Canada with the launch of programs in Toronto. Known for its multicultural character and strong educational institutions, the city offered students an English-speaking environment shaped by many cultures. Our North American offering grew beyond the United States, and students gained new opportunities to build their language skills while experiencing daily life in one of the world’s most diverse cities.
In 2006, the company became part of a group operating across multiple sectors of education, with our founder continuing to serve as President. Our U.S. operations expanded with the opening of a summer school in Florida in 2007, followed by California in 2008.
The introduction of the United Nations Course to our summer programming in 2010 marked an evolution in our educational approach. Replacing the traditional General English course format, the program combines subject-based learning with an experiential visit to the United Nations headquarters in New York. Its success led to specialized courses in other destinations, including the Young Manager Course in Miami and Hollywood: The Art of Film Communication, positioning English as a medium for acquiring knowledge, exploring professional interests, and developing practical skills.
The establishment of The Brook Hill Academy in 2019, alongside Brook Hill’s summer programming, broadened our academic offering. In response to the travel restrictions of 2020, we introduced online English courses through the Academy, combining language instruction with virtual experiences of American culture, traditions, and social life. Originally developed for students unable to attend summer programs, this initiative continued in subsequent years and became an established part of our educational portfolio.
In 2025, following many years of collaboration with regional distributors across multiple continents, we introduced direct international sales to provide more personalized service, to support and strengthen our relationships with agents, partners, and clients, and to help reduce costs of our education experiences to make them more affordable for students all over the world.
Today, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we are proud to offer a broad portfolio encompassing summer study programs, pathways to earning an American high school diploma, and online English courses. Drawing on more than five decades of educational excellence, we help students develop the knowledge, skills, and international perspective they need to pursue their academic and professional ambitions.
Our history has taught us to anticipate change and evolve our programs to meet the needs of new generations. Our experience is the foundation. Our students’ future is the goal.
Confident, well-rounded global learners
Our mission at The Brook Hill Alliance is to empower students to connect with the world through language and cultural exchange. We strive to create dynamic in-person and online education opportunities that cultivate confident, well-rounded global learners. Each of our students’ educational journeys is marked by our commitment to academic excellence and intercultural exchange. By encouraging new perspectives and fostering open-mindedness, we prepare our students to engage with the wider world thoughtfully and responsibly. We aim to equip each and every Brook Hill scholar with the skills and mindset to build bright futures as global citizens.
Our experience is the foundation. Our students’ future is the goal.
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