Price comparison: 1 week Junior (<18 years) English course including accommodation
With over 20 years of experience, and as one of the world leaders for language trips abroad we have enabled unforgettable experiences for thousands of teenagers worldwide:
- Fun activities every afternoon and options for weekend excursions.
- Programs with 24/7 support and emergency phone number provided by schools.
- Making friends from all over the world.
- Offered by the leading language schools with high quality teaching standards.
We understand that especially for children and younger teenagers safety is of utmost importance and we assist you:
- Arranging safe pickup from airport.
- Choosing programs with experienced monitors if you require 24h monitoring.
- Choosing programs with daily accompanied transfer from accommodation to school or with on campus/residential accommodation.
- Special dietary requirements can generally be provided. Just let us know and we will check with the school.
Want to travel together with your child? Maybe take a course yourself at the same time? Contact our language travel experts and we will be happy to consult about the best program for you.
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Kids & Teens (Standard 20 + 5 hrs Activities) (5 to 17 years old)
For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (USD 170 per week).
Extra 5 hours of activities: USD 345.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students.
The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc.
HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent.
- Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
- Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable).
- Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.
Lessons per week: 20 (60 minutes per lesson)
Kids & Teens (Standard 15 + 5 hrs Activities) (5 to 17 years old)
For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (USD 170 per week).
Extra 5 hours of activities: USD 345.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students.
The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc.
HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent.
- Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
- Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable).
- Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.
Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)
Kids & Teens (Standard 10 + 5 hrs Activities) (5 to 17 years old)
For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (USD 170 per week).
Extra 5 hours of activities: USD 345.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students.
The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc.
HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent.
- Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
- Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable).
- Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.
Lessons per week: 10 (60 minutes per lesson)
Kids & Teens (Standard 25 + 5 hrs Activities) (5 to 17 years old)
For students aged 13 or under, close supervision is compulsory (USD 170 per week).
Extra 5 hours of activities: USD 345.Children and teenagers are placed with carefully selected friendly host families who are experienced in teaching young students.
The programme with activities offers you the unique opportunity to put your language skills to immediate use after your lessons with activity-based learning. Activities may include visits to local places of interest, parks, shopping, cooking traditional foods, afternoon tea, bowling, mini-golf, board games, etc.
HLI also offers “cocooning” (closer supervision) specially designed for up to 13 year olds, and students who are scared of leaving home for the first time can choose to share with a friend or parent.
- Choose from 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
- Plus 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours of activities per week, including entrance fees and transport (where applicable).
- Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.
Lessons per week: 25 (60 minutes per lesson)
Junior Study Tours (11 to 17 years old)
Westchester
Set in one of the greatest cities in the world, Los Angeles offers students countless possibilities to surf, shop and enjoy their holidays while making friends with students from all over the world!
This program includes 1 full-day activity per week and 4 half-day activities per week.
Materials, registration fee and entrance fees are included as well.
Rooms are can be double, triple or quadruple. Student's aged 10 or 18 years of age may also be considered exceptionally. **Description**
Visit sunny Southern California during the summer months of June – August. Study English part-time, while enjoying cultural activities such as Santa Monica Beach, Disneyland, Coronado Islands and while living with an American Host Family. You will meet students from all over the world and you will never forget this fun experience!
**Highlights**
- Combine English classes with fun activities.
- Live with an American homestay and be exposed to American culture and language around-the-clock.
- Meet students from all over the world.
- Receive a Newspaper with memories and pictures and a certificate of completion.
- Round-trip airport transfer.
- Includes texts and materials.
- A trained and fun activity leader will guide you on each activity.
Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)
Specialty Tour - Coding Camp (12 to 17 years old)
Unaccompanied Minor Service: USD 100.From smartphone apps to robots, drones, and business applications, our world runs on code. Our unique one- and two-week programs, held at the prestigious University of Southern California (USC), opens the door for students from around the world to learn coding in an intercultural environment with American students. Our Coding Camp’s hands-on and interactive approach lets students develop their coding and logic skills while learning to program real-world objects such as drones and robots. Tours of Los Angeles round out the summer experience.
**Academic**
- 25 coding lessons per week.
- Program taught with American students.
- Certificate from USC.
**Activities and excursions**
- Tours of downtown Los Angeles
- Getty Center or Huntington Beach
- Universal Studios (optional)
- Santa Monica Beach and Pier (optional)
- Six Flags (optional)
- Disneyland (optional)
* Optional activity, requires additional fee
**Accommodation**
- Carefully selected homestay family where students can experience the American lifestyle.
- Includes three meals on weekdays, brunch on Saturdays and brunch & dinner on Sundays
- Airport transfer from (LAX) Los Angeles International Airport available upon request. $160 each way
Lessons per week: 25 (50 minutes per lesson)
Specialty Tour - Discover California (12 to 17 years old)
Outside summer, the minimum age to attend this program is 15.
