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Long Island University, Brooklyn Junior English Day Programme in New York

Embassy Summer at LIU Brooklyn

Our centre is located on the city campus of Long Island University Brooklyn, just one subway stop from from Manhattan and a short walk to the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and the East River.
The breath-taking Manhattan skyline can be viewed from Brooklyn Heights and Promenade. The Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square and all the exciting attractions of Manhattan are all within easy reach on the subway.

Quick facts

Price: USD $700

Location: Long Island University

Dates available: 23rd June – 01st August 2025

Ages: 13 – 17 years

Accommodation: Not included

Emergency Number: +1 212 497 8343

 

 

 


This programme does NOT include accommodation. We recommend that parents book accommodation within easy reach of LIU Brooklyn.

Meals

Meals are served in large self-service dining hall in residence building.

Breakfast

Not included

Lunch

Two courses, 3 main course options including a vegetarian option.

Packed lunches

provided at weekend: water, fruit, sandwich, crisps and biscuits/cake.

Evening Meal

Not included

Snacks

Vending machines are located in the residence building for drinks and confectionery.

 

Facilities

Nearby park for games and activities

Communal lounges on each floor of the residence building

The residential buildings are close to teaching facilities and dining hall

Wi-Fi available throughout

The classroom is at the heart of your New York Junior English Course. English Lessons are student-centred and encourage the development of relevant language skills.

  • 20 x 45 minute lessons per week
  • Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
  • Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
  • Maximum 17 students per class
  • Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
  • Standard classrooms
  • Classrooms are located on campus
  • Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
  • Materials included as well as an end of course report and certificate

Arrival

Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the Embassy Summer office where they will register.

 

Welcome

On the first day there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their days.

 

Activities

Activities are organised in between lessons and during afternoons. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. These may include:

Sports such as football, volleyball and basketball

 

Excursions and Trips

Coney Island: The original Brooklyn Beach theme park.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: Students can take a ferry ride to Liberty Island and view this iconic statue. Visit Ellis Island the former gateway of millions of people who immigrated to the USA.

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Also known as ‘the Met’, this is one of the biggest and most important art museums in the world. Students also get to explore the Upper East Side.

Empire Outlets: NYC’s only outlet shopping destination with high-quality clothes and shoes from the biggest brands.

Macy’s 34th street: More shopping in what is known as ‘the world’s largest store’!

Bronx Zoo: The biggest city zoo in USA with over 650 species.

Madame Tussauds: Located in Times Square, this gives our students the possibility to ‘meet’ with the stars.

Broadway show: Students get to pick to see one of the shows available.

Guggenheim Museum: A world-famous art museum in a beautiful building.

3 Week Sample Programmes

All Day Programmes start on a Monday and vary in length dependent on the centre. Some includes the full 7 days of the week, others 6 days (excluding Sundays) and the Malta programme for Juniors (8-13) include 5 days. Students will take part of lessons, have lunch at the centre and go on activities and excursions with the rest of the students. Below is a sample of the full summer programme.

Saturday/Sunday activities available for $40 daily or as priced optional activities.

The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
 
WEEK 1
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Placement & Orientation
9:00 AM -12:30 PM
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45
Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon
Campus Tour &
University Life,
Culture Club
New York City,
& Provisions
Run
Infamous
Macy's 34th
Street Shopping
Visit Bryant
Park &
New York
City Library
Walking Tour
& Secrets
of Grand
Central
Station with
Team
Scavenger
Hunt
Explore Central
Park:
Belvedere
Castle,
Strawberry Fields &
Most
Creative
Photo Contest!!
WEEK 2
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45
Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon
Greenwich Village
& Washington
Sq Park
Visit South Central Park ,
Columbus Circle
& Photo
Scavenger
Hunt
Financial District
Walking Tour
9-11 Memorial
& Oculus
Optional
911 Memorial
Museum
Visit Barclay Center
and Shopping
@ Atlantic Terminal
Walking Tour of St
Patrick’s Cathedral,
Shop on 5th Ave,
View Trump Tower
& Rockefeller Center
WEEK 3
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lessons
9:00- 12:30
Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45 Lunch 12:45
Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon
Times
Square by Day
Visit General
Grant's Tomb,
View Riverside
Church
& Columbia
University
Free Time in
Central Park
and
Shopping
Tour Brooklyn Heights:
See St. George Hotel,
Plymouth Church,
Our Lady of Lebanon ,
Secret Subway Entrance
@58 Joralmon St,
Fruit streets and Pier
Nature Walk in
Prospect Park :
Prize for Best
Nature Photo
& QUIZ

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.

 

Student Services

Our student support staff can help you with:

  • Airport transfers
  • Information about local services
  • Assistance with individual and personal problems
  • Emergency contact

 

Medical information

If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. All costs have to be paid by the student. Students must have written consent from their parent or guardian for any medical treatment to be administered.

LOCAL HOSPITAL
Brooklyn Hospital, 121 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY, Tel: +1 718 250 8000

INSURANCE
Health insurance is required in the US. If a student does not have insurance, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.

SAFE
A safe will be available for the storage of passports, travel documents and deposits.

 

In case of emergency

A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:

+1 212 497 8343

Location

Embassy Summer Schools
c/o LIU Brooklyn
Conolly Hall
1 University Plaza
Brooklyn NY 11201

 

Travel times to the nearest airport

John F. Kennedy International (JFK) 45 mins
La Guardia International (LGA)

45 mins

 

Local public transport services

Delkab Avenue subway station 2 min walk
Hoyt Street subway station 10 min

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