UCLA, 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:
Standard triple and twin rooms: $1,790
Prices include tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board
Day Programme: $640
Location: University of California, Los Angeles
Dates: 25 June - 6 August
Ages: 8 – 18* (18 yr olds accepted as part of a group with a leader – junior programme)
Accommodation: Standard triple and twin rooms, and shared bathrooms
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.
Meals: All meals are served in a large self-service canteen.
Classrooms: Standard classrooms located in the residence building.
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.
Week 1 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
Morning |
Arrivals or
|
Orientation / Placements |
Lessons | Hollywood Walk of Frame |
Lessons | LACMA / The Grove shopping Centre |
Santa Monica Pier |
Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
Afternoon |
Arrivals or |
Onsite Activities / Westwood |
Lessons | Hollywood Walk of Frame |
Lessons | LACMA / The Grove shopping Centre |
Santa Monica Pier |
Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
Evening | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities |
Week 2 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
Morning | Arrivals or Departures or Onsite activities or Disneyland (Optional Trip) |
Lessons |
Lessons |
Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive | Lessons | Olvera Street, Little Tokyo, Disney Concert Hall | Malibu / Getty Villa |
Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
Afternoon | Arrivals or Departures or Onsite activities or Disneyland (Optional Trip) |
Onsite Activities / Westwood |
Lessons | Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive | Lessons | Olvera Street, Little Tokyo, Disney Concert Hall | Malibu / Getty Villa |
Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
Evening | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities |
Week 3 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
Morning | Arrivals or Departures or Onsite Activities or Disneyland (Optional Trip) |
Lessons | Lessons | Getty Center / Century City Mall |
Lessons | Griffith Observatory (Hollywood Sign Hike Optional) |
Venice Beach |
Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
Afternoon | Arrivals or Departures or Onsite Activities or Disneyland (Optional Trip) |
Onsite Activities / Westwood |
Lessons | Getty Center / Century City Mall |
Lessons | Griffith Observatory (Hollywood Sign Hike Optional) |
Venice Beach |
Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
Evening | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities |
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