Unaccompanied Minor Service: USD 100.Come experience the best of exciting Southern California! This popular program is hosted on the attractive campus of Citrus College. Citrus is located minutes from Downtown Los Angeles in the comfortable suburb of Glendora at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. FLS will take you to all the legendary Southern California attractions from Hollywood to Beverly Hills to Disneyland!
**Activities and Excursions**
- Hollywood
- Beverly Hills
- Universal Studios*
- Disneyland*
- Old Town Pasadena
- rammy Museum
- Downtown LA
- USC Tour
- Ontario Mills & Santa Anita
- Malls Grand Central Market &
- Broad Museum
- Peterson Automotive Museum
- Griffith Observatory
- Los Angeles Zoo
- Six Flags Magic Mountain*
- Welcome & Farewell Parties
Summer Only
- Santa Monica Beach*
- MLB Baseball Game*
*Optional activity, requires additional fee.
**Accommodation**
- Carefully selected homestay family where students can experience the American lifestyle.
- Includes two meals on weekdays, brunch on Saturdays and brunch & dinner on Sundays.
- Airport transfer from (LAX) Los Angeles International Airport available upon request. $160 each way.
Lessons per week: 18 (50 minutes per lesson)
Max. students per class: 20
Average number of levels (Junior courses): 9 (In summer) - 9 (Throughout the year)
Specialty Tour - Movie Production (15 to 17 years old)
Includes 18 English lessons plus 8 Movie production lessons per week and copy of final film.Unaccompanied Minor Service: USD 100.Come to Los Angeles, the movie-making capital of the United States, to produce your own short film! You will work with experienced teachers who have worked on major Hollywood projects as you take your ideas from storyboarding, to writing, acting, and filming your ideas. The beautiful Citrus College campus provides the
ideal setting to learn the essentials of acting, video, and sound production. Round out your film-making experience with tours of major Hollywood studios and other must-see Los Angeles attractions!
18 English lessons per week + 8 movie production lessons per week & copy of final film.
**Activities and Excursions**
- Film Screening
- Hollywood
- Beverly Hills
- Makeup Workshop
- Disneyland (optional)
- Six Flags (optional)
- Santa Monica Beach (optional)
- MLB Baseball Game (optional)
- Welcome & Farewell Parties
**Studio Tours**
- Warner Bros
- Sony/MGM
- Paramount
- Universal Studios*
*Optional activity, requires additional fee.
**Accommodation**
- Carefully selected homestay family where students can experience the American lifestyle.
- Includes two meals on weekdays, brunch on Saturdays and brunch & dinner on Sundays.
- Airport transfer from (LAX) Los Angeles International Airport available upon request. $160 each way
Lessons per week: 18 (50 minutes per lesson)
Specialty Tour - Surf Camp (15 to 17 years old)
Includes 18 English lessons per week plus 10 lessons per week with surf instructors (surfboard and wetsuit rental included).Unaccompanied Minor Service: USD 100.Surf lessons take place in nearby Huntington Beach, renowned as Surf City USA, the site of the world-famous US Open and other surfing championships as well as some of the best surf in the United States. Students will learn the skills to enjoy the ultimate California sport!
18 English lessons per week + 10 lessons per week with surf instructors (surfboard and wetsuit rental included).
** Activities and Excursions**
- Hollywood
- Huntington Beach
- Beverly Hills
- Universal Studios (optional)
- Disneyland (optional)
- Santa Monica Beach (optional)
- Six Flags (optional)
- Welcome & Farewell Parties
*Optional activity, requires additional fee.
**Accommodation**
- Carefully selected homestay family where students can experience the American lifestyle.
- Includes two meals on weekdays, brunch on Saturdays and brunch & dinner on Sundays.
- Airport transfer from (LAX) Los Angeles International Airport available upon request. $160 each way.
Lessons per week: 18 (50 minutes per lesson)
Youth Experience Residential Camp (11 to 14 years old)
Westwood
Airport transfer from and to LAX included for students arriving and departing on Sunday.Send your children to this camp and they will be thanking you for months! This structured program provides children with an amazing and safe international educational experience. The talented and caring staff teach, inspire and guide campers to explore, learn, and achieve while making memories to last a lifetime.
This fun educational camp for children, ages 11-14, combines English language classes with instructional and recreational activities, social activities, and exciting excursions to culturally important local sites in North America.
This program consists of 20 x 45-minute English lessons per week. This includes exciting and fun sightseeing, social activities, excursions, and events in the form of sports, creative, and cultural activities.
With this program, your child will...
• Increase English language skills and gain fluency and confidence in
using English daily.
• Make new international friends and develop intercultural awareness.
• Refine athletic, creative, and social skills through fun activities.
