Los Angeles Junior English Course
Embassy Summer at UCLA
Welcome to sunny California! Our centre is located iconic University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). UCLA is a household name synonymous with academic excellence and the global city of Los Angeles is a dynamic environment for learning and experiencing new things. Just steps from campus, you will find friendly Westwood Village. The district is a centre for shopping, eating and entertainment.
Key Facts:
Price:
Apartment-style twin en-suite rooms: $1,540
Twin Standard rooms: $1,500
Prices include tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board
Location: University of California, Los Angeles
Dates: 19 June - 7 August
Ages: 10 - 18
Accommodation: Standard twin rooms, shared bathroom at Hedrick & Sproul Hall
Sample Excursions: Santa Monica, Hollywood with Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive and Downtown LA with plenty of visits
Day programme available: Always starting on a Monday including tuition, activities and lunch. No accommodation included. Contact us for more information.
✓ Standard twin rooms and shared common space
✓ Both room types have a shared bathroom ratio of 1:4/5
✓ Each room is furnished with a chest of drawers, closet space and two desks
✓ The accommodation is divided across four residential buildings, two dedicated to twin standard rooms and two dedicated to apartment-style rooms
✓ Laundry available in each residence building. High-speed internet throughout. Communal lounges on each floor of the residence building
✓ Students are responsible to keep their rooms clean and tidy, bathrooms are cleaned daily. Common areas are cleaned weekly and linen changed weekly. Towels provided
✓ Meals served in on-site canteen, packed lunch at weekends
✓ Study rooms, fitness & recreation room located on ground floor
✓ Hilltop Convenience Store located nearby. Sunset Village Recreation Center, including swimming pools, tennis courts, and outdoor exercise machines
The programme includes 2 full-day excursions every week and several on-site activities in between lessons. All activities are designed to continue the learning in a fun and enjoyable way, encouraging students to develop life skills and make new friends through sport, activities and socially interactive games.
Activities
Sports: With a choice of football, mini Olympics, table tennis, beach volleyball and basketball.
Drama: Drama and performance activities, such as drama workshops and scavenger hunts.
Evening: Activities such as karaoke, a talent show, a pool party and BBQ.
Sample of Full-Day Excursions
Downtown LA:
Students get to explore the most interesting places/sites such as LA Cathedral, Olvera Street, LA Union Station, Chinatown and the Getty Centre.
Hollywood:
Students get to explore the famous Hollywood Boulevard with the Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive.
Beach day:
Students get to explore some of the most famous beaches in LA. One day includes a visit to the Getty Villa, Malibu and Zuma Beach. Another day-trip is spent in Santa Monica at the beach and the pier. The third trip is to Venice Beach
California Science Center and Disney Concert Hall:
Students get to explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibitions and visit the magnificent concert hall of Walt Disney. They also do a stop in the historic district of Little Tokyo.
Grammy Museum and Griffith Observatory:
students visit the famous Grammy museum, the Staples Centre, home arena of LA Lakers. They also do a stop from some shopping in Santee Alley and finish off with a visit to Griffith Observatory.
The classroom is at the heart of your Los Angeles Junior English Course. English Lessons are student-centered and encourage the development of relevant language skills.
✓ Engaging classrooms with a positive learning atmosphere.
✓ 15 hours (20 x 45 minutes) of English lessons per week, morning or afternoon.
✓ Taught by qualified English teachers.
✓ Student ratios of 17 students per class.
✓ Placement testing lesson on day 1 to ensure students are classed appropriately to their level.
✓ We teach all levels, from beginner to advanced.
✓ All courses include learning resources, materials appropriate to students' age and level, and an end-of-course certificate.
Classrooms: Standard classrooms located in the residence building.
Sports Facilities: Sand volleyball court, basketball court, outdoor swimming pool and outdoor areas for games and activities with a gym available as well.
Meals: All meals are served in a large self-service canteen.
Common Room: Communal lounges on each floor of the residence building and a multi-games room.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi throughout the campus and in bedrooms.
Embassy Los Angeles Sample Timetable
| SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrivals/on-site activities | Testing & Orientation or lessons | Full-day excursion: Getty Center, LA Cathedral, Olvera Street, LA Union Station and Chinatown | Lessons | Full-day excursion: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive | Lessons | Full-day excursion: beach day in Malibu with Zuma beach and visit The Getty Villa |
| Afternoon | Campus Tour / Supply Run / Mall Trip | ||||||
| Evening | Welcome Party | Ice Cream Social | Arts and Crafts Night | Scavenger Hunt | Volleyball Tournament | Rock Art Project / Graduation Party | FIFA Tournament |
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