• Enhance self-esteem, independence, and sense of responsibility.
• Experience the North American culture firsthand.
• Have an amazing international experience!
On-campus Residence:
• Gender and age-based shared bedrooms/bathrooms.
• Full-Board: 3 meals a day (lunch boxes or restaurant meals provided
for full-day excursions).
• Live-in Tamwood staff and campus security.
• Wireless internet in each room and common area.
• Weekly laundry service.
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Campus Programme (13 to 17 years old)
This course includes 20 lessons (16 hours) of English lessons, on campus accommodation, a full programme of activities and one excursion per week. The course will take place in Pepperdine University - Malibu.The Los Angeles English program for teens is held at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a campus set on a hill looking over the L.A. skyline and the Pacific Ocean. CISL’s LMU Summer English Program offers students the chance to study at Loyola Marymount for 2, 3, or 4 weeks.
CISL’s Los Angeles Junior ESL program offers teens a charming West Coast location to learn English.
- A safe, serene campus with modern academic and recreational facilities.
- Easy access to exciting and star-studded Los Angeles.
- A quiet, ocean-view oasis.
Courses with CISL’s Los Angeles English program for teens include:
- CISL-created curriculum actively engages students in their learning process through a project-driven English program.
- Classes on LMU’s stunning campus.
- Small class size: 8 students per class on average (no more than 10)
- 20 English lessons per week.
- Additional afternoon Cultural Workshops (2 per week).
With CISL’s Los Angeles English Camp activities, students have access to the most exciting areas on the East Coast.
- Constant activity: CISL's English Camp for teens in Los Angeles plans afternoon or evening activities Monday through Friday to provide students additional chances to socialize, exercise, and explore Los Angeles.
- Weekday excursions to some of the best museums, beaches, shopping malls, and restaurants in Southern California allow CISL's Los Angeles ESL camp students to see even more exciting places in LA.
- Weekend excursions to some of the area’s most exciting amusement parks - including Disneyland and Six Flags - and to beautiful Santa Barbara and San Diego.
Includes: 4 half-day excursions, 1 full-day excursion and 1 afternoon campus activity.
Lessons per week: 20 (50 minutes per lesson)
Campus Programme + Trip (13 to 17 years old)
This course includes 20 lessons (16 hours) of English lessons, on campus accommodation, a full programme of activities and one excursion per week. The course will take place in Pepperdine University - Malibu.The Los Angeles English program for teens is held at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a campus set on a hill looking over the L.A. skyline and the Pacific Ocean. CISL’s LMU Summer English Program offers students the chance to study at Loyola Marymount for 2, 3, or 4 weeks and also includes an option for an additional California Coast Trip.
CISL’s Los Angeles Junior ESL program offers teens a charming West Coast location to learn English.
- A safe, serene campus with modern academic and recreational facilities.
- Easy access to exciting and star-studded Los Angeles.
- A quiet, ocean-view oasis.
Courses with CISL’s Los Angeles English program for teens include:
- CISL-created curriculum actively engages students in their learning process through a project-driven English program.
- Classes on LMU’s stunning campus.
- Small class size: 8 students per class on average (no more than 10).
- 20 English lessons per week.
- Additional afternoon Cultural Workshops (2 per week).
With CISL’s Los Angeles English Camp activities, students have access to the most exciting areas on the East Coast.
- Constant activity: CISL’s English Camp for teens in Los Angeles plans afternoon or evening activities Monday through Friday to provide students additional chances to socialize, exercise, and explore Los Angeles.
- Weekday excursions to some of the best museums, beaches, shopping malls, and restaurants in Southern California allow CISL’s Los Angeles ESL camp students to see even more exciting places in LA.
- Weekend excursions to some of the area’s most exciting amusement parks - including Disneyland and Six Flags - and to beautiful Santa Barbara and San Diego.
- California Coast trip to San Francisco, Carmel, Monterey, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles: 6 days and 6 nights. Includes hotels (shared rooms), coach transportation and tickets. Meals are not included.
Includes: 4 half-day excursions, 1 full-day excursion and 1 afternoon campus activity.
Lessons per week: 20 (50 minutes per lesson)
Teen Global Learner Residential Camp (15 to 17 years old)
Westwood
Airport transfer from and to LAX included for students arriving and departing on Sunday.With the guidance of skilled staff and coaches, students will find themselves expanding upon existing abilities, discovering new talents, and transforming themselves in ways you can barely imagine! The Tamwood Teen Global Learner Camp provides young people with a rich educational experience through English language classes, educational activities, cross-cultural living arrangements, leadership training and activities, and critical reflection.
Campers become "global citizens" who have an international understanding and perspective, stronger academic English and communication skills as well as the core life skills and competencies that will enable them to happily succeed in life, wherever they find themselves in the future.
This program consists of 20 x 45-minute English lessons per week. This includes developing leadership skills through programming, fun and educational cultural events, sightseeing and social activities, as well as organized instruction in a range of sports, creative, and cultural activities.
With this program, your child will...
• Improve oral and written communication language skills with a focus
on English for post-secondary studies.
• Gain leadership and teamwork skills in an interactive and
challenging environment.
• Make new international friends and develop cross-cultural
communication skills for a global future.
• Further critical thinking and setting of measurable goals.
• Enhance self-esteem, independence and sense of responsibility.
• Experience the North American culture firsthand.
• Have an amazing international experience!
On-campus Residence:
• Gender and age-based shared bedrooms/bathrooms.
• Full-Board: 3 meals a day (lunch boxes or restaurant meals provided
for full-day excursions).
• Live-in Tamwood staff and campus security.
• Wireless internet in each room and common area.
• Weekly laundry service.
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Junior Explore Residential Camp (7 to 10 years old)
Westwood
Airport transfer from and to LAX included for students arriving and departing on Sunday.Send your kids to this camp and they will be thanking you for months! This structured program provides kids with an amazing and safe international educational experience. The talented and caring staff teach, inspire and guide campers to explore, learn, and achieve while making memories to last a lifetime.
This fun educational camp for kids, ages 7-10, combines English language classes with instructional and recreational activities, social activities and exciting excursions to culturally important local sites in North America.
This program consists of 20 x 45-minute English lessons per week. This includes exciting and fun sightseeing, social activities, excursions, and events in the form of sports, creative, and cultural activities.
With this program, your child will...
• Increase English language skills and gain fluency and confidence in
using English daily.
• Make new international friends and develop intercultural awareness.
• Refine athletic, creative, and social skills through fun activities.
• Enhance self-esteem, independence, and sense of responsibility.
• Experience the North American culture firsthand.
• Have an amazing international experience!
On-campus Residence:
• Gender and age-based shared bedrooms/bathrooms.
• Full-Board: 3 meals a day (lunch boxes or restaurant meals provided
for full-day excursions).
• Live-in Tamwood staff and campus security.
• Wireless internet in each room and common area.
• Weekly laundry service.
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Teen Global Learner Day Camp (15 to 17 years old)
Westwood
With the guidance of skilled staff and coaches, students will find themselves expanding upon existing abilities, discovering new talents, and transforming themselves in ways you can barely imagine! The Tamwood Teen Global Learner Camp provides young people with a rich educational experience through English language classes, educational activities, cross-cultural living arrangements, leadership training and activities, and critical reflection.
Campers become "global citizens" who have an international understanding and perspective, stronger academic English and communication skills as well as the core life skills and competencies that will enable them to happily succeed in life, wherever they find themselves in the future.
This program consists of 20 x 45-minute English lessons per week. This includes developing leadership skills through programming, fun and educational cultural events, sightseeing and social activities, as well as organized instruction in a range of sports, creative, and cultural activities.
With this program, your child will...
• Improve oral and written communication language skills with a focus
on English for post-secondary studies.
• Gain leadership and teamwork skills in an interactive and
challenging environment.
• Make new international friends and develop cross-cultural
communication skills for a global future.
• Further critical thinking and setting of measurable goals.
• Enhance self-esteem, independence and sense of responsibility.
• Experience the North American culture firsthand.
• Have an amazing international experience!
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Youth Experience Day Camp (11 to 14 years old)
Westwood
Send your children to this camp and they will be thanking you for months! This structured program provides children with an amazing and safe international educational experience. The talented and caring staff teach, inspire and guide campers to explore, learn, and achieve while making memories to last a lifetime.
This fun educational camp for children, ages 11-14, combines English language classes with instructional and recreational activities, social activities, and exciting excursions to culturally important local sites in North America.
This program consists of 20 x 45-minute English lessons per week. This includes exciting and fun sightseeing, social activities, excursions, and events in the form of sports, creative, and cultural activities.
With this program, your child will...
• Increase English language skills and gain fluency and confidence in
using English daily.
• Make new international friends and develop intercultural awareness.
• Refine athletic, creative, and social skills through fun activities.
• Enhance self-esteem, independence, and sense of responsibility.
• Experience the North American culture firsthand.
• Have an amazing international experience!
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Junior Explore Day Camp (7 to 10 years old)
Westwood
Send your kids to this camp and they will be thanking you for months! This structured program provides kids with an amazing and safe international educational experience. The talented and caring staff teach, inspire and guide campers to explore, learn, and achieve while making memories to last a lifetime.
This fun educational camp for kids, ages 7-10, combines English language classes with instructional and recreational activities, social activities and exciting excursions to culturally important local sites in North America.
This program consists of 20 x 45-minute English lessons per week. This includes exciting and fun sightseeing, social activities, excursions, and events in the form of sports, creative, and cultural activities.
With this program, your child will...
• Increase English language skills and gain fluency and confidence in
using English on a daily basis.
• Make new international friends and develop intercultural awareness.
• Refine athletic, creative, and social skills through fun activities.
• Enhance self-esteem, independence, and sense of responsibility.
• Experience the North American culture firsthand.
• Have an amazing international experience!
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Summer Camp - Day Programme (10 to 17 years old)
This course includes 20 lessons of English classes per week and the full activity programme. Classes are from Monday to Friday, whilst the activity schedule is for the full duration of the course. Accommodation does not come with this option.It includes tuition, lunch and activities and excursions.Welcome to sunny California! Our centre is located in the heart of Los Angeles and is central to downtown destinations. The university has new dormitory residences and the campus boasts many facilities such as a gym, basketball and volleyball courts.
**Language Programme**
- Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 10 x 90 minute lessons per week. Monday morning, Tuesday 9-5, and Thursday 9-5
- Placement test on the first Monday morning, to ensure students are in an appropriate level
- Maximum 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
**Excursions & Activities**
A large part of a summer school experience is exploring the local towns, larger cities, and famous attractions with new friends!
We strive to achieve a balance of time both in and out of the classroom to maximize the student experience. All our programmes include a variety of full day and half day excursions, and students also have the opportunity to take part in additional trips (known as optional excursions) if they want to explore the locality further.
When not out on excursions, we also offer our students a wide range of activities to enjoy. These activities vary differently from centre to centre and are very much dependent on the facilities available to us, but in general we always try to include a range of sporting and non-sporting events as well as larger, whole school, evening activities such as discos, karaoke and cultural quizzes.
**Accommodation**
- Room Type: Double / Triple standard rooms and twin/triple/quad apartment style rooms
- Bathroom Ratio: 1:4 / 1:6 students
- Room set up: Traditional US college dormitory rooms
- What’s in a room: Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, AC
- Common room: Yes
- Cleaning: Students must clean their own rooms, common areas are cleaned daily
- Linen: cleaning Changed weekly on request
- Towels: Provided
- Laundry: Available on residence, small fee
- Meals: On-site canteen, packed lunch for excursions
- Distance to classes: On campus
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Junior Summer Camp (12 to 18 years old)
A Century of Learning under the Sun-Kissed Sky. Famous for its numerous acclaimed alumni who accomplished 14 Nobel Prizes, 13 faculty MacArthur Fellows, 118 NCAA titles and 261 Olympic medals from students and alumni, UCLA is one of the most distinguished colleges in California.
**Language Programme**
- Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 10 x 90 minute lessons per week. Monday morning, Tuesday 9-5, and Thursday 9-5
- Placement test on the first Monday morning, to ensure students are in an appropriate level
- Maximum 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
**Accommodation**
- Room Type: Twin / Triple standard
- Bathroom: 1:8 students
- Room set up: Traditional US college dorm rooms
- What’s in a room: Single or bunk bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
- Common room: Yes
- Cleaning: Students must clean their own rooms, bathrooms are cleaned weekly and common areas daily.
- Linen cleaning: Changed weekly on request
- Towels: Provided
- Laundry: Available on residence, small fee
- Meals: On-site canteen, packed lunch for excursions
- Distance to classes: On campus
**Excursions & Activities**
All our programmes include a variety of full day and half day excursions, and students also have the opportunity to take part in additional trips (known as optional excursions) if they want to explore the locality further.
When not out on excursions, we also offer our students a wide range of activities to enjoy. These activities vary differently from centre to centre and arevery much dependent on the facilities available to us, but in general we always try to include a range of sporting and non-sporting events as well as larger, whole school, evening activities such as discos, karaoke and cultural quizzes.
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Language and Activities for Juniors (10+5) (3 to 17 years old)
For students under 13, closer supervision is compulsory.The hosts are experienced at hosting young learners and are carefully selected to match their profile and interests. Living with a host provides them with a safe and friendly environment. Students can customise their Language Immersion by combining their Home Tuition Programme with Leisure Activities, these enable them to learn while enjoying themselves which is the most effective way to progress.
The Home Tuition Programme includes:
• 10 hours private language lessons per week
• Accommodation in your teacher’s home
• Meals and social interaction with your host
Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)
Summer Camp (12 to 18 years old)
Welcome to sunny California! Our centre is located in the heart of Los Angeles and is central to downtown destinations. The university has new dormitory residences and the campus boasts many facilities such as a gym, basketball and volleyball courts.
**Language Programme**
- Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 10 x 90 minute lessons per week. Monday morning, Tuesday 9-5, and Thursday 9-5
- Placement test on the first Monday morning, to ensure students are in an appropriate level
- Maximum 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
**Excursions & Activities**
A large part of a summer school experience is exploring the local towns, larger cities, and famous attractions with new friends!
We strive to achieve a balance of time both in and out of the classroom to maximize the student experience. All our programmes include a variety of full day and half day excursions, and students also have the opportunity to take part in additional trips (known as optional excursions) if they want to explore the locality further.
When not out on excursions, we also offer our students a wide range of activities to enjoy. These activities vary differently from centre to centre and are very much dependent on the facilities available to us, but in general we always try to include a range of sporting and non-sporting events as well as larger, whole school, evening activities such as discos, karaoke and cultural quizzes.
**Accommodation**
- Room Type: Double / Triple standard rooms and twin/triple/quad apartment style rooms
- Bathroom Ratio: 1:4 / 1:6 students
- Room set up: Traditional US college dormitory rooms
- What’s in a room: Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, AC
- Common room: Yes
- Cleaning: Students must clean their own rooms, common areas are cleaned daily
- Linen: cleaning Changed weekly on request
- Towels: Provided
- Laundry: Available on residence, small fee
- Meals: On-site canteen, packed lunch for excursions
- Distance to classes: On campus
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Summer Camp - Apartment Style Room (12 to 18 years old)
Welcome to sunny California! Our centre is located in the heart of Los Angeles and is central to downtown destinations. The university has new dormitory residences and the campus boasts many facilities such as a gym, basketball and volleyball courts.
**Language Programme**
- Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 10 x 90 minute lessons per week. Monday morning, Tuesday 9-5, and Thursday 9-5
- Placement test on the first Monday morning, to ensure students are in an appropriate level
- Maximum 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
**Excursions & Activities**
A large part of a summer school experience is exploring the local towns, larger cities, and famous attractions with new friends!
We strive to achieve a balance of time both in and out of the classroom to maximize the student experience. All our programmes include a variety of full day and half day excursions, and students also have the opportunity to take part in additional trips (known as optional excursions) if they want to explore the locality further.
When not out on excursions, we also offer our students a wide range of activities to enjoy. These activities vary differently from centre to centre and are very much dependent on the facilities available to us, but in general we always try to include a range of sporting and non-sporting events as well as larger, whole school, evening activities such as discos, karaoke and cultural quizzes.
**Accommodation**
- Room Type: Double / Triple standard rooms and twin/triple/quad apartment style rooms
- Bathroom Ratio: 1:4 / 1:6 students
- Room set up: Traditional US college dormitory rooms
- What’s in a room: Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, AC
- Common room: Yes
- Cleaning: Students must clean their own rooms, common areas are cleaned daily
- Linen: cleaning Changed weekly on request
- Towels: Provided
- Laundry: Available on residence, small fee
- Meals: On-site canteen, packed lunch for excursions
- Distance to classes: On campus
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Summer Camp - Day Programme (10 to 17 years old)
It includes tuition, lunch and activities and excursions. A Century of Learning under the Sun-Kissed Sky. Famous for its numerous acclaimed alumni who accomplished 14 Nobel Prizes, 13 faculty MacArthur Fellows, 118 NCAA titles and 261 Olympic medals from students and alumni, UCLA is one of the most distinguished colleges in California.
**Language Programme**
- Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 10 x 90 minute lessons per week. Monday morning, Tuesday 9-5, and Thursday 9-5
- Placement test on the first Monday morning, to ensure students are in an appropriate level
- Maximum 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
**Accommodation**
- Room Type: Twin / Triple standard
- Bathroom: 1:8 students
- Room set up: Traditional US college dorm rooms
- What’s in a room: Single or bunk bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
- Common room: Yes
- Cleaning: Students must clean their own rooms, bathrooms are cleaned weekly and common areas daily.
- Linen cleaning: Changed weekly on request
- Towels: Provided
- Laundry: Available on residence, small fee
- Meals: On-site canteen, packed lunch for excursions
- Distance to classes: On campus
**Excursions & Activities**
All our programmes include a variety of full day and half day excursions, and students also have the opportunity to take part in additional trips (known as optional excursions) if they want to explore the locality further.
When not out on excursions, we also offer our students a wide range of activities to enjoy. These activities vary differently from centre to centre and arevery much dependent on the facilities available to us, but in general we always try to include a range of sporting and non-sporting events as well as larger, whole school, evening activities such as discos, karaoke and cultural quizzes.
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Junior Programme Discovery (10 to 19 years old)
The courses are based on the communicative approach to learning English
Students will take a placement test on arrival to sort them into the right class for their level
The school has 6 levels of classes and workbooks ranging from pre-beginner to proficiency
All-inclusive Programme:
- Full board accommodation
- 5 hours of English lessons per week
- Workbook to use and keep
- Placement and exit tests
- Ardmore diploma upon completion of course
- Activities and evening entertainment
- At least 1 full day and 1 half-day excursion per week
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Junior Course + Activity - Day Programme (11 to 17 years old)
This is a day programme with no accommodation or meal options. Students are responsible for finding their own transportation to and from the school. Students should arrive in the morning at 08:30 to partake in their morning classes and leave the campus after their afternoon activities which take place until 18:00. The morning class consists of two 40 minute lessons and two 60 minute lessons per day, making the total hours per week of lessons 16.67 hours. For afternoon activities, the student can book one of the following packages; classic program (sports, culture, shopping and sightseeing), university explorer program (college readiness workshop, campus tours and academic skills workshops), sports explorer program (soccer, basketball, baseball and football) and stem explorer program (science and technology workshops, lab visits and seminars).
Transportation fee: USD 145(Includes transportation to/from all daily activities and weekend excursions. Includes airport transportation only for flights arriving Saturday between 09:00 - 21:00 and flights departing Saturday between 09:00 - 21:00).The ELC Summer Junior Program at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) gives students the unique opportunity to live and study English on the fabulous campus of a world famous university. During July and August, students enrolled in our Summer Junior Program at UCLA will live in a UCLA dormitory. Summer Junior Program students will take English classes in the mornings. On the weekends, students will be able to participate in optional Saturday activities and an included full-day excursion on Sunday.
Lessons per week: 20 (50 minutes per lesson)
Junior Course + Activity + Accommodation (11 to 17 years old)
It includes afternoon activities Monday to Friday and full-day excursions each Sunday.Transportation fee: USD 145 (Includes transportation to/from all daily activities and weekend excursions. Includes airport transportation only for flights arriving Saturday between 09:00 - 21:00 and flights departing Saturday between 09:00 - 21:00).The ELC Summer Junior Program at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) gives students the unique opportunity to live and study English on the fabulous campus of a world famous university. During July and August, students enrolled in our Summer Junior Program at UCLA will live in a UCLA dormitory. Summer Junior Program students will take English classes in the mornings. On the weekends, students will be able to participate in optional Saturday activities and an included full-day excursion on Sunday.
Lessons per week: 20 (50 minutes per lesson)
Junior Programme Standard (10 to 19 years old)
The courses are based on the communicative approach to learning English
Students will take a placement test on arrival to sort them into the right class for their level
The school has 6 levels of classes and workbooks ranging from pre-beginner to proficiency
All-inclusive Programme:
- Full board accommodation
- 5 hours of English lessons per week
- Workbook to use and keep
- Placement and exit tests
- Ardmore diploma upon completion of course
- Activities and evening entertainment
- At least 1 full day and 1 half-day excursion per week
Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)
Summer Camp (15-18 years old) (15 to 18 years old)
Westwood
**English lessons**
12 hours per week of English lessons on Mondays through Thursdays, focused on communication skills, such as listening and speaking, as well as Survival English lessons. For higher levels, the program will also cover essential writing skills. Enhance your language proficiency with the school's comprehensive curriculum designed to empower your communication abilities.
**Activities**
Afternoons and evenings, with full-day activities two to three days a week.
**Summer camp In includes:**
- English lessons
- Accommodations (UCLA student dorms)
- 3 meals per day (buffet style)
- All activities include tickets and transportation
- Airport pick-up and drop-off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Chaperones on-site at all times
Lessons per week: 12 (60 minutes per lesson)
Summer Camp (10-14 years old) (10 to 14 years old)
Westwood
**English lessons**
12 hours per week of English lessons on Mondays through Thursdays, focused on communication skills, such as listening and speaking, as well as Survival English lessons. For higher levels, the program will also cover essential writing skills. Enhance your language proficiency with the school's comprehensive curriculum designed to empower your communication abilities.
**Activities**
Afternoons and evenings, with full-day activities two to three days a week.
**Summer camp In includes:**
- English lessons
- Accommodations (UCLA student dorms)
- 3 meals per day (buffet style)
- All activities include tickets and transportation
- Airport pick-up and drop-off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Chaperones on-site at all times
Lessons per week: 12 (60 minutes per lesson)
Los Angeles Experience (Residence En-suite) (10 to 17 years old)
Northridge
A 2-week Experience program includes:
- A weekend away (3 days, 2 nights) to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon in select-service hotels
- Calico Ghost Town
- Outlet Mall
- Grand Canyon
- Las Vegas Sign
- Las Vegas Strip Walking Tour including Bellagio Water Fountain Show
- Entry to the Grand Canyon and Calico Ghost Town included.
- Golden Gate Park
- Painted Ladies
- Union Square
- Chinatown
- Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoint
- Lombard Street
- Ghirardelli Square
- Fisherman’s Wharf / Pier 39
- Silicon Valley, Google (photo-op only) and Apple Campus
In addition to the weekend away, the 2-week Experience program includes:
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to Downtown LA and Hollywood, including visits to Olvera Street, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, Hollywood & Highland Center, a bus tour of the Sunset Strip, and photo opportunities outside of Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center)
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to the California Science Center and Huntington Beach
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to the Getty Museum, Original Los Angeles Farmer’s Market, shopping at the Grove, and the Griffith Observatory
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Venice Beach and Santa Monica (Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade)
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to San Diego, including La Jolla, Mission Beach, Old Town, and Downtown Disney District (Anaheim, CA)
- Entry to the Getty Center, the Griffith Observatory, and California Science Cente included.
All excursions are organized by private bus and escorted by PLUS staff.
In addition, a 3-week Experience program in 2024 includes:
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and shopping on Melrose Avenue
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to Old Pasadena and Universal CityWalk
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to Northridge Fashion Center
- Entry to Museum of Contemporary Art (general admission) included.
All excursions are escorted by PLUS staff.
Lessons per week: 15 (45 minutes per lesson)
Classic Superior Course (Residence En-suite) (10 to 17 years old)
Northridge
Lessons per week: 15 (45 minutes per lesson)
Young Learners Exam Preparation - Fast Track (14 to 17 years old)
Exam preparation lessons in the morning combined with 3 afternoon activities per week and a full-day excursion on the weekend (for stays of 2+ weeks). This course can be used to prepare for official language exams, high school exams and more.Preparation courses for Baccalaureat, Abitur, Matura, and other high school examinations. One-to-one is ideal as the lessons focus on the students' exact needs to build their confidence in English to pass their exam.
For Teenagers who are at school and need extra help to make sure they get a good grade in their school exams, where English is involved.
Lessons per week: 25 (60 minutes per lesson)
Super Juniors (10 to 13 years old)
15 hours of traditional lessons are combined with 10 hours of activity-based learning (through arts, crafts, music, etc.) per week to create an age-appropriate and fun learning experience for the student.Students aged 10-13 are required to choose a Fast Track (25 hours per week) programme. They receive 15 hours of formal lessons and 10 hours of crafts, games and other activity-based learning, as well as standard afternoon and weekend excursions.
Lessons per week: 25 (60 minutes per lesson)
Young Learners Exam Preparation - Intensive (14 to 17 years old)
Exam preparation lessons in the morning combined with 3 afternoon activities per week and a full-day excursion on the weekend (for stays of 2+ weeks). This course can be used to prepare for official language exams, high school exams and more.Preparation courses for Baccalaureat, Abitur, Matura, and other high school examinations. One-to-one is ideal as the lessons focus on the students' exact needs to build their confidence in English to pass their exam.
For Teenagers who are at school and need extra help to make sure they get a good grade in their school exams, where English is involved.
Lessons per week: 20 (60 minutes per lesson)
Young Learners General Language - Intensive (14 to 17 years old)
This course combines language lessons in the morning with 3 afternoon activities per week and a full-day excursion on the weekend (for students staying 2+ weeks).Every Young Learner receives an entirely personalised InTuition service before, during and after their course. The Young Learner programmes are designed for students aged 10 - 17.
The Young Learners have three afternoon activities per week. During the weekend there is one full-day excursion. You become a true member of the family for the course duration: do what they do and when they do it!
Lessons per week: 20 (60 minutes per lesson)
Young Learners Exam Preparation - Classic (14 to 17 years old)
Exam preparation lessons in the morning combined with 3 afternoon activities per week and a full-day excursion on the weekend (for stays of 2+ weeks). This course can be used to prepare for official language exams, high school exams and more.Preparation courses for Baccalaureat, Abitur, Matura, and other high school examinations. One-to-one is ideal as the lessons focus on the students' exact needs to build their confidence in English to pass their exam.
For Teenagers who are at school and need extra help to make sure they get a good grade in their school exams, where English is involved.
Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)
Young Learners General Language - Classic (14 to 17 years old)
This course combines language lessons in the morning with 3 afternoon activities per week and a full-day excursion on the weekend (for students staying 2+ weeks).Every Young Learner receives an entirely personalised InTuition service before, during and after their course. The Young Learner programmes are designed for students aged 10 - 17.
The Young Learners have three afternoon activities per week. During the weekend there is one full-day excursion. You become a true member of the family for the course duration: do what they do and when they do it!
Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)
Young Learners General Language - Fast Track (14 to 17 years old)
This course combines language lessons in the morning with 3 afternoon activities per week and a full-day excursion on the weekend (for students staying 2+ weeks).Every Young Learner receives an entirely personalised InTuition service before, during and after their course. The Young Learner programmes are designed for students aged 10 - 17.
The Young Learners have three afternoon activities per week. During the weekend there is one full-day excursion. You become a true member of the family for the course duration: do what they do and when they do it!
Lessons per week: 25 (60 minutes per lesson)
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